$50 Contest for Headlines...

by MaxReferrals

Posted: 14 years ago 46 replies

COPY WRITING

And the WINNER IS: NATHAN ALEXANDER, MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Nathan, I sent you a PM.
Thanks to everyone for playing!

"The First Year Mom Won’t Mind If You Can’t Make Thanksgiving…"
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Contest ended 11/4.
I'm offering $50 via Paypal to the Warrior with the best, tight headline posted here.

To qualify for the money:

Headline must be 10-15 words only.

Write it to:

25-49 year old U.S. male, professional....

He reads Drudge Report
He has a mother who has Thanksgiving at her house. (Mom's House).
He might not be able to get to Mom's House for Thanksgiving.
He knows he probably should send a gift to Mom.
Mom loves Florida oranges and fruit baskets.

I'll go first:

Spoil Mom This Thanksgiving... Even If You Can't Be There.

NO BASHING or NEGATIVE ripping on people who play.

----
Max

#$50 #contest #headlines

dorothydot 14 years ago

UH-OH!
Can't Make Mom's On Turkey-Day?

STAY HOME - AND PAMPER HER ANYWAY!
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George Sepich 14 years ago

Flip Mom The Bird This Thanksgiving. She Deserves It!
FloridaOrangeCitrusGlazedTurkeys.com

George
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- ewenmack 14 years ago
  
  Thanksgiving Without You...Your Mom Will Be Delighted You Remembered Her Love Of Citrus
  
  All the best,
  Ewen
  
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jeskola 14 years ago

Missing Thanksgiving? Sour To Sweet... Give The Old Bird A New Bird.
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- ARSuarez 14 years ago
  
  Can't Make It Home For The Big Thanksgiving Mom Always Talks About?
  
  Show Her She's On Your Mind By Sending A Basket Of The Most Ripe, Tastiest Oranges In The Sunshine State!
  
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Daniel Scott 13 years ago

So are you sending a basket of oranges... or a citrus glazed turkey?

Because a glazed turkey sounds freaking delicious.

In fact... you've inspired me to cook an orange-glazed chicken.

Anyway... you might want to clarify what the ad is actually FOR.

And FWIW... I like Dot's headline.

-Dan
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DougBarger 13 years ago

Have You Ever Been Thankful For Your Mother? Here's How You Can Finally Show Her...(15 Words)

Version 2: Thankful for Mom? Show Her! (5 Words)

Version 3: If You're Thankful for Mom Here's How to Show Her...(10 Words)

Version 4: “Thanks Mom!” (Couple of Words)

Version 5: “Your Momma?” (Couple of Words)

Version 6: When Busy Executives Can't Make it to Mom's House for Thanksgiving, What Do They Do?
(15 Words)
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Mike Schwenk 13 years ago

Can't pass the turkey this year? Pass mom a basket instead! She'll be thankful you did...

-Mike
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David Babineau 13 years ago

Melt Mom's Heart This Thanksgiving...
"Mom, Sorry I Can't Make It... Here's a Piece of Fruit."
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HotDamnShortSales 13 years ago

Red or Blue, Left or Right..
Show your thanks to mom with a gift basket tonight!
www.giftbasketsformom.com
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Jillycakes 13 years ago

Not Heading Home for Thanksgiving?
Send Mom Some Sunshine to Show Her You Care
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Matt MacPherson 13 years ago

"Don't disappoint mom this thanksgiving... Send her a fruit basket to show you care!"

If I knew what it is your selling I could have written a much better headline.

Matt
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- Alex Cohen 13 years ago
  
  "How to Avoid Spending a Long, Boring Day at Mom's House...
  Without Getting Written Out of Her Will!"
  
  "Who Else Wants to Skip the Yearly Thanksgiving Hassle...
  Without Making Your Mom Cry?"
  
  Send the $50 to one of your customers' Moms. She's gonna need it.
  
  LOL
  
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nursewriter 13 years ago

Okay I'll Bite...

Can't Make it to Mom's this Thanksgiving?...Send Your Love With This Magnificent Gift Basket.
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cheapskatemate 13 years ago

How To Make Mom's Friends Jealous - Even If You Miss Thanksgiving
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Nathan Alexander 13 years ago

Here's a few...

I would make a Barnes and Noble run with that fifty... My favorite thing.

“Thank You!”
This Year Mom Won’t Be Mad You’re Missing Thanksgiving.

“Skipping Out? Missing Mom’s Turkey Dinner Won’t Leave Her Mad This Year.”

"How To Win “World’s Greatest Son” And Still Miss Thanksgiving Dinner..."

"The First Year Mom Won’t Mind If You Miss Thanksgiving…"

"Too Busy For Thanksgiving? Mom Won’t Mind This Year!"

"How To Miss The Fights, Miss The Dinner…And Still Make Mom Happy This Thanksgiving."

"Worried About Missing Mom’s Turkey Dinner? Worry No Longer…"

"How To Skip Mom’s Turkey Dinner But Leave A Smile On Her Face!"

"The First Year Mom Won’t Mind If You Can’t Make Thanksgiving…"

"You Can’t Make Thanksgiving, But You Can Still Make Mom Happy."

EDIT: And one more...

"When You Can't Make Thanksgiving, But You Need Mom Happy."
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MillionairesDream.com 13 years ago

1>>Missing Mom's Holiday fest? Send her Florida's Best? Gift baskets for all occasions.
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Ruby Rynne 13 years ago

You're her sunshine, but when you can't be there, send Florida's
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- ewenmack 13 years ago
  
  Max,
  
  You've got a lot of headlines here.
  
  Are you going to just pick one that you like...or test a bunch
  of them and let the market decide the best performer?
  
