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The Power of Understatement: VW’s “Doesn’t Do It Again” Ad

This old Volkswagen ad flips every marketing rule on its head—and nails it. While other car brands bragged about “new...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
22 minutes ago
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How VW Turned a “Box” Into a Dream Vehicle

This old Volkswagen ad flipped a weakness into a selling point. A boxy van became something people wanted to “box...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
6 hours ago
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The Channels That Close the Deal

This chart breaks down conversion rates from bottom-of-funnel (BOFU) traffic sources — and wow, branded traffic leads the pack with...

Instagram/Data/Advice
12 hours ago
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Eufy Ad: "No Ladders. No Downtime. Just Click."

Simple headline. Striking visual. Crystal-clear benefit. This Eufy ad nails clarity and contrast in one shot.Marketing BreakdownThe ad splits into...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
1 day ago
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The Volkswagen Theory of Evolution

Hard to spot the differences, right? That’s the genius of this ad. Volkswagen took what most companies fear—staying the same—and...

Ads/Print Ads/Wisdom
1 day ago
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The Mechanic as the Salesman: VW’s Genius Twist

This classic Volkswagen ad flips the usual car ad upside down—literally. Instead of showing the shiny front of the car,...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
1 day ago
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VW’s Brilliant Contradiction Ad

This Volkswagen Beetle ad is a masterclass in copywriting and contrast. It shows a car and its engine—separated—and uses a...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
2 days ago
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The Ad That Made Small Look Big

This classic Volkswagen Beetle ad flips the script on car marketing. Instead of bragging about size, speed, or luxury, it...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
2 days ago
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Engagement farming post that works

It makes it easy to post so lots of people share comments. This post nails what marketers crave: simplicity that...

Copywriting/Tweets/Advice
2 days ago
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🎤 The SWIPES Email (Friday, December 12th, 2025)

Friday, December 12th, 2025 ​​​​​​ ​​SwipeFile​​​​​​: Inspiration for your marketing. ​​​​​​CopywritingCourse​​​​​​: Get good at selling your stuff.Let's jump in with...

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VW Ad: When “It Couldn’t Be Done” Sells Better Than Bragging

This classic Volkswagen Beetle ad with basketball giant Wilt Chamberlain shows off brilliant honesty in advertising. Instead of pretending their...

Ads/Copywriting/Volkswagen
3 days ago
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The Ad That Made “Small” Cool

This classic VW Beetle ad flipped all car marketing on its head. While every other brand shouted about power and...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
3 days ago
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The Law of Distribution Arbitrage

Every marketing channel starts hot, then cools fast. David Sacks nailed it: once everyone copies a distribution trick, it stops...

Data/Advice/Social Media
3 days ago
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VW Shows the Power of “Proof You Can See”

This vintage Volkswagen ad is a masterclass in visual proof. Instead of just telling people VW parts are easy to...

Ads/DDB Agency/Copywriting
3 days ago
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App takes normal photos and uses AI to make “restaurant quality photos”

Ever notice how a quick change in photo style can make the same dish look way more appetizing? This image...

Data/Images/Advice
4 days ago
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The Power of “Going, Going…”

This vintage VW Beetle ad makes minimalism do the heavy lifting. One image, three words, and a clever twist on...

Ads/Copywriting/Advice
4 days ago
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The Ad That Turned “Lemon” Into Gold

This 1960s Volkswagen Beetle ad is one of the boldest headlines ever printed: “Lemon.” It flips a negative word into...

Ads/Business Ideas/Copywriting
5 days ago
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The Power of Simple, Cheerful Copy

This classic Guinness ad nails the art of keeping things simple and joyful. A happy toucan, a smiling man, and...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
5 days ago
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The Seal That Sold Guinness

This classic Guinness ad nails memorability with humor and visual storytelling. A zookeeper chases a seal balancing a pint—simple, funny,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
5 days ago
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How Guinness Made a Toucan Sell Beer

Guinness nailed simple, memorable advertising with this old-school toucan ad. Just one image and a few words make the brand...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
6 days ago
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Why This Guinness Ad Is Still Marketing Gold

This Guinness ad nails something most modern campaigns forget: pure visual joy. The image of flying toucans balancing pints in...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
6 days ago
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The Ad That Flipped the Script on Masculinity

This Daihatsu Hijet ad takes a cheeky jab at traditional car marketing. Instead of selling “sex appeal,” it celebrates practicality...

Ads/Copywriting/Headlines
6 days ago
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This Van Outsmarted Lamborghini’s Marketing

Sometimes the best way to sell is to poke fun at your competition. Daihatsu’s ad claims their van “picks up...

Ads/Copywriting
Dec 8, 2025
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Porsche Makes Luxury Feel Guilt-Free

This ad nails emotional reframing. Porsche takes something often seen as selfish—buying a sports car—and spins it into an act...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 7, 2025

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