Author Archives: John Fricks

About John Fricks

President of Scott-McRae Advertising. I'm an avid blue water sailor, amateur photographer and a so-so golfer (I love the game, it just doesn't like me).

If it says free, it must be free, right?

Uh, no. Ever wonder why marketers are getting away with misleading advertising claims? When I first started in advertising, we had a fairly strong FTC (Federal Trade Commission). They monitored advertising and listened to complaints. The FTC was quick to … Continue reading

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Who Said Reading Is Dead?

It’s all over the Internet. People just don’t read as much as they used to (NOT!) Much has been said about the Internet’s negative impact on readership, especially among the younger generations. Yet all evidence is pointing to increased readership, … Continue reading

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