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Before/After shot for a product photography course

This ad nails it with one clear idea: show proof. The before/after shot of a honey bottle instantly communicates the...

Ads/Copywriting/Before & After
Jun 30, 2023
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13 predictions from David Ogilvy from 1983

In 1983, David Ogilvy listed 13 predictions for the future of advertising. Some were spot on, others hilariously off. But...

Ads/Copywriting/Notes
Jun 29, 2023
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Burberry logo going from simple to complex design

Over 120 years, Burberry’s logo tells a full story of design trends. It starts ornate, gets stripped down, and then...

Ads/Before & After/Packaging
Jun 28, 2023
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Use images for math formulas

Marketing metrics are crucial, but math formulas can make people’s eyes glaze over. These visuals flip that problem by turning...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jun 27, 2023
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Simple visual + callout Twitter Ad

Ever scroll past an ad and instantly get what the product does? That’s what Monos pulled off here. Their Carry-On...

Ads/Images
Jun 26, 2023
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List of psychological triggers that make people buy

Joe Sugarman nailed what makes people buy. He listed 24 “psychological triggers” that explain why a product suddenly becomes irresistible....

Ads/Formulas/Copywriting
Jun 25, 2023
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I used my iPhone as a webcam

Apple quietly made the iPhone double as a wireless webcam... and it's awesome. The GIF above shows how sharp it...

Ads/Picture/Copywriting
Jun 23, 2023
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

🎤 S.W.I.P.E.S. Email (Friday June 23rd, 2023)

Swipe📁 • Wisdom🧠 • Interesting🧐 • Picture🖼 • Essay📄 • Sketch✍🏼​A fun email for Friday. I hope you enjoy!Edition: Friday,...

SWIPES Email/Newsletter
Jun 23, 2023
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Budweiser’s ad reaching out to new audiences

In 1969, Budweiser pulled off a clever positioning trick. Instead of fighting with cocktails for attention, they joined the party—literally....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 23, 2023
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1966 version of a lead magnet download

Before email captures and landing pages, marketers had a slower lead magnet: the mail-in card. This 1966 Dodge Camp Wagon...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 22, 2023
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AIDA is still the best

This simple doodle nails what every marketer must master: AIDA. Attention. Interest. Desire. Action. It’s not sexy or new, but...

Essay/Ads/Formulas
Jun 21, 2023
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Pressure Washing Ad

This ad wasn’t painted or printed—it was pressure washed into a highway wall. A cleaning company literally used their own...

Ads/Outdoor Advertising/Funny and Weird
Jun 21, 2023
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Cool way to show product possibilities

This vintage pie crust ad nails a classic marketing move: showing versatility. Instead of telling you how great their crust...

Ads/Print Ads/Data
Jun 20, 2023
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Take small steps

This image nails a simple truth: success is easier when you take small, reachable steps instead of giant, impossible ones....

Motivation/Images/Advice
Jun 19, 2023
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Pricing the process, not the output

Most freelancers undercharge because they only price the final output — like a logo or ad copy. But as you...

Copywriting/Pricing/Data
Jun 18, 2023
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The Wright Brothers Bicycle Ad

Before they built airplanes, the Wright Brothers sold bicycles. This old newspaper ad for their “Van Cleve” bike looks simple...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 17, 2023
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Copywriting Formulas

This hand-drawn chart nails one of the simplest and most powerful tools in copywriting: AIDA. It’s old-school, but it’s everywhere...

Essay/Ads/Formulas
Jun 16, 2023
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

🎤 S.W.I.P.E.S. Email (Friday June 16th, 2023)

Swipe📁 • Wisdom🧠 • Interesting🧐 • Picture🖼 • Essay📄 • Sketch✍🏼​A fun email for Friday. I hope you enjoy!Edition: Friday,...

SWIPES Email/Newsletter
Jun 16, 2023
Budweiser-Ad

Budweiser “don’t add salt” Ad

Back in the day, people thought adding salt made beer better. Budweiser wasn’t having it. Their ad shouted “Don’t!” over...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 16, 2023
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Cool Econoline Van Ad

This ad didn’t need words. Just a bright orange Ford Econoline sitting on a beach, looking like the hero of...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 15, 2023
spice-blend-image

Much information, Very Small Space, Many Educational

This “9 Easy DIY Spice Blends” graphic from Women’s Health nails one thing marketers always chase: turning complex info into...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jun 14, 2023
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Grabbing coffee headline

This vintage Maxwell House ad is a masterclass in dramatic curiosity. The headline screams “AMAZING COFFEE DISCOVERY!” — then teases...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 13, 2023
Kool-Aid-Benefits-Ad

Kool-Aid Benefits Ad

This ad makes a simple red drink look like the smartest financial and “health” decision ever. The smiling pitcher grabs...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jun 12, 2023
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

Meme Ad from HeroPost

This ad from Heropost uses a popular meme format to make a strong pricing statement. Instead of boring charts or...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Jun 11, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...