šŸ’” Core Philosophy: "It Doesn’t Sell, It Isn't Creative"

: He believed consumers are intelligent and want factual reasons to buy, not empty slogans.

: Long before the digital era, Ogilvy operated like a performance marketer, insisting that every ad be accountable for driving action. šŸ” The Foundation: "Homework" and Research

Ogilvy famously stated that you cannot write successful advertising unless you first do your homework. Ogilvy On Advertising - ftp.arcchurches.com

: An ad should be so interesting that people buy the product, not so creative that people admire the ad itself.