David Martin Creative Services

04/10/2025

Evidently, when you put chicken on a salad, you have to spell the name correctly. Otherwise, you can spell it any way you want to.

11/05/2024

Dad thought it was a matter of duty and honor. Mom thought it was ridiculous and dangerous.They were talking about an old shotgun that Dad had in case he needed to protect home and family. It was a cheap12 gauge that he kept hidden away in the coat closet by the front door. He kept the shells in a d...

10/17/2024

Things that make you go "huh?"

08/29/2024

I've semi-retired from copywriting to spend more time on my books. I've now completed the manuscript of my first book, a humorous memoir of my Texas childhood. As part of the submission process, I've developed my author's website. It went live today.

David Martin, Writer Amarillo Boy Photo © by Wyatt McSpadden, another Amarillo boy Where you’re from can say a lot about who you are. I’m a fifth-generation Texan, born in Amarillo and raised there in the 1960s. A few things you should know about growing up in Amarillo: The weather tries to kil...

04/22/2024

Bad proofreading, or truth in advertising?

"IInterior is loaded with walnut and the top is like new. It runs like a factory new car. I need $12,500 for it and guarantee that you find a better one. Call me at . . .”

04/09/2022

I'm not quite sure what this ad is about. I would think KALESAFE keeps kale safe. And there's a motorcycle. Is there a problem with kale being damaged in motorcycle accidents? Or maybe you stuff the pockets with kale and that keeps YOU safe.

And just what is 50% off--the price or the legs of the pants?

11/03/2021

12/09/2020

Irregardless of whether grammar are you and I's forté (or if you could care less), this may be informative.

Like it or not, words, spelling, and punctuation can leave a lasting impression on others. But even the most educated people often unknowingly make these common flubs.

10/29/2020

Nine automotive campaigns from the past. Some great, and some, well...
Do you remember them? Which was your favorite?

Here are nine car automotive ad campaigns we love, or perhaps love to hate. Check them out here and maybe suggest your own.

09/25/2020

You can't win 'em all. But I must admit to a snide smile when I saw what the agency that got hired instead of us did for the client.

Remember, kids--always exceed your client's expectactions.

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06/12/2020

In my career of branding and marketing that dates from antediluvian days, one thing I know: Understand what a word means BEFORE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR NAME.

The country band will now go by 'Lady A.'

03/02/2020

Got an email from FedEx Office. It made me really want some chocolate.