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“Lowest calorie dessert” Jello Ad

In the 1950s, Jell-O wasn’t just a jiggly dessert. It was marketed as a “diet-friendly” snack—low-calorie, delicious, and cheap. This...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
May 2, 2023
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What can you make from a barrel of oil?

Ever try explaining how many products come from a barrel of oil? Hard.This infographic nails it in one glance. It...

Wisdom/Data/Images
May 1, 2023
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Clever “Father’s Day” McDonald’s Ad

McDonald’s dropped a clever Father’s Day ad that made everyone smile. A simple burger bun turns into a dad’s balding...

Ads/Print Ads/Funny and Weird
Apr 30, 2023
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8th grade exam test from 1912, can you pass it?

Imagine handing this 1912 eighth-grade exam to your coworkers today. Most would freeze. Yet, this old test is a masterclass...

Ads/Copywriting/Direct Mail
Apr 29, 2023
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Rick Astley Outdoor One Pager Flyer

This protest sign nails what most marketing campaigns miss — it’s fun, memorable, and instantly shareable. The “Rick Astley for...

Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Apr 28, 2023
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What happens when messaging groups get to big?

Ever noticed how group chats get messy when too many people join? That’s what this chart nails — performance goes...

Essay/Data/Advice
Apr 28, 2023
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2 Hour Cocktail Parties

Nick Gray’s “2-Hour Cocktail Party” trick is genius: he throws events at other people’s houses, keeps them short, and always...

Picture/Tweets/Advice
Apr 28, 2023
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Want your kid to become a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or business owner?

Look at those charts: Indian-Americans top the income list, and engineering-heavy degrees dominate lifetime earnings. The signal? Structured, analytical thinking...

Ads/Data/Lawyer Marketing
Apr 28, 2023
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Funny “Neighbor-Poll” outdoor signage

This homeowner didn’t just pick a paint color. They turned their renovation into a mini community event with a literal...

Print Ads/Outdoor Advertising/Funny and Weird
Apr 27, 2023
Honest-before-after-shoe-ad

Honest before/after shoe ad with time

This shoe ad nails something rare: truth. It shows their woven slip-ons on Day 1 and again after 1,736 days....

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Apr 26, 2023
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Espiritu huaraches mark-up photo

This photo nails the art of “showing, not telling.” A pair of colorful huarache shoes, with quick handwritten notes pointing...

Ads/Instagram/Images
Apr 25, 2023
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Friskies Cat Food Print Ad

This vintage Friskies ad nails emotional targeting. It speaks straight to cat owners’ hearts by imagining what their furry friend...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 24, 2023
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1967 "What does a banana have to be to be a Chiquita?" Ad

This 1967 Chiquita ad nailed it. A banana… being compared to a Marine’s physical exam? Wild. But it worked. The...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 23, 2023
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GPT-4 Exam Performance vs Average Students

This chart comparing GPT-4’s test results to average students looks like a flex. But to marketers, it’s a lesson in...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Apr 22, 2023
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"Units of Luck"

That stick figure holding a block labeled “LUCK” is basically holding his own opportunity machine. The trick? He built it...

Essay/Motivation/Advice
Apr 21, 2023
Scaling-people

4 main ways to scale

Want to grow your business without cloning yourself? Scaling is the answer. The secret isn’t working harder, it’s finding a...

Wisdom/Money/Videos
Apr 21, 2023
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Cool “Us” vs “Them” graph showing a service

This ad from “We Clone You” nails a classic visual marketing trick: the side-by-side comparison. One happy, relaxed guy vs....

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 21, 2023
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Nokia “Personal Assistant” Phone Ad

This old Nokia ad sells a 6-ounce phone as your personal assistant. At the time, that was cutting-edge tech—contacts, texting,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 20, 2023
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“Gets Better With Age” Twitter Wallet Ad

Ever seen an ad that says everything without saying much? Ekster nailed it. Their tweet shows a wallet on Day...

Ads/Before & After/Tweets
Apr 19, 2023
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Before & After Hair Loss Ad

Nothing sells transformation like visual proof. Hims nails it here with a simple Before & After shot that says everything...

Ads/Before & After/Images
Apr 18, 2023
crayola-sharpener-ad

Built-In Crayon Sharpener Box

Remember that kid with the crayon box that had a built-in sharpener? Instant playground status. This ad nailed it by...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 17, 2023
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1947 Welch’s Grape Juice Print Ad

This 1947 Welch’s ad looks innocent—until you spot Grandma casually “enhancing” the grape punch. It’s hilarious and genius all at...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 16, 2023
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1959 Crayola Print Ad with Great Headline

This 1959 Crayola ad nails emotional marketing in one simple image: a kid pressed against a store window, eyes wide,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Apr 15, 2023
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Consulting on a platform

Neville Medhora ran hundreds of consulting calls from a “hidden” page on his site. Great income, great learning — but...

Essay/Before & After/Advice
Apr 14, 2023

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