marboro 2-page spread magazine
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MARLB0R0 Print Ads 1970s

It’s amazing how there are very little (if any) copy in these gorgeous layouts and the people are often not even using the product! They rely strictly on appealing to the market’s longing for freedom, toughness, individualism, comradery, and independence. Here are other print ads in this campaign that supported their billboards and tv commercials…

mobil oil print ad - shut the kids up when you're driving
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8 Cheap Ways to Shut the Kids Up When You’re Driving | Mobil 1960s

Like all 1960 advertisements from DDB advertising agency (VW, Avis, etc.) this attention grabbing illustration matched with the all-lowercase, blunt headline creates powerful intrigue. (They chose the opposite of a safe, expected, and unremarkable headline like ‘8 Inexpensive to keep the kids quiet…’) And the conversational body copy is a joy to read: 8 cheap […]

negative review as headline - oatly oat milk
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Countering Negative Reviews – Oatly Oat Milk

What a bold headline! It’s interesting that the product name isn’t in the headline or bodycopy. And no logo. Just the packaging as an identifier. Addressing product negatives up front (preemptive objection handling) is a great way to build credibility, demonstrate transparency, and proactively address any doubts or hesitations the customer may have. This approach […]