2024 video ad trends show the landscape is defined by innovation, creativity, and a willingness to push boundaries. From AI-generated updates to classic campaigns to edgy influencer-inspired storytelling, these trends reflect how brands are leveraging technology and cultural shifts to captivate audiences.
Coca-Cola’s 'Holidays Are Coming' ad gets a modern upgrade with a fully AI-generated version. Maintaining the classic soundtrack and visuals of polar bears and illuminated trucks, the 2024 ad introduces a more diverse cast and showcases Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. This marks a breakthrough for AI-generated commercials, blending nostalgia with inclusivity and creative efficiency. The campaign’s success highlights the potential of AI to modernize beloved traditions while appealing to diverse, contemporary audiences.
Tomcat reimagines influencer culture with a stop-motion campaign featuring an influencer mouse in a darkly humorous unboxing video. The ad juxtaposes cuteness with crass humor to deliver a memorable message: Tomcat is 'Not Recommended By Mice.' This edgy approach uses humor and high-quality animation to stand out in a saturated market while reshaping how everyday products are advertised.
From AI-powered nostalgia to influencer-inspired humor, these trends exemplify how brands are redefining video advertising to create bold, engaging, and inclusive campaigns.
For more video ad trends in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2025 Trend Report
Top 60 Video Ad Trends in 2024
From Influencer-Inspired Ads to AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads:
Georgia Wray Norsten — Feb 5, 2025 — Marketing
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AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
59
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
58
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
57
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
56
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
55
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
54
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
53
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
52
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
51
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
50
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
49
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
48
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
47
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
46
Actress-Approved Christmas Ads
Adjoa Andoh plays Mrs. Claus in Boots Ad, The Christmas Makeover
45
Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads
Mercedes-Benz' G-Class STRONGER THAN DIAMONDS Edition Celebrates Love
44
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
43
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
42
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
41
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
40
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
39
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
38
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
37
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
36
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
35
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
34
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
33
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
32
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
31
Singer-Starring Headphone Ads
RAYE Stars in Dyson's Newest Campaign for its OnTrac Headphones
30
Cheeky Jewelry Valentine's Day Ads
PRYA Will Replace Any Jewerly With Your Ex's Name on It
29
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
28
Comedic Airline Spin-Off Ads
Spirit Airlines Presents #NotInTheMiddle Starring Frankie Muniz
27
Anti-Fraud Educational Ads
Interac Punches Back at Fraud with a Unique Program: Fraud Fighters
26
Lookalike Martini Ads
Kahlúa's Feliz St. Patrick's Day Promotes Espresso Martinis Over Stouts
25
Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads
CeraVe Collaborates with Michael Cera on Hilarious Ad
24
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
23
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
22
Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads
The Liquid Death x Rebel Moon Collab Pokes Fun at Beer Ad Tropes
21
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
20
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
19
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
18
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
17
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
16
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
15
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
14
Tongue-In-Cheek Grilling Ads
Hellmann's Canada Ignites Grilling Season Early with "May-0" Petition
13
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
12
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
11
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
10
Pirate-Inspired Business Ads
Amazon Business Launched a Light Hearted Ad, ‘Run a Tighter Ship'
9
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
8
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
7
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
6
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
5
Celeb-Backed Refreshment Ads
The Pure Leaf Martha's Little Helper Ad Stars Martha Stewart
4
Cheeky Seltzer Campaigns
NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer & Chloe Fineman Team Up for "Keep It Tasty" Campaign
3
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
2
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
1
Inclusive Assistance-First Airline Ads
Virgin Atlantic Debuts a Video Ad in British Sign Language
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Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Intermarché’s “Le mal aimé” Ad Was Made by an 80-Person Team
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Connection-Focused Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Salvatore Ferragamo Holiday 2025 is Heartwarming
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
Hunter Luxury Bring Festive Elegance to NEXT’s 2025 Holiday Line
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences
Prezzee's Magical Moments Delight Kids, Family & Colleagues
AI-Generated Holiday Messages
Prezzee is Delivering Personalized Communication from Santa Claus
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
AI-Satirical Ad Spots
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Tech Hype
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
GenAI Boba Campaigns
Gong Cha's Mini Pearl Adventures Immerses the Senses in a World of Flavor
TV-Ready GenAI Ads
Channel 4's Generative AI Solution for TV Advertising Breaks Down Barriers
AI-Generated Pet Teasers
Iams' I Want a Puppy/Kitten Studios Helps People Pitch an Idea
AI-Matched Creator Partnerships
YouTube Creator Partnerships Links Brands & Creators with Gemini
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Cinematic Soda Campaigns
Diet Coke and The Devil Wears Prada 2 Partnered for a New Campaign
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Dystopian AI Ads
The Debut Anthropic Super Bowl Ad Rejects Sponsored AI Answers
AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads
The Teriyaki Madness What's with Bob? Ad Was Created with Genre.ai
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Runs an Ad with Natalie Portman
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
AI Video Creation
DreamFace Enables Faster, AI-Driven Video Creation For Content Creators
AI-Assisted Nut Spread Commercials
This Pip & Nut Commercial Leverages the Power of AI
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
AI Cinematic Smartphones
The Honor 600 Transforms Photos into Cinematic AI Video Clips
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Qsr Retro Film Tributes
Domino’s 40th Anniversary is Honored with a Nostalgic Short Film & Capsule
Holiday-Specific Conversational AI Agents
Tavus Debuts the festive AI Santa 2.0
Mood-Based AI Product Discovery
Starbucks Uses ChatGPT to Recommend Drinks Based on User Mood
AI Video Editing Platforms
Adobe Firefly Introduces an All-In-One AI Video Editing Platform
Cinematic Valentine's Day Campaigns
Tiffany & Co.'s 2026 Valentine's Day Film Starred Adria Arjona
Autonomous Ad Campaigns
Viant Outcomes Uses AI To Self‑Optimize Cross Channel Media
Conversational Web Discovery
Google Added Generative AI Features to Modernize Online Search
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Based Tequila Spots
Pantalones Organic Tequila x ElevenLabs AI Partner for a World Cup Greeting
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
AI-Powered Satirical Ads
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Corporate Culture
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
Automated Video Marketing
Reelify AI Generates Viral Short-Form Content for SaaS Growth
AI Ad Generators
Creatify Turns Product URLs Into Ready-To-Use Video Ads Automatically.
