Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman

Words That Work: Strategic Writing with Carmine Montalto

Lara Schmoisman Season 6 Episode 14

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Copywriter Carmine Montalto joins Lara Schmoisman on Coffee N° 5 to talk about the power of words, the importance of brand voice, and why good writing is non-negotiable across every touchpoint, from packaging to email. If your copy isn’t converting, this episode’s your wake-up call.


We'll talk about:

  • Why your consumer, not your brand, is the main character
  • The difference between nice copy and copy that sells
  • What agencies get wrong about brand voice (and how to fix it)
  • From emails to packaging: how to write with consistency
  • Why every content piece needs a clear intention
  • Using AI like a pro
  • The underrated power of direct response copy



For more information, visit Carmine Montalto's LinkedIn.

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