Posts Filed Under: advertising

Vintage Toronto Ads: Doin’ the Brading’s Do-Si-Do

Promoting a popular early 1950s recreational activity in the name of good health, and beer.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 15th, 10:45 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Save Money at the Sheffield Lunch

A thrifty downtown diner encouraged efficiency among its clientele.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 8th, 1:15 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: It’s Time For Eaton’s to Take a Look

On the eve of 1970, the department store reflected on the state of the world.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 31st, 10:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Christmas Shop Until You Drop

A holiday assortment of Christmas shopping ads.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 24th, 9:00 am

Vintage Toronto Ads: Seeing Santa at Yorkdale

The mall's chief Santa tells a community paper about the hazards and joys of the job.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Walkin’ in a Christmas Wonderland

The Telegram offered plenty for families at its holiday fair in 1969, including Blinky!

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: 100,000 Pounds of Loblaws Christmas Cake

Can you resist a holiday treat made from "New Laid Eggs?"

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 4th, 12:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Who’s Up For a Fishkabob Feast?

A fancy fried feast for fast food fiends!

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 27th, 12:30 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: More Than Turning on a Projector

A 1970s TVOntario ad campaign prominently featured Saturday Night at the Movies.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 20th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: How to Light Up a Policeman’s Face

Instead of arguing with the law, hand them a fine cigar.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 13th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Election Central ’68

How Canadian viewers watched American presidential-election coverage in the age before livestreams.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 6th, 12:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Trick or Treat or EXTERMINATE!

Travelling back through time for a children's costume idea.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 31st, 9:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Come See the Cat Circus!

Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you one of the 19th century's finest novelty acts!

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 23rd, 10:15 am

The Revue Cinema Celebrates a Century

A Roncesvalles landmark celebrates a century of magic shadows.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 19th, 10:30 am

Vintage Ad: Upstairs, Downstairs

In this drama, potential dangers abound!

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 16th, 1:30 pm

Vintage Toronto Ads: Guns on the Move

How a 19th-century business advertised a move.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 9th, 9:15 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Burger Chef’s Monstrous Opening

The second-largest American burger chain sets its sights on Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 2nd, 11:45 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Selling Sam the Record Man

The evolution of the legendary record retailer's advertising.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 25th, 12:15 pm