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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Velcro Ad Showing Results/Benefits of Product

This old-school Velcro ad nails one thing: simplicity. No jargon, no fluff—just a smiling woman showing how easy it is...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 21, 2022
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Shocking Visual Demonstration of Lethal Dose Drugs

These three vials show lethal doses of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. No charts. No stats. Just a shocking visual that...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Nov 20, 2022
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McDonalds promotion using the “Desire to Collect” trigger

In 1975, McDonald’s ran a masterclass in repeat sales. They launched “McDonaldland Glasses to Go” — six collectible glasses, released...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 19, 2022
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“Handwritten” commercial flooring direct mail flyer

This flooring company nailed that “friendly neighbor” vibe with a simple trick: handwriting. The flyer looks like someone personally wrote...

Print Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Nov 17, 2022
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Physical writing proofreading markup symbols

Before Grammarly, editors had their own visual language for fixing text—proofreading marks. Each curl, caret, and circle told writers exactly...

Formulas/Copywriting/Notes
Nov 12, 2022
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How To Survive A Bear Attack Graphic

This bear survival graphic is a masterclass in message design. It’s visual, fast, and impossible to forget. In just two...

Ads/Copywriting/Headlines
Nov 11, 2022
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Showing off the “call in” feature on a VCR

In 1989, Panasonic marketed something wild — a VCR you could call to record your shows. Forget your timer? No...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 7, 2022
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Cool Felix The Cat ad from 1959

This vintage Felix the Cat ad nails attention-getting design. One huge smiling cartoon, one short pun headline, and everyone instantly...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 6, 2022
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They're not buying a product, they're buying the transformation

This image nails it. You’re not selling a product. You’re selling transformation. Your customer is Mario, your product is the...

Copywriting/Motivation/Images
Nov 5, 2022
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Clever pop-up to capture competitors customers

Captivate.fm saw their competitor Sounder shutting down—and pounced. They sent this clever message inviting affiliates to help Sounder users migrate...

Signup Forms/Copywriting/Scripts
Nov 4, 2022
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HeyDay Simple Two-Tier Pricing

Most SaaS pricing pages get messy fast. But Heyday nailed it with just two clear options: a $19/month plan or...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Nov 3, 2022
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Email Marketing "Iceberg"

Ever hear someone say “email marketing is easy”? Show them this graphic. Most people see the tiny tip — writing...

Copywriting/Emails/Data
Nov 3, 2022
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History of the Telephone Ad

This 1964 Western Electric ad doesn’t just sell phones—it sells progress. It walks you through almost 90 years of innovation...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Nov 2, 2022
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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

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...