How Tudor Used the Power of Endorsement to Build Trust
This vintage ad for the Tudor Oyster Prince shows how a personal endorsement can elevate a new product. Rather than...
The Ad That Made Rolex Synonymous With Power
This 1957 Rolex ad doesn’t show celebrities or adventurers. It shows serious men in suits, deep in decisions that “guide...
How Rolex Sold the First Waterproof Watch with a Newspaper Ad
This 1927 Rolex ad is a masterclass in turning a technical feature into a story worth talking about. It didn’t...
How Rolex Used Speed to Sell Reliability
In this 1930s ad, Rolex didn’t just say their watch was tough—they proved it. They put it on the wrist...
Rolex “Watchman of Our Time” Ad
This vintage Rolex ad oozes authority and prestige. Instead of showing a celebrity or flashy scene, it shows a portrait...
How Rolex Turned Adventure Into Authority
Rolex didn’t just sell watches here. They sold proof. This ad features aviator Sheila Scott, who set a world record...
The Ad That Sold Reliability Without Saying “Reliable”
This Rolex Explorer ad nails storytelling through simplicity and grit. A close-up of a rugged hand mid-climb, paired with a...
The Rolex Ad That Sells Strength Through Simplicity
This vintage Rolex ad nails timeless marketing: it sells utility as luxury. Instead of talking about wealth or exclusivity, it...
Rolex Ad: Selling Status, Not Just Time
This vintage Rolex ad nails brand positioning. It doesn’t talk about minutes or mechanics—it talks about power, leadership, and prestige....
How to Create Food Advertising That Actually Sells
Ogilvy & Mather didn’t just make food ads—they researched 512 of them to figure out what really makes people buy....
Ogilvy’s 23 Sales Promotion Tips That Still Work Today
This vintage Ogilvy & Mather ad packs decades of wisdom into one page. Even though it’s old-school, the psychology still...
How to Launch New Products Like Ogilvy
This Ogilvy & Mather ad is a masterclass on product launches. It’s not just an ad—it’s a playbook showing how...
How to Create Corporate Advertising That Actually Works
This vintage Ogilvy & Mather ad is a masterclass in how to make corporate advertising feel human. It takes a...
How Ogilvy Sold Travel Like a Pro
This vintage Ogilvy ad is a masterclass in clarity. It’s a full-on tutorial titled “How to Advertise Travel,” and it’s...
David Ogilvy’s Blueprint for Ads That Actually Sell
This old-school print ad by David Ogilvy is a masterclass in copywriting. It’s not fancy or flashy. It’s pure value....
The Power of One Striking Detail: The Man in the Hathaway Shirt
An eyepatch and a dress shirt made history. In 1951, Hathaway ran this ad featuring a dapper man with an...
The Man in the Hathaway Shirt: How One Eyepatch Sold Millions
This ad is a masterclass in storytelling with a single visual twist: the eyepatch. By simply adding one unexpected detail,...
The Power of a Simple Visual Hook: The Hathaway Man
That eyepatch. It turned an ordinary shirt ad into a legend. David Ogilvy’s Hathaway campaign became one of the most...
The Power of a Single Quirk: The Man in the Hathaway Shirt
Sometimes, all it takes is one odd detail to make people stop and stare. This iconic Hathaway ad turned a...
The Man in the Hathaway Shirt: A Lesson in Instant Intrigue
This ad turned a plain shirt company into a national icon with one simple twist — an eyepatch. Nothing more....
The Fish That Proved Zippo’s Point
A lighter pulled from a fish’s belly… and it still worked. That’s the kind of story that turns a product...
The Zippo Ad That Sells Indestructibility
Ever seen an ad brag about lasting decades? This vintage Zippo ad doesn’t just sell a product—it sells forever.Why It...
The Zippo That Outlasted the Rain (and Time)
This old Zippo ad is a masterclass in selling through storytelling. One image, one story, one unbreakable promise.Marketing AnalysisInstead of...
The Zippo Ad That Burned Its Way Into History
Zippo nailed emotional marketing long before it was cool. This ad featuring author MacKinlay Kantor doesn’t just sell a lighter—it...
