Now here’s a top list that will get you salivating, laughing and thinking. If you’re into brain teasers or are thrilled by the idea of evil candy gingerbread men, bunny tornadoes or hiring prostitutes from candy dispensers, you’ll love this collection. If not, perhaps you’re into shockvertising, the misfortune of others or even Barbie.
Whatever you like, these clever candy ads have it all. With nothing but marketing awesomeness, Ogilvy & Mather, Starburst, Aquafresh, Carre Fresh, Duracell, Britney Spears and other renowned names can be found in this list embracing creative ideas to sell sweet goodies.
Above all, these ad techniques feature complete creativity from marketers; they certainly know how to get your attention. I'm sure there will be something in this list that appeals to your own sweet tooth.
15 Clever Candy Ads
Confectionery Ideas from Evil Candy Ads to Bunny Tornado Commercials:
Wesley Grant — May 14, 2011 — Marketing
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Bunny Tornado Commercials
The Duracell Bunny Bursts on the Scene in 'Bunny Fusion'
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Cotton Candy Ads
Britney Spears Looks Sweet as Barbie in Candies for Kohl's Ads
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Schadenfreude Food Campaigns
The Celebrations Chocolate Ads Revel in the Misfortune of Others
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Contradicting Candy Ads
The Starbursts "Scottish Koreans" Commercials Makes Light of Controversy
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Brain Teaser Candy Ads
Kit Kat Print Ads Feature Mazes, Crosswords and Sodoku Puzzles
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Derogatory Dating Ads
Belgian Dating Site Vindeenlief Has Fun With the Femme-O-Matic Dispenser
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Hygienic Shockvertising II
Carre Fresh: Wipe Whatever You've Touched
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Evil Candy Ads
The Aquafresh Milk Teeth Toothpaste Fights Little Kid Cavities
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Outlandish Hair Ads
This Irish Cancer Society Ad Aims to Raise Money Comically
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Provocative Chocolate Ads
Mars' Sensual Campaign for ‘Fling,' a Candy Bar for Women
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Smart Snack Marketing
In Japanese, ‘Kit Kat' Sounds Just Like ‘Good Luck'
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Interactive Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Touchscreen Bus Shelter Game
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Violent Candy Campaigns
Mentos Marbels Sour Ads Illustrates How Excruciating the Taste Is
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Flowing Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Flake 'Unfold' is a Beautiful Peaceful Commercial
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Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
AI-Generative Chocolate Campaigns
KitKat Takes a Break and Taps Marketing Advice from AI
Artisanal Easter Chocolates
The 2024 Easter Collection by Purdys Chocolatier is Decadent
Gelatin Dessert Jelly Beans
JELL-O Jelly Beans Feature the Flavors of the Brand's Desserts
Candy-Flavored Beverages
Skittles Drinks Reimagine a Favorite Gen Z Candy as a Beverage
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Expansive Halloween Candy Collections
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Halloween Candies are Spooky
Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Tuna Advent Calendars
Bumble Bee Seafoods Launched the Tuna Lovers' Advent Calendar
Fairtrade Easter Candy Collections
The Divine Easter 2024 Collection is Packed with Spring Treats
Collaboration Candy Bar Donuts
Krispy Kreme KitKat and Aero Doughnuts Come in Two Varieties
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Easter-Inspired Personal Care Lines
The Lush Easter Collection Boasts Fun, Non-Chocolate Treats
Dual-Flavor Marshmallow Candies
Swizzels Squashies Strawberry & Cream Updates a Classic Treat
Luxury-Inspired Chocolate Campaigns
The Toblerone 'Never Square' Campaign Takes a Cheeky Approach
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Carnival Candy Energy Drinks
Ghost Energy Bubblicious Cotton Candy Has a Zero-Sugar Recipe
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Candy-Inspired Performance Energy Drinks
C4 Performance Energy® Partners with SKITTLES & STARBURST
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Low-Sugar Easter Gummies
SmartSweets' Dropped Limited-Edition Low-Sugar Easter Candies
Hybrid Fruit Candies
This Father's Day, "Dad Things" are Being Traded for Laffy Taffy Fruit Combos
Gut-Friendly Candy Products
Savvy Sweets Comes in Four Delicious and Familiar Varieties
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Crispy Candy Bar Biscuits
Twix Secret Centre Biscuits Offer a New Take on a Classic Candy
Chocolate Bar Variety Packs
Trader Joe's Wicked Good Mini Chocolate Bars are Here for Halloween
Oversized Textural Candy Products
Skittles Giants Gooey Have a Soft Filling Inside a Crunchy Shell
Textural Candy-Inspired Refreshments
Mentos Drinks Come in Three Non-Sparkling Varieties
Collaboration Easter Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Easter Collection is Packed with Treats
Tart Multi-Colored Easter Candies
Sugarfina's Lamb Sour Rainbows Candy Cube is a Sour Spring Treat
Americana Travel Candy Products
These New Products From MWITR Include M&M's and Maltesers SKUs
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Sour Easter Snack Boxes
The Cadbury Dairy Milk & Sour Patch Kids is Sweet and Tart
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Chocolate-covered Honeycomb Candies
Trader Joe's Added New Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy
Gummy Candy-Inspired Footwear Series
Vans Brings a Playful Element with the Haribo Collection
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Lollipop-Inspired Bodycare
Allkinds x Chupa Chups Shares Fruity Self-Care & Fun Textures
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Candy Bar-Themed Donuts
Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts from Baker & Baker are Indulgent
Biscuit Candy Bar Boxes
The Nestlé Big Biscuit Box is Packed with 69 Assorted Candy Bars
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH'S Desserts of the World Jelly Beans Explore Global Flavors
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Branded Candy Easter Products
These Nestlé Easter Eggs Come in Two New Options for 2024
Branded Holiday Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Sundae-Flavored Easter Candies
M&M's Easter Sundae is a Limited-Edition Springtime Treat
Mystery Cartoon Donut Collections
The Krispy Kreme Scooby-Doo Halloween Dozen is Tasty
Food-Themed Candy Products
The Kraft Heinz Gummy Snack Pack is Fruit-Flavored
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Minuscule Soda-Flavored Candies
Tic Tac Sprite is Launching in France Ahead of a Wider Launch
Baked Good-Flavored Candies
Honey Bun Cow Tales Celebrate National Caramel Day and More
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candies
Haribo Unicorn-i-licious Gummies Come in Six Flavors
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Beverage-Flavored Candy Bars
The Yoo-Hoo Candy Bar Offers a Nostalgic Flavor Experience
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Shareable Travel Candy Pouches
Cloetta Releases Exclusive Sharing Bags for Travel Retail Customers
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Revamped Freshness Platforms
Mars Announces a New Brand Identity for Its Gums and Mints Brands
Candy-Studded Frozen Desserts
Burger King Has Added New Bk Blasts in Canada
Candy-Inspired Tea Collections
These Bird & Blend Teas were Created with Swizzels
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
Gilded Confectionery Product Ranges
Nestlé The Golden Collection Has Several Options
Low-Cost Halloween Candies
The Swizzels Halloween Range Includes Three Options
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
Kraft Mac Has Just Launched Some Unexpected Halloween Gummy Candies
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Holiday Movie Candy Collections
Brach’s Elf Candies Were Created in Partnership with Warner Bros.
