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.
Hilarious “Hot & Spicy” Pringles Ad
This Pringles Hot & Spicy ad doesn’t say a word—and it doesn’t need to. A guy literally heating a hot...
Showing off the “call in” feature on a VCR
In 1989, Panasonic marketed something wild — a VCR you could call to record your shows. Forget your timer? No...
Cool Felix The Cat ad from 1959
This vintage Felix the Cat ad nails attention-getting design. One huge smiling cartoon, one short pun headline, and everyone instantly...
History of the Telephone Ad
This 1964 Western Electric ad doesn’t just sell phones—it sells progress. It walks you through almost 90 years of innovation...
YMCA Hiring Direct Mail
This YMCA postcard hits the right notes for a summer hiring push. It’s bright, simple, and packed with benefits that...
Basic Auto Mechanical Knowledge Drawing
Before CAD tools, engineers built entire airplanes and engines using just pen and paper. This diagram of a car’s mechanics...
Good headline on a ready-to-eat cake ad
This 1975 ad for Betty Crocker’s Stir ’n Frost cake mix nailed the “make it easy” pitch before it was...
1955 Jello Magazine Ad
This vintage Jell-O ad nails playful persuasion. A relaxed cartoon wildcat lounges on a tree branch, spooning Jell-O like it’s...
Dog Groomer Price Justification Chart
Every service provider faces the “Why are you so expensive?” question. This dog groomer found a hilarious and brilliant way...
1958 Fender Amps Ad: LISTEN!
This old-school Fender ad nails what most modern ads miss: emotion and simplicity. No fluff, no overload of specs —...
1972 Plymouth Fury "Beautiful" Ad
This 1972 Plymouth Fury ad looks like it’s selling sleek style with that one-word headline: “Beautiful.” But the real trick?...
1966 Ford Mustang "Youth" Ad
This Ford Mustang print ad from 1966 flipped the script. Instead of aiming at teens dreaming of freedom, it targeted...
Social Proof Headline: "America's Largest Selling Ale"
This 1947 Ballantine’s Beer ad nails it with one simple line: “America’s Largest Selling Ale.” No hard sell. No fancy...
1911 International Tourism Exhibition in Berlin
This poster from the 1911 International Tourism Exhibition in Berlin proves great design never ages. Clean lines, bold colors, and...
Steve Wonder Atari Ad
In 1977, Atari dropped an ad featuring Stevie Wonder joking, “If I could play video games, you bet it would...
"Creativity is the Enemy" Nike Headline
This NikeCraft ad flips what you expect from a brand known for innovation. The giant headline makes you stop and...
Guinness Happy Turtle
In 1936, Guinness turned a tired turtle into an icon. The ad simply says: “Have a Guinness when you’re tired.”...
Yamaha "Pass the Gas Pump" Headline
In 1980, gas prices were a national obsession. Yamaha didn’t fight the conversation—they joined it. Their ad showed three fuel‑efficient...
California avocados, a "sensuous" food
This vintage ad makes avocados sound downright seductive. Instead of talking about health or freshness, it leans into the feeling...
Baseball Guide to Ball Park Franks Ad
This ad nails the “speak your audience’s language” rule. Ball Park Franks turned baseball jargon into a visual joke book,...
Kraft ad gives helpful suggestions
This 1962 Kraft ad didn’t just push cheese—it gave parents sandwich ideas for their kids’ lunches. That’s clever marketing: teaching...
Vitalis Vintage Hair Workout Ad
Maurice Richard wasn’t just a hockey legend—he had “winning” hair, too. Vitalis used his fame in this vintage ad to...
Vintage Borden's Milk Brand Ad
This vintage Borden’s ad is a masterclass in product synergy. It shows three types of milk—bottled, evaporated, and condensed—all under...
American Motors Eagle 2-wheel or 4-wheel option ad
This 1983 Eagle Wagon ad packs a ton of info into just a few lines — and it works. Each...