Articles written by Anita Saran

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Troy Alive at Museum of Troy in Canakkale
The environmentally friendly Museum of Troy in Canakkale is an architectural gem which celebrates legendary Hisarlik.
Jul 22, 2011 - Anita Saran
Valentine's Day - Why Some Don't Celebrate
Much hype has been built up around Valentine's Day by the media, which wants you to spend your precious money on a farce.
Feb 9, 2011 - Anita Saran
Design a Beautiful Wall with Paint, Sponge and Potatoes
You don't have to suffer plain, old, boring walls anymore. Texture walls using paint, potatoes and sponge.
Dec 31, 2010 - Anita Saran
I Ching Meanings - Hexagrams, 16,18,19,13
This is part of my series on interpreting the hexagrams of the I Ching. Notes on how the hexagrams apply to real life and the importance of keeping notes.
Dec 18, 2010 - Anita Saran
How to Look After a Damaged Liver and Pancreas
Learn to tend a damaged liver and pancreas with health drinks, organic vegetables and fruits and find out how smoking damages the organs.
Nov 1, 2010 - Anita Saran
Controlling Blood Sugar and Effects of Gall Bladder Removal
A guide from Sunaina's life: learn how to control blood glucose levels, find out whether gall bladder removal leads to weight gain and more.
Nov 1, 2010 - Anita Saran
Interpreting I Ching Hexagrams - 57 to 48
This is part of my series on interpreting the hexagrams of the I Ching. I always keep notes on how the hexagrams apply to real life. I always track results.
Oct 2, 2010 - Anita Saran
I Ching Interpretations - Hexagram 40 & 24
This is part of my series on interpreting the hexagrams of the I Ching. I always keep notes on how the hexagrams apply to real life. I always track results.
Sep 26, 2010 - Anita Saran
2012 Survival Tips
Some believe that only the enlightened can survive 2012 to enter the Golden Age of Aquarius. Learn tips for enlightenment.
Aug 22, 2010 - Anita Saran
What is an Idea?
What is the definition of an 'idea'? This article answers the question through the views of experts and examples.
Aug 15, 2010 - Anita Saran
Humour in Advertising
Although writing humour is difficult, if accomplished, it can evoke an emotional response - the goal of all advertising.
Aug 15, 2010 - Anita Saran
How to Hire Good Creative People
Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather, believes that high profit and good quality creative are linked.
Aug 15, 2010 - Anita Saran
David Ogilvy – The Man Behind the Legend
From a door-to-door salesman, David Ogilvy became the founder of one of the world's biggest advertising agencies. Some little known facts about him.
Aug 15, 2010 - Anita Saran
"The Snow Storm" by Alexander Pushkin – A Literary Critique
Reading as a writer is different. A writer reads slowly, relishing every well-constructed sentence, identifying theme, weaknesses, etc.
Aug 15, 2010 - Anita Saran
How to Write the Fulfillment Direct Mail Letter – Astral Soap
The fulfillment letter is an important element in a direct mail campaign. It creates an ongoing relationship between the direct marketer and the consumer.
Aug 7, 2010 - Anita Saran
Write Original Copy For Direct Mail Brochures - Astral Example
The brochure is the place for expanding and building on the creative idea for a direct mailer.
Aug 1, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Marketing Response Device – Astral Soap Mailing
It's easy to write great Response Device copy when the offer is great.
Jul 25, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Mail - Astral Soap
Example of Direct Mail for Hindustan Lever that makes a great offer and engages and involves the reader.
Jul 18, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Response Brochure for Hotel - Welcomgroup Campaign
This brochure with the details about Windsor Manor suites goes along with the fulfillment mailer to the CEO.
Jun 19, 2010 - Anita Saran
Fulfillment Sales Letter to CEO
Letter No. 2 to the CEO in the Welcomgroup Direct Mail Campaign follows as 'fulfillment' to the previous letter which asks for his 'Secret Vote.'
Jun 7, 2010 - Anita Saran
How to Write Direct Mail for Hotels
A letter to regular guests of the Windsor Manor Sheraton hotel seeking their opinion and motivating them to stay at the hotel again.
May 30, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Mail Letter 2- Welcomgroup
Letter to a CEO's secretary who would make travel arrangements for her boss. This is part of an award-winning direct mail campaign for a hotel.
May 16, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Mail Letter 1- Welcomgroup
The second direct mail letter in an award-winning campaign for a Sheraton hotel in Bangalore.
