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AD EVOLUTION

The History and Creation of Advertising

OVERVIEW

To understand the changes that advertising has undergone over the years, Ad Evolution combines two central ideas: the history of advertising and the creation of advertisements. Look at some of the most successful advertisements below, starting with the most recent, or learn about advertising history in the tab above.

Marlboro, The “Marlboro Man” Story

Marlboro, The “Marlboro Man” Story

July 15, 1955 When Marlboro decided to target their cigarettes towards men, the brand partnered with Leo Burnett, a Chicago based...

Marlboro, Targeting Women Since 1924

Marlboro, Targeting Women Since 1924

November 22, 1924 It is hard to believe that Marlboro, one of the world’s most popular cigarette brands, was once targeted to women....

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Coca-Cola, Diversity and Inclusion for "Pool Boy"

Burger King, "Burning Stores" in the Age of Social Media

Old Spice, Before the "Old Spice Guy"

Marlboro, Targeting Women Since 1924

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From print to digital, advertising over the years has come a long way

Coca-Cola, Diversity and Inclusion for "Pool Boy"

Coca-Cola, Diversity and Inclusion for "Pool Boy"

Burger King, "Burning Stores" in the Age of Social Media

Burger King, "Burning Stores" in the Age of Social Media

Apple, Emotional Appeal for “Misunderstood”

Apple, Emotional Appeal for “Misunderstood”

Aunt Jemima, A Shift to Social Media Advertising

Aunt Jemima, A Shift to Social Media Advertising

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