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Juicing the Orange: How to Turn Creativity into a Powerful Business Advantage
Too many companies think creativity means throwing money into marketing efforts and giving lip service to "out of the box" thinking. But such efforts rarely have a positive impact on the bottom line. Pat Fallon and Fred Senn argue that leaders have more creativity within their organizations than they realize—but they inadvertently stifle it or channel it in ineffective ways. Juicing the Orange outlines a disciplined approach to building creativity actively into the organizational culture and leveraging that creativity into campaigns that deliver measurable results. Drawing from 25 years of successful marketing and acclaimed, award-winning work, the authors show that bankable, creative ideas come from zeroing in on the one key business problem that must be solved and then rigorously unearthing insights that will lead to a spectacular solution. Behind-the-scenes stories of successful and failed campaigns for companies in diverse industries reveal the core secrets of training for creativity: develop a proprietary brand emotion, offer big ideas without a big budget, and get customers to seek out your message. Illustrating the link between creativity and profits, Juicing the Orange helps industry players measure their success at the cash register.
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228 pages, Hardcover
First published July 18, 2006
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October 18, 2011
Just a couple of thoughts.
As a marketing company, don't you have some copywriters on staff that could proof read your book? There were lots of grammar and spelling mistakes throughout this book.
For a book on creativity, this cover makes me sad. Why can't I peel that sticker off? Why isn't there a scratch and sniff sticker underneath it?
Now to the substance of the book. Great concept, but does it really work? I don't think you can teach creativity. I think you can teach technics of how to release or use the creativity that you have, but I don't think you can teach someone to be creative. And I don't think there were any actual technics stated in this book that would help you use your creativity. It seemed more of an ego stroke to me. "Look at this amazing work we have created." etc. However I was surprised at how many of their campaigns and ads I actually remembered, in fact my favorite ad of all time "Cat Herders" was one of their firms creations.
As a marketing company, don't you have some copywriters on staff that could proof read your book? There were lots of grammar and spelling mistakes throughout this book.
For a book on creativity, this cover makes me sad. Why can't I peel that sticker off? Why isn't there a scratch and sniff sticker underneath it?
Now to the substance of the book. Great concept, but does it really work? I don't think you can teach creativity. I think you can teach technics of how to release or use the creativity that you have, but I don't think you can teach someone to be creative. And I don't think there were any actual technics stated in this book that would help you use your creativity. It seemed more of an ego stroke to me. "Look at this amazing work we have created." etc. However I was surprised at how many of their campaigns and ads I actually remembered, in fact my favorite ad of all time "Cat Herders" was one of their firms creations.
September 5, 2017
Juicing the Orange provides a few useful takeaways and an abundance of captivating and fun anecdotes, but falls short of being truly revolutionary.
It's a decent start for someone just beginning their business and marketing education, but more knowledgeable readers may find this to lack substance.
It's a decent start for someone just beginning their business and marketing education, but more knowledgeable readers may find this to lack substance.
December 15, 2017
Reads like a manifesto written very explicitly for Fallon's 25th anniversary. There are some good insight into creating great creative campaigns coupled with great strategy (start with research and assume nothing), and serving the client, and that's ultimately what I'll take away from it but it's a bit too "look at the great things we did and how awesome we are" to really enjoy.
April 29, 2021
It is a bit like the author is 'giving himself a pat on the back' at times, but the lessons you get from the book are really great. The examples are clear cuts of creativity, and after reading the book, I feel like I am looking for more moments of creative leverage everywhere. Great easy read.
September 22, 2024
i won’t lie pat and fred kinda ate
October 1, 2008
How I Came To Read This Book: I borrowed it from my boss.
The Plot: Pat Fallon & Fred Senn are the authors and head honchos of Fallon International, which has become one of my new fave agencies based solely on the sheer recognizability of their campaign work that's outlined in this book. Each chapter is loosely centred around a topic related to coming up with "the big idea" or what they call "generating creative leverage" such as 'communicating in a crisis' or 'using new media'. Along the way they break down a case study for a major client and how it worked - as well as failures and challenges related to each campaign/client. They also feature little sidebars throughout on similar campaigns that might just not warrant enough for a full chapter, or provide a contrast to what was done per chapter. Examples include EDS' 'Herding Cats' TV ad, Lee Jeans 'Buddy Lee Tested' campaign, BMW Films, Skoda, United Airlines, The Bahamas, among others.
