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Hathaway Shirt “Yale Story” Ad by David Ogilvy
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Hathaway Shirt “Yale Story” Ad by David Ogilvy

Fashion

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When it comes to Ogilvy's Hathaway ads, the fir...
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Hathaway Shirt “Ellerton Jette” Ad by David Ogilvy
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Hathaway Shirt “Ellerton Jette” Ad by David Ogilvy

Fashion

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Of all the ads in Ogilvy's campaign for Rolls-R...
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“Should Every Corporation Buy Its President a Rolls-Royce?” Ad by David Ogilvy
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“Should Every Corporation Buy Its President a Rolls-Royce?” Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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By far, this was the longest ad Ogilvy did for ...
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“What’s Under The Bonnet of a Rolls-Royce?” Ad by David Ogilvy

“What’s Under The Bonnet of a Rolls-Royce?” Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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The two Rolls-Royce ads below have the same cop...
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“Worst-Kept Secret” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

“Worst-Kept Secret” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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This was a two page ad that ran in the New York...
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“A Guide to Rolls-Royce Comforts and Graces” Ad by David Ogilvy
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“A Guide to Rolls-Royce Comforts and Graces” Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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“$13,550” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy
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“$13,550” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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“Flick A Switch” Rolls-Royce Ad from David Ogilvy

“Flick A Switch” Rolls-Royce Ad from David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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The perfect example of how to sell luxury goods...
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“Tremendous Trifles” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy
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“Tremendous Trifles” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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At the time, Rolls...
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“No Chauffeur Required” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy
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“No Chauffeur Required” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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These ads have the same "It Still Works" concep...
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Zippo “It Still Works” Ad Compilation (1964) by Ogilvy & Mather
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Zippo “It Still Works” Ad Compilation (1964) by Ogilvy & Mather

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This was an incredible campaign created by Ogil...
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Zippo “It Still Works” Ad Compilation (1961) by Ogilvy & Mather
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Zippo “It Still Works” Ad Compilation (1961) by Ogilvy & Mather

Smoking

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Below is a Piece Arrow ad from 1933 that has an...
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Pierce Arrow Ad by BBDO (Swiped by David Ogilvy for his famous Rolls-Royce ad?)
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Pierce Arrow Ad by BBDO (Swiped by David Ogilvy for his famous Rolls-Royce ad?)

Automotive

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If you thought this was an Ogilvy ad, think aga...
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60 Miles An Hour Land Rover Ad by Howard Gossage

60 Miles An Hour Land Rover Ad by Howard Gossage

Automotive

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Legendary ad man David Ogilvy ran through 18 co...
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“The Man In The Hathaway Shirt” Ad by David Ogilvy
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“The Man In The Hathaway Shirt” Ad by David Ogilvy

Fashion

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Ogilvy references this ad in his book "Ogilvy o...
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Zippo Amazing Story Ad by David Ogilvy

Zippo Amazing Story Ad by David Ogilvy

Smoking

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This is the 1st advertisement Ogilvy wrote as t...
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Guinness Guide to Oysters by David Ogilvy
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Guinness Guide to Oysters by David Ogilvy

Food/Cooking, Alcohol

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A comedic, yet endearing ad from Ogilvy looking...
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Creative Job Posting by David Ogilvy

Creative Job Posting by David Ogilvy

Hiring

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An excerpt about this ad from the book, The Kin...
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Dove “Darling” Ad by David Ogilvy
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Dove “Darling” Ad by David Ogilvy

Beauty

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How Direct Response Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

How Direct Response Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Sales Promo Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Sales Promo Ad by David Ogilvy

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Confessions of an Advertising Man Ad by David Ogilvy

Confessions of an Advertising Man Ad by David Ogilvy

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How Should You Spend Ad by David Ogilvy

How Should You Spend Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Advertise Travel Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Advertise Travel Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Create Industrial Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Create Industrial Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Financial Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Financial Advertising Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Make Successful Commercials Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Make Successful Commercials Ad by David Ogilvy

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How to Run an Ad Agency Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Run an Ad Agency Ad by David Ogilvy

Info Marketing

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The longest running & most successful Rolls...
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“At 60 Miles An Hour” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy
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“At 60 Miles An Hour” Rolls-Royce Ad by David Ogilvy

Automotive, Luxury

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Many feel this is the best ad Ogilvy ever wrote...
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How to Create Advertising That Sells Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Create Advertising That Sells Ad by David Ogilvy

Info Marketing

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How to Launch New Products Ad by David Ogilvy

How to Launch New Products Ad by David Ogilvy

Info Marketing

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