Category: Ads
These are clever and high-performing ads throughout the internet and IRL.
Sunglasses Product Images + Features + Price
With clothing or eyewear, you generally don’t need a ton of copy because people already understand the product. I thought this instagram ad for Nick Sunglasses was the ultimate in …
Video editing burnout ad
Ok, this isn’t the most clever ad on the planet…it’s just a silly pub, but I thought this did the job at getting my attention and click through to the …
Hilariously good lawyer billboard 😂
Visiting Houston this weekend I happened to drive by this amazing billboard. Of the hundred other lawyer billboards I saw that day, THIS ONE STOOD OUT!
I do kinda wish …
“Life having a trainer for work”
This ad for the CaveDay co-working service has a great headline that describes the product, and has an image showing how it works (big Zoom call with other people co-working)…
1935 DKW Car Strength Demonstration
Without a single word this demonstration shows how strong this DKW car was by carrying 30+ men.…
Why pay for dating apps?? 😂
This guy getting free dating leads with this simple flyer.…
The Guinness Toucan Ad Series
Guinness Beer had a long running series of ads with different animals, but this toucan stole the show! For decades Guinness ran these cute toucan ads:
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1966 Budweiser “Whiffability Test” Ad
This clever ad probably makes ya want to smell a Budweiser! In the copy it describes how to setup your own Whiff Test and see that Budweiser is the clear …
Tasty looking Whopper Ad
The image alone does most of the talking in this 1963 Whopper ad. It has 4 pieces of copy I really like:
- “It’s a meal in itself!”
- “Only 39¢”
- “Actual
Ekster bifold wallet ad
This ad seen on Twitter uses an image plus 4 bullet points to explain why old wallets suck and this new bifold wallet is way better. Super simple and effective!…
“The Rolls Royce of Pans” Twitter Ad
This HexClad cookware Twitter ad has a cool headline PLUS a catching image with Gordon Ramsay.…
High end gaming mouse Twitter Ad
You’d wonder whose buying an expensive computer mouse, but gamers pay big money to get ultra fast response rates and accuracy. Checkout how this Pwnage gaming mouse is advertised on …
“Lowest calorie dessert” Jello Ad
Welllll maybe eating Jello all day won’t make you lose much weight, but in 1952 this was promoted as a great tasting yet lower-in-calorie dessert. Not sure why he’s weighing …
Clever “Father’s Day” McDonald’s Ad
This McDonald’s ad for Father’s Day made me LOL! Using the bun and sesames as a horseshoe hairline is amazing 😂…
Honest before/after shoe ad with time
This is shoe ad that shows the shoes before and after almost 5 years…and it’s completely honest that there will be SOME wear and discoloration, but not a tremendous amount.…
Espiritu huaraches mark-up photo
I loved this simple photo with “writing mark-up” to explain each feature of these huaraches shoes.…
Friskies Cat Food Print Ad
A cute vintage ad with a great headline for pet owners that want to make their cats happy.…
1967 “What does a banana have to be to be a Chiquita?” Ad
A hilarious 1967 print ad with a shocking image, intriguing headline and copy making you crave a banana. 🤣…
Cool “Us” vs “Them” graph showing a service
This is a cool way to demonstrate the value of a hiring service, but showing the end results of their service versus using another brand.…
