686 Best Print Ads Examples
Browse through an array of print ads that captivate and convert. Learn from the best in the business with our collection of magazine ads, newspaper campaigns, and more, all designed to inspire your next print marketing venture.
Kool-Aid Benefits Ad
This ad makes a simple red drink look like the smartest financial and “health” decision ever. The smiling pitcher grabs...
Selling supplements in 1909
This old Grape-Nuts ad from 1909 could practically run on Instagram today. It promises “Brain Power” and throws in enough...
Clever OJ ad makes you look closer at it
This classic Minute Maid ad shows a pitch-perfect way to make value visual. Two pitchers. One ruler. One clear winner....
1978 Ford Pinto Ad
No headline. No copy. Just a shiny green Ford parked in golden sand. And it totally works. This ad doesn’t...
King’s Coronation Guinness Beer Ad
This Guinness ad is a masterclass in minimalism and timing. It shows what looks like an upside-down bottle cap, but...
McDonald’s Banana Puns Ad 1976
Old-school McDonald’s nailed this one. The ad screams fun with bright colors, bold fonts, and those groan-worthy puns: “Go Bananas”...
Super simple private chef and meal prep flyer
This handwritten-style flyer nails local marketing with just two sentences. No fancy design, no clutter—just a clear message and a...
Why pay for dating apps?? 😂
A guy put up a flyer saying he’s “Looking for Girlfriend!”—with a photo, short bio, and a phone number. It’s...
The Guinness Toucan Ad Series
Guinness turned a tropical bird into an advertising legend. The cheerful toucan—balancing a pint on its beak—became one of the...
1966 Budweiser “Whiffability Test” Ad
Budweiser made an ad so sensory, you can almost smell the beer through the page. The “Whiffability Test” invites readers...
Tasty looking Whopper Ad
This Burger King ad from 1963 is pure genius in simplicity. The giant, juicy Whopper takes up the whole page,...
“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...
Clever “Father’s Day” McDonald’s Ad
McDonald’s dropped a clever Father’s Day ad that made everyone smile. A simple burger bun turns into a dad’s balding...
Funny “Neighbor-Poll” outdoor signage
This homeowner didn’t just pick a paint color. They turned their renovation into a mini community event with a literal...
Friskies Cat Food Print Ad
This vintage Friskies ad nails emotional targeting. It speaks straight to cat owners’ hearts by imagining what their furry friend...
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...
Nokia “Personal Assistant” Phone Ad
This old Nokia ad sells a 6-ounce phone as your personal assistant. At the time, that was cutting-edge tech—contacts, texting,...
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...
1947 Welch’s Grape Juice Print Ad
This 1947 Welch’s ad looks innocent—until you spot Grandma casually “enhancing” the grape punch. It’s hilarious and genius all at...
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,...
Vintage Domino Sugar comparison Ad
Back in the 1950s, when “health food” first started trending, the sugar industry got sneaky-smart. Domino Sugar ads compared sugar’s...
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...
Attention-grabbing Handwritten Window promotion by Andersen
Most printed ads get ignored. But this one looks like a handwritten estimate—complete with scribbles, underlines, and even a little...
“Handwritten” estimate flyer grabs attention
Imagine finding what looks like a personal note on your doorstep. You pick it up, curious. It’s not a mass-printed...