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.
McDonald’s Salad Ad from 1987
This old-school McDonald’s ad sells salads with… gossip. Two friends casually chatting over the phone make the brand feel friendly,...
Awesome 1980 Boom Box print ad
This Panasonic ad nails the art of simplicity. Instead of cramming specs, they highlight one feature that changes everything: a...
Opossum one pager flyer
This one-page flyer turns an often-feared animal into a friendly neighborhood hero. Instead of telling people “don’t hurt opossums,” it...
Eye Catching Volkswagen Bus Ad
Volkswagen’s ad puts two buses side by side: the classic 1961 Bus and the new 1981 Vanagon. Then it drops...
1956 Tubeless Tire Magazine Ad
This B.F. Goodrich ad nails a core copywriting principle: show, don’t tell. The headline sets up the idea, but the...
Copywork exercise
Before you can write like a pro, you’ve got to copy the pros. That’s what CopyWork is all about—handwriting iconic...
Karbach Ranch Water Magazine Ad
Karbach Brewing nails it with this Ranch Water ad. It’s clean, bright, and oozes freshness while quietly flexing its “better-for-you”...
“The Most Beautiful Vehicle In The World” Dirty Range Rover Ad
This Range Rover ad doesn’t show a clean, shiny SUV. It shows one caked in mud. And that’s the genius...
Chubbies “Everywhere Pant” visual ad
When you see this Chubbies mailer, you instantly get it. A bunch of guys laughing, moving, and looking great. That’s...
Giving six reasons to own…
Sometimes your product isn’t sexy. That’s fine—lean into logic instead of looks. This 1978 ad for the AMC Gremlin doesn’t...
Beautiful tourism ad for Copenhagen
This vintage travel poster nails the art of emotional advertising. No flashy deals. No long copy. Just delight. Ducks crossing...
Stealing prevention sign seen on a gas station ice cooler
A boring “Do not steal” sign is easy to ignore. But this one? It stops you with a laugh. “Stealing...
“Ten Reasons NOT To Buy” reverse psychology Volkswagen ad
This vintage VW Rabbit GTI ad flips car marketing on its head. Instead of boasting features, it playfully lists “reasons...
Attention grabbing “mirror” headline
This 1970 Mattel ad for Mirror Mania pulls a fun visual stunt—the headline is printed backward, forcing readers to “see...
Heart-tugging Gillette shaving ad
This Gillette ad hits you right in the gut. A man says, “I didn’t get the job.” He’s unshaven. His...
AMC Gremlin Ad from 1978 with “6 serious reasons to own”
Most car ads try to make you feel something. This 1978 AMC Gremlin ad does the opposite—it makes you think....
Diagram of a drug abuser
This 1973 anti-drug ad is both outdated and unintentionally hilarious. But behind the retro design is a surprisingly solid marketing...
Clever Stihl Leafblower Ad
Sometimes the best ads show instead of tell. This STIHL print ad takes a boring newspaper article and blasts the...
1958 “Features & Benefits” Adding Machine Ad
This Underwood Add-Mate ad is a masterclass in feature-benefit copywriting. It takes a boring product—a calculator—and makes it sound exciting,...
Ford Escort “Social Proof” Ad
In 1985, Ford dropped this killer ad for the Escort, boasting that it outsold every other car on a massive...
Product describes how it can dye your clothes a different color
This Rit ad from 1968 nails visual storytelling. One look at that bright yellow outfit and you instantly get the...
Velcro Ad Showing Results/Benefits of Product
This old-school Velcro ad nails one thing: simplicity. No jargon, no fluff—just a smiling woman showing how easy it is...
McDonalds promotion using the “Desire to Collect” trigger
In 1975, McDonald’s ran a masterclass in repeat sales. They launched “McDonaldland Glasses to Go” — six collectible glasses, released...
“Handwritten” commercial flooring direct mail flyer
This flooring company nailed that “friendly neighbor” vibe with a simple trick: handwriting. The flyer looks like someone personally wrote...