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40 Of The Most Clever Marketing Campaigns Created By Companies
In today’s world, advertisements seem to be everywhere we turn. From online videos to social media feeds, billboards to car wraps, it feels like there’s no escaping them. We endure multiple commercials before even starting a video, with more popping up throughout that we impatiently wait to “skip.” Amid this sea of relentless advertising, it’s rare to come across an ad that genuinely captures our attention.
However, there’s one subreddit committed to uncovering the most ingenious marketing campaigns and showcasing them online. Below, you’ll discover a selection of remarkably clever ads that have been spotted in various corners of the world.
#1 “Protect Wildlife, Before It’s Too Late” WWF Deutschland Campaign
Image source: knobiknows
#2 Littering Says A Lot About You – Live Green Toronto
Image source: adamfcb
#3 World Vision – He Sees What Can’t Be Shown
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#4 Mississippi Department Of Transportation Ad Against Distracted Driving
Image source: Hobbescrownest
DetriMentaL: This woman ahead of me was so busy applying lipstick whilst driving she barely noticed the crossing ahead and i had to slam on my breaks so hard i almost mistweeted my disgust when i dropped my phone
#5 1968 Magazine Ad
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Nadine Debard: “any part of the body” ha ha
#6 From The Coldest Waters Of Norway – Ocean Blue
Image source: adamfcb
Kate: Poor Henrik
#7 Mcdonalds Heatwave Ad (UK)
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AnnaRachelle: They got the shake machine working?
#8 Smirnoff (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Olivia Lisbon: The mouse was too hungover to move
#9 One Click Can Change Your Future
Image source: nice-queen997
#10 IKEA Early Christmas Sale Ad (2014)
Image source: Raketlie
#11 TG4: Irish TV Ad For Women’s Gaelic Football Season
Image source: mobiuszeroone
Caro Caro: Very clever. Photography is great too.
#12 This Canon Camera Ad On A Suzuki Jimny
Image source: ikke4live
Lexekon: Biggest back-up camera ever….
#13 Nike – Your Only Limit Is You
Image source: Upset-Wafer-5179
#14 3D Billboard For An Post. Dublin, Ireland (2023)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
#15 British Airways
Image source: adamfcb
David: If the person next to you on the plane is that pale they might be a geisha, a vampire or dead. /J
#16 Crown Royal (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
#17 No Easy Way Out – Women’s Helpline
Image source: adamfcb
#18 J&b Scotch Whiskey (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
PinkPanda: Neat!
#19 Colgate Floss, 2011
Image source: Porkchops_on_My_Face
Cosmikid: Ok, good. A thinker. Had to look 3 times to understand, then laugh; ok.
Gillbella: The floss helps gets the seeds out
#20 McDonald’s – Loved By All
Image source: adamfcb
Nadine Debard (edited): I wish there was some kind of batmobile or an UFO
#21 Breast Cancer Now – Beat It
Image source: adamfcb
#22 Lupin On Netflix (Or A Fake Jewelry Campaign)
Image source: HelicopterCorrect669
Sue Denham: Good ad campaign for sunscreen.
#23 Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Menu & Advertising
Image source: myvisionvivid
#24 Duck Head (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Kimbowa: There’s a brand that really lasted.
#25 Thai Restaurant In A Small Town In Ireland
Image source: OCTM2
SCamp: Well played, very punny
#26 A Local Lawyer
Image source: roariah
Fred L.: Better Call Matt
#27 Volkswagen Polo Ad (2005)
Image source: Raketlie
Auntriarch: Chortle! Though it did set me wondering if there’s a VW Lego
#28 IKEA Ad For Upcoming Store Opening In Oxford Street, London
Image source: Porkchops_on_My_Face
#29 Jim Beam (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Cosmikid: Yes, good.. Many today will not understand the very deep connection with Crosby.
#30 Rebel Sport – We’re Up For It
Image source: adamfcb
#31 Panasonic (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
A B C the Fourth (QUIT CENSORING BP) : lol, my first thought was “why did they put a spring under that egg cooker? Wait, that’s not a cooker, that’s a camcorder. Why did they put eggs on a camcorder? Waaaaait…”
#32 Trains – Now On Uber
Image source: adamfcb
Zelda McLink: How do you Uber a train?
#33 Travel Faster With A Good Book – National Library Of Singapore
Image source: adamfcb
#34 Nike Ad By Wieden+ Kennedy Featuring Young Serena Williams
Image source: jkpj22
#35 Maxell (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Cosmikid: I remember this one; it had impact.
#36 After Six 1972
Image source: slinkslowdown
J9: Such beautiful vibrant colours
#37 Pink Flamingoes (1987)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Olivia Lisbon: “Genuine pink plastic – none of your garbage white plastic!”
#38 Sony (1990)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Corvus: These looked so futuristic when I was a kid.
#39 Icee (1976)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Chocolate llama: they could have gone for “coolest drink in town” but noooo :D
#40 Technics (1987)
Image source: StephenMcGannon
Cosmikid: “Never get out of your chair again!” – yep
Got wisdom to pour?
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