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Task 1 of 3
Persuade without tricks.
What to do
Design a landing page for a product you choose that uses honest persuasion (real reviews, clear benefits, fair urgency) and avoids manipulative tricks. Explain each choice.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A landing page design with every persuasion choice explained.
Task 2 of 3
5 ads from soft-sell to hard-sell.
What to do
Write 5 ads for one product at 3 levels of persuasion (soft, medium, strong), and explain which audience each level suits.
You’ll make
Done looks like
5 ads at 3 levels with notes on the right audience for each.
Task 3 of 3
A code of practice for a marketing team.
What to do
Write a short code of practice for ethical marketing: what persuasion is fine, what crosses the line (fake scarcity, fake reviews, hidden costs), and how to check work before it goes live.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A one-to-two page code of practice with examples.
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