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Day 1: Why Most Marketing Fails (And How to Make Yours Succeed)

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Hi Vocabulai,

Hi Vocabulai,

Nǐ hǎo


Most business owners pour money into marketing that doesn't work.

Most business owners pour money into marketing that doesn't work.

Hěn duō rén zuò bù hǎo


They run ads, post on social media, and hope for the best—only to be disappointed by the results.

They run ads, post on social media, and hope for the best—only to be disappointed by the results.

Tāmen zuò hěn duō, dànshì bù hǎo


The problem?

The problem?

Wèntí shì shénme?

什么


They're relying on vague branding tactics instead of proven strategies.

They're relying on vague branding tactics instead of proven strategies.

Tāmen bù zhīdào zěnme zuò

怎么


Dan Kennedy calls this the ADHD approach to marketing—jumping from one shiny tactic to another without a clear, measurable plan.

Dan Kennedy calls this the ADHD approach to marketing—jumping from one shiny tactic to another without a clear, measurable plan.

Tāmen zuò hěn duō bù hǎo de


But there's a better way: Direct-Response Marketing.

But there's a better way: Direct-Response Marketing.

Yǒu hǎo de fāngfǎ


This approach focuses on generating real, measurable results, like leads, sales, and conversions.

This approach focuses on generating real, measurable results, like leads, sales, and conversions.

Zhège fāngfǎ hěn hǎo.


Here's how you can start applying it today:

Here's how you can start applying it today:

Nǐ jīntiān kěyǐ zhèyàng zuò:


Step 1: Speak Directly to Your Audience

Step 1: Speak Directly to Your Audience

Yī: Hé rén shuōhuà


One of Dan's key teachings is this: If you're speaking to everyone, you're speaking to no one.

One of Dan's key teachings is this: If you're speaking to everyone, you're speaking to no one.

Hé hěnduō rén shuōhuà bù hǎo.


Direct-response marketing works because it's personal.

Direct-response marketing works because it's personal.

Hǎo de shuōhuà hěn hǎo.


For example:

For example:

Bǐrú:


A company selling weight loss supplements doesn't just target everyone who wants to lose weight.

A company selling weight loss supplements doesn't just target everyone who wants to lose weight.

Yīgè gōngsī bù hé suǒyǒu rén shuōhuà.


Instead, they target busy moms who want to shed pounds quickly after having kids.

Instead, they target busy moms who want to shed pounds quickly after having kids.

Tāmen yào māma. Māma hěn máng, xiǎng kuài diǎn shòu.

妈妈妈妈


A financial advisor doesn't market to everyone interested in saving money. They craft campaigns for high-income professionals nearing retirement.

A financial advisor doesn't market to everyone interested in saving money. They craft campaigns for high-income professionals nearing retirement.

Tāmen bù yào suǒyǒu rén. Tāmen yào yǒu qián de rén.


Your Action Step: Write down your audience's specific demographics, challenges, and goals.

Your Action Step: Write down your audience's specific demographics, challenges, and goals.

Nǐ xiě: Nǐ yào shéi? Tāmen yǒu shénme wèntí? Tāmen xiǎng yào shénme?

什么什么


Step 2: Use an Irresistible Call-to-Action

Step 2: Use an Irresistible Call-to-Action

Dì èr: Shuō rénmen zuò shénme

什么


Every piece of marketing must tell the audience what to do next.

Every piece of marketing must tell the audience what to do next.

Nǐ yào shuō rénmen zuò shénme.

什么


Whether it's Download this guide, Sign up for a webinar, or Call now, your call-to-action (CTA) should be clear and compelling.

Whether it's Download this guide, Sign up for a webinar, or Call now, your call-to-action (CTA) should be clear and compelling.

Nǐ de xíngdòng hàozhào yào míngbái hé yǒulì.


A dental clinic offered a free teeth-whitening session for new patients. The clear CTA—Call to schedule your free session today!—resulted in a 200% increase in appointments.

A dental clinic offered a free teeth-whitening session for new patients. The clear CTA—Call to schedule your free session today!—resulted in a 200% increase in appointments.

Yī gè yáyī shuō: Jīntiān dǎ diànhuà yùyuē miǎnfèi kàn yá. Hěn duō rén dǎ diànhuà le.


