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.
Neville MedhoraDavid Ogilvy Guinness Advertorial
Guinness didn’t just make an ad—they made art. Their “Guide to Oysters” looked like a classy food chart, not a...
David Ogilvy Rinso Detergent Ad
This old Rinso detergent ad didn’t just sell soap—it became part of the laundry room. Readers could rip it out,...
Heinz Ketchup Tomato Print Ad
Heinz pulled off visual genius here. They sliced a tomato into the exact shape of a ketchup bottle, added the...
Miller Lite Flat Design Magazine Ad
Flat can. Dark background. One tagline. That’s all Miller Lite needed to grab your attention. The ad looks almost too...
1988 Long Lost Tapes Made By Elvis Presley Print Ad
In 1988, Gary Halbert dropped an ad that looked like a news article and read like a story. It wasn’t...
1995 Gary Halbert Open Letter Print Ad
At first glance, it looks like an article from a respected sex researcher. But this isn’t journalism—it’s genius marketing by...
1974 How To Make Money With Your Credit Cards Print Ad
Gary Halbert’s 1974 ad for How To Turn Plastic Into Gold is a masterclass in curiosity and promise. It takes...
1974 How To Rob A Bank Without A Gun Book Print Ad
Gary Halbert’s 1974 print ad, “How to Keep Your Money from Being Murdered,” is copywriting gold. One look and you’re...
1902 Heinz 57 Print Ad
This old-school Heinz ad is a masterclass in directing attention before heatmaps were even a thing. It shows exactly how...
1966 Chivas Regal Whisky Bottle Print Ad
This ad from Chivas Regal doesn’t just look good—it directs your eyes like a GPS. The bold headline hooks you...
1958 Budweiser Beer Print Ad
This old Budweiser ad looks simple, but it’s sneaky-smart. A heatmap analysis shows how perfectly it directs your eyes —...
1968 Masquer's English Vodka Print Ad
This vintage Masquers English Vodka ad nails visual clarity. One bottle. One headline. Lots of white space. Yet your eyes...
1952 Captain Morgan Rum Print Ad
This vintage Captain Morgan ad is a masterclass in visual flow. Even without fancy motion graphics, it pulls your eyes...
1946 7up All-American Fun Print Ad
This old-school 7UP ad didn’t just sell soda, it sold togetherness. The family scene screams “good times,” and clever design...
1940's Free Nestle's Instant Sweet Milk Cocoa
This old-school Nestlé ad shows how to guide attention like a pro. Everything’s intentional—from the red headline to the smiling...
1936 Johnnie Walker Have You Noticed Print Ad
This vintage Johnnie Walker ad isn’t just about whisky—it’s about energy in motion. That red-coated “Striding Man” practically walks off...
1935 Coca-Cola Print Ad
Even without animations or bright screens, Coca-Cola nailed visual storytelling back in 1935. This print ad practically moves your eyes...
1934 Dodge Truck Print Ad
This old Dodge Trucks ad nails the art of visual flow. Before you even read the words, your eyes glide...
1928 Aspironal Cold and Flu
Yep, even in the 1920s they understood visual hierarchy. This old Aspironal ad starts with a giant “WHISKEY” headline that...
1962 Gillette Razor Print Ad
This Gillette ad doesn’t sell blades—it sells belonging. The headline claims “9 out of 10 corporation executives use a Gillette,”...
1923 A1 Sauce Print Ad
This old A1 Sauce ad is proof that smart design beats fancy tools. No Photoshop, no filters—just pure visual flow...
1919 Campbell's Vegetable Soup Print Ad
This vintage Campbell’s Soup ad proves even early marketers nailed visual hierarchy. It’s packed with text, yet your eyes know...
1916 Campbell's Soup Ad
This vintage Campbell’s ad is a masterclass in saying everything… without saying anything. Two kids, a can of soup, and...
Neville Medhora1962 Pink Dove Soap Print Ad
This 1962 Dove ad is a lesson in visual psychology. Every detail—from the matching pinks to the model’s pose—was built...