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Top 40 Print Concepts in July

From Handmade Conservation Ads to Authentic Leather Ads

— July 26, 2015 — Marketing
Envision a business card, a bus stop advertisement and a paper magazine insert—the most popular July 2015 print ideas transform the way we typically see and interact with these objects. Embracing the unconventional, creative marketers have turned these ordinary advertising tools into pocket-sized thumb war tools, goal post shelters and full-page leather magazine ads.

As well as delighting consumers with the unexpected, another tactic that continues to be popular is the use of humor, particularly with tough subject matter. Med Center does this in its ads by comparing the early stages of cancer to villainous historical figures, while yogurt brand makes light of dropping a fragrant "atomic bomb."

Comical marketing is pushed further by embracing ugly, as seen in ads by Darjeeling Sportswear and Freddo Ice Cream that feature awkward poses and uncomfortable faces.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
38
Animal Shadow Posters
Animal Shadow Posters
The Johannesburg Zoo Used Creative Cutouts to Advertise Night Tours
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37
Thumb War Business Cards
Thumb War Business Cards
Mario Yamasaki's Standout Business Card Hosts Space for a Finger Battle
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36
Rainbow Alcohol Branding
Rainbow Alcohol Branding
Royal Cargo and '358' Launched a Line of Multi-Colored Labels
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35
Authentic Leather Ads
Authentic Leather Ads
LG's Magazine Insert Encourages Readers to 'Smell the Difference'
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34
Helpful Parking Billboards
Helpful Parking Billboards
Fiat's Interactive Billboard Delivers Parking Assistance
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33
Elegant Water Print Ads
Elegant Water Print Ads
Jennifer Aniston Reprises Her Role as the Face of the Smart Water Campaign
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32
Villainous Cancer Campaigns
Villainous Cancer Campaigns
The Med Center Compares Early Stages to Young Evil Historical Icons
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31
Goal Post Bus Stops
Goal Post Bus Stops
Copa America Turns Bus Stops into Goal-Shaped Football Ads
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30
Female Football Campaigns
Female Football Campaigns
This Campaign Aims to Promote Female Football & Increase Youth Interest
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29
Playful Denim Campaigns
Playful Denim Campaigns
Sarah Jessica Parker is Tapped as the Face of Jordache Jeans
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28
Artistic Auto Ads
Artistic Auto Ads
The Vauxhall Campaign Shows How 'Every One's an Original'
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27
Reality Star Cosmetic Ads
Reality Star Cosmetic Ads
The Kendall Jenner Estee Lauder Campaign is Elegantly Red Hot
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26
Leggy Fashion Ads
Leggy Fashion Ads
The Versace Fall Campaign Stars Karlie Kloss, Caroline Trentini and Lexi Boling
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25
Buffer Zone Posters
Buffer Zone Posters
Volkswagen's Posters Show Where It's Important to Keep a Safe Distance
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24
Wolf Pack Fashion Ads
Wolf Pack Fashion Ads
The DSquared2 Campaign Stars Fei Fei Sun, Caroline Trentini and Joan Smalls
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23
Leg-Flaunting Footwear Ads
Leg-Flaunting Footwear Ads
Gisele Reprises Her Role as the Face of the Stuart Weitzman Campaign
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22
Flower Bomb Campaigns
Flower Bomb Campaigns
The Activia Ad Confirms that "Yes, She Goes Too"
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21
Retro Luggage Ads
Retro Luggage Ads
The Latest Rimowa Campaign Stars a Glamorous Alessandra Ambrosio
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20
Illusory Construction Coverings
Illusory Construction Coverings
The 'Unboxing Fyrklovern' Hints at What's Coming Soon to Stockholm
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19
Invisible People Ads
Invisible People Ads
The PopClik Headphones Campaign Helps Listeners Escape Boring Events
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18
Kitsch British Lookbooks
Kitsch British Lookbooks
The Latest House of Holland Catalog was Shot by Photographer Martin Parr
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17
Victorian-Esque Fashion Ads
Victorian-Esque Fashion Ads
The Marc Jacobs Fall Campaign Stars Willow Smith
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16
Edgy Jewelry Ads
Edgy Jewelry Ads
The Latest Alexis Bittar Campaign Stars Actress Zoe Kravitz
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15
Brain Freeze Campaigns
Brain Freeze Campaigns
Freddo Ice Cream Shows That Even in Pain, This Treat is Delicious
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14
Urban Glam Fashion Ads
Urban Glam Fashion Ads
The Katy Perry Moschino Campaign Shows Off Her Pixie Haircut
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13
Vintage Street Style Ads
Vintage Street Style Ads
The Latest Miu Miu Campaign Stars a Cast of Retrofied Models
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12
Subtly Sapphic Fashion Ads
Subtly Sapphic Fashion Ads
The Balenciaga Fall Campaign Stars Kate Moss and Lara Stone
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11
Child Humanist Campaigns
Child Humanist Campaigns
The Amnesty International Ad Shows Activism Can Start from Any Age
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10
Handmade Conservation Ads
Handmade Conservation Ads
The 'Use Only What You Need' Water Campaign Uses Hand-Crafted Ads
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9
Color-Clashing Paint Ads
Color-Clashing Paint Ads
Battling Paint People Ads Reveal Colors That Do Not Complement Each Other
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8
Amorous Meal Ads
Amorous Meal Ads
The Latest Pepsi Campaign Shows that "Perfect Couples Do Exist"
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7
Summer Haze Lookbooks
Summer Haze Lookbooks
For Love & Lemons' Latest Catalog Stars Brazilian Beauty Marina Nery
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6
User-Friendly Juice Labels
User-Friendly Juice Labels
MANA Juice Uses Simple Outlines of Fruits on Its Labels
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5
Ugly Workout Campaigns
Ugly Workout Campaigns
The Darjeeling Sportswear Ads Show that Fitness Isn't Always Hot
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4
Tropical Poolside Photoshoots
Tropical Poolside Photoshoots
Model Mathilda Price Showcases Swimsuits from Polish Brand Reserved
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3
Movie Spoiler Posters
Movie Spoiler Posters
This Series of Movie Posters Reveals the Endings of Classic Hollywood Flicks
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2
Romantic Desert Lookbooks
Romantic Desert Lookbooks
The Spell and the Gypsy Collective Catalog Stars Emma Stern Nielsen
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1
Authentic 70s Lookbooks
Authentic 70s Lookbooks
Alena Biohm is a Retro Vixen in the Latest Free People Catalog
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