Cloud of Influence
Back in the day, people found you through one clear path. Google → blog → email → sale. Easy.Now? It’s...
SXSW party and panel
At Noah Kagan’s SXSW content creation panel, the crowd was packed, the energy was high, and one attendee stole attention...
1912 mail order house plans
In 1912, this ad screamed: “$759 BUYS THE MATERIAL FOR THIS HOUSE.” For readers of Popular Mechanics, that sounded like...
Call to action based pizza ad:
In 1979, Jeno’s Pizza Rolls pulled off one clever marketing trick. They ran an ad asking people to write a...
Sphere of Influence
This image nails how modern marketing really works. It’s not just one post or one ad that drives sales anymore....
Lots of medical tourism data in simple chart
This simple chart comparing surgery costs across countries does something powerful: it shocks you. A $170,000 heart valve replacement in...
1951 “Instructional” Orange Juice Ad
This vintage orange juice ad doesn’t just sell juice. It sells quantity. Instead of saying “Drink orange juice,” it says...
Simple chart shows how much data NetFlix and YouTube take up
Netflix eats up 14.9% of all global internet traffic. YouTube grabs another 11.6%. Together, that’s one-quarter of all internet use....
Testimonial + Pic for the ultimate social proof
Parachute nails it with this ad. One quote, one elegant photo, and boom—you instantly believe the product’s good. No clutter,...
Project Hail Mary
When someone raves about a product so much that they lend it out repeatedly, that’s powerful organic marketing. The photo...
These photos from SXSW aren’t just party pics—they’re a masterclass in community building. Nick Gray’s “2-Hour Cocktail Party” formula shows...
Business is tax advantages
Most people see hobbies as money pits. But marketers and entrepreneurs? They see deductions. If you turn your hobby into...
Show Don’t Tell
Most businesses talk about what they do. The smart ones show it. These before-and-after shots say more than any slogan...
McDonald’s 1984 swag game was hard!
McDonald’s didn’t just sell burgers. They sold membership in the cool club. This 1984 ad offered a “Mac Hat” for...
No need for copy, just image
Look at this 1980s Esprit ad. Bright colors, playful posing, confident energy—it could totally run on Instagram today. The style...
Awesome stuffed pasta guide
Ever been lost in a sea of pasta names? This infographic nails a complex topic in one glance. It’s simple,...
Simpsons ratings data easily displayed
This heatmap of The Simpsons ratings is marketing gold. In one glance, you see how a cultural giant peaked, then...
How much you learn from different methods
This illustration nails a universal truth: theory gives you a foundation, practice makes it real, but mistakes are where real...
1975 “Recession Copy” for Wrangler Jeans Ad
During the 1975 recession, Wrangler hit a marketing bullseye: they promised Americans they’d get every penny’s worth from their jeans....
Why do Le Labo candles smell so much superior to other candles?
Ever stare at a $80 candle and think, “It’s wax and a wick… why??” Turns out, not all candles are...
I have been using this site called CaveDay.org
Ever open your laptop, swear you’ll “get stuff done,” and end up scrolling Reddit for three hours? Yeah, same. That’s...
Why write lots of copy, when you can show a picture?
Ever try to describe something only to realize a simple picture would’ve done the job? That’s what these examples nail....
Fun 1950’s Life Savers Ad
This 1950s Life Savers ad makes you feel something warm and fuzzy. A bunch of kids snoozing under a patchwork...
Meaning of life according to a bunch of different philosophers
Ever see an idea so clear you get it instantly? This visual nails it. It’s “The Meaning of Life” through...