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The Day You Become a Better Storyteller with Harry Dry (Founder of Marketing Examples)


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#303 Storytelling | This episode is from Drive 2025, our 2-day in-person event for B2B marketers in Burlington, VT. Harry Dry, creator of Marketing Examples and one of the best copywriters on the internet, shared a masterclass on storytelling, creativity, and writing marketing that actually connects—showing how to find great ideas, turn real stories into memorable campaigns, and make people feel something in the process.


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Timestamps

  • (00:00) - – Intro from Dave
  • (02:47) - – Harry’s background + Marketing Examples origin
  • (05:07) - – What makes good marketing storytelling
  • (08:27) - – How to find and collect great ideas
  • (12:52) - – The power of emotion in copy
  • (17:37) - – Why simple writing wins
  • (22:12) - – Turning real stories into campaigns
  • (29:08) - – The role of curiosity in great marketing
  • (33:53) - – How to write like you talk
  • (39:03) - – Examples of high-performing campaigns
  • (44:13) - – Q&A: writing habits, inspiration, and burnout

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