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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What year car do the jones drive?

In 1959, Volkswagen ran an ad that flipped suburban status-seeking on its head. While everyone else bragged about their shiny...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 14, 2021
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Nobody's Perfect Volkswagen Print Ad

This classic Volkswagen Beetle ad nails truth-in-marketing. The line “Nobody’s perfect” flips perfection on its head and makes a tiny...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Apr 13, 2021
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Volkswagen 2 shapes Landscape Print Ad

This 1960s Volkswagen Beetle ad is a masterclass in minimalism. A quirky black-and-white photo, a tiny car on a giant...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Apr 12, 2021
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1960's Sanatogen Tonic Wine

Ever seen an ad that just gets its target customer? This vintage one hits stay-at-home moms right in the feels....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 7, 2021
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1939 Ad for Phosferine Tonic Wine

Before wellness drinks and mood-boosting supplements, there was Phosferine Tonic Wine. This 1939 ad turned a sad story into a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 6, 2021
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Wendy's 1984 "Parts is Parts" commercial

Wendy’s dropped a savage ad back in 1984 that basically asked, “Do you even know what’s in that chicken patty?”...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Apr 5, 2021
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“We buy property” direct mailer card

This postcard screams one thing: simplicity sells. No fancy design, no paragraph-long pitch — just a clear offer and a...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Mar 25, 2021
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Handwritten windows and shades Direct Mail

Ever found a note on your door and felt instantly curious? That’s the trick Renewal by Andersen pulled with this...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Mar 24, 2021
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Mosquito Alert Pest Control Direct Mail Flyer

This direct mail piece from Real Green doesn’t whisper its message—it shouts it. The bold red border yelling “Pest Alert!”...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Mar 23, 2021
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1979 Dr. Pepper Magazine Ad

Back in 1979, Dr. Pepper nailed inclusive branding before it was a buzzword. This ad shows clowns, nuns, firefighters, and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 22, 2021
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1905 Coca Cola Ad

This 1905 Coca-Cola ad wasn’t just selling a drink. It sold status. Featuring Lillian Nordica, a famous opera singer, it...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 16, 2021
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Glowforge Email Signup Form

Glowforge did something clever. Instead of a boring form asking for your “name” and “email,” they turned it into a...

Signup Forms/Copywriting
Mar 11, 2021
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Silly Putty Vintage Print Ad

These vintage Silly Putty ads nailed the formula for irresistible advertising. They didn’t just tell kids what the toy did—they...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 5, 2021
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Vintage Radio Broadcasting Ad

This vintage ad nails what most modern marketers forget: clear, simple benefits. In just a few lines, it sells a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 4, 2021
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Basecamps before and after testimonial page

Basecamp nailed their testimonial page by showing what life looks like before and after using their product. It’s not just...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Feb 26, 2021
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Basecamp Features and Benefits Image

Basecamp nails clarity with this annotated screenshot. Each callout explains what a section does, why it’s useful, and how it...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 25, 2021

Sell While You Sleep (Build A Small Digital Product To Sell)

Most people already have a “mini business” inside their daily routine. The trick is spotting it and packaging it up....

Copywriting/Podcast/Advice
Feb 23, 2021

Digital products > Physical products + services

After 20 years of selling consulting, physical stuff, and digital products, one thing stands out: digital wins. Selling bits instead...

Copywriting/Podcast/Data
Feb 22, 2021
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Vintage Cup-A-Soup Ad

This old-school ad nails it: you can feel the warmth. The steam, the copper kettle, the cozy lighting. It’s not...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 19, 2021
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Why Marketers Use Loom Sales Page

Loom nailed a smart marketing move: instead of one generic landing page, they built different ones for each team —...

Ads/Copywriting/SaaS Pages
Feb 13, 2021
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Why Designers Use Loom Sales Page

Loom nailed this landing page. It shows exactly how design teams can use Loom, using real visuals, short copy, and...

Copywriting/SaaS Pages/Images
Feb 12, 2021
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2 Cold Emails, 1 Good, 1 Bad

One cold email wins deals. The other gets ghosted. The difference? The first one leads with value, while the second...

Copywriting/Before & After/Emails
Feb 10, 2021
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Muhammad Ali VS George Foreman Boxing Ad from 1974

This fight poster for Ali vs. Foreman proves you don’t need fancy graphics to grab attention. A yellow background, two...

Ads/Print Ads/Flyers
Feb 3, 2021
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LOL "Dogue Magazine" Cover

This isn’t a Vogue cover. It’s “DOGUE.” And yet… it feels totally real. That’s the magic of good design and...

Ads/Copywriting/Funny and Weird
Feb 3, 2021

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Search for a command to run...