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We’re No. 2. We Try Harder (1962)Developed by Doyle Dane Bernbach in 1962, this is considered by many advertising gurus as one of the greatest advertising slogans of the 20th century. The slogan captured the very essence of the Avis’ corporate belief, aspiration and culture. Avis demonstrated its commitment that they will work harder to prove to their clients that they are worth a try. Wouldn’t you like to support a determined underdog all out to satisfy your needs and wants? I would. Not surprisingly, the campaign successfully brought the company back into the black after many years in the red.
Let Your Fingers Do The Walking (1962)
Developed by Geers Gross in 1962 for the business directory, Yellow Pages, this grand old dame of a slogan is still not retiring. In fact, a 2004 survey by Opinion Research Corporation concluded that 55% of the people still use Yellow Pages – both online and off – to seek out local merchants, compared to 12% who used Internet search. A classic slogan that’s still valid today. Relax at home to search through the Yellow Pages for what you want at your convenience. Don’t you prefer that to walking around, under the scotching sun?
It’s the Real Thing (1969)
This is another hot slogan but, surprisingly, and not just in advertising circles. Human rightists were using the exact words when campaigning against the supposed brutality of Coca Cola against union workers since the late 1980s. Since Coca Cola’s inception in 1886, it has launched no less than 45 memorable advertising slogans. Still, “It’s the Real Thing†remains the hot favorite, and deservingly so. Not only does it fulfill the criteria listed above, the slogan insinuates that the other colas are mere “wannabesâ€, copycats at best. Don’t you prefer to be seen with the genuine one, rather than be seen with others?
When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be There Overnight (1982)Developed by Ally & Gargano in 1982, this slogan is no longer in use by FedEx Corporation but it is still been revered as one of the best. It is certainly a class above the recent “The World on Timeâ€, which is vague and ambiguous. The 1982 classic was simply written, easily understood, totally appreciated by anyone desperately trying to rush out a parcel. FedEX set a gold standard in the courier industry which made its competitors play catch up. As a consumer, I sure like the 100%, certainty, guarantee and commitment in that short 9-word sentence, don’t you?
