Innovation and creativity are not words I usually associate with McDonald's and its unhealthy food and 'super size me' attitude. However, over the past few months of my time as a Trend Hunter, I have come across numerous witty and creative ad campaigns for the yellow arches restaurant chain.
From puzzle posters and outdoor billboards made of lettuce, to ad shells that could only be read at night. McDonald's marketing team must be commended for an excellent job at promoting their brand.
23 Awesome McDonald's Ads
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Racist McDonalds Ad?
Look Closer : Individuals
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2 Creative McDonald's Ads
WiFi + 24/7 Drive Thru
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McDonalds India Uses Baby Ronald
Scaring Customers Away?
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Puzzle Billboards
McDonald's Sort Your Head Out Campaign
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McDonalds Uses Subliminal Advertising (or do they?)
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White Space in Ads
McDonalds Draws a Blank
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Wind-Up Promotional Toys
McDonald's Cranks it Up for Coffee
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McDonalds Launching World Cup Burger
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McDiplomas
McDonalds Vocational Diploma
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Ads That Can Only Be Read At Night
McDonald's Creative Night Adshell
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German McDonald's Viral
Move Your Lederhos'n
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Sheltervertising
McDonald's Creative Outdoor Billboards
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I'm Lovin' It, and I Want the World to Know
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PETA Strike Against McDonalds
Shocking Nursery Rhyme
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McDonalds by Mobile
Japan's RFID Contactless Coupon Program
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McDonalds Makeover
Hip Store, Sleek Uniforms
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Freeconomics & Food
McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos
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Advertising on Report Cards
McDonald's Offers Happy Meals for Good Grades
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Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
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Prince Charles Wants To Ban The Big Mac
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Overly Stimulating Ads
Swedish McDonalds Coffee Ads
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Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Stacked Quarter-Pound Burgers
McDonald’s Launches the Big Arch Burger and Signature Sauce
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Popular Game-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Debuts the Minecraft Movie Meal and Happy Meal®
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Soft Serve Dispenser Billboards
Carvel Unveiled the First Soft-Serve-Dispensing Billboard in NYC
Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Frigidaire is Running the Cheeky 'Daire to Expect More' Campaign
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Gamified Fast Food Challenges
McDonald's Side Missions Encourage Fun, Spontaneous Detours
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Global Flavor Collections
The World Heist Menu from Mcdonald’s Unveils Global Favoritesin the Uk
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
Nostalgia-Driven Apparel Partnerships
The Pacsun x McDonaldland Collection is a Whimsical Revival
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Humorous Fun-Forward Ads
Six Flags Rolls Out Its 'Funsultant' Campaign to Prove Fun Is Serious
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Fast-Food Graphic Capsules
The Mcdonald’s x Graniph 7th Edition Capsule Drops Playful Streetwear
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
QSR Collaborative Streetwear
Pacsun's Mcdonaldland Clothing Line Revives Nostalgia Fashion
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals
McDonald’s and Pokémon Partnered to Celebrate 30 Years
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Chicken Wing QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Australia and Wieden+Kennedy Launch a New Chicken Campaign
Film-Inspired Holiday Meals
The Grinch Meal at Mcdonald’s Highlights the Dr. Seuss Character
Card Game Meal Sets
Pokémon 30th Anniversary x McDonald’s brings Collectible Cards to Meals
AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads
The Teriyaki Madness What's with Bob? Ad Was Created with Genre.ai
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Competitive Cost-Conscious QSR Menus
McDonald's Under $4 McValue Menu is Arriving for Summer
Festive Scratch-and-Sniff Billboards
Subway's Interactive Ad Shares the Aroma of Stuffing
QSR Secret Menus
Mcdonald’s Secret Menu Launch Turns Fan Hacks into Official Offerings
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear
CLOT and McDonald's Join Forces on a New Collection
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Curated Global QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Unveiled its 'International Heist Menu'
Playful Pickle Initiatives
Pickle It Forward Lets Pickle Lovers & Pickle Haters Win at McDonald's
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Delicious QSR Veggie Burgers
McDonald's Canada Announced the Nationwide Launch of the McVeggie™
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
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
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Midlife Crisis Pizza Campaigns
The California Pizza Kitchen 40th Anniversary Marks a Milestone
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Heritage Fast-Food Items
Shania’s Sides Brings All Dressed Flavor & Keepsakes to Mcdonald’s Canada
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers
McDonald's Canada Introduced the 'Triple Pickle McCrispy'
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Fast Food Cybersecurity Campaigns
McDonald's Netherlands Shared Data on Change Your Password Day
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Fast Food Restaurant-Turned Nightclub
This McDonald's Location Turns into the Nyugati Lounge
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Interactive Savings Hoodies
Mcdonald’s Cut-Up Hoodie Reveals Hidden Discounts Through Embeddings
Quirky Pizza Chain Ads
Little Caesars X Eugene Levy Join To Promote Super Puffs at the Super Bowl
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Iconic Spicy Burgers
McDonald's Pays Homage to Singapore’s McSpicy
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Spicy QSR Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Spicy McMuffin is Arriving This Summer
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
QSR Collectible Trading Cards
McDonald’s UK Launches an Exclusive Character Card Collection
Farmer-Focused Campaign Ads
Tha Lay's Super Bowl Ad Puts Farmers in Focus
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Infomercial-Inspired Pizza Oven Campaigns
Matty Matheson and Gozney Partnered for 'Cook Different'
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Job Story Campaigns
The First Job Confessional Invites People to Share Early Work Stories
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Playful Brand Messaging Campaigns
Chicago Town Pizza Unveiled the 'It IS that deep' Ad
Night Cravings-Focused Menus
White Castle Calls Attention to Specific Menu Items
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
St. Patrick's-Inspired Milkshakes
McDonald's Relaunches its Popular Shamrock Shake for 2025
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Sweet Heat QSR Menus
The McDonald's Australia Hot Honey Menu is a Limited Time Offering
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker