American Express: Turning Shopping Into Status

Company Slogan Advice

My advice for people coming up with taglines or slogans for their company:Don’t pay attention to billion dollar brands! Example:...

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The Ad Budget Question That Never Gets Old

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The Ad That Solved a Dilemma With One Line

Sometimes the best marketing move is to make a tough choice easier. This classic 1976 VW ad nails that. It...

A $600 Cadillac Option… Free with Every Beetle

Volkswagen nailed contrast marketing with this ad. By comparing their small Beetle to a big, luxurious Cadillac, they made “cheap”...

This Baby Won’t Keep You Up Nights

Classic VW ads never shout. They whisper smart, human truths. This one nails it with calm confidence, turning “boring reliability”...

The VW Ad That Sold Adventure, Not Just a Van

Volkswagen didn’t sell horsepower or luxury. They sold a lifestyle. This 1960s ad for the VW Bus played on family...

The Ad That Turned “Uncool” Into a Sales Superpower

This 1960s Volkswagen ad looks simple—just a man peeking into a VW bus. But it’s a masterclass in flipping objections...