Advertising in The National Geographic (Magazine)

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~ MENTION THE GEOGRAPHIC -- IT IDENTIFIES YOU ~

A place to discuss and post classic and modern Ads on any product or service found in The National Geographic Magazine, and welcome...

 

Fellow 'Corner member Philip Riviere suggested that there be an Ads (advertising) Group. As many collector's and others know, the vintage ads found in National Geographic Magazine over the years are classic, and truly a time capsule of days gone by.

It it noteworthy that there is an entire breed of enthusiasts-collectors (often non-Nat Geo 'o-philes) who revere, obtain, and collate NGM ads as a stand-alone hobby. They will buy or take NGM's simply to remove the ads for their general collections of myriad advertising materials.

Especially nostalgic for many --akin to a Norman Rockwell type of sentiment-- are the old Coca-Cola ads, and also in particular the automobile ads for Ford, Packard, GM, Chrysler, etc.

    

        ~ Scott S.

** I'm wondering if this group will also need to be inclusive of advertising topics in general, as pertains to the Society at-large, the Channel(s), as well as more contemporary marketing aspects. **

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by Philip Riviere

Jan 29, 2016

What is a typical Nat Geo Ad?  I don't know... Everybody has their favorites.. and these are usually pre 1970. I've posted most of the Santa Ads which are very, very popular. I like the car ads both 50's and 60's and pre 1940's. I also love the art deco ads of the teens and 20's. Like Tom, I like the Campbell soup ads and the Ivory soap ads.

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    Philip Riviere

    Jan 29, 2016

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      George Thomas Wilson

      Phil,

      My reasons for suggesting a Christmas Coke ad to Scott as the thumbnail are that, even though any ad from the NGM can be considered a collectible, these are KNOWN as collectibles.  They are very popular and recognizable.  In addition, they are colorful which I think is a big plus.

      The only downside I see is that they are seasonal.

      Tom

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      Jan 30, 2016