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You’ll learn:
– The Pitfalls of Marketing Clichés: Why some phrases should be permanently retired from ad copy.
– Making the Most of Commercial Time: Using every second to communicate value is essential.
– Turning Clichés into Benefits: Practical advice for rewording generic statements into specific, customer-focused messages.
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