William Bernbach
William Bernbach

Because an appeal makes logical sense is no guarantee that it will work.

William Bernbach
William Bernbach

Just because your ad looks good is no insurance that it will get looked at. How many people do you know who are impeccably groomed... but dull?

William Bernbach
William Bernbach

Today's smartest advertising style is tomorrow's corn.

William Bernbach
William Bernbach

Forget words like 'hard sell' and 'soft sell.' That will only confuse you. Just be sure your advertising is saying something with substance, something that will inform and serve the consumer, and be sure you're saying it like it's never been said before.

William Bernbach
William Bernbach

I warn you against believing that advertising is a science.