The Good & The Bad: I think this book did a better job of proving that Fallon International is a good agency over showing ways other agencies or businesses can adapt their methods. Essentially the book's message is buried in the drama and inflation of success talked about throughout, with only tidbits throughout that give you some ideas as a business person. That being said, I give kudos to the authors. They've created an easy, light read that still packs a lot of punch and captures your interest and amusement from page to page. People will likely delight in and be surprised at the fact one agency has accomplished so much.
The Bottom Line: Better read as case studies than for business advice.
Anything Memorable?: Amusingly, I had my quarterly check-in this week with my boss, of which one of my goals was to read more industry books. Good timing or planned timing, you be the judge.
50-Book Challenge: Book #45 in 2008
The Plot: Pat Fallon & Fred Senn are the authors and head honchos of Fallon International, which has become one of my new fave agencies based solely on the sheer recognizability of their campaign work that's outlined in this book. Each chapter is loosely centred around a topic related to coming up with "the big idea" or what they call "generating creative leverage" such as 'communicating in a crisis' or 'using new media'. Along the way they break down a case study for a major client and how it worked - as well as failures and challenges related to each campaign/client. They also feature little sidebars throughout on similar campaigns that might just not warrant enough for a full chapter, or provide a contrast to what was done per chapter. Examples include EDS' 'Herding Cats' TV ad, Lee Jeans 'Buddy Lee Tested' campaign, BMW Films, Skoda, United Airlines, The Bahamas, among others.
The Good & The Bad: I think this book did a better job of proving that Fallon International is a good agency over showing ways other agencies or businesses can adapt their methods. Essentially the book's message is buried in the drama and inflation of success talked about throughout, with only tidbits throughout that give you some ideas as a business person. That being said, I give kudos to the authors. They've created an easy, light read that still packs a lot of punch and captures your interest and amusement from page to page. People will likely delight in and be surprised at the fact one agency has accomplished so much.
The Bottom Line: Better read as case studies than for business advice.
Anything Memorable?: Amusingly, I had my quarterly check-in this week with my boss, of which one of my goals was to read more industry books. Good timing or planned timing, you be the judge.
50-Book Challenge: Book #45 in 2008
February 13, 2024
The authors from Fallon pull the curtain and show how their guiding principle of creative leverage informed some of their agency's best work. What's captivating about the book is the dire situations the agency tackles, such as:
-How do you advertise for United Airlines when two of their planes were just used in the 9/11 terrorist attack?
-How do you make a super bowl commercial for a business to business information technology company?
-How do you advertise for a car company when the only press it gets is: "it's slightly less embarrassing to be seen getting out of the back of a sheep than getting out of the back of a Skoda"?
Maybe creativity isn't demanded from advertisers (or the work place as a whole), but the authors make a good case for it being a lot more fun and a lot more rewarding for both creators and consumers.
-How do you advertise for United Airlines when two of their planes were just used in the 9/11 terrorist attack?
-How do you make a super bowl commercial for a business to business information technology company?
-How do you advertise for a car company when the only press it gets is: "it's slightly less embarrassing to be seen getting out of the back of a sheep than getting out of the back of a Skoda"?
Maybe creativity isn't demanded from advertisers (or the work place as a whole), but the authors make a good case for it being a lot more fun and a lot more rewarding for both creators and consumers.
May 4, 2009
This book was given to me as a holiday present from a friend of mine who also happens to be the son's author. Quick, easy read with great points why it's critical to continue to bring creativity and innovation to every industry. Also highlights the changing power of the consumer and the internet in the game of business. In addition, great to learn the history of some iconic advertising from 1981 through today.
Highly recommended for anyone studying any segment of business, in particular marketing, entrepenuership, and those interesting in/or owning their own buiness.
Highly recommended for anyone studying any segment of business, in particular marketing, entrepenuership, and those interesting in/or owning their own buiness.
July 27, 2011
An excellent book at the power of leveraging creativity in marketing. It's not just about the art work or the media execution, but instead it's about finding the thing that sets your client apart from every other one, and then using brilliant creativity to target your specific audience to get your message noticed. This book was written by the advertising team who brought us BMW films, United Airlines "Time to Fly", and much more. I read this for fun, not as a school assignment, but I see a definite advantage to any marketing program making this part of the required reading.
October 22, 2008
A wonderful book if you're into how advertising works from the inside as a creative. I couldn't put this book down and the topics range from how to approach projects, pitching, and then putting out the product. The importance of working as a team and what's it like to be bought and then to buy them out only to save your own creative integrity. I highly recommend this to anybody who would like to be inspired.
