The Unwomanly Face of War

The advertising industry is fast paced and confusing, and so is advertising school. This installment in the 101 Things I Learned(R) series is for the student lost in a sea of jargon, data, and creative dead-ends. One hundred and one illustrated lessons offer thoughtful, entertaining insights into consumer psychology, media, audience targeting, creativity, and design, illuminating a range of provocative questions:

• Why is half of advertising bound to fail?
• Why should a mug in an ad be displayed with its handle to the right?
• How did the ban on cigarette advertising create more smokers?
• Why do people fall for propaganda? When doesn't sex sell?

Written by an experienced advertising executive and instructor, 101 Things I Learned(R) in Advertising School is sure to appeal to students, to seasoned professionals seeking new ways to craft an ad campaign, and to small-business owners looking to increase awareness of their brand.