
Stealing prevention sign seen on a gas station ice cooler
A boring “Do not steal” sign is easy to ignore. But this one? It stops you with a laugh. “Stealing...

Ray Dalio 9 Work Principles Advice
Ray Dalio’s post on his most loved work principles isn’t just leadership advice—it’s a crash course on how to build...

“Ten Reasons NOT To Buy” reverse psychology Volkswagen ad
This vintage VW Rabbit GTI ad flips car marketing on its head. Instead of boasting features, it playfully lists “reasons...
Jay Clouse & Neville Medhora discuss podcasting, communities, memberships, and online courses
Everyone wants to be a creator now. Podcasts, courses, newsletters, communities—it feels like every one-person show is turning into a...

Instagram Pool Installation Ad
This ad nails visual marketing. Denali Pools doesn’t tell you they build great pools — they show you the kind...

Who Americans spend their time with at different ages
This chart shows who Americans spend their time with at different ages. It’s a great visual reminder that attention shifts...

ATIDFA Copywriting Formula
Oliver Kenyon just dropped a fresh twist on the classic AIDA formula called ATIDFA: Attention, Transformation, Interest, Desire, FAQ, Action....

Simple graphic showing how to match shoes and pants
This shoe-and-pant color chart teaches a masterclass in communication: one image explains what paragraphs of text couldn’t. No fluff, no...

7-Steps of a Compelling Story
Every brand (and person) needs a story. But too many skip straight to the “success” part and forget the messy...

Attention grabbing “mirror” headline
This 1970 Mattel ad for Mirror Mania pulls a fun visual stunt—the headline is printed backward, forcing readers to “see...

Awesome illustration on how Big Bird works
This diagram instantly explains something complex: how Big Bird works. No extra text, no fluff, just a visual that makes...

Setting a table illustration
This one image teaches you everything about table settings—basic to formal—in a single scroll. No clutter. No walls of text....

“Online Dating” in 1951 😂
Before dating apps and bios, people paid for tiny ads like this 1951 gem to describe themselves. One short paragraph...

Cool piece of advice about handling negativity
This sign hits deep because it uses money to make time feel tangible. It’s a brilliant example of how a...

Number-driven reason ad for mobile notification service
Tapcart nailed this ad by going straight for the logical buyer. Instead of hype or visuals, they use a simple...

Heart-tugging Gillette shaving ad
This Gillette ad hits you right in the gut. A man says, “I didn’t get the job.” He’s unshaven. His...

Simple subscription pricing example for newsletter
This Slow Boring subscription page nails the art of “clear and clever.” In just a few seconds, readers can decide...

AMC Gremlin Ad from 1978 with “6 serious reasons to own”
Most car ads try to make you feel something. This 1978 AMC Gremlin ad does the opposite—it makes you think....

Protein chart: Animal VS Plant
This visual from Fitness Monster Tips nails the basics of communication design. It takes a complex topic—protein content by food...

Diagram of a drug abuser
This 1973 anti-drug ad is both outdated and unintentionally hilarious. But behind the retro design is a surprisingly solid marketing...

Avoid “Toxic Positivity” Do & Don’t Chart
This simple Instagram graphic nails emotional intelligence in marketing. It shows how tiny wording choices flip a message from dismissive...

Clever Stihl Leafblower Ad
Sometimes the best ads show instead of tell. This STIHL print ad takes a boring newspaper article and blasts the...

Pet to Human Years Calculator
That old “dog years” formula is wrong—and this chart proves it. Instead of just saying “multiply by seven,” it breaks...

Visualization of Earth’s population
Ever read a stat that should blow your mind, but it just… doesn’t? That’s raw data without a visual story....