Category: Ads
Time for a commercial break.
American Express advertisement: Amex travellers’ cheques – they’re the ones Americans know best (June 1980)
The Amex travellers’ cheque – widely accepted in the US.
Teledata advertisement: telephone guide to shops and services (June 1980)
For driving lessons, ring Teledata. Presumably ring up Teledata instead of looking up the Yellow Pages?
National Express advertisement: hop off with National Express (June 1980)
A lot of hoping about in this ad.
Talbot Solara advertisement: the power to light up your life (June 1980)
Bright new technology from Talbot.
Midland Bank advertisement: come and talk to the listening bank (June 1980)
Talk to the Midland Bank – about savings plans, how to use a cheque book and if you find yourself in a financial quandary.
Aquafresh advertisement: fights decay and freshens breath (June 1980)
An early 1980s ad, emphasising the toothpaste’s dual purpose.
Orbit advertisement: cool-tasting, sugar-free (February 1980)
A real 70s vibe from this ad for Wrigley’s Orbit.
Seat belt PIF: clunk click – even on short trips (February 1980)
A short public information film about seat belt wearing.
Sealink advertisement: it’s a better way to get away (February 1980)
Get the 1980 Car Ferry Guide from Sealink.