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

#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
• (01:58) - – Harry’s background + Marketing Examples origin
• (04:18) - – What makes good marketing storytelling
• (07:38) - – How to find and collect great ideas
• (12:03) - – The power of emotion in copy
• (16:48) - – Why simple writing wins
• (21:23) - – Turning real stories into campaigns
• (28:59) - – The role of curiosity in great marketing
• (33:44) - – How to write like you talk
• (38:54) - – Examples of high-performing campaigns
• (44:04) - – Q&A: writing habits, inspiration, and burnout

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