Effective If something is effective it does what it’s supposed to. Here’s what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says. No-one wants to waste their time or money on something that isn’t effective. Remember the advert for wallpaper paste from the ‘70s? If not, or you’re a little too young, check it out the link at the bottom […]
Discover DNA Gravity Bacteria Electricity Penicillin What do these words all have in common? They are all great discoveries that have changed the course of mankind. They lead us on to bigger and better things in- Technology Health Well-Being Think of where we’d be if we didn’t have a handle on gravity yet. What […]
Vibrant Think about colour for a moment. There are three primary colours, plus black (the absorption of colour) and white (a mix of all primary colours). Think of all the shades and hues we can get from that. A brilliant kaleidoscope of shades from dazzling neon lights to shimmering fabrics. All of them vibrant. What […]
Instant What do we want? [Fill in the blank!] When do we want it? NOW! In a culture of instant gratification, instant messages, instant films or TV series, it’s hard for us to wait. “Instant” or “instantly” taps into this desire to have things now. Your customers might learn a meditation secret as soon as […]
Brazil Let’s learn a little bit about Brazil. Capital City: Brasília Major Cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador Language: Portuguese and 150 languages and dialects are spoken by the Indigenous people. Population: 209.3 million – 2017 Climate: Tropical in the north and more temperate in the south. Best time to visit: January to March […]
Magic/Magically Magic! The mystery, the beauty, the unlimited delight. . . ultimate power . . . Do you want to be beautiful? Healthy? Wealthy? Wise? Do you want life to be relaxing, joyful, exciting or overflowing with domestic contentment? Someone, somewhere, has the magical formula to give you whatever you want. That’s the magic of this […]
Country Fact File – Australia Capital City: Canberra Major Cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide Language: English, Australian Aboriginal languages, Tasmanian languages, and Torres Strait Island languages Population: 24.6 million Climate: Northern Australia has a tropical climate. It’s hot and humid in the summer and warm and dry in the winter. Southern Australia is […]
Confidential You hear Danny DeVito’s voice, against a backdrop of wholesome images of 1950’s American. . . He’s pulling you in with a voice rich in sordid delight… “Remember dear readers, you heard it here first. Off the record … on the QT … and very … Hush-Hush.” LA Confidential. It’s a great film. Corruption, […]
Blogging isn’t just for lifestyle gurus and foodies. Here are four of the main reasons why you need to have an informative, customer-driven blog with (at least) weekly updates. *Share your passion for your business. You get to say what’s important to you. Bring attention to what’s going on in your industry. If you […]
Controversial So, what was that secret I talked about last week? It’s all wrapped up in this next word. Scandal and controversy – we love it! But, handle with care. Words like “controversy” or “controversial” come with a warning label. A good copywriter knows when to push this hot button and when to back away. […]