Promotions of the past: Thresher ads over time
4. A Christopher Nolan Film
Coca-Cola invokes an ancient epic to tantalize students with a drink for only 5 cents. The ad refers to Homer’s Odyssey to show off Coke’s thirst-quenching abilities.
With its first issue published in 1916, the Thresher has featured a variety of ads whose trends reflect changes in our recent history. Among countless ads for clothing, cigarettes, Coca-Cola and banks, there are a few gems in the mix. See below for some examples spanning a century.
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