Edd Applegate has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in advertising and mass communications for more than 30 years. His numerous publications include The Rise of Advertising in the United States and Cases in Advertising and Marketing Management (with Art Johnsen). He has been honored with fellowships and grants from organizations including the Donald and Geraldine Hedberg Foundation, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation, the Annenberg Washington Program, the Freedom Forum Media Studies Center, the Gannett Foundation, the Missouri Commission on Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, among others.
A well-written presentation of the basic steps for creating strategic and effective advertisements. Strategic Copywriting is thorough yet succinct, offering better instruction than books written by industry gurus. A student could read this book and create better-than-average work without any outside coaching. -- Ann Maxwell, University of Oregon, USA While algorithms, AI, and user-driven content permeate today’s media landscape, Strategic Copywriting reminds us that effective communication remains grounded in enduring principles. Applegate makes a compelling case for a strategic focus on the consumer, a commitment to clarity and persuasion, and a deep respect for the craft of writing. -- Nancy J. Gray, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, USA