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The Ads of Christmas Past: J&B Scotch (1990′s) “Ingle Ells”

If you were around in the 90′s, you probably remember this print ad. Or maybe you saw the billboard. Either way, this is a classic example of a simple, fun, and memorable message. And pay attention folks – there is no visual here. Not a single one.  Just in case you can’t read the line at [...]

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by on December 20, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Michelle Yue on December 20, 2011

http://mascola.com/insights/the-ads-of-christmas-past-jb-scotch-1990s-ingle-ells/

Retro Ad of the Week: Cadillac (1915), The Penalty of Leadership

All text, no photos, but still powerful. This ad shows how far autmobile advertising has come. Here is the text, in case you can’t read the image: “In every field of human endeavour, he that is first must perpetually live in the white light of publicity. Whether the leadership be vested in a man or [...]

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by on November 28, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Vin DiGioia on November 28, 2011

http://mascola.com/insights/retro-ad-of-the-week-cadillac-1915-the-penalty-of-leadership/