3,031 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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Kodak Christmas Ad from 1955

This vintage Kodak ad nails what so many modern brands forget: make shopping easy. It’s not just an ad, it’s...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 15, 2021
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Oscar The Grouch Motivation

There’s something oddly inspiring about this photo of Oscar the Grouch dropping motivational heat. It’s silly, unexpected, and totally sticks...

Copywriting/Motivation/Quotes
Dec 15, 2021
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Working in marketing advice.

Katelyn Bourgoin nails it: great marketing isn’t about hacks. It’s about learning from real customers, testing what you think you...

Copywriting/Tweets/Data
Dec 14, 2021
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Russian McDonald’s Email

McDonald’s Russia sent out a genius email that mixed astrology with burgers. Even if you can’t read the language, you...

Ads/Copywriting/Emails
Dec 14, 2021
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WeWork Black Friday Sale Email

Hot flames. Big discount. Simple offer.WeWork nailed the urgency and clarity game with this Black Friday email ad. Marketing analysis...

Ads/Copywriting/Emails
Dec 14, 2021
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Kools “Cold” Ad

This old KOOLS ad is wild. It basically says: “Got a sore throat? Smoke more!” Ethically questionable, yes, but the...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 14, 2021
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Presto Pressure Cooker Ad

This vintage Presto ad nailed a timeless marketing truth: people don’t buy the thing, they buy what it gives them....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 8, 2021
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Scott "Soft" Ad

This vintage Scott "Soft-Weve" ad turns plain old toilet paper into a symbol of elegance. The model is dressed like...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 8, 2021
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Writing Motivation to just get starteed

Everyone waits for motivation to strike before doing the work. But that’s backwards. This graphic nails it: motivation shows up...

Copywriting/Motivation/Images
Dec 7, 2021
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Features VS Benefits

This image nails one of marketing’s oldest lessons: people don’t buy features, they buy benefits. When you show a product’s...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Dec 7, 2021
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Retro GumRoad.com Homepage

Gumroad went full 80s with its homepage. Neon colors, hand-drawn illustrations, and playful copy make it feel like a comic...

Copywriting/Home Pages/SaaS Pages
Dec 6, 2021
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Hot Dr Pepper Drink ☕️

In 1969, Dr. Pepper pulled a wild move: they told people to drink it hot. Yep, the same bubbly soda...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 1, 2021
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IdeaToStore Instagram Contest Landing Page

Shopify and .Store Domains ran a slick contest that turned business dreams into a viral marketing campaign. The hook: share...

Event Marketing/Instagram/Copywriting
Dec 1, 2021
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Utopia 2 Tier Pricing

This pricing section nails the basics. Two tiers. Clear contrast. Strong call to action. No fluff. It makes the buying...

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Dec 1, 2021
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Utopia Sales Page

This Utopia sales page nails clarity, design, and persuasion all at once. It’s sleek, benefits-first, and makes joining feel like...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Sales Pages
Dec 1, 2021
Video

Interview: Codie Sanchez - Running "Unsexy Businesses"

Most marketers chase shiny ideas. Codie Sanchez does the opposite. She buys small, unsexy businesses like laundromats and vending machine...

Copywriting/Podcast/Videos
Nov 22, 2021
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1969 McDonald's BigMac launched ad

In 1969, McDonald’s launched the Big Mac with an ad that nailed the basics. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just a...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
Nov 8, 2021
Video

David Perell - Writing, Growing on Twitter, and Running Cohorts (+ Live Twitter Bio Reviews)!

David Perell didn’t just write — he published relentlessly. His growth on Twitter came from turning his curiosity into consistent,...

Copywriting/Podcast/Tweets
Nov 1, 2021
RoshanPatel

Running a startup is 99% writing

Copywriting/Tweets/Social Media
Oct 5, 2021
Weekly Trending

Exploding Topics newsletter landing page

This Exploding Topics newsletter page nails the basics: it’s clean, clear, and makes you want to sign up fast. It...

Copywriting/Home Pages/SaaS Pages
Sep 28, 2021
Exploding Topics

Exploding Topics About Page

Exploding Topics’ About page nails it. It’s one clean scroll that tells you what they do, who trusts them, and...

Copywriting/Emails/About Pages
Sep 28, 2021
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10 Reasons to buy a Zenith Stereo

This 1967 Zenith stereo ad nails visual storytelling. No long paragraphs, no confusing specs—just clean callouts that show exactly why...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Sep 24, 2021
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Uhaul Truck with Callouts Rolling Advertisement

You can’t miss this one. U-Haul turned the back of their trucks into mobile billboards that double as product demos....

Ads/Copywriting/Images
Sep 14, 2021
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Dog Aggression Chart

This “Dog Aggression Ladder” is a masterclass in visual communication. It takes a complex idea (animal behavior) and makes it...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Sep 1, 2021

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...