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How Companies Advertised In The Past Through 25 Old Ads

Two ads.

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Published July 18, 2025

Published July 18, 2025

Advertising is something brands, labels, people, and businesses have done for hundreds of years, but it has evolved over the years. The world is covered in advertisements for just about anything and everything; there are not many ad-free spaces left anymore. They can be found on billboards, screens, in magazines, and anywhere else with empty space.

Back then, there were no digital ads; of course, all ads were seen on paper. The ads themselves featured illustrations and images that just scream old-school. A lack of technology meant these ads had a certain vibe to them that anyone could pick out. Vintage ads are interesting, and sometimes kind of surprising.

It's neat to go back and compare the world of advertising back then to how it is now. Here we have collected 26 ads from many different companies that were probably pretty revolutionary for their time. These ads showcase the lifestyle of the past.

Coca-Cola ad from 1947

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Mattachine Society of New York, 1960

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Jester Wools, 1947

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1969 Dodge Coronet

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Body on Tap: beer-enriched shampoo, 1981

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Kmart beat the boss sale, 1973

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Ziggy meats, 1978

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Campbell's Soup, 1952

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McDonald's Happy Pail, 1986

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The rug rake, 1972

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Smokey Bear, 1965

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Planter's Peanuts, 1954

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Jell-O, 1954

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Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch, 1996

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Mennen Speed Stick, 1963

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Custom checks, 1994

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Oscar Meyer, 1986

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Sears ad, 1970s

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Van Heusen

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Johnson's baby shampoo, 1977

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Columbia Records and Tape Club, 1977

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Days Inn, 1977

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Maxell floppy disks, 1984

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Bic, 1985

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Mister Wig, 1970s

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Marvel's Pro Counselling, 1991

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