Scotch brand tape was created in the 1930's, as a means to seal the new invention of cellophane. That tiny niche market has grown expodentially. The company even used to market their product in comic books. OK, I don't get the need to advertise to that demographic market. The company must have seen something that I don't see. Comic book readers are usually children (or the 43rd President) and are not big cellophane tape buyers. I'm guessing the ads are purposedly aimed at the kids and are designed to have the kids nag their parents to buy the product. Most of the ads have a cheap toy that came with the purchase of the tape.

I thought only cereal and candy manufacturers were that sinister.


1957 COMIC BOOK AD - FREE SNAP TOYS WITH PURCHASE



THIS AD HAS A FREE FLYING SAUCER TOY



3-M EVEN USED WALT DISNEY TO SELL THEIR PRODUCT



3-M CLAIMS SCOTCH TAPE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD'S HALLOWEEN HAPPIER



1948 AD USES FOR TAPE                                                              1955 AD
                             









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