Animation and cartoons are often the types of imagery associated with what little children watch, but these creatively animated ad campaigns are showcasing how these playful designs are being incorporated into more mainstream ad techniques.
While animated characters were traditionally portrayed as cute and innocent, nowadays cartoons and animated creatures are put in all sorts of mature and adult-like circumstances, making them more identifiable with an older audience. These ad campaigns are demonstrating how animation is now being used in commercials and print ads as a way to add a nostalgic and youthful feel to these otherwise adult-themed campaigns.
From car campaigns that humorously incorporate partially animated characters to promotional movie ads that turns its main star into an animated character, these creatively animated campaigns are merging childhood designs with more adult references.
36 Animated Ad Campaigns
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Amusing Animated Prophylactic PSAs
MTV's 'Sex is No Accident' Campaign Goes From Cartoon to Video
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Cartoons Against Cigarettes
"A Magical Amount" Truth Campaign
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Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
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Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
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Irresistible Human Raindrops
These Spoleto Italian Fast Food Ads Feed Your Fantasies
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Cinematic Animated Promos
‘The Beatles: Rock Band' Commercial is Captivating
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Cannibalistic Caffeine Campaigns
These Cafe Taina Coffee Ads Keep You Alert
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Personified Pastry Ads
The Pastelite VIP Campaign Features Desserts as Cause for Discussion
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Impatient Caricature Ads
The Cartoon Network Animation Academy Campaign Promotes an Opportunity
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Animated Graffiti Ads
The Smart Fortwo A Big Idea Campaign Features Playful Characters
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Interoffice Love Bird Ads
The Vahume Office Furniture Campaign Personifies Pigeons
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Accurately Executed Animations
Video Centro Ads Make Cartoon Characters Crisp
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Insect-Asphyxiating Ads
This Bref Disinfectant Campaign Produces Pleasant Odors
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Suicidal Snack Ads
The Florida Gum Smile Power Campaign Leads Blind Love
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Animated Dapper Campaigns (UPDATE)
The Kenzo Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign Video is Playful
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Psychedelic Animated Ads
Scrabble ‘The Beautiful Word' Campaign
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Sleepy Toy Campaigns
The Horlicks Ads Makes You Sleepy Just Looking at Them
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Animated Art as a PSA
'Burma Viral' for Myanmar
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Family-Friendly Polar Bear Films
Coca-Cola Brings Back the Animated Polar Bears in this Short Film
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Animated Paper People
Kodak Drives Home Their "It's Time to Smile" Motto
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Coquettish Beverage Campaigns
These Schweppes 'Make a Cocktail' Ads Personify Frisky Drinks
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Cartoon Movie Promos
Animated Vin Diesel for Babylon A.D.
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Partially Animated Car Commercials
New Toyota Yaris Ads are Inspired by Pop & Rap Videos
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Arctic Sports Fan Campaigns
Coca-Cola Polar Bears Will Watch Super Bowl & Give Feedback on Plays
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Animated Toy Histories
The LEGO Story Film Tells the Brand's Background & Path to Success
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Trailing Tree Advertising
The Columbia Omni-Shade Ad Promotes Constant Shelter From Rays
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Animated Soft Drink Ads
Jerome Masi & Gaetan Boutet Films the Whimsical 'Be Coke' Video
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Mobster Flatbread Marketing
This Polpettas Mafia Campaign Feeds Hardcore Hunger
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Clumsy Fuel Cell Campaigns
These Alfacell Batteries Ads Discourage Gambling with Power
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Radiant Animated Eyewear Ads
Persol Sunglasses' 'A Year of Sun With Mr. Persol'
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Witty Chauvinistic Ads
Speechless Potato Heads for Bridgestone Tires
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Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
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Animated Donor Advertising
This Hospital San Jose Campaign Urges Individuals to Give Life
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Animated Evolution Advertising
The Crown Matches Claymation Campaign Goes Way Back in Time
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Bullfighting Nut Campaigns
The 'Alejandro' Planters Almonds Commercial Shells a Story
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Noel Noodles Commercials
The 'Pot Noeldle' Animated Ad Puts a Spin on Tradition
Related Ideas
Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Cartoon-Themed Makeup Collections
The Alice in Wonderland x wet n wild Collection is Playful
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Animated Football Games
Toy Story Funday Football Animates the Action Between NFL Teams
Promotional Film Food Products
Annie's Homegrown x The Little Mermaid Products are Limited-Edition
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Animated Truck-Inspired Footwear
Crocs Launches a New Classic Clog Inspired by Tow Mater
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
Cartoon Character-Inspired Footwear
adidas Originals Releases a Moomin Character Based Collection
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AI-Generated Fatherhood Campaigns
The Glenlivet's Father's Day Campaign Features an AI Script
Celebratory Cartoon Beverage Branding
ShineWater Limited Edition Trolls Cans are Arriving Now
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Cheeky Wireless Service Ads
Visible's New Campaign with Jason Alexander Highlights Transparency
Cartoon Character-Inspired Sneakers
Disney and adidas Unveil Its New Pinocchio-Inspired Sneakers
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
The Yoshinoya at Home Campaign Features Sanrio Characters
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Cartoon Movie-Themed Clogs
Crocs Teams Up with Pixar to Launch the 'Mater' Croc Design
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Motocross-Inspired Eyewear Campaigns
Oakley's New Campaign Celebrates the Iconic MX Goggles
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Animated Cosmetics Collabs
The Disney100 X Charlotte Tilbury Collab Shares Limited-Edition Makeup
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Inclusive Diamond Campaigns
Pandora's Diamonds for All Campaign Features Diverse Icons
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
Film-Themed Retailer Collections
Target x Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Arrives This Month
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Animated Short Film Trailers
Pixar Releases the Trailer for the Adorable Carl's Date Short
Ad-Enhancing Feedback Tools
Google Ads Launches the 'Creative Guidance' Campaign Tool for YouTube
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Age-Inclusive Father's Day Campaigns
Brooks Brothers' Latest Campaign Celebrates Dads
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding
Brooklinen Teams Up with Sesame Street on a New Kids Collection
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Cartoon-Inspired Sneaker Collections
Puma Launches Spongebob Squarepants-Themed Sneaker Collection
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Generative AI Beverage Ads
The Coca‑Cola® Masterpiece Campaign Leverages AI to Create Visual Magic