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Brand Copy: Shorter Isn't Always Better.

Brand Copy: Shorter Isn't Always Better.

Long-form copy still has a place in our brevity-obsessed world.

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Mia Clarke
Jan 07, 2025
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Copywriting has always been about connection. In branding and advertising, words are a tool to bring strategy to life. Their job has always been to create meaning while inspiring action. And in a world continually shaped by technology, the way words resonate has had to adapt at pace. Visuals have come to dominate as attention spans have shrunk. Language is shorter and punchier, designed to fit the constraints of new platforms and distill meaning into its most concentrated form. Radical brevity is no longer just a stylistic choice; it’s a business one. But while brevity is often celebrated as a mark of clarity and sophistication in a world of swipes and scrolls, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Nor is it necessarily the best strategy for every brand.

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