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...
Men's shorts style image
This image nails visual teaching. It shows two guys wearing similar outfits but instantly makes one look cooler and more...
Rev Pricing Chart
Rev nails it with this pricing chart. No fluff. No confusion. Just a clean, side-by-side comparison that screams “We’re the...
Circles of Friendship chart
This “Circles of Friendship” chart isn’t just about human relationships—it’s also a perfect framework for how to think about your...
Time it takes hackers to brute force your password
This Hive Systems chart turns a mountain of data into pure clarity: how long it takes to brute-force a password....
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...
Sam ParrInterview: Sam Parr on how to grow on Twitter, selling a company, and the best social media platforms to choose
Sam Parr built The Hustle from a small email experiment into a 2-million-subscriber newsletter that HubSpot bought. The magic? Relentless...
Forms of energy image
This chart of energy types is a simple masterclass in how to explain complex ideas. It takes a scientific topic—different...
David Ogilvy on Good Ads
David Ogilvy on Bad Campaigns.
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Productivity is physical, creativity is mental.
Naval drops truth bombs in tweet-sized doses, and this one nails the difference between doing and thinking. Marketers often mash...
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...
Aweber "Get Off LeadPages" Email
This Aweber email is a masterclass in competitor poaching done right. It doesn’t bash LeadPages, it simply says, “Hey, we...
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,...
6 questions to answer before starting any new project
Mod Bikes Online Ad Campaign
MOD Bikes nails their ad formula: clean visuals, bite-sized info, and quick benefits that make you want to ride. Each...