AI-Powered UGC Ads
Magic Hour Launches an AI UGC Ad Generator for 60-Second Video Ads
AI Video Makers
Hugsy Lets Users Create Personalized AI-Generated Videos Instantly
AI-Generated UGC Platforms
UGC Maker AI Streamlines Ad Creation with Artificial Intelligence
AI-Aged Executive Spoof Ads
AiCandy's Energym Ad Reimagines Tech Moguls as Instructors
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
AI-Powered Creative Governance Tools
Bayer Adopts CreativeX Brand Intelligence
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Ai Customer Campaigns
The Mint Mobile Ad Featuring Ryan Reynolds Stars Genuine User Tilly Norwood
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
Influencer Marketing Tools
XcreateAI Connects Brands With Nano-Influencers for Social Campaigns
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Festive Creator-Led Series
Pepsi Pioneers is a Five-Part Christmas Series for Gen Z
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Designer-Led Spring Campaign Films
Giorgio Armani Launches a Spring 2026 Campaign Film
AI-Powered Santa Toys
HeySanta Brings Artificial Intelligence into the Magic of Christmas
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI Video Creators
Smoothie AI Generates Videos for Ads, Shorts, and Creative Content
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
AI-Generated UGC Ads
Influencer AI Produces Fast, Scalable Content For Performance Marketing
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
AI-Powered Ad Platforms
FOX AdStudio Uses AI to Unify Audience Data and Campaign Performance
AI-Backed Advertising Creative Systems
Strati.ai Expands Beyond Video Generation
Agency Vibe-Coding Platforms
Havas' 'Brand Insights AI' Is a Claude-Powered GEO Product
AI Disclosure Labels
YouTube Introduces Automatic Labels for AI-Generated Videos
AI Shopping Search Tools
Vibe Shopping Uses AI To Identify Products From TikTok And Video Content
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns
The Roger Vivier Holiday 2025 Film is Playful and Chic
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
AI Emotional Actors
Emotive AI Actors Creates Realistic Videos With Customizable Emotions
AI Video Cloning Tools
Invideo's 'AI Twins' Allow Users to Clone Themselves for Video Production
Data-Driven Automotive Retailer Tools
Cars.com Debuts AI Video Tools, Hub Reporting & More
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Image Animation Platforms
AI Video Transforms Static Images Into AI-Generated Video Clips
AI Advertising Toolkits
Adkit Studio Generates And Clones High-Performing Ads Using AI Automation
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Data-Powered AI Advertisements
Omneky Introduces an AI-Powered Video Suite for Advertising
AI-Powered Holiday Spending Tools
TomoCredit Uses AI to Help with Managing Holiday Spending
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Creative Analytics Platforms
Superads Delivers AI Ad Insights Across Major Social Media Channels
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
AI-Driven Demand Gen Platforms
Google Has Unveiled Demand Gen That Absorbs Display Ads
AI Video Spokespeople
Humva Creates Realistic AI Spokesperson Videos for Any Purpose
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Video Marketing AI
Overlap AI Introduces Multimodal Agent For Autonomous Video Editing
Household Expense Ads
BBDO Bangkok Launches 'Don’t Lose What AI Can Save' for Samsung
AI Video Generators
JoggAI Quickly Turns Product Links Into Engaging Video Ads
Synthetic AI Presenters
VideoGen AI Creates Realistic Talking Head Videos From Any Script
Personalized Holiday Videos
Naughty or Nice Video Creates Santa Videos With Photos And Facts
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Ad Creation Engines
Viva Labs Uses AI To Research, Create, And Analyze Short Ads
AI-Driven Production Features
Malaysia Airlines Adopts Digital Creative Automation from Kingdom