Crispy Easter Candy Cookies
Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies Were Created by Baker & Baker
Premium Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Dewey's Bakery Just Unveiled New Dewzies Layered Cookies
Artisan-Inspired Springtime Easter Treats
These Brach’s Easter Products are Limited-Edition
Intensely Flavored Candy Straws
Clever Candy Powder Straws Offer a New Take on a Classic
Refreshing Chewable Mint Candies
Fox's Chewy Mints Offer an Alternative to Hard Candies and Gum
Jumbo Gummy Bear Lollipops
Nassau Candy Launches the Larger-Than-Life Oversized Gummy Bear Pop
Cheeky Chocolate Campaigns
The Cadbury Creme Egg How Do You Eat Yours? Campaign Updates a Classic
Bubblegum-Scented Kitchen Rolls
Millions Sweets Launches Scented Toilet and Kitchen Roll
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Festive Toothpaste Bundles
The Marvis 7 Flavours Gift Set is a Self Care Stocking Stuffer
Soft Chocolate-Topped Caramels
Werther's Debuts a Chocolate-Covered Variant of its Iconic Caramels
Candy Bar-Infused Cookies
These Baked by Rich’s Cookies are Made with Nestlé
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Chocolate-Covered Candy Beans
Kopper's Chocolate Pastel Chocolate Jelly Beans are Ready for Spring
Filmic Chocolate Toothpastes
The Release of Wonka Inspired Hismile’s Chocolate Toothpaste
Lickable Sour Candy Drinks
World of Sweets Partners with Zed Candy on the New 'Screamers Big Lick'
Nostalgic Bulk Candy Products
Clever Candy Powdered Candy Straws Come in a New 100-Count Bag
Adventurous Jelly-Style Candies
Fruit-tella Jellies Now Come in Two New Format Options
Popping Candy-Infused Cake Bars
McVitie’s BN Popping Candy Cake Bars Come in Two Flavors
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Hollywood-Themed Candy Collections
Sugafina x Hollywood Celebrates 100 Years of the Hollywood Sign
Cooling Superhero Candy Products
The CandyRific Marvel’s Avengers 12-Count Assorted Tray is Novel
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy Partnered for Halloween Candies
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Premium Candy Advent Calendars
These Anthon Berg Advent Calendars Come in Two Varieties
Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
These JONES Halloween Sodas Come in Three Options
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Sweet Bunny-Inspired Sundaes
Friendly's Has a New Bunny Cone Head Sundae This Spring
Romantic Cartoon Character Candies
Snoopy & Friends Hershey's Kisses are Arriving for Valentine's
Jelly-Filled Chocolate Egg Candies
Dexters Dynaegg Blends Tastes, Textures and Ingredients
Gifting-Ready Candy Tubs
Swizzels Gift Drums Come in a Variety of Flavors
Gourmet Theater-Branded Candies
AMC Cinema Sweets Come in Four Varieties Available Now
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Fizzy Vegan-Friendly Candies
These Bebeto Candies Come in Two Varieties in 150-Gram Packs
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Adoption Support Candy Campaigns
This Trolli Campaign Supports The Petfinder Foundation
Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops
The Clever Candy Big Bear Pop Weighs in at Eight-Ounces
Sugar-Free Classic Candy Products
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. Has Announced Four Nostalgic Chewing Gums
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Millennial-Targeted Gummy Candies
Rotten Gummy Worms are Inspired by 90s Gross-Out Culture
Sour Cranberry Snacks
Patience Fruit & Co.'s SourCran Candies are Amped Up with Fruit Flavor
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Springtime-Themed Snack Cakes
The Tastykake Easter Packaging Encourages Gifting
Springtime Easter Gummy Collections
These HARIBO Easter-Themed Gummies Come in Two Varieties
Fudgy Cartoon-Celebrating Cookies
Keebler's Looney Tunes Fudge Stripe Cookies Mark a Milestone
Branded Springtime Easter Treats
These Frankford Candy Easter Products Come in Five Options
Mythical Creature Easter Products
This CandyRific Easter Collection Will Arrive for 2024