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May 22, 2009Gue kira ini buku apaan. Ternyata ini adalah salah satu buku kategori HOW TO. Disajikan oleh Fallon dengan bentuk yang berbeda dari tipikal Handbook lainnya, buku ini tidak menyajikan berbagai strategi atau tips praktis dengan cara step-by-step, melainkan dengan cara mengisahkan strategi pemasaran. Cara ini sepertinya ingin ditekankan oleh Fallon bahwa pemasaran produk adalah sebuah proses yang melibatkan emosi dan pikiran, tidak sekadar pencapaian poin satu, dua atau tiga.
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October 18, 2009One of the best marketing books I have encountered. The text is academic but the narration is smooth and fluid. Advanced marketing concepts are distilled into case studies and stories.
An excellent text that I have read and re-read and an essential part of any business department. Also, Fallon (http://www.fallon.com/), is a major player in the marketing / advertising world and is also located in Minnesota, so there is a bit of a double bonus!
An excellent text that I have read and re-read and an essential part of any business department. Also, Fallon (http://www.fallon.com/), is a major player in the marketing / advertising world and is also located in Minnesota, so there is a bit of a double bonus!
August 4, 2014
Desde Leader Summaries recomendamos la lectura del libro Exprime la idea, de Pat Fallon y Fred Senn.
Las personas interesadas en las siguientes temáticas lo encontrarán práctico y útil: marketing y ventas, publicidad y relaciones públicas.
En el siguiente enlace tienes el resumen del libro Exprime la idea, Los 7 principios de la publicidad efectiva: Exprime la idea
Las personas interesadas en las siguientes temáticas lo encontrarán práctico y útil: marketing y ventas, publicidad y relaciones públicas.
En el siguiente enlace tienes el resumen del libro Exprime la idea, Los 7 principios de la publicidad efectiva: Exprime la idea
May 1, 2018
The 7 Principles of Creative Leverage.
1. Always stretch from scratch.
2. Demand a ruthlessly simple definition of the business problem.
3. Discover a proprietary emotion.
4. Focus on the size of the idea, not the size of the budget.
5. Seek out the strategic risks.
6. Collaborate or perish.
7. Listen hard to your customers (then listen some more.)
1. Always stretch from scratch.
2. Demand a ruthlessly simple definition of the business problem.
3. Discover a proprietary emotion.
4. Focus on the size of the idea, not the size of the budget.
5. Seek out the strategic risks.
6. Collaborate or perish.
7. Listen hard to your customers (then listen some more.)
September 20, 2007
Libro con casos reales de problemas de comunicación resueltos con maestría por una de las mejores agencias de publicidad de los últimos tiempos.
Está escrito en clave de motivación y exaltación de la creatividad. Muy ameno, con el toque justo de rollo técnico.
Está escrito en clave de motivación y exaltación de la creatividad. Muy ameno, con el toque justo de rollo técnico.
April 11, 2011
I thought this book was good but it is pretty dated marketing techniques. It wasn't incredibly fresh/new information for me since I studied journalism and had classes on media planning and marketing in college. All in all a decent book, just not for me.
July 12, 2007
good read for anyone in the creative field. written by owner of one of US' most creative advertising agencies
November 6, 2008
Good insight into the process of successful ad campaigns from the firm that brought you United Airlines' Gershwin theme song and animated commercials.
February 27, 2009
This is a must read for anyone who in business.
May 11, 2010
I adore this book. It was very inspirational and really made me rethink what I was looking for in a creative place to work.
June 8, 2011
Kreatif Itu Penting!
Untungnya aku tak bekerja di dalam bidang periklanan yang terus-menerus dituntut untuk selalu Kreatif.
Untungnya aku tak bekerja di dalam bidang periklanan yang terus-menerus dituntut untuk selalu Kreatif.
March 7, 2012
If this one doesn't get your creative juices flowing, chances are you never had any to begin with.
March 30, 2013
A should-read book on marketing for the knowledge worker, manager, executive, or entrepreneur.
February 17, 2016
Pat Fallon knows how to speak the language of creativity. He teaches you the ropes and helps you delve into one of your most precious resources - your imagination.
August 12, 2010
good insights in form of a case studies on how to utilize unconventional thinking in advertising.
October 1, 2010
Not very helpful but fascinating read of successful. Advertising company
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