Sold a Vermeer, Stuck With a Doodle - marketing materials design by Dapper

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Sold a Vermeer, Stuck With a Doodle

marketing materials
professional services
Added on November 14, 2025

Curator's Notes

This ad uses an "Expectation vs. Reality" framework that leverages classical art (Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring") as a pattern interrupt hook to grab attention, then sets up the classic B2B disappointment narrative with "What they sold you" before positioning the brand as delivering authentic value with "What they deliver." The execution relies on a high-contrast split layout with minimal, sophisticated design that lets the concept breathe, while the CTA remains implied, likely driving viewers to explore case studies or landing pages that demonstrate the promised authentic delivery.