David Ogilvy

I notice increasing reluctance on the part of marketing executives to use judgment; they are coming to rely too much on research, and they use it as a drunkard uses a lamp post for support, rather than for illumination. ”

The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising. ”

Don't bunt. Aim out of the ball park. Aim for the company of immortals. ”

Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine. ”

You now have to decide what 'image' you want for your brand. Image means personality. Products, like people, have personalities, and they can make or break them in the market place. ”

Political advertising ought to be stopped. It's the only really dishonest kind of advertising that's left. It's totally dishonest. ”

First, make yourself a reputation for being a creative genius. Second, surround yourself with partners who are better than you are. Third, leave them to go get on with it. ”

Leaders grasp nettles. ”

Never stop testing, and your advertising will never stop improving. ”

Many people - and I think I am one of them - are more productive when they've had a little to drink. I find if I drink two or three brandies, I'm far better able to write. ”