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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Funny Radiant Plumbing Van

Spotted in Austin: a Radiant Plumbing van showing their crew flying over air conditioners like superheroes. It’s impossible not to...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Nov 2, 2022
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Twitter "DM" Call To Action Example

Simple tweet. Direct CTA. And it’s selling like crazy. Jack Bly’s tweet is a masterclass in turning social media attention...

Event Marketing/Copywriting/Scripts
Oct 31, 2022
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$1 Trillion Dollar Asset Holding Company Website: Berkshire Hathway

Berkshire Hathaway’s website looks like it time-traveled straight from 1999. No graphics. No design. Just blue links and Times New...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Advice
Oct 30, 2022
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YMCA Hiring Direct Mail

This YMCA postcard hits the right notes for a summer hiring push. It’s bright, simple, and packed with benefits that...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 29, 2022
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They don't want software, they want to accomplish a goal

Aaron Orendorff nails it with this tweet. The truth: people don’t want your product. They want what your product helps...

Formulas/Copywriting/Tweets
Oct 28, 2022
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Hire A Professional Tweet

Jason Cohen shared a great reminder: trying to save a few bucks by hiring an amateur can cost way more...

Copywriting/Tweets/Advice
Oct 26, 2022
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The age you peak at everything

This chart showing when humans “peak” at different skills is a fun reminder that not everything grows linearly—some things rise...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Oct 25, 2022
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Good friends bring up hard conversations

Ever give someone feedback and immediately regret it? That weird face in the image perfectly sums it up — the...

Formulas/Copywriting/Before & After
Oct 24, 2022
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Types of Intimacy Circle Chart

This chart nails how relationships need different kinds of intimacy. Turns out, brands do too. If your marketing only focuses...

Instagram/Copywriting/Data
Oct 23, 2022
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Good headline on a ready-to-eat cake ad

This 1975 ad for Betty Crocker’s Stir ’n Frost cake mix nailed the “make it easy” pitch before it was...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 20, 2022
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Type of Fragrances

Ever wondered why perfumes have fancy names like “Eau de Toilette” or “Parfum”? This chart breaks it down: each term...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Oct 19, 2022
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HungryRoot Before/After Ad

Hungryroot nails it with this ad. One look and you instantly feel the difference between “struggling to eat healthy” and...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Oct 16, 2022
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Tik Tok Clips Agency Homepage

This page from Splasheo nails clarity. In one glance, you know exactly what they sell: done-for-you TikTok-style videos in 24...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Headlines
Oct 15, 2022
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H.A.L.T. Acronym

Ever start doom‑scrolling and make a bad marketing call just because you were tired or hangry? The H.A.L.T. method (Hungry,...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Oct 14, 2022
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1955 Jello Magazine Ad

This vintage Jell-O ad nails playful persuasion. A relaxed cartoon wildcat lounges on a tree branch, spooning Jell-O like it’s...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 13, 2022
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Dog Groomer Price Justification Chart

Every service provider faces the “Why are you so expensive?” question. This dog groomer found a hilarious and brilliant way...

Ads/Print Ads/Formulas
Oct 12, 2022
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Clixlo Price Comparison Ad

This Clixlo ad nails it by making one simple comparison: 7 tools vs. 1 tool. The visual split and price...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Oct 11, 2022
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Copywriting Monetization Methods

Most copywriters think the only way to make money is by writing for clients. The sketch above shows otherwise. One...

Copywriting/Pricing/Images
Oct 10, 2022
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Characteristics of Pseudoscience Chart

This chart is pure gold for marketers—it’s a checklist for BS detection. Every wild “miracle” product or “secret system” you’ve...

Formulas/Copywriting/Data
Oct 10, 2022
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Coffee Ingredients Chart

This coffee chart looks simple, but it’s a masterclass in branding and product differentiation. Every drink on here is basically...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Oct 9, 2022
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1958 Fender Amps Ad: LISTEN!

This old-school Fender ad nails what most modern ads miss: emotion and simplicity. No fluff, no overload of specs —...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 8, 2022
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Explaining a Cardinals Outfit Diagram

Ever notice how some visuals make learning instant? This image of a Catholic Cardinal’s outfit nails it. Each arrow points...

Copywriting/Images/Social Media
Oct 6, 2022
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Protein Visualizations

Ever looked at a nutrition label and zoned out after three seconds? MeowMeix fixes that problem with ridiculously clear visuals....

Copywriting/Data/Images
Oct 4, 2022
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1972 Plymouth Fury "Beautiful" Ad

This 1972 Plymouth Fury ad looks like it’s selling sleek style with that one-word headline: “Beautiful.” But the real trick?...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Oct 2, 2022

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