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Infinity fences, masked heroes & better cheese

Heroes wear masks. So should your cheese.

Welcome back to your daily marketing swipe file. The best ads, served fresh daily, and as tasty as your favorite slice of pepperoni pizza. 🍕 Let’s dig in.

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Those "Cheese Slices" We Ate As Kids

  • What’s happening: This vintage-styled ad for the Second Mouse Cheese Shop features ornate typography and design elements reminiscent of old signs or labels. The central message focuses on the ingredients in processed cheese slices: "THOSE 'Cheese Slices' WE ATE AS KIDS HAVE ABOUT 18 INGREDIENTS, WHICH IS ABOUT 14 TOO MANY." Below this, there's a visual of two stacks of cheese slices. The Second Mouse Cheese Shop logo is at the bottom center, with text indicating "REAL CHEESE, FARMHOUSE BUTTER & REAL EGGS" and its location in Manville, NJ.

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is brilliant for its direct and witty critique of processed food, particularly the nostalgic but often unhealthy "cheese slices" of childhood. By quantifying the excessive number of ingredients, it immediately highlights the contrast with real, wholesome cheese. The vintage aesthetic lends an air of authenticity and tradition, subtly positioning the Second Mouse Cheese Shop as a purveyor of genuine, high-quality products. It appeals to consumers who value natural ingredients and authentic flavors, creating a compelling argument for choosing real cheese over processed alternatives.

The Never-Ending Fence

  • What’s happening: This ad for Ronseal fence paint features a wooden fence constructed into the shape of an infinity symbol, floating against a clean, light blue background. Below the symbol, a paint can of the Ronseal product is visible, with text (partially obscured but likely "Fence Life"). The main text above the paint can advises: "AVOID JOBS GOING ON & ON & ON."

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is ingeniously clever and visually impactful, perfectly illustrating the benefit of Ronseal's long-lasting fence paint. By transforming a typical fence into an infinity loop, it brilliantly visualizes the endless, repetitive chore of painting a fence if the product isn't durable. The explicit message "AVOID JOBS GOING ON & ON & ON" directly addresses a common pain point for homeowners. It's a humorous and highly effective way to communicate product longevity and save the consumer time and effort.

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Heroes Wear Masks

  • What’s happening: This engaging ad, created by Preuss und Preuss, is divided into two distinct panels. The left panel features a minimalist illustration of a superhero, reminiscent of Green Lantern, wearing a white medical mask that extends beneath his existing superhero eye mask. The right panel has a vibrant green, textured background with a comic book-style starburst graphic containing the bold text "HEROES WEAR MASKS." Below, a speech bubble states: "PUT ON YOUR MASK AND SAVE LIVES. #BEAHERO."

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is incredibly clever and effective in promoting mask-wearing by transforming a mundane public health measure into an act of heroism. By combining the universally recognized imagery of superheroes with the simple act of wearing a mask, it makes the message aspirational and empowering, especially for younger audiences or those who might be reluctant. The concise and direct call to action, "PUT ON YOUR MASK AND SAVE LIVES. #BEAHERO," reinforces the positive impact of individual actions on collective well-being.

Tasty Mornings: Egg McMuffin'

  • What’s happening: This vibrant and minimalist ad for McDonald's features a stylized representation of an Egg McMuffin. A bright yellow semicircle with a white dot inside forms the egg yolk and white, set against a white semicircle, representing the English muffin. These elements are enveloped by concentric orange and red arches, reminiscent of both the McDonald's golden arches and a sunrise. The top of the ad reads "TASTY MORNINGS" and features the McDonald's 'M' logo. The product name "Egg McMuffin" is prominently displayed at the bottom.

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is brilliant for its iconic simplicity and clever visual storytelling. By deconstructing the Egg McMuffin into its core visual components and reassembling them with the famous McDonald's arches, it creates an instantly recognizable and appetizing image. The "sunrise" effect further reinforces the "Tasty Mornings" theme, positioning the Egg McMuffin as the perfect way to start the day. It's a clean, bold, and highly effective way to highlight a beloved breakfast item using the brand's quintessential visual language.

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Make Muscles, Not Banner Ads

  • What’s happening: This vibrant and playful ad for "Ad Bodz" features a bold, graphic design with a pink-to-orange gradient background and yellow triangular elements. The "Ad Bodz" logo, depicting a brain with flexing bicep arms, is prominently displayed. The main message in large, white, bold text reads: "MAKE MUSCLES, NOT BANNER ADS." The logo also indicates "EST. 2020."

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is brilliantly self-aware and humorous, directly addressing the advertising industry itself while promoting a new venture called "Ad Bodz." By contrasting the creation of "muscles" (implying physical fitness or strength) with "banner ads" (often seen as a less impactful form of digital advertising), it creates an immediate, witty statement. It's a clever way to position Ad Bodz as a fresh, perhaps more impactful, or even physically active, approach to advertising. The bold, playful design enhances its memorable and engaging quality.

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