1959 Alka-Seltzer Hand Drawn Ad
This great drawn ad for Alka-Seltzer cleary show what the product it for, what it looks like, what it’s packaging looks like, and how to use it (by dropping it in water). Great ad all around.
1958 “Features & Benefits” Adding Machine Ad
Lightest! Handiest! Phone Size! 10-Key Keyboard! These are all great features being shown off in this print ad.
They also include some great benefits like:
“Carry it home.”
“So simple …
Ford Escort “Social Proof” Ad
In 1985 the Ford Escort was one of the best selling cars in the world, so this ad listed out all the cars it outsold. This is a great use …
Product describes how it can dye your clothes a different color
This 1968 ad for Rit Liquid Dye uses a great headline and image to grab your attention, then describes how the yellow dress in the picture actually used to be …
Velcro Ad Showing Results/Benefits of Product
This whole ad demonstrates how to replace snaps, hooks, and buttonholes with simple Velcro fasteners. It even shows a closeup of them being sewed on.…
McDonalds promotion using the “Desire to Collect” trigger
This McDonalds ad from 1975 uses one of Joe Sugarman’s Triggers called “Desire To Collect.”
The desire to collect is very strong in humans, and this promotion keeps you “hooked” …