--- title: The Truth in Ad Sales --- [Skip to main content](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2008/01/the-truth-in-ad.html#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog) # The Truth in Ad Sales January 26th, 2008 0 min read By [David Meerman Scott](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) Alert readers of this blog will recall that I really enjoy smart YouTube video spoofs on all things marketing. For example, a few weeks ago I shared the [Make My Logo Bigger](https://www.webinknow.com/2007/12/make-my-logo-bi.html) video. Today, for your viewing pleasure, is The Truth in Ad Sales. We're taken inside an Agency in London where we meet the owner of the agency, a bunch of agency staffers, a producer, and the client from "Kiddi Care." **This agency thinks outside box. When the other guys zig, they zag. They think 360. They think integrated communications. They think social networking. Massive ROI. ** Hat tip to [Tim Dempsey](http://www.elasticbrands.com/) for sharing this with me. [ David Meerman Scott ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) David Meerman Scott is a business growth strategist, advisor to clever entrepreneurs who are building emerging companies, and the international bestselling author of a dozen books published in 30 languages. David’s high-energy keynote presentations, masterclasses, and virtual events educate, energize, and inspire. 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