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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Zesty Summertime Candy Products
Skittles Citrus Puts a Focus on Tangy Flavors This Season
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Curated Halloween-Inspired Japanese Snacks
TokyoTreat is Boasting Japanese Snacks for Halloween
Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
Fluffy Pull-Apart Chocolates
Tucho Angel Hair Chocolate is Filled with Turkish Cotton Candy
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Seasonal Licorice Candies
These American Licorice Company Halloween Products are Arriving Now
Swedish Candy Collabs
The BonBon x Moomin Candy Collection Spreads Comfort and Joy
Easter-Branded Snack Ranges
The Hershey Company Debuts Its 2026 Easter Product Line
Soda Cocktail Cotton Candies
Flossie's Shirley Temple Cotton Candy Shares a Sweet, Nostalgic Taste
Grown-Up Chocolate Bars
Gigantic Candy Deluxe are Decadent Bars Made for Adult Palates
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Whimsical Movie-Themed Cookies
The Keebler Wicked Treats Celebrate the Upcoming Movie
Movie-Themed Beverage Flavors
DRIPS by Pepsi Unveils Exclusive Wicked: For Good-Inspired Flavors
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Viral Trend-Inspired Confections
The Twizzlers Straws are Available in Dirty Soda-Inspired Flavor
Texture-Forward Branded Ice Creams
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero Debut Three Branded Frozen Treats
Texture-Driven Chocolate Bars
Mars Wrigley Crispy Rolls Come in Twix and Bounty Varieties
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Tropically Themed Summertime Candies
The Latest Haribo Gummy Candies Celebrate Summertime
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Freeze-Dried Halloween Candies
Skittles Pop’d Creepy Crunch is Arriving in the Fall
Horror Franchise Soda Ranges
These Fanta Sodas Showcase Horror Film Characters
Daring Hard Candies
Strangers Candies Makes Unique, Naturally Flavored Hard Candies
Co-Branded Easter Marshmallow Confections
PEEPS® has Partnered with Pop-Tarts™ & SUNNYD® for 2026
Functional Candy-Flavored Sparkling Waters
The Sparkling Ice x LIFE SAVERS Sodas Have Zero Sugar
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Explosive Candy Launches
Warheads Atomic Fizz Sales Detonate Real, Controlled Explosions
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Instant Satisfaction Chocolate Campaigns
This Cadbury Twirl Campaign Focuses on Melting
Peelable Gummy Candies
Favorite Day's Peelable Gummy Candies Delight with an Interactive Component
Humorous Soda Ads
Jelly Roll x Zevia Bring a Nostalgic Twist to Soda Ads with a Hilarious New Spot
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids Presents a 15-Foot Inflatable for Hidden Treats
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
These Candy Bar Ice Cream Products Come in Three Flavors
Frozen Gummy Bear Treats
The Haribo Push Up Was Created in Partnership with Wall's
Elevated Easter Hunt Campaigns
The Cadbury Better the Hide, Better the Hunt Campaign is Joyful
Fruity Creative Campaigns
Tic Tac® Chewy! Debuts the Soft on the Inside Campaign
Expansive Easter Candy Ranges
The Nestlé Confectionery Easter Season 2025 Range Has Many Options
Indulgent Festive Snack Lines
Gnaw Chocolate Taps Festive Characters for Its Christmas Offerings
Branded Chocolate Easter Eggs
The 2026 Nestlé Easter Products Interpret Classic Chocolate Flavors
Pickle-Shaped Chocolates
M&S Food's You Tickle My Pickle Milk Chocolate is a Playful Treat
Cost-Conscious Christmas Candy Collections
The Hershey Company Holiday Range is Here for 2025
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Playful Juicy Confectionery Commercials
Ferrara's NERDS Launches NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Witchy Ready-to-Bake Cookies
