10 Most Persuasive Print Ads Of 2014

Which print ads influenced us the most this year? Persuasion expert, Jim Crimmins, offers his top ten picks!

1. Playtex Binky Pacifiers

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Engaging and worthy of a smile, Binky by Playtex sheds a new light on the difficult little people we can't help but adore.

2. Anti-Smoking PSA

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Striking visual metaphor that takes the pleasure out of smoking.

3. Vera Wang

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Being a Vera Wang bride = pure happiness. Who doesn't want to walk down the aisle in that dress?

4. Art of Shaving

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Simple, attractive, and groomed to perfection. This ad manages to turn this daily ritual into an art.

5. Colgate Total

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Next time you brush your teeth, Colgate Total will be there to defend against the evil empire in your mouth!

6. Depend

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When people think of Depends, they don't think of young attractive women walking around in heels and underwear. But the "Underwareness" campaign succeeds in changing that.

7. Snickers

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Using a well-known figure like Honest Abe makes it easy for consumers to see how different they are when they're hungry. But never fear, Snickers to the rescue!

8. Huggies Wipes

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For toddlers, thought bubbles are mess bubbles. So simple and so true. Huggies Wipes are the answer.

9. Sony Experia

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You can’t look away from this captivating image; an underwater illustration of what Experia can do.

10. Brawny

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Touches our heart and makes a point about the brand at the same time. Brawny gets the job done.

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Jim Crimmins has learned the secrets of persuasion through a lifetime of fascination with the science of why people do what they do and a career influencing how people choose.

His website is dedicated to rating advertisements on how well they persuade while inviting you to join in on the conversation.

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