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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

68 Vintage Ads That Show Just How Much The Entire Industry Has Changed (New Pics)

The point of an advertisement is to sell a product; that’s how it’s always been. But how companies choose to capture customers’ attention has evolved greatly over the years. And if you’re interested in getting a blast from the past, this list will instantly transport you back to the 20th century’s most amusing marketing campaigns.
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