Wicked-Inspired Pillsbury Shape Cookies Take After Iconic Headwear
Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat! Collection Has Four New Products
Snacking-Friendly Ice Cream Products
These Cadbury Ice Cream Products Come in Three Varieties
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Mix-and-Match Candies
Juicy Drop MashUps Feature Sour Crunchy Candies for Wrapping in Sweet Sheets
Wintery Sports Candy Collections
The Amos Sweets Olympic Candies Come in Four Varieties
Soccer-Themed Confection Packaging
Ferrara Honors the U.S. Soccer Federation with New Packaging
Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
Vandal Gummy Bears Flavors Challenge Conventional Color Pairings
Revived 90s Commercials
Gushers' FruitHead Short Horror Film Reimagines a Nostalgic Ad
Expansive Crispy Candy Lineups
Noomz Freeze‑Dried Candies Come in Eight Flavors
Low-Sugar Easter Candies
UNREAL Unveiled 'Special Edition Easter Boxes'
After-Dark Pizza Ads
Morrisons' Market Street Halloween Pizza Ads Transform at Night
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns
Evolution Fresh Introduced its 'Fresh Twist on Soda' Campaign
Shareable Confectionery Treat Ranges
Stockley's Treat Bag Comes in 12 Handcrafted Candy Options
Wrestler-Themed Chocolate Commercials
This Tony’s Chocolonely Advertisement Spotlights Social Good
Humorous Chocolate Spots
Toblerone Introduced its ‘Chocolate Like Nobody’s Watching’
Cinematic Chocolate Advent Calendars
Compartés' Wicked: For Good Advent Calendar Shares 24 Treats
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Sour-Sweet Berry Candies
Airheads Xtremes Very Berry is Arriving in Belts and Bites
Bite-Sized Candy Bars
toby bar Makes "Right-Sized" Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns
Trident's TriDifferent Inspired Gen Z to Break Away from Sameness
Candy-Scented Deodorants
Wild and Chupa Chups Collaborated on Sweet, Nostalgic Deodorant Refills
Sweet Charcuterie Gift Sets
The Candy Charcuterie Tray Line from Nassau Candy Has Three Options
Artisan-Style Bulk Candy Products
The Nancy Adams Tub Program is Launching Two New Treats
Sour-Sweet Candy Straws
Apple & Raspberry Flyers Respond to Interest in Sour Flavors
Industrial Candy Shells
The Chupa Chups Impossible Lollipop Arrives in an Industrial-Strength Case
Game-Themed Sour Candy Products
The Face Twisters Sour Candy Challenge Features Five Levels
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Blind Box Easter Treats
These New Sophiepops & Gumdrops Easter Products are Extra-Sweet
Booger-Inspired Immune Gummies
Frida's New 'Boogie Bites Candy' is Packed with Vitamin C
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Colorful Whipped Cream Sandwiches
This Chocolate Sprinkles Whipped Cream Sandwich is Going Viral
Imaginative Easter Bakery Ranges
Fiona Cairns Easter Collection Features Handcrafted Treats
Seasonal Foamy Candy Ranges
These Swizzels Squashies Summer Candies Come in Two Options
Crunchy Gummy Candy Products
Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Candy Introduced Two New Varieties
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Texture-Driven Sour Candy Products
These Face Twisters Sour Candy Products Come in Two Options
Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
Nestlé Confectionery Announced a New Series of Treats
Gummy Functional Candies
Tandy's Dietary Supplements Help with Relaxation, Stress Relief & More
Sweet Treat Rebrands
The New Killer Brownie Invites Dessert Lovers to ‘Live a Little’
Snacking-Friendly Springtime Candies
The Haribo Spring Mix Comes with Four of the Brand's Candies
Mixed Fruit-Flavored Soft Candies
Smarties Debuts a New Mixed Fruit Soft Candy Variant
Flavorful Marshmallow Easter Treats
The Latest Peeps Easter Range Introduces New Flavors
Pre-Workout Candies
Boost Candy Co.'s Turbo Taffy is Chewy, Flavorful and Mess-Free
