Advertising Quote by Leo Burnett
“The secret of all effective advertising is not the creation of new and tricky words and pictures, but one of putting familiar words and pictures into new relationships.”
About This Quote
Effective advertising relies on re‑contextualizing familiar images and words rather than inventing entirely new ones.
In simple terms: Good ads remix familiar elements.
Use known symbols in fresh combos.
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When to use this quote
- branding
- campaign design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can familiarity boost recall?
- When does remix become cliché?
May limit originality.