poor spam headlines #1

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As spam headlines go “Never Clean Your Toilet Bowl Again” is probably the worst I’ve yet encountered.

While I know what they’re trying to say, the immediate image conjured up is, well, horrible.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.