2,946 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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“Don’t Replace. Refinish” print ad

This “Don’t Replace. Refinish.” ad shows textbook ad design done right — and the heatmap tracking proves it. For just...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 10, 2023
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Lawyer evergreen print advertising

This ad for Rick Cofer, a criminal defense attorney, isn’t flashy or loaded with offers. It just sits there, waiting...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 9, 2023
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Hot shingles billboard

Most roofing ads are snoozefests. But this one? It made drivers laugh, double-take, and remember the company. The billboard reads:...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Oct 8, 2023
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Copywriting industry size by keyword

This Google Trends chart tells a clear story. “Sales” crushes every other marketing term — “make money” lags behind it,...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Oct 7, 2023
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Canva product announcement

Canva’s “Magic is coming” splash screen feels like a page ripped from Apple’s marketing handbook. Big bold text. Clean gradient...

Ads/Event Marketing/Copywriting
Oct 6, 2023
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Neural network structures chart

This colorful chart of neural networks looks like computer science artwork. But hidden inside it is a killer marketing lesson:...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Oct 5, 2023
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Luxury Bag Pyramid

The “Luxury Bag Brand Guide” by The Curator is viral because it hits a simple marketing truth: people love to...

Business Ideas/Copywriting/Data
Oct 4, 2023
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PhotoAI.com product comparison image

PhotoAI nails one of marketing’s golden rules: show it, don’t tell it. Instead of bragging about “better image quality,” they...

Copywriting/Before & After/Images
Oct 3, 2023
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CEO of NetFlix naming strategy

Back when Netflix was just an idea, Marc Randolph scribbled down some potential names on a yellow notepad. This list...

Copywriting/Motivation/Images
Oct 2, 2023
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You can have a job, a career, or a calling
Jeff Bezos
Copywriting/Motivation/Quotes
Sep 23, 2023
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Apple’s employee onboarding message

Apple nails onboarding with this message. It’s not about rules or policies. It’s about calling people to do their life’s...

Copywriting/Motivation/Headlines
Sep 23, 2023
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1976 Parker Pen Mechanical Pencil Ad

This Parker ad doesn’t need fancy persuasion. It just shows a bent “super-long” pencil next to the mechanical one and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 22, 2023
once-software

Awesome copy announcing “Once”

37Signals didn’t just write a sales page for Once.com—they wrote a manifesto. Instead of monthly bills, they pitch software you...

Copywriting/Home Pages/SaaS Pages
Sep 19, 2023
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Most regretted college majors chart

This chart hits hard: up to 87% of journalism grads regret their major. Why? They put in the work, paid...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Money
Sep 16, 2023
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Email audit consulting sales page

Check out this sales page from Leaping Frog — it’s a clean, conversion-driving machine. The whole thing funnels your attention...

Copywriting/SaaS Pages/Data
Sep 10, 2023
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Duluth Trading Company Funny Jeans Ad

Duluth Trading Company nailed it with this email header for their Ballroom Jeans. The image looks like a cross between...

Ads/Copywriting/Emails
Sep 8, 2023
Howdy-flyer-front

Great word-of-mouth recommendation flyer

Howdy’s event flyer wasn’t just good-looking—it was smart marketing in print form. The layout, copy, and call-to-action worked together to...

Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Sep 6, 2023
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1973 Ford Pickup Print Ad

This vintage Ford pickup ad isn’t just pretty — it’s a masterclass in clarity. Each box highlights a truck feature...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 3, 2023
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1978 Orson Welles Cadillac Ad

This old Cadillac ad featuring Orson Welles is absurdly brilliant. It sells comfort by exaggerating size and personality—then backs it...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 31, 2023
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Using bad testimonials to show the good

Most brands panic when they get bad reviews. Snowbird Ski Resort? They printed theirs on a billboard. The ad features...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Aug 30, 2023
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Pratt & Whitney defense contract print ad

The F-35 project was under fire for its ballooning budget. So how do you spin that? You make “too advanced”...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 25, 2023
Video

Who is your target audience?

Most marketers start by defining their “ideal customer,” then aim every ad at that person. But sometimes, the real buyers...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 23, 2023
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Different Call To Action Examples:

Most CTAs sound like dull instructions: “Click here,” “Join now,” “Save this post.” Snooze. This graphic shows how to make...

Copywriting/Headlines/Images
Aug 23, 2023
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Reforge courses landing page:

Reforge’s course page doesn’t scream “Buy now.” It quietly proves its value. From expert names to clean design, everything builds...

Copywriting/SaaS Pages/Images
Aug 22, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...