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  • 11 Classic Alka Seltzer Ads

    11 Classic Alka Seltzer Ads

    The Ads are in no particular order or preference, just some gems I enjoy sitting back and watching occasionally. Most of the Alka Seltzer ads are the work of the ad agencies: Wells, Rich, Greene; Jack Tinker & Partners and Doyle Dane Bernbach.

    11. Mamma Mia That's a Spicy Meatball — The 1969 Classic Alka Seltzer Commercial

    The classic ad directed by Howard Zieff features what could very well be my own sweet grandparents and some spicy meatballs right front Nonna's kitchen.

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    10. Alka-Seltzer, 1972 — "I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing"

    Ralph can't believe he ate the whole thing, and just to reassure him his darling with is there to remind him he did.
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    9. The Vintage "Speedy" sings Oh What A Relieve It is

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    8. No Matter What Shape Your Stomach Is In, Alka Seltzer is there for you.

    This commercial first aired in the fall of 1964 and then later again in color in early 1966.
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    7. Alka Seltzer's Talking Stomach

    Gene Wilder is the voice of the "stomach" in this commercial, and it was designed and animated by R.O. Blechman, first aired in 1967.

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    6. Alka Seltzer's Invents The Blues and Calls it The Blahs

    Another brilliant animated spot featuring the voice of Gene Wilder.

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    5. When You Eat Something You Shouldn't Have...

    ...and then get on a boat Alka Seltzer is there for ya. This ad featured the voice over by by Sir Donald Sinden.

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    4. The Bad Cook...Alka Seltzer Concurs Love For You

    This gem featured a young couple played by Alice Playten and Terry Kiser. Ah the dumplings.

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    3. The Inmate's Want Their Alka Seltzer Now

    From around 1968ish, one of our favorite Seltzer ads.

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    2. Timmy Rogers and Sammy Davis Jr. Do The Plop Plop Fizz Fizz

    From 1978, Sammy enlightens Timmy to the benefits of Alka Seltzer when you eat and play too hard.

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    1. A Little History Recap On The Good Old Plop Plop Fizz Fizz From CBS.

    Over 80 years ago, Miles Laboratories introduced a new antacid, Alka Seltzer and all these years later we still reach for it when our stomachs give us trouble.

  • Modern Retro Inspired Print Ads "Fly Virgin Trains"

    Modern Retro Inspired Print Ads "Fly Virgin Trains"

    Virgin Trains launches a vintage inspired print ad campaign, "Fly Virgin Trains" was designed by the design shop I Love Dust who created the images to reflect the retro golden era of travel with a modern twist.

    Credits:
    Ad Agency: Elvis Communications
    Copywriter: Ken Taylor
    Art Director: Gavin McDonald
    Design: I Love Dust

  • A Collection Vintage Dickies Menswear Print Ads

    A Collection Vintage Dickies Menswear Print Ads

    Nuggets of Nostalgia: DickiesStore Discovers Marketing Material from Decades Ago Having recently happened upon an archive of advertising artefacts, DickiesStore is happy to release a wealth of ad campaigns from as far back as the 1930s. This treasure trove of relics has got many retrophiles revelling in the rich history of this couture-centric print media that has been unearthed.
    Although the sentiment and commitment to designing top quality workwear and fashion forward casual wear has remained consistent throughout Dickies’ history, these newly discovered gems clearly trace the ebb and flow of advertising and marketing methods over the past 90 years.
    The Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company faced challenging times in its early years, as the Great Depression was crippling the US economy. But as sturdy and tough as the workwear they were designing, the company weathered the storm and set a benchmark in the industry, marketing themselves as the all-American clothing brand.
    As the 50s came around a great emphasis was placed on Dickies being the premium retailer of attire for the “man of production”. On a societal level times have changed dramatically since then but at that point [see image 2] advertising clearly addressed the fact that Dickies manufactured workwear that was easy wearing, easy looking and easy to maintain.
    Dickies advertising of the 1960s shifted focus somewhat, catering towards the cool kids on campus. The brand identified that scholars wanted to look good and feel comfortable both in and out of class.
    As they introduced imagery of motorcycles and sports cars, the marketing material from the late sixties that DickiesStore recently uncovered clearly spoke to an audience who led a care-free but fashion conscious lifestyle.
    In the late 70s and 80s the Dickies brand broke through with a range of funky apparel that really identified with the pop generation. Dickies exemplified what it meant to be hip, cool and colourful. This sense of fun went hand-in-hand with their continuous pursuit of producing durable and comfortable clothing. Dickies also began more powerfully introducing their iconic logo — the horseshoe – into their campaigns and although it represents a solid, reliable product, when it comes to the manufacturing of top quality workwear, Dickies isn’t in need of any extra luck. via: DickiesStore Blog.