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<h2 class='tcg-title'>Retro Advertising Materials Generator</h2> <p class='tcg-subtitle'>Pick era, format, colors, type, textures and copy style — then generate an AI-ready retro ad brief.</p> <div class='tcg-tip'>Pro Tip: Hold <strong>CTRL</strong> (or <strong>CMD</strong> on Mac) to select multiple choices in the multi-select menus.</div> <div class='tcg-grid' role='group' aria-labelledby='tcg-menus'> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='eraLabel'>Era / Decade</h3> <select id='tcg-era' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='eraLabel'> <option value=''>Choose an era…</option> <option>1900s Art Nouveau</option><option>1910s Early Modern</option><option>1920s Art Deco</option> <option>1930s Streamline / WPA</option><option>1940s Wartime / Propaganda</option><option>1950s Mid-Century</option> <option>1960s Swiss / International Typographic Style</option><option>1960s Psychedelic</option><option>1970s Groovy / Earth Tones</option> <option>1980s Neon / Memphis</option><option>1990s Grunge / Zine</option><option>Retro Futurism (1950s future)</option> <option>Pop Art (1960s)</option><option>Constructivist Inspired</option><option>Bauhaus (1920s)</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='formatLabel'>Medium / Format</h3> <select id='tcg-format' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='formatLabel'> <option value=''>Choose a format…</option> <option>Poster (24×36 in)</option><option>Magazine Full-Page</option><option>Newspaper Half-Page</option> <option>Billboard</option><option>Bus Shelter Poster</option><option>Postcard Mailer</option> <option>Flyer / Handbill</option><option>Catalog Cover</option><option>Product Label</option> <option>Packaging Box Front</option><option>Point-of-Sale Display</option><option>Coupon / Tear-off</option> <option>Trade Show Poster</option><option>Record Sleeve / Cassette J-card</option><option>Social Square (retro layout)</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='productLabel'>Industry / Product</h3> <select id='tcg-product' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='productLabel'> <option value=''>Pick a product type…</option> <option>Soft Drink / Soda</option><option>Coffee / Diner</option><option>Automobile</option> <option>Appliance (Fridge / Mixer)</option><option>Beauty / Cosmetics</option><option>Travel / Tourism</option> <option>Airline</option><option>Hotel / Motel</option><option>Electronics / Hi-Fi</option> <option>Camera / Film</option><option>Clothing / Shoes</option><option>Toys & Games</option> <option>Grocery / Pantry</option><option>Tools / Hardware</option><option>Insurance / Financial</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='headlineLabel'>Headline Tone / Approach</h3> <select id='tcg-headline' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='headlineLabel'> <option value=''>Choose a headline style…</option> <option>Reason-Why (7 reasons…)</option><option>How-To</option><option>Benefit-Led (You…)</option> <option>Imperative Command</option><option>Question</option><option>Testimonial</option> <option>Scientific / Clinical</option><option>Luxury / Aspirational</option><option>Wholesome Family</option> <option>Playful / Campy</option><option>Deadpan Minimal</option><option>Pun / Wordplay</option> <option>Urgent / Limited-Time</option><option>Price-Driven</option><option>Story-Lead</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='visualLabel'>Visual Style / Art Direction</h3> <select id='tcg-visual' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='visualLabel'> <option value=''>Pick a visual approach…</option> <option>Illustration (hand-drawn)</option><option>Studio Photography (staged)</option><option>Collage / Cut-paper</option> <option>Silhouette / Block Shapes</option><option>Flat Geometric</option><option>WPA Poster-like</option> <option>Pop Art</option><option>Comic-Book Halftone</option><option>Engraved / Etching</option> <option>Woodcut</option><option>Swiss Minimal Grid</option><option>Airbrush 1980s</option> <option>Grunge Photocopy</option><option>Retro Futurist (Atomic Age)</option><option>Photomontage</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='colorLabel'>Color Palette (multi)</h3> <select id='tcg-colors' class='tcg-multiselect' multiple aria-labelledby='colorLabel'> <option>Cherry Red and Cream</option><option>Teal and Coral</option><option>Mustard and Olive</option> <option>Pastel Mint and Pink</option><option>Navy and Ivory</option><option>Charcoal and Orange</option> <option>Brown and Tan</option><option>Black/White plus Accent</option><option>Technicolor Brights</option> <option>Desert Sunset (rust/sand)</option><option>Neon Magenta/Cyan</option><option>Earthy Sepia</option> <option>Duotone (2-color)</option><option>Tricolor (CMY)</option><option>Primary Bauhaus (red/yellow/blue)</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='typeLabel'>Typography Styles (multi)</h3> <select id='tcg-type' class='tcg-multiselect' multiple aria-labelledby='typeLabel'> <option>Slab Serif (Clarendon)</option><option>Didone (Bodoni or Didot)</option><option>Art Deco Display</option> <option>Brush Script</option><option>Cooper Black</option><option>Geometric Sans (Futura)</option> <option>Grotesk Sans (Helvetica)</option><option>Typewriter Mono</option><option>Western Woodtype</option> <option>Stencil</option><option>Caslon Oldstyle</option><option>Garamond</option> <option>Avant Garde</option><option>Blackletter Accent</option><option>Hand-lettered</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='layoutLabel'>Layout Composition</h3> <select id='tcg-layout' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='layoutLabel'> <option value=''>Choose a layout…</option> <option>Hero Image plus Small Body Copy</option><option>Split Headline and Image</option><option>Full-Bleed Image</option> <option>Radial Burst or Starburst</option><option>Ribbon Banner Headline</option><option>Badge or Seal Prominent</option> <option>Modular Grid</option><option>Diagonal Dynamic</option><option>Asymmetrical Swiss</option> <option>Centered Classic</option><option>Rule-of-Thirds Focus</option><option>Pinned Collage Board</option> <option>Sticker Bomb Accents</option><option>Big Numeral Headline</option><option>Side Bar Copy Blocks</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='textureLabel'>Texture and Print Effects (multi)</h3> <select id='tcg-textures' class='tcg-multiselect' multiple aria-labelledby='textureLabel'> <option>Paper Grain or Pulp</option><option>Fold Marks or Creases</option><option>Halftone Dots</option> <option>Screenprint Misregistration</option><option>Ink Bleed</option><option>Letterpress Deboss</option> <option>Risograph Noise</option><option>Faded Sun-Bleach</option><option>Vignette Edge Wear</option> <option>Stamp or Seal Overlay</option><option>Metallic Ink Accent</option><option>Spot Color Only</option> <option>Overprint Effects</option><option>Light Leaks</option><option>Photocopy Grain</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='sloganLabel'>Slogan / Copy Devices (multi)</h3> <select id='tcg-slogans' class='tcg-multiselect' multiple aria-labelledby='sloganLabel'> <option>Alliteration</option><option>Rhyme</option><option>Jingle-like Line</option> <option>Repetition (Now with…)</option><option>Numbers (7 Reasons)</option><option>Guarantee Badge</option> <option>Testimonial Quote</option><option>Callout Captions</option><option>Fine-Print Footnote</option> <option>Asterisk Disclaimer</option><option>Coupon Tear-off</option><option>Before or After Claim</option> <option>New and Improved</option><option>As Seen On</option><option>Patented or Scientific</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='audienceLabel'>Audience / Persona</h3> <select id='tcg-audience' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='audienceLabel'> <option value=''>Choose an audience…</option> <option>1950s Homemakers</option><option>1960s Teen Mods</option><option>1970s Music Fans</option> <option>1980s Business Execs</option><option>Road-Tripping Families</option><option>College Students (1990s)</option> <option>Luxury Seekers</option><option>Tech Early Adopters (1980s)</option><option>Health-Conscious (1970s)</option> <option>DIY Hobbyists</option><option>Travel Enthusiasts</option><option>Foodies or Diners</option> <option>Stylish Urbanites</option><option>Budget Savers</option><option>Collectors or Nostalgic Fans</option> </select> </div> <div class='tcg-field'><h3 id='ctaLabel'>Call to Action</h3> <select id='tcg-cta' class='tcg-select' aria-labelledby='ctaLabel'> <option value=''>Pick a CTA…</option> <option>Visit Your Local Store</option><option>Order Today</option><option>Mail-In Coupon</option> <option>Call Toll-Free</option><option>Ask Your Dealer</option><option>Limited-Time Offer</option> <option>Free Sample</option><option>See In Catalog</option><option>Join The Club</option> <option>See Back Cover</option><option>Clip and Save</option><option>Tune In Tonight</option> <option>Now Showing</option><option>Take The Test Drive</option><option>Book Your Trip</option> </select> </div> </div> <div class='tcg-buttons'> <button class='tcg-generate' type='button'>Generate Prompt</button> <button class='tcg-copy' type='button'>Copy Prompt</button> <button class='tcg-reset' type='button'>Reset</button> <a class='tcg-home' href='https://tacocatintexas.com/'>Return Home</a> </div> <div id='tcg-retro-ad-output-box' class='tcg-output-box' aria-live='polite'> <div id='tcg-retro-ad-output' class='tcg-output'></div> </div> <div class='tcg-footer'> <div