“Lowest calorie dessert” Jello Ad
In the 1950s, Jell-O wasn’t just a jiggly dessert. It was marketed as a “diet-friendly” snack—low-calorie, delicious, and cheap. This...
1967 "What does a banana have to be to be a Chiquita?" Ad
This 1967 Chiquita ad nailed it. A banana… being compared to a Marine’s physical exam? Wild. But it worked. The...
“Gets Better With Age” Twitter Wallet Ad
Ever seen an ad that says everything without saying much? Ekster nailed it. Their tweet shows a wallet on Day...
Built-In Crayon Sharpener Box
Remember that kid with the crayon box that had a built-in sharpener? Instant playground status. This ad nailed it by...
1959 Crayola Print Ad with Great Headline
This 1959 Crayola ad nails emotional marketing in one simple image: a kid pressed against a store window, eyes wide,...
MarketHire to-the-point ad
This MarketerHire ad nails clarity and credibility in one shot. It introduces Lisa, an email marketer who can lift engagement...
Avis “We’re only Number 2” Ad Campaign
In the 1960s, Avis was tired of losing to Hertz. Instead of pretending to be #1, they owned their underdog...
When you’re trying to hit the quota 😂
This image looks wild—a pile of flour-covered chicken paired with a headline that stops your scroll cold. But behind the...
1961 Ford Econoline “Price Advantage” Ad
The 1961 Ford Econoline ad doesn’t waste time. Big headline. Clear promise: “America’s lowest priced pickup.” Everything else just backs...
1912 mail order house plans
In 1912, this ad screamed: “$759 BUYS THE MATERIAL FOR THIS HOUSE.” For readers of Popular Mechanics, that sounded like...
1951 “Instructional” Orange Juice Ad
This vintage orange juice ad doesn’t just sell juice. It sells quantity. Instead of saying “Drink orange juice,” it says...
McDonald’s 1984 swag game was hard!
McDonald’s didn’t just sell burgers. They sold membership in the cool club. This 1984 ad offered a “Mac Hat” for...
1975 “Recession Copy” for Wrangler Jeans Ad
During the 1975 recession, Wrangler hit a marketing bullseye: they promised Americans they’d get every penny’s worth from their jeans....
Swanson “3 Course” TV dinner
This vintage Swanson ad nails it with one simple line: “Everything from soup to dessert.” No fluff, no over-explaining. Just...
1972 print ad with good image but bad everything else
This ad grabs your eye fast. That’s a win. The colors, costumes, and painterly vibe scream “colonial vibes.” It’s visually...
Great unsubscribe email from Drizly
Ever notice how a boring unsubscribe page feels like a chore? Then Drizly hits you with a dog wearing glasses....
“The Quiet Toy” Crayola Ad
This 1979 Crayola ad looks like it’s for kids, but it’s actually talking straight to tired parents. “The quiet toy”...
1986 Honda Helix Ad - YUCK!
The 1986 Honda Helix might be the ugliest scooter ever made. But instead of hiding it, Honda leaned in hard....
Great headline for Atari ad
In 1978, Atari flipped a nightly habit on its head. People were already glued to their TVs—so Atari didn’t fight...
Awesome “Yuppie Handbook” book cover from 1984
This vintage book cover nails it: one picture, tons of context. Each arrow tells a mini-story about what defines a...
Great 1956 Headline for Crest Toothpaste
Crest didn’t just sell toothpaste in this ad. It sold a weapon. The headline, “WORLD’S GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST TOOTH DECAY,”...
Handwritten door flyer
This flyer looks like someone jotted a quick note on a “While You Were Out” slip. It’s casual, personal, and...
1962 “Pet Monday” ad
Yep, they actually sold live monkeys through the mail in the 1960s. Wild. But what’s crazier is how perfectly this...
Grabbing headline Pop-Tart Ad
In 1964, Kellogg’s ran a full-page ad with a headline that screamed: “Oops! We goofed.” You can’t not read it....