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GOLD DUST:

COMMUNICATION SECRETS FROM ANDY OWEN

“Clarity sells.
Everything else is decoration.”

For years, in addition to my Copycat articles, I’ve written regular emails to a select group of clients, prospects and colleagues.

No fluff. No theory. Just hard-earned PROVEN observations, advice and guidance from the coalface of direct marketing. These emails have sparked conversations, challenged thinking – and generated real business.

From time to time, it is my intention to publish a selection on this page. So, if you’re serious about marketing that works, have a look around here – as you may find something of value.

And remember, this advice is FREE. Me to you. No charge.

Some of these emails were written months – or even years – ago. That doesn’t matter. They remain here for one reason. Because what works in marketing hasn’t changed in centuries

As Drayton once told me – and he was right, “There is nothing new in our business”.

GOLD DUST EMAILS

Real emails. Real thinking. Timeless lessons.

Have Your Customers Already Forgotten About You?

A blunt look at how quickly customers lose interest—and why most businesses let it happen

If You Want to Sell More, Listen to This Man

Timeless advice from one of advertising’s greats—plus five truths most marketers still ignore

The Most Dangerous Words in Business

More ideas and more opportunities than anything else

Why Clever Marketing Rarely Works

Clever feels good. But it rarely sells. Here's what actually does

Price Is a Symptom, Not the Problem

If price is the objection, the real problem is something you did long before.

Your Brand Is What They Say About You When You’re Not in the Room

Reputation isn’t built in campaigns. It’s built in consistency.

Have Your Customers Already Forgotten About You?
A blunt look at how quickly customers lose interest—and why most businesses let it happen.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
If You Want to Sell More, Listen to This Man
Timeless advice from one of advertising’s greats—plus five truths most marketers still ignore.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
The Most Dangerous Words in Business
Three little words that kill more growth, more ideas and more opportunities than anything else.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
Why Clever Marketing Rarely Works
Clever feels good. But it rarely sells. Here's what actually does.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
Price Is a Symptom, Not the Problem
If price is the objection, the real problem is something you did long before.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
Your Brand Is What They Say About You When You’re Not in the Room
Reputation isn’t built in campaigns. It’s built in consistency.
→ READ THIS EMAIL
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If anything you’ve read here strikes a chord... I’d be delighted to hear from you.