
12 Obsolete Tech Ads That Wouldn’t Run Today
These ads serve as quirky monuments to how quickly tech marketing becomes outdated.
These ads serve as quirky monuments to how quickly tech marketing becomes outdated.
This list shows 12 ads that used to play all the time but are no longer seen today.
These 16 television ads from the 1990s used messaging or imagery that would not be considered acceptable by today’s advertising standards.
Sometimes, trying to be funny only proves how out of touch an ad agency can be.
TV ads in the 1980s were more daring than many people remember. While the decade is known for big hair and bold fashion, it also pushed the limits of what could air on television. Some commercials were unexpectedly edgy, shocking, or even controversial for their time.
The candy commercials of the 1980s weren’t just colorful and fun; they often crossed lines that wouldn’t pass today. From strange characters to risky messages, many ads were made before stricter advertising rules took hold. Looking back, it’s clear how much things have changed in how candy is marketed to kids.