Advertising, whether you love it or hate it, is a huge part of our culture. Whether it’s the jingles that become earworms in our heads, or the iconic billboards that sear their images into our memories, ads have an incredible ability to induce nostalgia, marking the passage of time.
Below are some of the most influential ad campaigns in American history. These are not just simple advertising attempts, but images and words that have shaped American culture, and dramatically altered the course of American spending habits. Can you recall the chapters of your life when you first heard or saw these classic advertisements?