How Ogilvy Sold Travel Like a Pro
This vintage Ogilvy ad is a masterclass in clarity. It’s a full-on tutorial titled “How to Advertise Travel,” and it’s...
How to Launch New Products Like Ogilvy
This Ogilvy & Mather ad is a masterclass on product launches. It’s not just an ad—it’s a playbook showing how...
The Quietest Headline in Advertising History
At 60 mph, the loudest thing about Rolls-Royce wasn’t the engine. It was the electric clock. That single line made...
The Bathtub Ad That Made Dove Famous
This vintage Dove ad nails emotional storytelling. A woman, mid-bubble bath, calls her friend to gush about her “extraordinary experience.”...
The “Quiet Power” Headline That Rolled Over Luxury Car Ads
Rolls-Royce nailed one of the smartest ad tactics ever with this print ad. Instead of screaming horsepower and luxury, they...
The Guinness Guide to Oysters: A Masterclass in Contextual Marketing
This old Guinness ad is a perfect example of smart brand positioning. Instead of shouting “drink Guinness,” it subtly ties...
The Power of a Simple Visual Hook: The Hathaway Man
That eyepatch. It turned an ordinary shirt ad into a legend. David Ogilvy’s Hathaway campaign became one of the most...
David Ogilvy’s Blueprint for Ads That Actually Sell
This old-school print ad by David Ogilvy is a masterclass in copywriting. It’s not fancy or flashy. It’s pure value....
The Zippo That Outlasted the Rain (and Time)
This old Zippo ad is a masterclass in selling through storytelling. One image, one story, one unbreakable promise.Marketing AnalysisInstead of...
Rolex Ad: Selling Status, Not Just Time
This vintage Rolex ad nails brand positioning. It doesn’t talk about minutes or mechanics—it talks about power, leadership, and prestige....
How to Create Corporate Advertising That Actually Works
This vintage Ogilvy & Mather ad is a masterclass in how to make corporate advertising feel human. It takes a...
The Guinness Guide to Cheese
This ad is a masterclass in smart content marketing. Guinness didn’t just show you their beer. They gave you a...
How VanMoof Outsmarted Shipping Damage with One Clever Image
Sometimes marketing isn’t about selling more—it’s about solving smarter. VanMoof, a Dutch bike company, noticed too many bikes arrived damaged...
The Power of One Striking Detail: The Man in the Hathaway Shirt
An eyepatch and a dress shirt made history. In 1951, Hathaway ran this ad featuring a dapper man with an...
The Fish That Proved Zippo’s Point
A lighter pulled from a fish’s belly… and it still worked. That’s the kind of story that turns a product...
The Ad That Sold Reliability Without Saying “Reliable”
This Rolex Explorer ad nails storytelling through simplicity and grit. A close-up of a rugged hand mid-climb, paired with a...
The Rolex Ad That Sells Strength Through Simplicity
This vintage Rolex ad nails timeless marketing: it sells utility as luxury. Instead of talking about wealth or exclusivity, it...
How to Create Food Advertising That Actually Sells
Ogilvy & Mather didn’t just make food ads—they researched 512 of them to figure out what really makes people buy....
Rolex “Watchman of Our Time” Ad
This vintage Rolex ad oozes authority and prestige. Instead of showing a celebrity or flashy scene, it shows a portrait...
A War Story in Your Pocket: Zippo’s Timeless Ad
A great story doesn’t just sell a product—it immortalizes it. This Zippo ad takes a battered lighter and turns it...
How Rolex Sold the First Waterproof Watch with a Newspaper Ad
This 1927 Rolex ad is a masterclass in turning a technical feature into a story worth talking about. It didn’t...
Timeless Design: What Marketers Can Learn from Everyday Classics
Look at that image. A safety pin, paper clip, bobby pin, and Bic pen — all basically unchanged for decades....
The Ad That Made Quiet Powerful
In 1958, Rolls-Royce ran this ad with the legendary headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in this...
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The Man in the Hathaway Shirt: A Lesson in Instant Intrigue
This ad turned a plain shirt company into a national icon with one simple twist — an eyepatch. Nothing more....
Schweppes: Selling “The Emperor of Ginger Ales”
This vintage Schweppes ad nails a timeless marketing move: premium positioning through storytelling and visual framing. The brand doesn’t just...
Ogilvy’s 23 Sales Promotion Tips That Still Work Today
This vintage Ogilvy & Mather ad packs decades of wisdom into one page. Even though it’s old-school, the psychology still...
The Man in the White Suit and the Power of Consistency
Look at this suave ad from Schweppes. A calm man in a crisp white suit, pouring tonic with precision. No...
The Power of a Single Quirk: The Man in the Hathaway Shirt
Sometimes, all it takes is one odd detail to make people stop and stare. This iconic Hathaway ad turned a...
How Tudor Used the Power of Endorsement to Build Trust
This vintage ad for the Tudor Oyster Prince shows how a personal endorsement can elevate a new product. Rather than...
This Comic Does Airport Hacks Better Than Any Blog Post
This illustrated guide is genius. It turns boring travel advice into a fun, shareable visual that actually gets remembered. Each...
How Rolex Used Speed to Sell Reliability
In this 1930s ad, Rolex didn’t just say their watch was tough—they proved it. They put it on the wrist...
How Rolex Turned Adventure Into Authority
Rolex didn’t just sell watches here. They sold proof. This ad features aviator Sheila Scott, who set a world record...
The Man in the Hathaway Shirt: How One Eyepatch Sold Millions
This ad is a masterclass in storytelling with a single visual twist: the eyepatch. By simply adding one unexpected detail,...
The Ad That Made Rolex Synonymous With Power
This 1957 Rolex ad doesn’t show celebrities or adventurers. It shows serious men in suits, deep in decisions that “guide...
The “Learn While You Fly” Marketing Lesson
Ever felt like you’re learning on the job? This image nails that feeling — a pilot reading “How To Fly”...
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The “No Luck” Chart Every Founder Needs to See
Marc Lou shared this chart claiming it’s “proof luck doesn’t exist.” It maps hundreds of startups by revenue vs. time...
The Zippo Ad That Burned Its Way Into History
Zippo nailed emotional marketing long before it was cool. This ad featuring author MacKinlay Kantor doesn’t just sell a lighter—it...
The Zippo Ad That Sells Indestructibility
Ever seen an ad brag about lasting decades? This vintage Zippo ad doesn’t just sell a product—it sells forever.Why It...
What Podcasting’s Gender Split Teaches About Audience Fit
This chart from Chartr shows a wild stat: while men dominate most podcast genres, women actually lead in True Crime....
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