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.
"The Van That Can" Chevy Astro Ad from 1986
This 1986 Chevy Astro ad is a copywriting gem. Every line builds off one simple word: CAN. It’s repetition done...
Bell Telephone 1983 Ad with Text Markup
This Bell Phone ad cracks open the product—literally—and then walks you through what makes it special. It’s not some empty...
Spiegel Holiday Catalog in 1943 Coat & Gloves Ad
This 1943 Spiegel ad for a men’s coat and gloves is proof that great marketing doesn’t need to shout. It’s...
Print ad for CBD brand that knows the market and why they are different
CBDistillery’s ad nails positioning in a crowded market stuffed with “miracle” products. On one side: CBD toilet paper (yes, really)....
Old War Jeeps Sale Ad
After WWII, the U.S. military had thousands of Jeeps sitting around. They didn’t need fancy copywriting to sell them, just...
Corvette "Chassis" Ad
In 1958, Corvette didn’t just show off a cool car — they showed what was under the hood. Literally. This...
Post-It Notes ad from 1980 showing new adhesive feature
Back in 1980, 3M launched Post-It Notes with a bold promise: a “giant communications breakthrough.” But the real genius? They...
Smith & Wesson "Steak Gun" Ad
This 1988 Smith & Wesson ad stops you cold. Why? Because it opens with a giant steak that looks like...
Japanese Fanta Ad
This 1960s Fanta ad nails visual storytelling. Even without reading the text, you instantly get it: a cold, refreshing drink...
Maruchan Instant Noodles Ad
Maruchan nailed it with this clever ad. The headline: “If you’re in hot water at lunchtime, it’s time for the...
Spam & Pancakes Print Ad
In 1941, Spam pulled a clever move: they showed people that Spam wasn’t just for lunch. It could be breakfast...
1963 "Just like Grandma used to make" ad
This Chun King frozen food ad nails emotional storytelling. It doesn’t just sell stir-fry; it sells comfort, nostalgia, and familiarity....
1971 American Airlines “Coach Lounge” Ad
“You won’t believe you’re on an airplane.” That’s the killer headline American Airlines used to launch its 747 Coach Lounge....
Bad Vet Billboard Example
This billboard fails the #1 rule of outdoor ads: be instantly clear. You could drive by 100 times and not...
Vintage Santa Ads
Yep, Santa used to push smokes. These vintage ads show the jolly guy smiling with a Lucky Strike or a...
British Rail Protection Ad
This vintage British Rail ad doesn’t sell tickets—it sells an idea. It uses a striking photo of Big Ben buried...
Kodak Christmas Ad from 1955
This vintage Kodak ad nails what so many modern brands forget: make shopping easy. It’s not just an ad, it’s...
Neat Christmas McDonald’s ad
McDonald’s nailed the holiday vibe with this campaign. They turned ice cream into Santa and fries into a Christmas tree....
Kools “Cold” Ad
This old KOOLS ad is wild. It basically says: “Got a sore throat? Smoke more!” Ethically questionable, yes, but the...
Presto Pressure Cooker Ad
This vintage Presto ad nailed a timeless marketing truth: people don’t buy the thing, they buy what it gives them....
Scott "Soft" Ad
This vintage Scott "Soft-Weve" ad turns plain old toilet paper into a symbol of elegance. The model is dressed like...
Hot Dr Pepper Drink ☕️
In 1969, Dr. Pepper pulled a wild move: they told people to drink it hot. Yep, the same bubbly soda...
10 Reasons to buy a Zenith Stereo
This 1967 Zenith stereo ad nails visual storytelling. No long paragraphs, no confusing specs—just clean callouts that show exactly why...
Catchy "Watching TV While Vacuuming" Image
This 1978 ad photo for New York Magazine stops you cold. A woman in a yellow robe, vacuuming, wearing chunky...