These examples of celebratory holiday marketing include immersive brand activations, festive television commercials, and engaging social media filters.
Standouts in the brand activation realm include branded Easter egg hunts and friendship-themed Valentine's Day pop-ups like those hosted by Urban Outfitters and legendary confectioner Cadbury.
When it comes to memorable holiday commercials, H & M's 'Come Together' campaign stands out. The playful ad is directed by Wes Anderson of cult movie fame, and features Oscar-winning actor Adrian Brody who plays a train conductor in the quirky spot.
Additional examples of celebratory holiday marketing include projected Christmas campaigns like Very.co.uk's recent activation. Rather than celebrating the holidays with traditional billboard ads, the brand chose to use London buildings as its canvas. The result was a set of projected graphics, creating an unexpected and engaging light show for the city's residents.
65 Examples of Celebratory Holiday Marketing
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Interactive Christmas Retail Displays
This Display Tells a Story and Promotes Customer Engagement
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Branded Pop-Up Chapel Bars
The Jager Chapel Was a Romantic Activation Hosted in France
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Comedic Mother's Day Ads
The Agency 'Mother New York' Put a Creative Spin on Mother's Day
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Immersive Holiday Tree Rooms
Claridge's Christmas Tree is a Room-Sized Experience
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Emotion-Powered Pop-Up Shops
This eBay Pop-Up Used Facial Expressions to Help Shoppers Find Gifts
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Curated Father's Day Giftboxes
Giftagram's 'American Legends' Box was Curated by Channing Tatum
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Revitalized Chip Bouquets
Doritos is Bringing Back Its Ketchup Roses to Celebrate Valentine's Day
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Fried Chicken Bouquets
KFC New Zealand Handed Out 20 Bouquets for Valentine's Day
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Celebratory Crayon Bus Tours
Crayola's '100 Years of Colour' Bus Tour Entertained UK Kids
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Easter Brunch Flavor Events
This McCormick Easter Preview Was Hosted by Blogger Gaby Dalkin
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Messy Mother's Day Ads
Brawny Gave Children Snapchat Spectacles for Its New Mother's Day Ad
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Holiday-Themed Chocolate Markets
This Event Celebrates Easter 2016 with Gourmet Chocolate
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Easter Egg Hunt Activations
The Cadbury Enchanted Maze Was Hosted near the London Eye
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Projected Christmas Campaigns
Very.co.uk's Holiday Ad Campaign Was Shared on London Buildings
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Interactive Makeup Filters
L'Oréal Paris Launched a Valentine's Social Filter to Prompt Engagement
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Spooky Fast Food Packaging
Burger King's Chicken Fries Now Come in a Festive Halloween Box
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Iconic Candy-Themed Cafes
The 'Cadbury Creme Egg Cafe' Celebrates a Beloved Easter Treat
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AR Holiday Campaigns
Covent Garden is Leveraging Augmented Reality Technology for the Holidays
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Easter Egg Snapchat Lenses
Cadbury Creme Egg Unveiled a Sponsored Snapchat Lens in the UK
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Galentine's Day Markets
Urban Outfitters' Valentine's Day Market Focused on Friendship
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Heart-Shaped Pizza Crusts
Pizza Hut is Putting a Romantic Twist on Pizza This Valentine's Day
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Curated Christmas Pop-Ups
'The Garage Sale' is a Pop-Up That Offers Goods by Artists and Designers
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Novel Irish Holiday Milkshakes
McDonald's will Release New Shamrock Shake Flavors
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Olympic Beverage Zones
Coca-Cola is Setting Up #ThatsGold Fan Stations in Rio
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Extreme Easter Egg Hunts
The Full Bunny Contact Game Challenges Players to Find Prize-Winning Eggs
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Traveling Teddy Bear Commercials
This Heartfelt Heathrow Airport Ad Focuses on Two Grandparents
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Mother's Day Doughnut Bouquets
Tim Hortons is Offering a Quirky Faux-Floral Arrangement for Moms
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Long-Distance Mother's Day Calls
Rogers Mother's Day Deal Offers a Free Hour of Long-Distance
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Shameless Christmas Commercials
The '#Whatthebells' Ad Makes Fun of Early Christmas Advertising
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Messy Father's Day Ads
Interflora's New Ad Looks at Father’s Day Through the Eyes of a Messy Son
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Irish-Themed Fun Runs
The Achilles 5K Run and Walk Celebrates St. Patrick's Day 2016
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Tree-Decorating Retail Classes
John Lewis' 'Treetorials' Help Homeowners Perfect Christmas Decor
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Urban Easter Egg Hunts
This Adult Easter Egg Hunt Takes Participants All Over New York City
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Festive Fuel Promotions
The 'Tanks'giving' Campaign Aims to Reward Holiday Travelers with Free Gas
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LGBTQ-Themed Emojis
Instagram and Paul Smith are Celebrating Pride Month in a Bold Way
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Carolling Alcohol Deliveries
Diageo Teamed Up with Deliveroo for a Festive Christmas Stunt
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Spooky Burrito Promotions
This Festive Chipotle Burrito for Halloween is Branded as a 'Boorito'
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Branded Easter Egg Hunts
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunts Series Will Travel Around the UK
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Family-Focused Beer Ads
This Holiday Heineken Commercial Stars Celebrated Actor Benicio del Toro
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Black Christmas Dinners
