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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Fisher-Price Magazine Ad 1980

This Fisher-Price ad nails it with one perfect line: “Preschool toys run on child power.” That headline instantly makes you...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 26, 2020
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Who's Your Daddy? (Nike)

Nike’s retro ad lines up two Cortez shoes—one old, one new—and hits you with the cheeky headline: “Who’s Your Daddy?”...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
Nov 25, 2020
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Tasty looking Big Mac ad from 1979

This 1979 Big Mac ad nailed one thing: it made you feel the burger. No fancy jargon, no buzzwords, just...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 25, 2020
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Great image and text for a watch on Amazon

This Amazon product image turns a confusing gadget into an easy choice. Instead of a cluttered description, it shows exactly...

Copywriting/Images/Sales Pages
Nov 25, 2020
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Classic magazine ad for a storytelling class

This vintage ad nailed a powerful emotion: the desire to create. With a bold headline claiming "Millions of People Can...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 24, 2020
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Vapona Bug Killer Spray Print Ad

This Vapona bug spray ad nails storytelling with almost no words. Just a pile of useless fly swatters, one stubborn...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 22, 2020
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Porsche "Unleashed" Print Ad

This Porsche ad nails it. It doesn’t just tell you about horsepower—it makes you feel horsepower. The headline, “What a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 21, 2020
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Wonderbra Print Ad

This ad looks like a Facebook notification. It says, “You have 918,915 friend requests.” That’s it. No headline. No product...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 20, 2020
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Porsche Print Ad

This Porsche ad doesn’t sell a car, it sells self-respect. It looks you dead in the eye and basically says,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 19, 2020
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Durex End of the World Print Ad

Durex nailed (pun intended) this ad during the 2012 “end of the world” hype. The headline used a cheeky double...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 18, 2020
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Talking Conversion Rate Optimization, Copywriting, and Content Marketing for SEO with Peep Laja.

In 2011, Peep Laja started a simple blog about Conversion Rate Optimization. No fancy brand, no big team. Just deep,...

Copywriting/Podcast/Videos
Nov 16, 2020
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Axe Exit Sign Sticker Ad

This Axe ad is genius. They stuck their version of an emergency exit sign next to a real one so...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Nov 16, 2020
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Barbecue Street Drain Ad

Most ads blend into the background. This one is the background. Vijay Sales turned a simple storm drain into a...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Nov 15, 2020
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3M Security Glass Street Advertisement

3M didn’t just tell people their glass was tough. They showed it. This bus stop ad displayed stacks of cash...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Nov 13, 2020
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IPMonitor SaaS Homepage

Ipmonitor’s homepage nails the fundamentals: clear headline, instant value prop, easy features, and no-wait pricing. It’s a masterclass in helping...

Copywriting/Home Pages/SaaS Pages
Nov 11, 2020
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3-Tiered Pricing Example from IPMonitor

Look at this pricing layout. Clean. Simple. Obvious. The visitor instantly knows which plan is the “main” one to buy....

Copywriting/Pricing/Advice
Nov 11, 2020
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Weapons of Mass Creation Poster

This poster nails a killer idea: creativity is power. It shows ordinary writing tools—pencils, pens, markers—but makes them feel like...

Ads/Copywriting/Motivation
Nov 10, 2020
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Starting a 1.7million reader email list with Sam Parr of TheHustle

Sam Parr took The Hustle from zero to 1.7 million daily readers by doing one thing better than most: writing...

Copywriting/Podcast/Videos
Nov 10, 2020
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TransferWise Newspaper Ad

TransferWise wrote a public letter to banks, calling them out on hidden fees—and it’s genius. The ad feels personal, almost...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 8, 2020
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Schweppes Print Ad

This ad doesn’t just sell a drink—it sells belonging. The setup feels like a scene from a travel postcard: a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Nov 7, 2020
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Method Dish Soap Description

Method took boring old dish soap and turned it into a sensory escape. Instead of listing ingredients, they sell a...

Ads/Copywriting/Advice
Nov 5, 2020
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Volkswagen Vintage Ad

This vintage VW Beetle ad shows the power of focus. It takes a single add-on—the sunroof—and builds an entire story...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Nov 4, 2020
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Tiny Capital Homepage

Tiny’s homepage nails what most brands miss: clarity, empathy, and proof. The whole page reads like a calm conversation, not...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Advice
Nov 3, 2020
Video

9 pieces of advice (things I'm glad I did when I was younger)

Most people want a “hack.” But real progress comes from stacking small but powerful habits. This list from Copywriting Course...

Copywriting/Podcast/Videos
Nov 3, 2020

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