2,948 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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MarketHire to-the-point ad

This MarketerHire ad nails clarity and credibility in one shot. It introduces Lisa, an email marketer who can lift engagement...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 12, 2023
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Avis “We’re only Number 2” Ad Campaign

In the 1960s, Avis was tired of losing to Hertz. Instead of pretending to be #1, they owned their underdog...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 11, 2023
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AIDA Formula

This handwritten image nails what every marketer should tattoo on their brain: AIDA. Attention, Interest, Desire, Action. Four little steps...

Ads/Copywriting/Emails
Apr 10, 2023
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his was the equivalent of 18th century Google Chrome Tabs 😂

Before ChatGPT, iPads, and search engines, this wooden contraption was cutting-edge tech. It let researchers read up to eight books...

Copywriting/Data/Advice
Apr 9, 2023
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ChatGPT Cheat Sheet One-Pager

There’s a special kind of magic when you fit tons of value on a single page. The ChatGPT Cheat Sheet...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Apr 8, 2023
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Cool graphic showing “Cheaper is not better”

Ever tried convincing someone that “cheap” can actually be expensive? This graphic nails it with running shoes. Two pairs side...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Apr 7, 2023
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Visually showing procrastination

This ad nails it. It shows what you planned to do (green block: “Project A”) versus what actually happened (red...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 6, 2023
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Straightforward headlines are best when advertising

This MarketerHire ad nails the basics. No fluff, no mystery—just a clear promise: “Hire expert marketers on demand in 48...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 5, 2023
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Memo on writing from David Ogilvy

If David Ogilvy had a Twitter account, this memo would’ve been his viral thread. It’s old-school gold on how to...

Ads/Copywriting/Advice
Apr 4, 2023
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Attention-grabbing Handwritten Window promotion by Andersen

Most printed ads get ignored. But this one looks like a handwritten estimate—complete with scribbles, underlines, and even a little...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Apr 2, 2023
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Qualifying a prospect in just 3 words

Ever seen a van that makes you want to stop and call immediately? This one nails it. Thornton & Grooms...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Apr 1, 2023
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9 more months to complete your goals

Ever looked up and realized Q1’s gone… and your plans never left the spreadsheet? This image nails that feeling: January,...

Ads/Copywriting/Motivation
Mar 31, 2023
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A fun & cheap joy in life is getting a carwash!

Sometimes the best marketing comes from showing genuine joy. This photo of someone relaxing in their car wash “spa moment”...

Ads/Picture/Copywriting
Mar 31, 2023
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Show your work, not your tools

This graphic nails a simple truth: people don’t care how fancy your tools are—they care about what you create. The...

Copywriting/Tweets/Images
Mar 30, 2023
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“Handwritten” estimate flyer grabs attention

Imagine finding what looks like a personal note on your doorstep. You pick it up, curious. It’s not a mass-printed...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Mar 26, 2023
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When you’re trying to hit the quota 😂

This image looks wild—a pile of flour-covered chicken paired with a headline that stops your scroll cold. But behind the...

Copywriting/Funny and Weird/Headlines
Mar 25, 2023
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Sender reputation's value

Everyone obsesses over writing that “perfect” email subject line. But the truth? Your sender reputation matters way more. Think of...

Copywriting/Emails/Advice
Mar 24, 2023

“I haven’t been broke since I was 17, and have always had several years of savings ready!!”

In boom times, flashy “get rich fast” stories dominate. But when markets turn, people start listening to the slow-and-steady crowd....

Essay/Ads/Copywriting
Mar 24, 2023
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The Male Mid-Life Crisis by Nancy Mayer:

When Noah Kagan posted a photo of The Male Mid-Life Crisis (recommended by Neville Medhora), it hit that sweet marketing...

Picture/Copywriting/Videos
Mar 24, 2023
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Remember that people pay money for things that:

These two happy stick figures look pretty satisfied, right? That’s because they found something that actually helps them. Every product...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Motivation
Mar 24, 2023
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Wal-Mart’s First Print Ad in 1962

This 1962 newspaper ad from the very first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas shows how to launch big… even when you’re...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 24, 2023
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17 equations that changed the world

This post showing 17 Equations that Changed the World racks up over 9k likes because it hits a sweet spot:...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Mar 22, 2023
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Super generalized business card

Most business cards are boring. Name, title, email, phone. Done.But Dave Miller’s card? It’s a chaotic list of everything from...

Ads/Copywriting/Funny and Weird
Mar 21, 2023
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1920 One Night Cough Syrup

Look at that label. “One Night Cough Syrup.” Filled with alcohol, cannabis, chloroform, and morphine. Yikes. But the marketing? Genius....

Ads/Copywriting/Packaging
Mar 19, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...