Vintage adverts Page 23

There was a program last night all about chocolate and it's advertising methods.
'A finger of fudge' ditty was written by a member of Manfred man.
And the Roses ad with the adapted song 'thank you very much... Was so successful, their sales doubled and to this day a box of roses is considered the right gift to say thank you.

From 1991................alternative to an Easter Egg, when there were plenty of fish in the sea

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Caleys?

Apparently in 1939 they were merged with Mackintosh who in 1969 merged with Rowntree who in 1988 were
bought by Nestle.You can't afford to take a break in the world of chocolate.

Quote: psmith @ 19th April 2022, 8:39 PM

Caleys?

Apparently in 1939 they were merged with Mackintosh who in 1969 merged with Rowntree who in 1988 were
bought by Nestle.You can't afford to take a break in the world of chocolate.

And so, choice and variety go out of the window. Fry's were bought out by Cadbury (Grrrr), who were bought out by Kraft.

Quote: psmith @ 19th April 2022, 8:39 PM

You can't afford to take a break in the world of chocolate.

Unless you have a Kit Kat of course.

1953................ Don't forget them Mum

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From 1910....................... And four for the price of one

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These old ads have a certain charm.
"For years every bottle of OK Sauce has carried a guarantee of 1000 guineas "

That's a good slogan.I wonder if anyone tried sending one back.

1970................ "Made to make your mouth water!"

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Nice looking car for the time.

1949........... There must have been a helluva lot of profit in tinned peas, to afford a full page colour advert.

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1932.......... Got to keep your bicycle well lit!

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On the other hand, eight years later...

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Quote: Billy Bunter @ 24th April 2022, 10:54 AM

On the other hand, eight years later...

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Quote: billwill @ 24th April 2022, 2:30 PM

Imaqe doesn't display again! Possibly a personal BB pictures account? Or maybe you need to give public permission or even maybe find a better picture storage site.

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