What is AD of the day?

The Ad of the Day is our chance to celebrate some of our favorite ads online and on the traditional TV screen that has made us smile, think, cry, or laugh. Marketers create some stellar marketing campaigns, and we want to showcase the creative work that we consider the best in the industry.

What is the oldest ad in history?

The oldest confirmed piece of advertising dates back to 3,000 B.C. Technically, it was a print ad from ancient Egypt promoting the capture and return of an escaped slave. Incidentally, the ad also mentioned the slave owner’s shop — a rug business — which inherently advertised his storefront, too.

Is progressive a good ad?

Like several of the best commercials we’ve already mentioned, Progressive gives a nod to the challenging times we’ve all faced over the last year. But what feels like a relatively understated ad for this brand ends with its usual wink to the audience with an all-too-brief cameo by “3/5ths of *NSYNC.”