How a 1926 Print Ad Inspired One of Today's Fastest Growing Websites

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If you needed proof that there's really nothing new under the sun, look no further than the explosively popular site ViralNova, which credits its addictive, highly clickable content to a famous long-form print ad from 1926.

David Gianatasio

David Gianatasio is a longtime contributor to Adweek, where he has been a writer and editor for two decades. Previously serving as Adweek's New England bureau chief and web editor, he remains based in Boston.

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How a 1926 Print Ad Inspired One of Today's Fastest Growing Websites

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