Advertising history

13 Brand Mascots That Quietly Disappeared

13 Brand Mascots That Quietly Disappeared

Here's a revealing look at 13 once-iconic brand mascots that vanished from our screens and packaging over time.

10 Absurd Claims Made in Vintage Advertisements

10 Absurd Claims Made in Vintage Advertisements

Advertisements from decades past often relied on wild claims to sell products, using bold statements that seem ridiculous today. These vintage ads tried to convince people of benefits that had little to no scientific backing. They exploited emotions, social trends, and cultural beliefs to promote products that promised quick results.

15 Old-School TV Commercials That Wouldn’t Air Today

15 Old-School TV Commercials That Wouldn’t Air Today

These vintage ads pushed boundaries so far that they’d never make it past today’s standards.

16 Misleading Ads from the Past That Couldn’t Run Today

16 Misleading Ads from the Past That Couldn’t Run Today

These old ads promised a lot, but most of them were not true.

14 Ads From the Past That Would Never Air Today

14 Ads From the Past That Would Never Air Today

Here's a wild walk through vintage advertisements that would cause a PR meltdown in today's world.

15 Classic Ads That Would Be Banned Under Today’s Consumer Laws

15 Classic Ads That Would Be Banned Under Today’s Consumer Laws

These classic ads pushed boundaries in ways that would get them banned under today's stricter consumer laws.