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his visions not bad, his arms are just a little too short
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If his arms were just 3 1/2 inches longer… | Better Vision Institute

July 12, 2025WebComments Off on If his arms were just 3 1/2 inches longer… | Better Vision Institute

Great headline–and it really supports the image and the insightful (no pun intended)introduction that immediately addresses the #1 reason people don’t get regular eye exams. And wonderfully folksy, conversational copy: “All that time we might have been seeing lots better.”

vince the mover - married divorce
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Funny Moving Company Ads – Vice the Mover

April 7, 2024WebComments Off on Funny Moving Company Ads – Vice the Mover

Here are a couple more ads in this humorous campaign…

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1970s Avis ‘We Try Harder’ TV Commercials

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023WebComments Off on 1970s Avis ‘We Try Harder’ TV Commercials

Here are a couple more commercials in the classic Avis campaign… And here is a wonderful video of how this campaign came about…

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Bubba Smith testimonial | Miller Lite

September 17, 2023WebComments Off on Bubba Smith testimonial | Miller Lite

Here is the copy: I had my own way of tackling. I used to grab the whole backfield, then i threw guys out until i found the one with the ball. When i started drinking beer i did the same thing. And this is the one i’m holding on to, Light beer from Miller. It […]

niel french written ad for brands vitamins
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Funny, Soft Sell Ad | Brand’s Vitamins

January 8, 2022WebComments Off on Funny, Soft Sell Ad | Brand’s Vitamins

Written by the legendary copywriter Neil French

great branding ad - coke empathises with your pain using humor
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Awesome Branding Ad – Coke Helps Get You Through Doing Your Taxes

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022WebComments Off on Awesome Branding Ad – Coke Helps Get You Through Doing Your Taxes

Headline is a brilliant merging of humor, angst and empathy. A perfect branding ad!

SONY pee wee TV print ad
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Stressing Product Convenience | SONY Pee Wee TV

July 31, 2021July 15, 2022WebComments Off on Stressing Product Convenience | SONY Pee Wee TV

The entire purpose of this product was written to stress 1) how convenient it is and 2) how much fun it is. The writer threw all seriousness out the window and simply wrote to have fun… Headline:
Pee Wee Tee Vee Body copy:
Climb upon my knee, Sony boy. The 4″ Sony pee […]

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1980s Fast Talker Commercials for FedEx

July 31, 2021WebComments Off on 1980s Fast Talker Commercials for FedEx
classic VW ad | No Point Showing Car Photo
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Ad With No Photo | No Point Showing the ’62 VW Volkswagen

May 12, 2021November 21, 2023WebComments Off on Ad With No Photo | No Point Showing the ’62 VW Volkswagen
cheap paper rolled up to look like expensive valentines day flowers
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Rolled-Up Newspaper Paper Ad Becomes Thrify Valentines Day Flowers | Why Spend More?

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018WebComments Off on Rolled-Up Newspaper Paper Ad Becomes Thrify Valentines Day Flowers | Why Spend More?

The UK discount cellphone retailer Carphone Warehouse is so committed to helping you save you money, they’ve even devised this “el cheapo” way for you to economize on Valentines Day flowers!

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