5. Columbia Records (the 1970s)
Before Netflix or any other streaming service, music and movies had to be purchased separately. Then, Columbia Records came up and invented the first bulk Netflix concept, and they were extremely successful for decades.
6. Ohio Carriage Company (the 1900s)
No child labor, and it’s available for a 30-day trial period? At the turn of the century, the Ohio Carriage Company was much ahead of its time.
7up (the 1960s)
7up is caffeine and drug-free beverage now, but in the 1960s, it was marketed as a fast pick-me-up energy drink, as shown in this old advertising.
8. Marilyn Monroe Firework Safety Ad. (the 1950s)
It’s unclear what Marilyn Monroe is doing her famous sensual stance in a little bathing suit with fireworks safety. Still, hey, maybe it attracted enough people’s attention to spread the message.