2,949 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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The Contrarian Lens

Formulas/Copywriting/Lenses
Jul 10, 2020
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The "DIY" Lens

Formulas/Copywriting/Lenses
Jul 10, 2020
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Jim Bean "Back To Basics" Graffiti Ad

Jim Beam nailed nostalgia with this 1990 print ad. It walks through decades of cultural slogans—each capturing a moment in...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jul 10, 2020
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Jim Bean "Back To Basics" Pants Ad

Trends come and go—just like pants. Jim Beam’s 1990 “Back to the Basics” campaign nailed this idea with one clever...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jul 10, 2020
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Jim Bean "Back To Basics" Lipstick Ad

Ever notice how good ads don’t shout—they make you nod and smile? This Jim Beam ad from 1990 does exactly...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jul 10, 2020
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Copywriting Lenses List

Most writers stare at a blank page thinking, “Where do I start?” This list solves that. Each “lens” gives you...

Formulas/Copywriting/Lenses
Jul 9, 2020
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Webinar invitation email (Before + After)

Most webinar invites sound like a snooze fest. The “before” email here? All greeting and no hook. The “after” version?...

Copywriting/Before & After/Emails
Jul 8, 2020
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Nomatic Backpack Video Homepage

Ever wish your product could sell itself? Nomatic does this brilliantly. Their homepage features an auto‑playing video showing the McKinnon...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Videos
Jul 8, 2020
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Listerine Ad from 1971

This old Listerine ad is a masterclass in flipping negatives into positives. The product was so harsh people had to...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jul 7, 2020
Ad
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“Passion is the side effect of mastery.”
Cal Newport
Copywriting/Motivation/Quotes
Jul 6, 2020
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Cornell Note Taking Method

Ever feel like your ideas are scattered everywhere? The Cornell note-taking method is a simple system to organize thoughts, spot...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Jul 6, 2020
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Ahrefs Long Pricing Page

Ahrefs’ pricing page isn’t short. In fact, it’s huge. But that’s the secret sauce — it removes every question that...

Copywriting/Pricing/SaaS Pages
Jul 6, 2020
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Lao Tzu Quote

This Lao Tzu quote nails something most marketers forget: focus on now. Not last year’s flopped campaign. Not next quarter’s...

Ads/Copywriting/Advice
Jul 6, 2020
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Kissing advertorial

This 1911 print ad is the definition of sneaky marketing. It kicks off like a scandalous “how-to-kiss” guide, complete with...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jul 6, 2020
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Chocolate is a fighting food

In this 1942 ad, Nestle turned an everyday candy bar into battlefield fuel. They didn’t say “buy chocolate because it’s...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Jul 6, 2020
Video

Growth Questions You Can Ask Yourself

Most marketers chase new hacks. Smart marketers chase better questions. A single powerful question can shift your mindset and change...

Ads/Copywriting/Podcast
Jul 5, 2020
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"Creativity is..."

This sketch nails a truth about creativity: more isn’t always better. A pile of ideas rarely spark magic. It’s when...

Copywriting/Images/Advice
Jul 5, 2020
Zipcar Home Page

Zipcar Home Page

Zipcar’s homepage feels like a smooth drive. No fluff, no distractions—just a simple path from “what is this?” to “sign...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Advice
Jul 5, 2020
Video

Autonomous Chair Video Ad with Callouts

The ad starts with two people: one comfy guy in an Autonomous chair and one struggling woman in a regular...

Ads/Copywriting/Videos
Jul 5, 2020
Ad
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Segmented Opt-In Slideup

Most pop-ups push one generic offer. This one flips that on its head. Instead of guessing what the visitor wants,...

Signup Forms/Copywriting/Data
Jul 4, 2020
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Consumer Cybersecurity Savviness Stats

Online shoppers are smarter than ever about security. They notice the tiny lock icon and green bars in the URL...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jul 3, 2020
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Ecommerce Refunds Stats

A good return policy isn’t just customer service—it’s a sales strategy. This image nails it: 76% of shoppers come back...

Copywriting/Data/Advice
Jun 30, 2020
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Try using a single call to action for emails

Ever seen an email jam-packed with buttons? “Read this.” “Watch that.” “Buy now.” “Book a call.” It’s chaos. The image...

Copywriting/Emails/Images
Jun 30, 2020
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Write 3 versions of a cold email

Most people overthink their cold emails. They spend an hour polishing one version and then wonder why they feel stuck....

Copywriting/Emails/Data
Jun 30, 2020

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...