Advertising history

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.

13 Ads That Seemed Normal Back Then but Are Wild Now

13 Ads That Seemed Normal Back Then but Are Wild Now

These vintage ads, once accepted without question, now seem shockingly bizarre through today's lens.