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18 Militant Marketing Examples

From Patriotic Beer Ads to Military-Minded Ice Cream Flavors

— June 30, 2015 — Social Good
These militant marketing innovations range from patriotic beer commercials to custom ice cream flavors that pay homage to fearless soldiers. Celebrating the bravery of troops, these ad campaigns, packaging examples and patriotic products give support to those who battle for the freedom of others.

While this list's car commercials focus on sentimental messaging and emotional stories of soldiers' homecomings, its viral videos aim to raise awareness about the countless war veterans who experience poverty and homelessness after serving overseas.

Other standouts include memorial social media campaigns that commemorate the lives of fallen troops as well as those that aim to educate Americans about the history and heritage of their brave forefathers. Furthermore, a focus on charitable businesses is also present in this list with examples ranging from charitable military apparel to office supplies that raise funds for injured and disabled soldiers.
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Soldier-Supporting Office Supplies
Soldier-Supporting Office Supplies
Veterans Ink Donates to Non-Profit Operation Once in a Lifetime
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Military-Minded Deodorant Ads
Military-Minded Deodorant Ads
The Axe Peace Line of Products Preaches Love Over War
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Commemorative Wartime Coins
Commemorative Wartime Coins
The Outbreak Royal Mint Coin Marks WWI Being 100 Years Ago
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Soldier Social Media Stories
Soldier Social Media Stories
DDB Paris Introduces the Timeline of Battle in Facebook 1914
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Patriotic Beer Ads
Patriotic Beer Ads
Guinness' Empty Chair Commercial Salutes Americans in Uniform
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Reminiscent Veteran Portraits
Reminiscent Veteran Portraits
Robin Savage Captured D-Day Veterans at the Locations They Fought at
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Happy Homecoming Jeep Ads
Happy Homecoming Jeep Ads
This Jeep Super Bowl Commercial is Part of Operation S.A.F.E. Return
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Heroic Paper Towel Packaging
Heroic Paper Towel Packaging
Brawny Joins the Wounded Warriors Project with Special Packaging
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Army Uniform Teddy Bears
Army Uniform Teddy Bears
The Matthew Freeman Project Turns Fallen Soldier Uniforms into Plushies
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Patriotic Gratitude Beers
Patriotic Gratitude Beers
The 50 Back Beer Company Donates Profits to Veteran Support Charities
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Inspiring Homeless Veteran Makeovers
Inspiring Homeless Veteran Makeovers
This Moving Veteran's Day Video Helps to Restore Hope
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Unsung Soldier Campaigns
Unsung Soldier Campaigns
The Every Man Remembered Campaign Recognizes WWI Soldiers
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Patriotic One for One Apparel
Patriotic One for One Apparel
Salute the Brave Donates Clothing to American Military Troops
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Soldier Pop Song Parodies
Soldier Pop Song Parodies
The US Army 'Call Me Maybe' Cover Launches Off
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American Flag Ice Creams
American Flag Ice Creams
The Independence Oreo Cookie Ice Cream is Filled with Stars and Stripes
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Modern War-Era Photography
Modern War-Era Photography
This Modern Tintype Photography Transports Viewers Back in Time
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Soldier Time-Lapse Portraits
Soldier Time-Lapse Portraits
We Are Not The Dead by Lalage Snow is Powerful and Revealing
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