Old-School Cool: The Schweppesman Sells Class, Not Soda
This vintage Schweppes ad captures an age of polo fields, convertibles, and crisp gin-and-tonics served with charm. It’s not really...
Vintage Cool: Schweppes Sells Sophistication by the Pool
This vintage Schweppes ad captures effortless summer elegance. A stylish couple lounges beside a pool, drink in hand, exuding mid-century...
The Oldest Reason for Buying a New One
This Volkswagen ad nails timeless copywriting. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. It’s quietly brilliant. All it shows is a...
The Ad That Flipped the Script: VW’s “Will We Ever Kill the Bug?”
This classic Volkswagen ad literally flips the car upside down to grab attention. It’s visually jarring, yet instantly iconic. Instead...
The “Twoilet” Billboard That Flushes Boring Ads Away
This billboard nails humor-based advertising. The “Twoilet” (a toilet for two!) instantly stands out with its absurd concept, simple design,...
When a Glitch Becomes Genius
This image looks like a tech error—but it’s actually a brilliant ad for Volkswagen. The "glitch" immediately grabs attention because...
The Power of Understatement: VW’s “Doesn’t Do It Again” Ad
This old Volkswagen ad flips every marketing rule on its head—and nails it. While other car brands bragged about “new...
How VW Turned a “Box” Into a Dream Vehicle
This old Volkswagen ad flipped a weakness into a selling point. A boxy van became something people wanted to “box...
The Channels That Close the Deal
This chart breaks down conversion rates from bottom-of-funnel (BOFU) traffic sources — and wow, branded traffic leads the pack with...
Eufy Ad: "No Ladders. No Downtime. Just Click."
Simple headline. Striking visual. Crystal-clear benefit. This Eufy ad nails clarity and contrast in one shot.Marketing BreakdownThe ad splits into...
The Volkswagen Theory of Evolution
Hard to spot the differences, right? That’s the genius of this ad. Volkswagen took what most companies fear—staying the same—and...
The Mechanic as the Salesman: VW’s Genius Twist
This classic Volkswagen ad flips the usual car ad upside down—literally. Instead of showing the shiny front of the car,...
VW’s Brilliant Contradiction Ad
This Volkswagen Beetle ad is a masterclass in copywriting and contrast. It shows a car and its engine—separated—and uses a...
The Ad That Made Small Look Big
This classic Volkswagen Beetle ad flips the script on car marketing. Instead of bragging about size, speed, or luxury, it...
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Engagement farming post that works
It makes it easy to post so lots of people share comments. This post nails what marketers crave: simplicity that...
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Friday, December 12th, 2025 SwipeFile: Inspiration for your marketing. CopywritingCourse: Get good at selling your stuff.Let's jump in with...
VW Ad: When “It Couldn’t Be Done” Sells Better Than Bragging
Volkswagen’s classic ad featuring Wilt Chamberlain is a masterclass in flipping weaknesses into selling points. Instead of hiding the Beetle’s...
The Ad That Made “Small” Cool
This classic VW Beetle ad flipped all car marketing on its head. While every other brand shouted about power and...
The Law of Distribution Arbitrage
Every marketing channel starts hot, then cools fast. David Sacks nailed it: once everyone copies a distribution trick, it stops...
VW Shows the Power of “Proof You Can See”
This vintage Volkswagen ad is a masterclass in visual proof. Instead of just telling people VW parts are easy to...
App takes normal photos and uses AI to make “restaurant quality photos”
Ever notice how a quick change in photo style can make the same dish look way more appetizing? This image...
The Power of “Going, Going…”
This vintage VW Beetle ad makes minimalism do the heavy lifting. One image, three words, and a clever twist on...
The Ad That Turned “Lemon” Into Gold
This 1960s Volkswagen Beetle ad is one of the boldest headlines ever printed: “Lemon.” It flips a negative word into...
The Power of Simple, Cheerful Copy
This classic Guinness ad nails the art of keeping things simple and joyful. A happy toucan, a smiling man, and...