May 8, 2010 - Anita Saran
Brochure for Consumer Product
The brochure is where the copywriter can explore and develop his creative idea and describe the product he's selling in detail.
Apr 18, 2010 - Anita Saran
Response Device Vista Levolor Mailer
Write a Response Device that boosts response. A response device is like a mini advertisement and must present the creative idea and benefits in a nutshell.
Apr 11, 2010 - Anita Saran
Direct Mail Letter Writing for Cosmetics
Here is an example of a sales letter for cosmetics for direct response copywriters.
Apr 4, 2010 - Anita Saran
How Database Knowledge Helps Creative
Former International Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather, on enriching the Database, the foundation of good creative.
Feb 21, 2010 - Anita Saran
Secrets of Successful Creative Teams
The best advertising is the result of Copywriters and Art Directors working as a team says Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather.
Feb 7, 2010 - Anita Saran
Financial Ad Layouts
Does glossy creative for insurance or banking work well? What about illustrations and cartoons?
Jan 31, 2010 - Anita Saran
Application Forms, Tables and Refunds
Tips from Drayton Bird on how to improve response rates to financial ads and mailings with tables, easy-to-fill application forms and refund offers.
Jan 31, 2010 - Anita Saran
Writing Financial Ads and Direct Mail
Is financial copywriting really different from writing for consumer products? Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather shares his views.
Jan 24, 2010 - Anita Saran
Ad Layouts – How to Make them Work Harder
Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather, shows Art Directors how to make their layouts more effective.
Jan 19, 2010 - Anita Saran
How to Evaluate Creative Work
Advice from Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather, on the initial stages of creative evaluation.
Jan 17, 2010 - Anita Saran
Earth Changes – The Maya of Eternal Time
Find out what the Mayan Elders themselves have to say about earth changes in the near future and how to survive doomsday.
Jan 3, 2010 - Anita Saran
Building Brands
Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather shows how to go beyond selling products and services to building brands.
Dec 27, 2009 - Anita Saran
Presentations – Slides and Pace
Drayton Bird's advice on dealing with slides, interruptions, bored clients and the importance of calmness during presentations.
Dec 13, 2009 - Anita Saran
Making Presentations – Commanding Attention
Advice from Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather, on how to seize attention in a presentation.
Dec 9, 2009 - Anita Saran
Successful Presentations – The Follow Through
According to Drayton Bird, Former International Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather, there are ways to get the right decision from the client.
Nov 27, 2009 - Anita Saran
The Genius and the Goddess by Aldous Huxley
Reading as a writer is quite different from reading as a reader. A writer reads slowly, relishing every well- constructed sentence, identifying theme and much more.
Nov 17, 2009 - Anita Saran
Sales Presentations – Selling Creative Work
Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather shows how to present direct mail, ads and TV commercials.
Nov 7, 2009 - Anita Saran
Presentations – Presenting Creative Work
Expert views on the disadvantages of overhead projectors, which part of the creative to begin with, and more.
Nov 3, 2009 - Anita Saran
Guide to Effective Presentations
In a presentation, should the presenter push the client for comments on creative work? Should he discuss the logistics and money matters up front?
Oct 28, 2009 - Anita Saran
Tips on Making Presentations
Being confrontational and arrogant can ruin a presentation. Also, find out how to deal with a client's questions.
Oct 27, 2009 - Anita Saran
Can Sex Lead to Enlightenment?
An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment
Oct 16, 2009 - Anita Saran
Successful Presentations – Theme, Attitude
Drayton Bird, former International Creative Director and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather, says theme and the right attitude are important for successful presentations.
Oct 14, 2009 - Anita Saran
Successful Presentations – Where, Who and Tone
This guide on how to make successful presentations deals with the venue of the presentation, the number of people attending, and the tone of the presentation.
Oct 13, 2009 - Anita Saran
How to Make Successful Presentations
This Guide for Account Executives is based on Drayton Bird's advice on effective presentation skills. Bird was International Creative Director for Ogilvy & Mather.
Oct 9, 2009 - Anita Saran
Writing Stories – Point of View
There are four basic point of view methods. The POV chosen by the writer determines how convincing his story is to the reader. It also determines his style.
Sep 30, 2009 - Anita Saran
How to Evaluate the Creative Brief
Once advertising copywriters know what makes the perfect creative brief, they will know how to get it from the account servicing team, and write perfect creative.
Sep 28, 2009 - Anita Saran
Writing Stories – Dialogue
Teachers of creative writing stress the importance of writing dialogue.
Sep 25, 2009 - Anita Saran
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