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.
Kodak Christmas Ad 1968
This 1968 Kodak ad nails holiday selling with one line: “Someone is wondering what you want for Christmas.” It’s not...
Santa Typewriter Ad 1977
This 1977 Smith-Corona ad isn’t flashy—it’s smart. It hooks into the Christmas season and uses Santa’s authority as the ultimate...
Zippo Christmas Ad
This 1950s Zippo ad nails emotional, seasonal marketing. It sells more than a lighter—it sells the perfect Christmas gift for...
How stuff used to be sold: Weird Tales Magazine 1927
Before click-through rates and A/B tests, marketers were already obsessed with conversions. Just look at this 1927 Weird Tales magazine...
Wendy's 1979 Hamburger Newspaper Ad
Wendy’s nailed transparency before it was trendy. This 1979 “Hot ’n Juicy Explained” ad broke down exactly what made their...
Clever IKEA Sleep Ad
IKEA turned an everyday product—pillows—into something people instantly crave: better sleep. The ad shows a pill bottle labeled “Sleep,” but...
Miller Shirts Ad Using Only Imagery and Pricing
When your product is the visual, let the picture speak. This old Miller Rodeo Shirts ad nails it — no...
Ford Regular Vs Giant Vans Ad with Great Imagery
This vintage Ford ad nails one concept perfectly: visual proof beats lengthy explanations. Instead of listing specs about cubic feet...
Coke "Post Thanksgiving" Ad with Image Markup
Most brands stop marketing after the big holiday. Coke didn’t. This 1978 ad shows exactly how to extend a moment—taking...
"Meet Skimpy Wiring" Ad
This vintage ad nails attention-grabbing storytelling. Instead of dry warnings about faulty wiring, it gives “Skimpy Wiring” a sneaky cartoon...
"It Shouldn't Take An Act of Congress" Volvo Saftety Ad
In the 1970s, car makers were getting dragged for lousy safety standards. Then Volvo dropped this mic-drop of an ad:...
Scammy "Chin Reducer" Ad
This “Curves of Youth” chin reducer ad might be total bunk science, but the marketing? Still rock-solid today. It nails...
One Pair of Sunglasses for All Kinds of Days (SunSensor)
This ad nails one of the most powerful marketing principles: show, don’t tell. With just one glance, you instantly get...
Classic Car Ad
Sometimes the best copy is no copy. This classic Cadillac Eldorado ad proves it. Just one look and you feel...
Fisher-Price Magazine Ad 1980
This Fisher-Price ad nails it with one perfect line: “Preschool toys run on child power.” That headline instantly makes you...
Tasty looking Big Mac ad from 1979
This 1979 Big Mac ad nailed one thing: it made you feel the burger. No fancy jargon, no buzzwords, just...
Classic magazine ad for a storytelling class
This vintage ad nailed a powerful emotion: the desire to create. With a bold headline claiming "Millions of People Can...
Vapona Bug Killer Spray Print Ad
This Vapona bug spray ad nails storytelling with almost no words. Just a pile of useless fly swatters, one stubborn...
Porsche "Unleashed" Print Ad
This Porsche ad nails it. It doesn’t just tell you about horsepower—it makes you feel horsepower. The headline, “What a...
Wonderbra Print Ad
This ad looks like a Facebook notification. It says, “You have 918,915 friend requests.” That’s it. No headline. No product...
Porsche Print Ad
This Porsche ad doesn’t sell a car, it sells self-respect. It looks you dead in the eye and basically says,...
Durex End of the World Print Ad
Durex nailed (pun intended) this ad during the 2012 “end of the world” hype. The headline used a cheeky double...
TransferWise Newspaper Ad
TransferWise wrote a public letter to banks, calling them out on hidden fees—and it’s genius. The ad feels personal, almost...
Schweppes Print Ad
This ad doesn’t just sell a drink—it sells belonging. The setup feels like a scene from a travel postcard: a...