Guilt-Free Gummy Candies
NeatSweets Products Come in Many Varieties with Two-Grams of Sugar
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Giftable Candy Arrangements
Edible Launched New Candy Arrangements Featuring Fruit & Mars Candies
Extra-Sour Crispy Candy Products
The Noomz Candy Range Now Features Three New Varieties
Freeze-Dried Marshmallow Candies
Marshmallow Crunch Reinvents a Malley's Chocolates Signature
Liquid-Filled Easter Gummies
These Bebeto Easter Candies Come in Two Fun Varieties
Tasty Easter Activation Campaigns
The Mars Wrigley The Big Easter Bunny Off is Ready for Spring
Quirky Pizza Chain Ads
Little Caesars X Eugene Levy Join To Promote Super Puffs at the Super Bowl
Space-Themed Jawbreaker Candies
The Comet Crusher Jawbreaker Has Interactive Packaging
Multi-Sensorial Seasonal Snacks
Aldi’s Dairyfine Easter Munch Mix Features Salted Pretzels & More
Minty Marshmallow Snacks
Peppermint ‘Mallow Poppers Put a Festive Twist on a Classic Treat
Crispy Vampire-Themed Chocolates
KIT KAT Counts Have a Deliciously Spooky Format
Textural Romantic Candy Ranges
These Bebeto Valentine's Day Candies are Crunchy and Fizzy
Nostalgic Sparkling Energy Drinks
GORGIE Candy Twist Tastes Like a Candy Shop Lollipop
Gingerbread-Flavored Caramel Candies
Werther's Original Gingerbread Soft Caramels are Comforting
Extra-Terrestrial Chocolate Ads
Kinder Bueno's Super Bowl Ad Makes a Moment "Yes Bueno"
Unicorn-Inspired Dessert Bars
Erbert & Gerbert's Unicorn Crispy Bar is Delicious and Colorful
Snowball-Inspired Chocolate Cookies
Baker & Baker Debuts a New Chocolate Product Called Snow Balls
Candy Bar-Inspired Cupcakes
Baked by Melissa Teamed Up with Candy Brands for a New Collection
Adult-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars
MALTESERS® Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar is Tasty
Wrestler-Inspired Lollipop Ads
Chupa Chups Promoted a Packaging Update with a Lucha Libre Campaign
Crunchy Taffy Candies
Toxic Waste Taffetti Enhances Sour, Stretchy Candy with Confetti Bits
Ice Pop-Inspired Candies
Rowntree’s Lollies Candies Come in Three Flavor Options
Easter-Themed Retailer Candy Deals
This 7-Eleven Easter Promotion Offers a Number of Sweet Deals
Creamy Taffy Soda Ranges
AIRHEADS Soda Will Arrive in Canada in 2026
Back-To-School Promotional Winter Campaigns
EXCEL® Launches the Cheeky Chew Through Lists Campaign
Decadent Easter Chocolates
Purdys Chocolatier's Easter 2025 Lineup Included Two Foiled Egg Flavors
Remixed Freeze-Dried Candies
SweeTARTS, Lemonhead & Spree Can Now Be Savored as Freeze-Dried Candy
Premium Autumnal Treat Ranges
These Cadbury Halloween Products Come in a Variety of Options
Gluten-Free Candy Biscuits
Genius and Candy Kittens Introduce a Co-Branded Rocky Road Treat
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Limited-Edition Easter Gummies
Swizzels Squashies Drumchick Features the Signature Hybrid Texture
Gooey Sour Candy Dips
Sour GooDunkers Offer a New Kind of Experience for Sour Candy Fans
Elevated Custom Retailer Gummies
The Foxtrot Gummy Mixes Come in Eight Custom Mixes
Seasonally Inspired Caramel Chocolates
Béquet Confections Caramels Come in Six Flavors
Branded Mint Chocolate Toothpastes
Terry's Chocolate Mint Toothpaste is Here for April Fool's Day
Nostalgic Sour Bulk Candies
Nassau Candy Bulk Gummies Were Showcased in Several Varieties
Exotically Flavored Candy Chews
Swizzels Refreshers Tropical Marks the Brand's 70th Anniversary
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Old-Fashioned Candy Collections
Goetze’s Candy Company is Launching Two Special Edition Treats
Fruit-Forward Candy Chews
Swizzles Launches a New Refreshers Tropical Chew Bar for its Anniversary
Branded Wholesale Candy Ranges
These New Sweetish Candies Come in Gummies and Lollipops
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Junior Launch a New Dessert