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“Try and inject into every commercial you make a touch of singularity; a bird that will hook on to the consumers mind” quote by David Ogilvy
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“Try and inject into every commercial you make a touch of singularity; a bird that will hook on to the consumers mind”

David Ogilvy

About This Quote

Source Advertising Manual: Ogilvy on Advertising, David Ogilvy, 1983

Inject novelty into ads to capture consumer attention.

In simple terms: Add novelty to ads.

Key Takeaway

Create memorable hooks.

Themes

advertising creativity consumer psychology

Mood

innovative strategic

Type

marketing inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product launches
  • social media campaigns
  • TV spots

Key Concepts

branding attention economy storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you sustain interest after the hook?
  • What balance between novelty and brand consistency?
A Different Perspective

Novelty may be fleeting without substance.

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