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.
1923 Caldwell's Syrup Pensin
Dr. W.R. Caldwell didn’t just heal patients; he healed his sales funnel too. This 1920s ad for Syrup Pepsin nails...
What year car do the jones drive?
In 1959, Volkswagen ran an ad that flipped suburban status-seeking on its head. While everyone else bragged about their shiny...
Nobody's Perfect Volkswagen Print Ad
This classic Volkswagen Beetle ad nails truth-in-marketing. The line “Nobody’s perfect” flips perfection on its head and makes a tiny...
Volkswagen 2 shapes Landscape Print Ad
This 1960s Volkswagen Beetle ad is a masterclass in minimalism. A quirky black-and-white photo, a tiny car on a giant...
1960's Sanatogen Tonic Wine
Ever seen an ad that just gets its target customer? This vintage one hits stay-at-home moms right in the feels....
1939 Ad for Phosferine Tonic Wine
Before wellness drinks and mood-boosting supplements, there was Phosferine Tonic Wine. This 1939 ad turned a sad story into a...
“Just Listed” real estate agents direct mailer
This real estate mailer nails one key rule: make your message local and human. It’s not trying to sell the...
“We buy property” direct mailer card
This postcard screams one thing: simplicity sells. No fancy design, no paragraph-long pitch — just a clear offer and a...
Handwritten windows and shades Direct Mail
Ever found a note on your door and felt instantly curious? That’s the trick Renewal by Andersen pulled with this...
Mosquito Alert Pest Control Direct Mail Flyer
This direct mail piece from Real Green doesn’t whisper its message—it shouts it. The bold red border yelling “Pest Alert!”...
1979 Dr. Pepper Magazine Ad
Back in 1979, Dr. Pepper nailed inclusive branding before it was a buzzword. This ad shows clowns, nuns, firefighters, and...
1905 Coca Cola Ad
This 1905 Coca-Cola ad wasn’t just selling a drink. It sold status. Featuring Lillian Nordica, a famous opera singer, it...
Silly Putty Vintage Print Ad
These vintage Silly Putty ads nailed the formula for irresistible advertising. They didn’t just tell kids what the toy did—they...
Vintage Radio Broadcasting Ad
This vintage ad nails what most modern marketers forget: clear, simple benefits. In just a few lines, it sells a...
Vintage Cup-A-Soup Ad
This old-school ad nails it: you can feel the warmth. The steam, the copper kettle, the cozy lighting. It’s not...
Muhammad Ali VS George Foreman Boxing Ad from 1974
This fight poster for Ali vs. Foreman proves you don’t need fancy graphics to grab attention. A yellow background, two...
1970 Palmolive Dish Soap Print Ad
This 1970s Palmolive ad didn’t just sell dish soap—it sold hand care disguised as cleaning. “You’re soaking in it!” became...
Nike Zoom HyperRev Print Ad
Nike’s ad nails the balance between sleek design and clear communication. Every arrow and label tells you exactly why this...
"They're not cheap" Atoms shoe ad.
Atoms pulls a clever move here. Instead of dodging the “$129 is pricey” complaint, they own it. The copy calmly...
1978 calculator add with image/text markup
This 1978 Sears ad for a “printing calculator” nails clarity with one simple trick: text formatting. It bolds, italicizes, and...
"Get a horse" 1966 magazine ad appealing to parents
This 1966 Wonder Horse ad looks like it's about a fun toy for kids. But it’s really selling peace of...
1963 Wate On Ad
In 1963, being thin wasn’t in. This Wate-On ad flipped the usual weight-loss script by promoting weight gain, featuring actress...
1961 Bell Telephone Ad
Bell Telephone nailed a key marketing move: show how far you’ve come, then hint there’s more to come. Their 1961...
Del Monte Ad 1958
This 1958 Del Monte ad is a masterclass in making a product feel useful, beautiful, and irresistible. They didn’t just...