42 Ingenious Marketing Ads That Companies NailedAds that are so good, we didn’t even mind being sold to.
In this day and age, ads are everywhere. I mean, everywhere! You can’t watch a cat video without sitting through a shampoo commercial first. And just when you think you’re in the clear, boom, another ad pops up. Seriously, it’s like playing whack-a-mole on your browser.
But sometimes, just sometimes, you stumble upon an ad that stops you in your tracks. You know the ones. They’re clever, maybe a little cheeky, and they stick with you long after you’ve scrolled past. There is a subreddit dedicated to clever ads that not only catch your eye but also make you want to stand up and give a slow clap.
Trust me, you’re going to love these.
1. Littering Says A Lot About You – Live Green Toronto
2. Skyy Vodka (1995)
3. “Protect Wildlife, Before It’s Too Late” WWF Deutschland Campaign
4. Mississippi Department Of Transportation Ad Against Distracted Driving
5. One Click Can Change Your Future
6. Colgate Floss (2011)
7. World Vision – He Sees What Can’t Be Shown
8. Molson Brewery x Professional Women’s Hockey League (2024)
9. This ad for the Sanyo MX920K
10. Sega Saturn ad (1995)
11. After Six (1972)
12. J&B Scotch Whiskey (1990)
13. Budweiser (1967)
14. Cleanipedia “Unmentionable Stains”
15. From The Coldest Waters Of Norway – Ocean Blue
16. Mcdonald’s Heatwave Ad (UK)
17. Smirnoff (1990)
18. Toshiba (1967)
19. TG4: Irish TV Ad For Women’s Gaelic Football Season
20. This Canon Camera Ad On A Suzuki
21. Nike – Your Only Limit Is You
22. 3D Billboard For An Post. Dublin, Ireland (2023)
23. British Airways
24. Crown Royal (1990)
25. No Easy Way Out – Women’s Helpline
26. McDonald’s – Loved By All
27. Breast Cancer Now – Beat It
28. Vintage Bob’s Big Boy Menu & Advertising
29. Duck Head (1990)
30. Thai Restaurant In A Small Town In Ireland
31. A Local Lawyer
32. Volkswagen Polo Ad (2005)
33. IKEA Early Christmas Sale Ad (2014)
34. IKEA Ad For Upcoming Store Opening In Oxford Street, London
35. Rebel Sport – We’re Up For It
36. Panasonic (1990)
37. Travel Faster With A Good Book – National Library Of Singapore
38. Nike Ad By Wieden+ Kennedy Featuring Young Serena Williams
39. Maxell (1990)
40. Pink Flamingoes (1987)
41. Sony (1990)
42. Icee (1976)
