The bold picture grabs but the package shot’s lost in the busy background.
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Stainmaster TruSoft Carpet
Soft illustration paired with soft copy make this too soft of a sell.
Chock Full o’Nuts Coffee
Nostalgia can work, but not when it’s the only reason by itself.
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, Chock full o'Nuts, coffee, coupon, nostalgia, print, sales point
View Full PostPringles Sour Cream & Onion
Where to draw the line: Wonderfully creative, or just a big mess?
Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Image-laden text like this sells, but images themselves sell harder.
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, advertising, food, Lay's, print, sell, snacks, story telling, visual
View Full PostPlanters – Men’s Health
High risk, high reward. Planters goes all in with this Men’s Health back cover.
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, advertising, health, magazine, Men's Health, Mr. Peanut, nut, print, reward, risk
View Full PostGlidden DUO Paint + Primer
Print Ad 101: Headlines in all caps are more difficult to read.
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, advertising, capitalization, Glidden, headline, Home Depot, home improvement, mechanics, print, Print Ad 101, readable
View Full PostKahlua
Branding aside, why say “Delicioso” when the ad can show it?
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, advertising, alcohol, branding, delicioso, Kahlua, print, taste appeal
View Full PostPepperidge Farm Milano Slices
Perfect together: A strong visual with clear text and brand linkage.
Jaguar XF
Borrowed interest adds distinction, but rarely makes a difference.
Tags: Ad, AdHaikuesday, advertising, auto, Borrowed Interest, car, Jaguar, print, scattered ashes
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