Tag Archives: Vintage Ads

5 Campaigns that Paved the Way

Written by . Posted on May 9, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Consumers, Issues in Advertising, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
"20 Ads that Shook the World"

5 Campaigns that Paved the Way
 
We can all think of the most creative ads we’ve ever seen, the most successful, or even the funniest ones, but after reading James Twitchell’s, 20 Ads that Shook the World, I now…

Utilizing Ad Databases

Written by . Posted on February 18, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Print, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , . No comments.
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I Stumble(d)Upon a great article the other day titled: 17 Outstanding Sources for Advertising Inspiration. The article was featured on a great design based website called Designm.ag
Some of the entries I’m sure you’ve heard of (Ads of the World,…

Do kids need protection from ads?

Written by . Posted on May 4, 2010. Filed under Issues in Advertising, TV, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , , , . No comments.

I recently saw an educational ad campaign for kids sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission. It’s called Ad Mongo. It has an online game that engages kids, resources for teachers, and tips for parents. I thought, is this really necessary?…

Vintage Beer Ads

Written by . Posted on April 9, 2010. Filed under Vintage Ads. Tagged , . No comments.
Blatz Beer Ad

Today, there are many regulations in the advertising of alcohol. Before these laws were put into place, there were many ads put out that seem shocking today. Perhaps the most shocking I came across is an ad for Blatz Beer.…

The Flintstones sell cigarettes?

Written by . Posted on April 9, 2010. Filed under Vintage Ads. Tagged , , . No comments.
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Looking at vintage ads can be a very fun activity. Just like ads for alcohol, it is astonishing what they could get away with when advertising cigarettes back in the day. Advertising cigarettes has so many restrictions now. It is…