3,030 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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Why do Le Labo candles smell so much superior to other candles?

Ever stare at a $80 candle and think, “It’s wax and a wick… why??” Turns out, not all candles are...

Essay/Ads/Copywriting
Mar 3, 2023
work-cave

I have been using this site called CaveDay.org

Ever open your laptop, swear you’ll “get stuff done,” and end up scrolling Reddit for three hours? Yeah, same. That’s...

Copywriting/Splurge/Advice
Mar 3, 2023
lifesavers-ad

Fun 1950’s Life Savers Ad

This 1950s Life Savers ad makes you feel something warm and fuzzy. A bunch of kids snoozing under a patchwork...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 2, 2023
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Things that seem weird to teach kids today

Look at these two images: cursive vs print, analog vs digital. Both old forms were built for problems that no...

Wisdom/Copywriting/Before & After
Feb 28, 2023
Swanson-3-Course-TV-dinner

Swanson “3 Course” TV dinner

This vintage Swanson ad nails it with one simple line: “Everything from soup to dessert.” No fluff, no over-explaining. Just...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 27, 2023
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1972 print ad with good image but bad everything else

This ad grabs your eye fast. That’s a win. The colors, costumes, and painterly vibe scream “colonial vibes.” It’s visually...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 26, 2023
You-become-what-you-think-about

You become what you think about

That tweet about spotting yellow cars nails it. Your brain finds what it’s trained to look for. Same deal with...

Copywriting/Motivation/Advice
Feb 23, 2023
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Great unsubscribe email from Drizly

Ever notice how a boring unsubscribe page feels like a chore? Then Drizly hits you with a dog wearing glasses....

Essay/Copywriting/Emails
Feb 22, 2023
The Quiet Toy Crayola Ad

“The Quiet Toy” Crayola Ad

This 1979 Crayola ad looks like it’s for kids, but it’s actually talking straight to tired parents. “The quiet toy”...

Ads/Print Ads/Wisdom
Feb 21, 2023
mess-with-brain-PIE

Daily life check-in

Ever write copy that just feels flat? It might not be your creativity at fault—your body could be the issue....

Essay/Copywriting/Advertorials
Feb 20, 2023
ranch

Beautiful image of a ranch

This photo screams “exclusive.” A stunning ranch, hidden in an “undisclosed location.” Even without more info, you’re instantly curious. That’s...

Picture/Copywriting/Images
Feb 20, 2023
miss-cloeo

Documentary recommendations

The “Call Me Miss Cleo” HBO Max poster nails nostalgia and intrigue in one shot. Big pink letters pull your...

Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Feb 20, 2023
self-publishing-direct-mail-bottle-opener

“Lumpy Mail” example with bottle opener

Ever check your mail and instantly know which envelopes are junk? That’s the “B-pile.” But anything that feels personal or...

Ads/Copywriting/Direct Mail
Feb 18, 2023
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ChatGPT Pricing Plan Structure

OpenAI’s ChatGPT pricing screen is a clean, simple, and smart example of the freemium model done right. It shows the...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Feb 17, 2023
Twitter-ad-for-a-coffee-company

Simple Twitter Ad for a coffee company

This ad follows the “keep it stupid simple” rule perfectly. One image, one question, and a list of benefits that...

Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Feb 16, 2023
Surgical-terms-explained

Surgical terms explained in quick graphic

This simple hand-drawn chart from AsapSCIENCE takes confusing medical jargon and makes it instantly understandable. No fancy graphics. No long...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 14, 2023
Bathroom-remodeling-ad

Awesome “This Morning” vs “Late Afternoon” Bathroom Remodeling Ad

West Shore Home nailed the “Before and After” ad format—but added a killer twist: time. Instead of just showing a...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Feb 13, 2023
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1986 Honda Helix Ad - YUCK!

The 1986 Honda Helix might be the ugliest scooter ever made. But instead of hiding it, Honda leaned in hard....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 12, 2023
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1977 Old Faithful and New Faithful Volkswagen Ad

Volkswagen nailed the “Before and After” formula with this simple side‑by‑side ad. On the left, the classic Beetle. On the...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Feb 10, 2023
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Monthly and Yearly Pricing

We’ve all seen it: a pricing page with two big buttons — Monthly and Yearly. The yearly plan almost always...

Essay/Copywriting/Money
Feb 10, 2023
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Ugliest Scooter Ad Rewrites

The 1986 Honda Helix scooter might be the ugliest vehicle ever made—and that’s exactly why these parody ads work so...

Ads/Picture/Copywriting
Feb 10, 2023
cast-iron-skillet-rules-chart

Using a cast iron skillet rules chart

This “10 Commandments of Cast Iron Care” from Southern Living is so useful it stops being an ad—it becomes a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 9, 2023
great-headline-for-atari-ad

Great headline for Atari ad

In 1978, Atari flipped a nightly habit on its head. People were already glued to their TVs—so Atari didn’t fight...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 8, 2023

Exploring the Functions: How Do Online Casinos Work?

The image of cards, dice, and a magnifying glass over a laptop screams one thing: trust. Online casinos live or...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 8, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...