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The Ultimate Souvenir: A Porsche

Ever notice how this Porsche ad makes you feel a little boring for just taking travel photos? That’s intentional genius....

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6 hours ago
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Eight sleep email gif targeting specific customers

The eight sleep email it came from: This image nails personalization with just one word: “Dear” It feels like a...

Ads/Copywriting/Advice
12 hours ago
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Porsche Ad That Passes Every Test

Porsche nailed this ad by mixing speed, wit, and subtle bragging rights into one perfect line: “Appearing soon in a...

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18 hours ago
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🎤 The SWIPES Email (Friday, December 5th, 2025)

Friday, December 5th, 2025 ​​​​​​ ​​SwipeFile​​: Inspiration for your marketing.​​​​​​CopywritingCourse​​​​​​: Get good at selling your stuff.Hey hey it's Neville here,...

Swipes Email/Newsletter
1 day ago
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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....

Data/Advice
1 day ago
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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...

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1 day ago
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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...

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1 day ago
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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...

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2 days ago
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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...

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2 days ago
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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....

Images/Advice
2 days ago
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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...

Packaging/Images/Advice
2 days ago
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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...

Images/Advice/Social Media
2 days ago
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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...

Motivation/Tweets/Data
2 days ago
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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”...

Images/Advice/Social Media
2 days ago
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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...

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2 days ago
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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...

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3 days ago
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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...

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3 days ago
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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...

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3 days ago
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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....

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4 days ago
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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....

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4 days ago
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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...

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4 days ago
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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...

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5 days ago
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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...

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5 days ago
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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...

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5 days ago

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