class='tcg-sponsor'>Want to support this free tool? Become a page sponsor! Contact: <a href='mailto:tacocatintx@gmail.com'>tacocatintx@gmail.com</a></div> <div class='tcg-counter' id='tcg-visitor'>Visitors: …</div> </div> </section> <script> (function(){ const slugKey = 'tacocat/retro-advertising-materials-generator'; function qs(sel){return document.querySelector('#tcg-retro-advertising-materials-generator '+sel);} function getSingle(id){const el=document.getElementById(id);return el&&el.value?el.value:'';} function getMulti(id){const el=document.getElementById(id);if(!el)return[];return Array.from(el.selectedOptions).map(o=>o.value);} function buildPrompt(){ const era=getSingle('tcg-era'),format=getSingle('tcg-format'),product=getSingle('tcg-product'),headlineTone=getSingle('tcg-headline'),visual=getSingle('tcg-visual'); const colors=getMulti('tcg-colors'),typeStyles=getMulti('tcg-type'),layout=getSingle('tcg-layout'),textures=getMulti('tcg-textures'),slogans=getMulti('tcg-slogans'),audience=getSingle('tcg-audience'),cta=getSingle('tcg-cta'); const lines=[];lines.push('RETRO ADVERTISING MATERIALS — CREATIVE BRIEF'); if(format)lines.push('Format: '+format);if(product)lines.push('Product/Industry: '+product);if(era)lines.push('Era/Decade Style: '+era); if(visual)lines.push('Visual Direction: '+visual);if(layout)lines.push('Layout: '+layout); if(colors.length)lines.push('Color Palette: '+colors.join(', ')); if(typeStyles.length)lines.push('Typography: '+typeStyles.join(', ')); if(textures.length)lines.push('Texture/Print Effects: '+textures.join(', ')); if(headlineTone)lines.push('Headline Tone: '+headlineTone); if(slogans.length)lines.push('Slogan/Copy Devices: '+slogans.join(', ')); if(audience)lines.push('Target Audience: '+audience); if(cta)lines.push('Call To Action: '+cta); lines.push('');lines.push('INSTRUCTIONS FOR AI (Design):'); lines.push('- Create a high-resolution '+(format||'poster/ad')+' in the style of '+(era||'mid-century')+'.'); lines.push('- Use '+(colors.length?colors.join(', '):'period-appropriate')+' colors with '+(typeStyles.length?typeStyles.join(', '):'era-correct')+' typography.'); lines.push('- Art direction: '+(visual||'period-accurate illustration/photography')+'; Layout: '+(layout||'balanced with clear hierarchy')+'.'); lines.push('- Apply print textures: '+(textures.length?textures.join(', '):'subtle paper grain + halftone')+'.'); lines.push('- Include headline area, body copy block, badge/seal space, and a prominent CTA: '+(cta||'Order Today')+'.'); lines.push('- Keep a clean margin and grid; maintain legible contrast and authentic retro spacing/kerning.'); lines.push('');lines.push('INSTRUCTIONS FOR AI (Copywriting):'); lines.push('- Headline tone: '+(headlineTone||'Benefit-led retro headline')+'.'); lines.push('- Write 1 headline (6–12 words), 1 subhead (12–20 words), and a short body (30–60 words).'); lines.push('- Use devices: '+(slogans.length?slogans.join(', '):'one classic device like a guarantee badge or rhyme')+'.'); lines.push('- Address: '+(audience||'mass market families')+'; highlight core benefit of '+(product||'the product')+'.'); lines.push('- End with CTA: '+(cta||'Visit your local store')+'.'); return lines.join('\n'); } function onGenerate(){const box=document.getElementById('tcg-retro-ad-output-box');const out=document.getElementById('tcg-retro-ad-output');if(!box||!out)return;out.textContent=buildPrompt();box.classList.add('visible');box.scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth',block:'start'});} function onCopy(){const el=document.getElementById('tcg-retro-ad-output');if(!el||!el.textContent.trim())return;const txt=el.textContent;navigator.clipboard.writeText(txt).then(function(){const btn=qs('.tcg-buttons .tcg-copy');if(btn){const old=btn.textContent;btn.textContent='Copied!';setTimeout(function(){btn.textContent=old;},1200);}}).catch(function(){const ta=document.createElement('textarea');ta.value=txt;document.body.appendChild(ta);ta.select();try{document.execCommand('copy');}catch(e){}document.body.removeChild(ta);});} function onReset(){location.reload();} document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',function(){ try{fetch('https://api.countapi.xyz/hit/'+encodeURIComponent(slugKey)).then(r=>r.json()).then(d=>{const el=document.getElementById('tcg-visitor');if(el&&d&&typeof d.value!=='undefined'){el.textContent='Visitors: '+d.value;}}).catch(()=>{});}catch(e){} const box=document.getElementById('tcg-retro-ad-output-box');if(box)box.classList.remove('visible'); const genBtn=qs('.tcg-buttons .tcg-generate'),copyBtn=qs('.tcg-buttons .tcg-copy'),resetBtn=qs('.tcg-buttons .tcg-reset'); if(genBtn)genBtn.addEventListener('click',onGenerate);if(copyBtn)copyBtn.addEventListener('click',onCopy);if(resetBtn)resetBtn.addEventListener('click',onReset); }); })(); </script> </body></html>“>