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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...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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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...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 10, 2017
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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...

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Aug 10, 2017
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1962 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...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1956 Schweppes Print Ad

A helicopter carrying soda? Wild. But that’s why this 1956 Schweppes ad by Ogilvy still turns heads today. It’s a...

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Aug 9, 2017
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1969 Volkswagen It's Ugly Print Ad

Two weeks after humans hit the moon, VW dropped a print ad showing the lunar module with the line: “It’s...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1968 Volkswagen Testimonial Ad

In 1968, Volkswagen dropped an ad that broke every advertising rule. No photo, no logo, no big headline—just a handwritten...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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Three Pronged Pricing

Ever notice how every SaaS pricing page has three plans? That’s not random. It’s a psychological trick called the Goldilocks...

Formulas/Copywriting/Pricing
Aug 9, 2017
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1969 Sony Alarm Clock Print Ad

This old-school Sony ad proves you don’t need color to grab attention. It uses contrast and layout to guide your...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1966 Volkswagen Cost Print Ad

Nine cars. One headline. And a tiny VW that steals all your attention. This old Volkswagen ad tricked your brain...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1962 If You Run Out Of Gas Volkswagen Print Ad

In 1962, Volkswagen ran one of the simplest car ads ever made. One man, one Beetle, and a sea of...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1964 Volkswagen Sooner Or Later, Your Wife Will Drive Home Print Ad

Sometimes the smartest ad looks like a mistake. In 1964, Volkswagen ran an ad showing a Beetle with a dented...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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1964 Zippo Lighter Print Ad

This Zippo ad from the 1960s nails what most ads miss: layout control. Your eyes follow a story—from flame to...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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DDBs Volkswagen’s Think Small Print Ad

In 1959, Volkswagen pulled off one of marketing’s boldest moves: a tiny Beetle surrounded by a sea of white. The...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 9, 2017
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Ogilvy's Guinness Guide To Cheese Print Ad

This isn’t just an ad—it’s a visual journey. Ogilvy turned beer marketing into dinner party education. The “Guinness Guide to...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017
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Chivas Regal Scotch Classic Ad

In 1976, Chivas Regal ran an ad that made a $13 bottle of Scotch feel like a bargain splurge. They...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

7 Deadly Fascinations Bullet Point Formula

Most bullets sound like boring checklists. But what if your bullets spoke to your audience’s emotions instead of just listing...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

BGNGo Bullets Formula For Lists

Ever feel your bullet points lose readers halfway down? It’s not your writing—it’s your order. The BGNGo formula (Best, Good,...

Formulas/Copywriting/Advice
Aug 8, 2017

Sonia Simone’s 5 Pieces Every Great Marketing Story Needs Formula

Every ad that burns into your brain has a story behind it. Not a random one. A structured story your...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

The AFOREST Landing page or Blog Post Copywriting Forumla

Ever notice how some slogans just sound right? That’s the “Rule of Three” at work. Three words, three beats, three...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

The 12-Step Formula for Sales Letters

Most copy skips straight to "Buy now!" before the reader even cares. The 12-step sales formula fixes that by pulling...

Formulas/Copywriting/Before and After
Aug 8, 2017

The How-To Email Subject Line Formula

Some headline formulas die fast. But one keeps crushing it decade after decade: the “How to” headline. It works in...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

Make Your First $ Headline Copy

Everyone wants a quick win. That’s why “Make your first $100 in 24 hours” grabs attention like a magnet. It’s...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

Get Rid Of The Problem Headline Formula

Ever read a headline and instantly feel relief wash over you? That’s the magic of “Get rid of X once...

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Aug 8, 2017

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