# Vintage Ad Flashbacks Learning From Dated & Mad Advertising That's Unacceptable Today By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-spray-dated-mad-advertising-unacceptable-today-update References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/black-spray-very-wrong-vintage-advertising/) & [blog.modernmechanix](http://blog.modernmechanix.com/) Building off a previous post, this is a collection of old advertising brought together online in a giant soup of random vintage adverts. These help bring us insight into how far advertising has come and how needs of consumers have changed. Some of these ads, notably the black spray one, seem wrong on every level and I find it strange they were ever excepted. However, others, such as the evil eye or the clairvoyant powder, are slightly lighter in content. Either way, this site is nothing short of awesome and surprising source of creative inspiration. I urge you to check out and thanks to my friend [Dirk](http://www.thisisherd.com)for a great tip! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revival of Vintage Advertising:** Companies may consider reviving vintage advertising to tap into nostalgia among consumers and showcase the evolution of their brand over time. - **Brand Evolution:** Studying vintage ads may provide insights into the evolution of consumer needs and preferences, allowing brands to adapt and innovate accordingly. - **Using Controversial Ads for Social Commentary:** Artists and brands may repurpose controversial vintage ads to spark meaningful dialogue on societal issues and highlight progress made over time. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage vintage advertising for its storytelling ability and as a source of creative inspiration. - **Marketing:** Marketers can study vintage ads to inform their creative strategy and messaging, while also gaining a deeper understanding of consumer psychology and preferences. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers may find inspiration in vintage ads and use them to create relevant and thought-provoking social commentary pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time Travel Fast Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflationary-mcdonalds-ads.md) - [Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipify.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md) - [Creative Experiment Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Creative Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md)