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I have always had a great passion for the business world, and I have been advertising my own business, mostly working in media buying.
But one thing I have realised is that advertising is not really about what you sell.
Recently, I got a great opportunity to work with a UK-based firm on advertising for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which helps homeowners upgrade their heating systems to air source heat pumps. My role was to generate leads for the scheme.
This is where I realised how limited I had kept myself in terms of advertising and media buying. It really does make a difference when you step outside your own world.
Yes, all the fundamentals matter: ICP, offer, strategies, content, and knowing your audience. Technicalities also play a huge part, which I will talk about later.
But the evaluation matrices also change depending on your advertising objectives.
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What's working better in ads right now?
Static banners or video ads?
Vote below and tell me why in the comments.
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I prefer creating static ads because we can make more variations. They're also cheaper and don't take as much time to create.
Before prospects ever look at your price tag, they have already judged your value.
The exact same offer can look like a risky commodity or a high-end investment purely based on how it is presented. When your visuals look unpolished, buyers instinctively question the quality of your work.
Here is how strategic presentation transforms perception for the exact same package:
• Clear Value Framing: Replacing generic bullet lists with outcome-driven messaging that explains why the work matters.
• Visual Proof: Showing tangible mockups and real-world applications instead of leaving clients to guess what they get.
• Structured Hierarchy: Using clean icons, spacing, and contrast so the offer feels organized, reliable, and effortless to buy.
Presentation influences positioning. Elevate how you show up, and your pricing becomes much easier to justify.
presentation really changes how clients see the price