  All the best,
  Ewen
  
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MarkWidawer 13 years ago

Why is Mom crying this Thanksgiving? Because you're not there.
Here's how to show her you still care.

When you call Mom to tell her you can't be there for Thanksgiving, what will you tell her?

You miss Mom. She misses you. How will you show her you still care when you tell her you can't be there for Thanksgiving?

Mom was upset when I told her I couldn't be there for Thanksgiving, but when my gift arrived...

(Ya, they're more than 15 words...but they're SMALL words!)

Enjoy!

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AidanKay 13 years ago

Here's my go..

Can't make it home this Thanksgiving?.. Send your love!
Orangegiftbaskets.net

Won't make it home this thanksgiving? Want to show you care?.. It's in the bag!
Orangegiftbaskets.net

Want to show you care, without being there?
Orangegiftbaskets.net

There's just a few, what do you think?

-Aidan.
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madison_avenue 13 years ago

Can't make Thanksgiving? Impress the family and surprise Mom with one of our attention seeking fruit baskets!
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- madaffiliatemoney 13 years ago
  
  Nothing says, "I love you Mom, sorry I couldn't make it this Thanksgiving" like a basket of Fresh, Sun Ripened Oranges!!
  
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  Gail_Curran 13 years ago
  
  10-15 words? OK...
  
  She Gave You Life - You Owe Her a Fresh Fruit Basket This Thanksgiving
  
  Avoid the Guilt Trip - Send Mom a Fresh Fruit Basket for Thanksgiving
  
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HotDamnShortSales 13 years ago

Gonna Miss Moms Dinner at Thanksgiving this year? Your love arrives on her doorstep, close enough
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HeySal 13 years ago

Missing Thanksgiving with Mom? Don't be a Turkey.
Spread some sunshine -- Florida Oranges.
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UTOBC 13 years ago

Never Disappoint Your Mom on the Thanksgiving… Send her the gifts!
Make every day one of Thanksgiving; finally, each day is a unique gift!
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CCGAL 13 years ago

I'd like to play, too.

She'll forgive you, her favorite son,
'cause Florida Oranges say "I Love You, Mom." [14]

Be The Good Son, even when you're not.
Send Mom Florida Oranges this Holiday. [14]

Can't get home for Thanksgiving?
Our Gift Baskets will keep you in Mom's good graces. [15]

Your Mom will forgive you: our fresh fruit baskets are THAT good. Order Now! [14]

This one doesn't fit the contest rules, but it made me laugh, and I hope it will you, too.

You know she'd rather have you,
but if you can't be there,
send some love in a basket
to show her that you care.
Nothing says "I Love You, Mom"
like Florida Oranges
with a bottle of of vodka.
Our Gift Baskets Rock.
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caseycase 13 years ago

Can't Make It Home For Thanksgiving? Make Your Mom Think You Are Fruity!
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Zodiac108 13 years ago

1) Yes.... you CAN be replaced with an orange this thanksgiving. Mom approved!

2) Find out why mothers love oranges more than sons
3) Oranges. Reliable, dependable. Sweet. Sons...well, they're getting there.
(^this^ headline best suited to demographic out of my ones I think)

4) Son swaps orange for turkey this thanksgiving....Mom says not that bad!
5) Can your mother love oranges as much as she loves you? (next to a graduation photo of a proud Mom with her smiling face next to an orange wearing one of those black graduation caps).
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Ivelin2008 13 years ago

Can't make it to Mom's for Thanksgiving? Here's how to make her even HAPPIER than if you WERE there..
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- JDArchitecture 13 years ago
  
  Can't make it home for Thanksgiving?
  Make sure Your Love does!
  
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arfasaira 13 years ago

Get an 'awwww' instead of an 'aarrrrggh!' this Thanksgiving, because even if you can't make it, our giftbaskets will.

Florida Giftbaskets. Spread the love.
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Michael Ten 13 years ago

Does Your Mother Love Florida Oranges And Fruit Baskets? Send Her What She Loves Today!
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Mark Brian 13 years ago

Simple and Guaranteed Way to Make Your Mom
Happy This Thanksgiving, Even if You're Absent...
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- Daniel Sanchez 13 years ago
  
  "Your Mom's Heart Breaking This Thanksgiving?...
  Light Up Her Day and Yours Too!"
  
  And Here's My Wife's Suggestion(which I have to admit is better)
  
  "Don't Break Mom's Heart This Thanksgiving...
  Light Up Her Day and Your Conscience Too!"
  
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outlandishindustries 13 years ago

Don't go through the stress...send an orange in your place.
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vbcannon 13 years ago

"Mom, I CAN'T make it, but I CAN make up for it!"
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- Rigmonkey 13 years ago
  
  Can't be Bothered to go Home for Thanksgiving?
  Even the Worms in our Fruit aren't as Big as You!
  
  Admit it! You're tempted by this one, aren't you?
  
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jasonboom 13 years ago

"Before You Said Thanks By Washing Dishes
In Your Absence Send a Sweet Surprise"
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topsytoppy 13 years ago

"Escape this year's boring thanksgiving without making your mum cry for your absence"
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AndrewStark 13 years ago

ThanksGiving At The In-Laws? Send Your Mom A Fruity Gift Basket...

Mom Knows Your Busy At ThanksGiving, So Treat Her With Our Florida Fruit Family Basket
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dorothydot 13 years ago

D***N IT!!!

I haven't had a good ebook in like FOREVER!!
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Nathan Alexander 13 years ago

Thank you for your choice.

Off to the bookstore!...(My addiction)
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Hank Rearden 13 years ago

:-(

That's my sad face for missing this.

Off the top of my head...

"Why You're Not Really A Terrible Son...

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