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EPISODE · May 11, 2021 · 13 MIN

Stop Writing Like a 3rd Grader!

from The Rethink Marketing Podcast · host Colin Jeffries & Paul Frodge

On episode #70 of the Rethink Marketing Podcast,   Colin and Eric rethink another piece of conventional marketing wisdom.  We've been told to write at a third grade level to reach your audience at their lowest common denominator.  Which begs the question, is your audience really that unintelligent that you need to spoon-feed them?  We would like to think there is some facetiousness in that recommendation.  Is your  desired audience 3rd graders or are you targeting sophisticated, well educated buyers?  Have you tried writing to your audience in a way that is congruent with your brand and your target audience?  The level of complexity, overall tone and word choices matter for how your audience perceives you and how they think you view them.  We hope you enjoy this quick, to the point episode that does not get lost in loquacious verbosity!  If you learn one thing from this episode remember, never end a sentence with a preposition!You can listen to take5: The Rethink Marketing Podcast on all major podcast platforms.Visit the Rethink Marketing Podcast website  to learn more about the show  or just peruse our guest list and all episodes.We would love to hear from you.  Your questions, comments and feedback is not only welcome but appreciated! Let us know what you're rethinking by emailing us at: [email protected].  Send us your feedback  and we will send you a  highly sought after Rethink Marketing Podcast t-shirt!  Just include  size and mailing address with your comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 11, 2021

On episode #70 of the Rethink Marketing Podcast,   Colin and Eric rethink another piece of conventional marketing wisdom.  We've been told to write at a third grade level to reach your audience at their lowest common denominator.  Which begs the question, is your audience really that unintelligent that you need to spoon-feed them?  We would like to think there is some facetiousness in that recommendation.  Is your  desired audience 3rd graders or are you targeting sophisticated, well educated buyers?  Have you tried writing to your audience in a way that is congruent with your brand and your target audience?  The level of complexity, overall tone and word choices matter for how your audience perceives you and how they think you view them.  We hope you enjoy this quick, to the point episode that does not get lost in loquacious verbosity!  If you learn one thing from this episode remember, never end a sentence with a preposition!You can listen to take5: The Rethink Marketing Podcast on all major podcast platforms.Visit the Rethink Marketing Podcast website  to learn more about the show  or just peruse our guest list and all episodes.We would love to hear from you.  Your questions, comments and feedback is not only welcome but appreciated! Let us know what you're rethinking by emailing us at: [email protected].  Send us your feedback  and we will send you a  highly sought after Rethink Marketing Podcast t-shirt!  Just include  size and mailing address with your comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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