A SaaS company ran ads with the CTA: Get a 30-day free trial today. The campaign boosted signups by 35%.

A SaaS company ran ads with the CTA: Get a 30-day free trial today. The campaign boosted signups by 35%.

Yī gè gōngsī shuō: Jīntiān miǎnfèi yòng sānshí tiān. Hěn duō rén lái yòng le.


Step 3: Track and Test Everything

Step 3: Track and Test Everything

Dì sān bù: Kàn hé shì yīqiè


One of Dan's most famous quotes is: You can't improve what you don't measure.

One of Dan's most famous quotes is: You can't improve what you don't measure.

Yī gè rén shuō: Nǐ bù kàn, nǐ bù hǎo.


Direct-response marketing relies on tracking every aspect of your campaign.

Direct-response marketing relies on tracking every aspect of your campaign.

Kàn nǐ zuò de yīqiè.


What's your click-through rate?

What's your click-through rate?

Nǐ kàn duōshao?


How many leads did you generate?

How many leads did you generate?

Nǐ zuò duōshao?


What's your cost per acquisition?

What's your cost per acquisition?

Nǐ yòng duōshao qián?


Example:

Example:

Kàn:


A real estate agent ran Facebook ads targeting first-time homebuyers.

A real estate agent ran Facebook ads targeting first-time homebuyers.

Yī gè rén zài wǎng shàng shuō mǎi jiā.


By testing different headlines and images, they reduced their cost per lead by 50%.

By testing different headlines and images, they reduced their cost per lead by 50%.

Tāmen shì bù yīyàng de huà hé tú, yòng de qián shǎo le.


Tomorrow, we'll dive into the art of crafting offers your customers can't refuse.

Tomorrow, we'll dive into the art of crafting offers your customers can't refuse.

Míngtiān, wǒmen xuéxí zěnme zuò hǎo dōngxi.

怎么西


To your success, Kevin

To your success, Kevin

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì Kǎiwén.


Who is Dan Kennedy?

Who is Dan Kennedy?

Shéi shì Dān?


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Hi Vocabulai, Most business owners pour money into marketing that doesn’t work. They run ads, post on social media, and hope for the best—only to be disappointed by the results. The problem? They’re relying on vague branding tactics instead of proven strategies. Dan Kennedy calls this the “ADHD approach to marketing”—jumping from one shiny tactic to another without a clear, measurable plan. But there’s a better way: Direct-Response Marketing. This approach focuses on generating real, measurable results, like leads, sales, and conversions. Here’s how you can start applying it today: Step 1: Speak Directly to Your Audience One of Dan’s key teachings is this: “If you’re speaking to everyone, you’re speaking to no one.” Direct-response marketing works because it’s personal. For example: A company selling weight loss supplements doesn’t just target “everyone who wants to lose weight.” Instead, they target busy moms who want to shed pounds quickly after having kids. A financial advisor doesn’t market to “everyone interested in saving money.” They craft campaigns for high-income professionals nearing retirement. Your Action Step: Write down your audience’s specific demographics, challenges, and goals. Step 2: Use an Irresistible Call-to-Action Every piece of marketing must tell the audience what to do next. Whether it’s “Download this guide,” “Sign up for a webinar,” or “Call now,” your call-to-action (CTA) should be clear and compelling. Example 1: A dental clinic offered a free teeth-whitening session for new patients. The clear CTA—“Call to schedule your free session today!”—resulted in a 200% increase in appointments. Example 2: A SaaS company ran ads with the CTA: “Get a 30-day free trial today.” The campaign boosted signups by 35%. Step 3: Track and Test Everything One of Dan’s most famous quotes is: “You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” Direct-response marketing relies on tracking every aspect of your campaign. What’s your click-through rate? How many leads did you generate? What’s your cost per acquisition? Example: A real estate agent ran Facebook ads targeting first-time homebuyers. By testing different headlines and images, they reduced their cost per lead by 50%. Tomorrow, we’ll dive into the art of crafting offers your customers can’t refuse. To your success, Kevin Who is Dan Kennedy? https://books.forbes.com/authors/dan-kennedy/ Unsubscribe: https://marketersmentor.com/unsubscribe.php?d=vocabulai.xyz&real=yes