2,944 Copywriting Examples From the Present and Past

Dive into the art and science of copywriting with examples that convert. Discover persuasive techniques, headline formulas, and copywriting strategies used by top marketers. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills.

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Crazy Egg Home Page

Most homepages are visual chaos. Crazy Egg’s isn’t. It’s quietly designed to command your eyeballs like a magician with a...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Videos
Aug 12, 2017
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Contently Home Page

Look at Contently’s homepage and then check their heatmap study—boom, instant clarity on what actually grabs attention. The red-hot areas...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Data
Aug 12, 2017
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Buffer Home Page

Ever land on a page and instantly know where to look? That’s not luck. That’s Buffer’s homepage design doing its...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Data
Aug 11, 2017
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1971 Coat of Arms Direct Mail Letter

Gary Halbert’s “family crest” letter turned a boring genealogy report into an emotional treasure. Each letter used the recipient’s last...

Ads/Copywriting/Direct Mail
Aug 11, 2017
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1902 Heinz 57 Print Ad

This old-school Heinz ad is a masterclass in directing attention before heatmaps were even a thing. It shows exactly how...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 11, 2017
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1966 Chivas Regal Whisky Bottle Print Ad

This ad from Chivas Regal doesn’t just look good—it directs your eyes like a GPS. The bold headline hooks you...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 11, 2017
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1958 Budweiser Beer Print Ad

This old Budweiser ad looks simple, but it’s sneaky-smart. A heatmap analysis shows how perfectly it directs your eyes —...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 11, 2017
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1968 Masquer's English Vodka Print Ad

This vintage Masquers English Vodka ad nails visual clarity. One bottle. One headline. Lots of white space. Yet your eyes...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 11, 2017
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1940's Free Nestle's Instant Sweet Milk Cocoa

This old-school Nestlé ad shows how to guide attention like a pro. Everything’s intentional—from the red headline to the smiling...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1936 Johnnie Walker Have You Noticed Print Ad

This vintage Johnnie Walker ad isn’t just about whisky—it’s about energy in motion. That red-coated “Striding Man” practically walks off...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1934 Dodge Truck Print Ad

This old Dodge Trucks ad nails the art of visual flow. Before you even read the words, your eyes glide...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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Apple's Rules for Success for employees

This looks like a simple ID badge. But it’s actually Apple’s internal playbook — “JB’s Rules for Success.” Every employee...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Aug 10, 2017
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1928 Aspironal Cold and Flu

Yep, even in the 1920s they understood visual hierarchy. This old Aspironal ad starts with a giant “WHISKEY” headline that...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1962 Gillette Razor Print Ad

This Gillette ad doesn’t sell blades—it sells belonging. The headline claims “9 out of 10 corporation executives use a Gillette,”...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1923 A1 Sauce Print Ad

This old A1 Sauce ad is proof that smart design beats fancy tools. No Photoshop, no filters—just pure visual flow...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1919 Campbell's Vegetable Soup Print Ad

This vintage Campbell’s Soup ad proves even early marketers nailed visual hierarchy. It’s packed with text, yet your eyes know...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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1962 Pink Dove Soap Print Ad

This 1962 Dove ad is a lesson in visual psychology. Every detail—from the matching pinks to the model’s pose—was built...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1969 Volkswagen It's Ugly Print Ad

Two weeks after humans hit the moon, VW dropped a print ad showing the lunar module with the line: “It’s...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Aug 9, 2017
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1968 Volkswagen Testimonial Ad

In 1968, Volkswagen dropped an ad that broke every advertising rule. No photo, no logo, no big headline—just a handwritten...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Aug 9, 2017
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Three Pronged Pricing

Ever notice how every SaaS pricing page has three plans? That’s not random. It’s a psychological trick called the Goldilocks...

Formulas/Copywriting/Pricing
Aug 9, 2017
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1969 Sony Alarm Clock Print Ad

This old-school Sony ad proves you don’t need color to grab attention. It uses contrast and layout to guide your...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1966 Volkswagen Cost Print Ad

Nine cars. One headline. And a tiny VW that steals all your attention. This old Volkswagen ad tricked your brain...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Aug 9, 2017
VW Push

1962 If You Run Out Of Gas Volkswagen Print Ad

In 1962, Volkswagen ran one of the simplest car ads ever made. One man, one Beetle, and a sea of...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Aug 9, 2017
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1964 Volkswagen Sooner Or Later, Your Wife Will Drive Home Print Ad

Sometimes the smartest ad looks like a mistake. In 1964, Volkswagen ran an ad showing a Beetle with a dented...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Aug 9, 2017

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...