A little Vuitton

A simple silhouette sells thousands of purses, time pieces and other fashion items that are synonymous with the name Louis Vuitton. My young adult daughter carries a LV handbag. She likes the way it makes her feel.

This ad that ran in the Dallas Morning News boosts the branding that makes LV one of the most recognizable in the world. Sold exclusively in Louis Vuitton stores. They want you to call or visit their website.

I'll bet that lots of people did.

Enter to win nets results

Can't miss the excitement in this 300x250 for Excalibur in Las Vegas.

Newspaper websites across the country seem to carry this one that offers an enter to win for a chance to experience New Year's Eve in Party Town, USA.

Her smiling face and raised glass call to any and all who are interested in a chance to win.

Graphics in this ad are sin-sational.

Picture yourself playing Pinehurst

So you are flipping through the pages of The New Observer (Raleigh, NC) and you happen upon this handsome b&w ad. Almost all will pause to read the headline but avid golfers will dream of standing over a putt on Pinehurst No. 2.

Kudos for the designers for choosing to use the photo to fill the ad space. I also like the artful way the headline and ad copy tell the story without detracting from the scene.

The price isn't cheap-- $222 per person per night for room, breakfast and a round of golf. Response should be strong from those who know the value of the package is priceless.

Tee It Up at Golf Town

Shopping for golf clubs? Impossible to miss this powerful ad that ran recently in The Calgary Herald.

First you can't help but notice the almost large as life over sized driver that seems to leap from the page. And the chance to save on Nike Golf-- particularly if you are a fan of the brand-- makes it tough to turn past this one.

The proof is in the ad copy with regular price, big sale prices and the savings calculated for you.

Golf town is likely to drive it long and straight with this one.

Oh Baby!

Dallas moms have plenty of choices when it comes to choosing a hospital birthing center. Some may change their minds after seeing this display ad in the Dallas Morning News.

Moms and dads to be may see themselves in this layout. The headline sells the benefits of Presbyterian Hospital. Then the ad copy closes the deal with words that assure pampering, expertise, luxurious private rooms and when necessary the high risk OB unit.

High marks for this one.

Surrender your body Per Se

Unusual images in print ads like this one make you stop and look. Per Se, an Aveda salon spa advertised in the Hartford Courant to reach women looking for luxurious spa treatments. Per Se promises to nurture your body from head to soul. This ad continues to sell with well written copy that captures the heart (surrender your body to luxurious treatments) and finishes with an invite to book an appointment.

Ads like this one reach new customers and remind regular clientele that it's time to return.
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