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Cartoon by Andrew Toos. During a board meeting the lead is asking why his humor is not apprieciated

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Cartoon by Barbara Shermund, two women talking and one says: “I don’t think he’s abnormal—he’s just versatile.”

From The Archives

June 5, 2025 by CartoonStock

Exploring Archival Cartoons The golden age of magazine cartooning produced a wealth of artistic treasures that captured the spirit, humor, and social commentary of their times. Talented illustrators filled the pages of popular publications with single-panel cartoons that reflected everything from changing social norms to the absurdities of daily life. These works offer us a…
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Cartoon by Gahan Wilson. A man is standing beside an overly complex graph and says “I’ll pause for a moment so you can let this information sink in.”

The Most Popular Cartoons for Corporate Presentations & Reports

June 3, 2025 by CartoonStock

Why Cartoons Work So Well in Presentations A good business presentation informs. A great one connects.Cartoons help you do both. They clarify complex topics, lighten serious moments, and make your message stick. And when chosen well, a single cartoon can communicate what a dozen slides can’t. Below, we’re showcasing five of our most popular business…
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“Car in Sinkhole” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

June 1, 2025 by Lawrence Wood

Bob Mankoff is back. Three weeks ago he delivered the Alumni Keynote address at his alma mater, Syracuse University (where my father taught for nearly forty years), and last Friday he rejoined our caption contest judging panel to help select the winner and finalists in this month’s competition. The contest featured a drawing by Todd…
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Cartoon by Andrew Toos. A company board meeting, with the caption "What if, and I know this sounds kooky, we decided to communicate with the employees."

Cartoons in Company Newsletters

May 30, 2025 by CartoonStock

Using CartoonStock Cartoons in Company Newsletters Part of our Using CartoonStock for business & marketing guide A Better Newsletter Starts with a Better Opening Line (Or Picture) Let’s be honest: most company newsletters don’t exactly inspire joy. They’re useful. Informative. Occasionally skimmed. But when was the last time one actually made someone smile? That’s where…
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Cartoon by Ellis Nadler showing a detective with an enormous magnifying glass

How CartoonStock’s Search Tools Help You Find the Perfect Image

May 28, 2025 by CartoonStock

Part of our Using CartoonStock for business & marketing guide Finding Cartoons Without Losing Your Mind Let’s face it—tracking down the right cartoon for your presentation or newsletter can feel like searching for a particular grain of sand at the beach. You know it’s there somewhere, but good luck finding it before the tide comes…
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Cartoon showing a fort loading a canon with coupons while the lookout notices that their target has opened an email

How to Use CartoonStock Cartoons in Email Marketing Campaigns

May 26, 2025 by CartoonStock

How to Use CartoonStock Cartoons in Email Marketing Campaigns Part of our Using CartoonStock in business & marketing guide Why Humor Belongs in the Inbox Let’s be honest—most marketing emails die a quiet death. Sent to digital purgatory with a quick swipe or relegated to the promotional tab graveyard, never to see the light of…
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