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.
Wake up to Tang
This old Tang ad didn’t just sell a drink mix. It sold a new habit: “Wake up to Tang.” Suddenly,...
"Why are the wheels crooked" Volkswagen Ad
At first glance, it looks like Volkswagen made a mistake. The Beetle’s wheels are crooked! But that’s exactly the point....
Great analogy about washing hands
This sign nails what most marketers miss: vivid, relatable imagery that makes a message stick. Instead of saying “wash your...
Burger King "Actual Size" Print Ad
This old Burger King ad looks simple, but its secret weapon is just two words: “ACTUAL SIZE.” Instantly, it triggers...
Spuds MacKenzie 1980's Magazine Ad
Spuds MacKenzie wasn’t just a dog. He was the party animal of the 80s who made Bud Light the beer...
If you were flying the Concorde tomorrow you wear a Rolex
Rolex nailed this one. They didn’t just sell a watch—they sold status, speed, and sophistication. “If you were flying the...
1967 Chevette Magazine Ad
Look at this ad. One car, one line, one logo. That’s it. And yet, it works like magic. The 1976...
Give Johnny Walker holiday ad
This vintage Johnnie Walker ad nails holiday timing. It’s not selling scotch, it’s selling the idea of the perfect gift....
1967 version of “eCommerce”
Before Shopify or PayPal, companies like Johnson Smith sold novelties through tiny catalog ads in magazines. They’d hook you with...
Awesome “one easy piece” 1970’s male jumper ad
This vintage gem sells a jumpsuit, but really, it’s selling confidence. It’s flirty, bold, and dripping with innuendo — which...
Great Ford Bronco old-school print ad
This old-school Ford Bronco ad nails a perfect one-two punch: adventure first, specs second. The top half shows the Bronco...
McGraw-Hill Magazines Ad
This McGraw-Hill ad is an all-time classic. One image. One grumpy guy. One brutal truth: if people don’t know you...
How The Simpsons would promote on newspaper
Back in the 90s, this was what “omnichannel marketing” looked like. TV shows like The Simpsons would advertise their upcoming...
Great 1961 ad for Ford Econoline trucks
This vintage Ford Econoline ad is a masterclass in showing value from every angle. No fluff, no fancy slogans, just...
Image showing you can get A LOT of music for cheap
In the 1970s, Columbia Records nailed this offer: “13 records or tapes for $1.” The image shows a woman struggling...
The Establishment Wig ad
Look at this beauty. “The Establishment Wig” ad is pure direct response gold hiding under a pile of hair. It’s...
1930's illustration showing aerodynamic engineering of new cars
This old-school drawing nails what great marketing does: it shows the value, not just tells it. No words, no data,...
The Wig Establishment Print Ad
This old-school wig ad nails the "before and after" formula. One photo shows a carefree guy with wild hair; the...
Yes I want a live monkey!
This old-school ad sells baby monkeys through mail order. Wild! But beyond the questionable ethics, it’s a masterclass in writing...
More Doctors Smoke Camels Print Ad
This old Camel ad aged horribly, but the lessons still smoke (pun intended). It used social proof, authority, and science-y...
Fastest Way for a guy to look great
Back in the 70s, men didn’t really “do” hair dryers. Then Clairol dropped this beauty — a smiling dude, perfect...
It makes your house look bigger Volkswagen Print Ad
Volkswagen nailed humor and positioning with this clever Beetle ad. It takes a potential weakness (tiny car) and flips it...
1914 Wrigley's Gum Print Ad
Back in the day, Wrigley’s didn’t just sell gum. They sold a solution to indigestion, bad breath, and poor appetite—all...
1960's Band-Aid Print Ad
This old-school Band-Aid ad is a masterclass in visual selling. It sets up a clear before-and-after moment: three small bandages...