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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1911 International Tourism Exhibition in Berlin

This poster from the 1911 International Tourism Exhibition in Berlin proves great design never ages. Clean lines, bold colors, and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 15, 2022
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Reforge Car Analogy Image

Reforge nails a killer visual analogy here: comparing a company’s growth system to a race car. It’s clean, fast, and...

Ads/Copywriting/Community
Sep 14, 2022
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Text-length styled PE ratio chart

Big block paragraphs? Snooze fest. But a clean, balanced list that looks great? Instant scroll-stopper. Brian Feroldi nails this: his...

Copywriting/Tweets/Data
Sep 14, 2022
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Great Twitter follow ask

Gus nails the “follow me” tweet formula. It’s short, clear, and gives people a reason to care. He’s not just...

Signup Forms/Copywriting/Tweets
Sep 12, 2022
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Show your product working for others

Arvid Kahl nails it here: if you want people to buy, don’t just tell them your product works—show them someone’s...

Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Sep 10, 2022
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Steve Wonder Atari Ad

In 1977, Atari dropped an ad featuring Stevie Wonder joking, “If I could play video games, you bet it would...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 10, 2022
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"Creativity is the Enemy" Nike Headline

This NikeCraft ad flips what you expect from a brand known for innovation. The giant headline makes you stop and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 10, 2022
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Hypefury low engagement support email

Ever signed up for a tool, never used it, and got a friendly “Hey, what’s up?” email? That’s exactly what...

Copywriting/Emails/Advice
Sep 9, 2022
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Count to 12 on hands image

Ever think you can only count to five on one hand? Turns out, some people count to twelve. They use...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Sep 8, 2022
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Amazon's internal writing advice

Amazon trains their writers like Navy SEALs of clarity. No fluff, no “maybe,” no filler words. Every sentence must earn...

Copywriting/Notes/Data
Sep 7, 2022
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Words to use instead of "very"

This quick chart shows how one word swap can make your writing 10x stronger. Instead of saying “very noisy,” say...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Sep 7, 2022
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Guinness Happy Turtle

In 1936, Guinness turned a tired turtle into an icon. The ad simply says: “Have a Guinness when you’re tired.”...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 6, 2022
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Yamaha "Pass the Gas Pump" Headline

In 1980, gas prices were a national obsession. Yamaha didn’t fight the conversation—they joined it. Their ad showed three fuel‑efficient...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 5, 2022
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The Learning Pit

You know that moment when you’re learning something new and feel like your brain has turned to mush? That’s the...

Formulas/Copywriting/Motivation
Sep 5, 2022
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Increase the price for status symbol

This cartoon nails a weird truth about marketing: sometimes higher prices make a product more desirable. The buyer even sees...

Copywriting/Pricing/Funny and Weird
Sep 4, 2022
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Earth Rides: Like Uber but with Teslas

Ever seen a headline this clear? Earth Rides’ car ad says: “Like Uber but with Teslas.” That’s it. Six words...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Sep 4, 2022
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Optimize your Instagram profile mockup

Most people overthink their Instagram bios. But this one image breaks it down beautifully — every piece of the profile...

Instagram/Copywriting/Images
Sep 3, 2022
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California avocados, a "sensuous" food

This vintage ad makes avocados sound downright seductive. Instead of talking about health or freshness, it leans into the feeling...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 2, 2022
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Baseball Guide to Ball Park Franks Ad

This ad nails the “speak your audience’s language” rule. Ball Park Franks turned baseball jargon into a visual joke book,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 1, 2022
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Full for 20 min -vs- Full for 2 hours

This image nails what great marketing does: tells a complex story in seconds. One banana, two timelines, and boom—you instantly...

Instagram/Copywriting/Data
Aug 31, 2022
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Kraft ad gives helpful suggestions

This 1962 Kraft ad didn’t just push cheese—it gave parents sandwich ideas for their kids’ lunches. That’s clever marketing: teaching...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 31, 2022
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Vitalis Vintage Hair Workout Ad

Maurice Richard wasn’t just a hockey legend—he had “winning” hair, too. Vitalis used his fame in this vintage ad to...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 31, 2022
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Vintage Borden's Milk Brand Ad

This vintage Borden’s ad is a masterclass in product synergy. It shows three types of milk—bottled, evaporated, and condensed—all under...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 30, 2022
Cold-email

Cold email with a ton of value

This cold email doesn’t push a pitch—it launches a connection. Literally. The sender invites someone to watch a rocket take...

Copywriting/Emails/Images
Aug 29, 2022

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...