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When It Rains It Pours — Umbrella Girl
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When It Rains It Pours — Umbrella Girl

Morton Salt · 1929

Campaign
When It Rains It Pours

Analysis

The umbrella girl connects a wet day with salt that still pours freely.

“When it rains it pours”
visual demonstrationbrand characterwordplay

Why it worked

The wet weather gives the pouring claim a clear test. The girl and umbrella make a practical product benefit easy to recognize.

Lesson

Use a familiar situation to show the product benefit.

Image source

Public domain (copyright term expired, as stated by the source).

Shown for study and commentary. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Morton Salt.