Kraken Launched a Dark Festive Feast to Pair with Its Iconic Black Rum
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Historic Mother's Day Ads
The 'All Hail the Carhartt Woman' Ad Celebrates Working Women
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Shared Airport Buffets
KLM's 'Bonding Buffet' Connects Travelers Who are Alone in the Airport
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Resilient Mother Campaigns
The Flower Service 'Teleflora' Released a Powerful Ad About Mothers
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Millennial-Targeted Halloween Ads
Svedka Series Pokes Fun at the Horrors of "First World Problems"
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Adult Fast Food Boxes
Burger King Israel is Offering an 'Adult Meal' for Valentine's Day
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Heart-Shaped Chicken Containers
For Valentine's Day, Poetic KFC Chicken Buckets Can Be Shared
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Courageous Father's Day Ads
The 'Sick Kids Dad Strong' Ad Honors the Strength of Fathers
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Honest Child Valentine's Ads
This Splendid Chocolate Commercial Shows What Kids Think of Love
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Choreographed Christmas Commercials
House of Fraser's Holiday Ad is Styled Like a Music Video
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Festive Taco Giveaways
Taco Bell is Giving Out Free Doritos Locos Tacos To Celebrate NBA Finals
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Romance-Themed Anime Game Updates
The Valentine's Pokémon GO Update Allows Players to Catch More
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Complimentary Green Tea Promotions
McAlister's Deli is Giving Free Green Tea for St. Patrick's Day
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Caring Mentor-Celebrating Ads
This New Dove Men+Care Ad Honors the Men "Who Were There to Care"
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Branded Holiday Travel Films
H&M's 'Come Together' Short Film was Directed by Wes Anderson
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Phone-Lensed Mother's Day Ads
Apple's Compelling Mother's Day Campaign is Shot on iPhones
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Department Store Holiday Helpers
Walmart's Holiday Helper Staff Aimed to Speed Up Checkout Times
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Fried Chicken Romance Novellas
'Tender Wings of Desire' is a Mother's Day Promotion from KFC
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Celebratory Burger Giveaways
Shake Shack is Celebrating the Opening of a New Store with Free Food
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Rival Social Holiday Filters
Facebook Live is Launching Its First Filters in Time for Halloween
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Motherhood-Celebrating Apparel Ads
Gap's 'Mama Said' Ad Stars a Lesbian Couple and Their Children
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Absurd Anniversary Videos
The Nikon Oz Music Video Celebrates the Camera Company's 100th Birthday
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Friendsgiving Cooking Campaigns
Tyson Foods Created a Friendsgiving Ad with Actor Anthony Anderson
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Romantic Cocktail Tutorials
Soda Stream Australia's 'Love Potions' Clip Celebrates Valentine's Day
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Sci-Fi Holiday Campaigns
This Target Holiday Commercial Targets Star Wars Fans
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Heartwarming Loudspeaker Campaigns
Tesco is Helping Shoppers Spread Father's Day Messages In-Store
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Smart Shopping Cart Ads
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Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
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Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
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Expansive Easter Product Ranges
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Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
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Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Collaboration Mother's Day Campaigns
Jergens Skincare Partnered with Nicole Ari Parker and More
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Retro-Tinged Beer-Branded Apparel
Coors Joins Huckberry to Launch a Capsule of Apparel
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Nostalgic Flavor Campaigns
Knorr Introduces the Taste of Home Campaign
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Collaboration Easter Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Easter Collection is Packed with Treats
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Celebratory Hot Chocolate Promotions
This Cadbury 200th Anniversary Promotion is Launching Now
Celebratory Limited-Edition T-Shirts
Heineken Partners with Singapore Creatives for Its 150th
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
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
Vintage-Style Candy Branding
Cadbury Yours for 200 Years Packaging Marks the Brand's Anniversary
Patriotic Popping Candy Bars
Hershey's Limited-Edition Bar was Made for Summer Holidays
Chocolate Creme-Filled Treats
Cadbury Unveils its Seasonal White Chocolate Creme Egg for Easter
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Cheeky Easter Candy Campaigns
HI-CHEW Unveils Save a (Chocolate) Bunny, Eat HI-CHEW Campaign
Seasonal Sharing-Friendly Chocolates
These Cadbury Christmas Products Have Been Shown Off for 2023
Spooky Seasonal Soda Promotions
This Fanta Halloween Promotion Offers the Biggest Rewards Yet
Summertime Americana Chip Branding
The Pringles Fourth of July Branding is Patriotic
Seasonal New Year Packaging
Carlsberg Launches Special Packaging for its Lunar New Year Campaign
Wellness Drink Mix Promotions
This Horlicks On-Pack Promotion Supports New Year Wellness
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Melody-Inspired Alcohol Campaigns
Usher and Brands Debut the 'Life is a Melody' Campaign
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Celebratory Candy Brand Campaigns
This See's Candies Campaign Commemorates Mary See
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Springtime Snack Cake Promotions
The Mr Kipling and Cadbury Cake Easter campaign is Familial
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
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The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
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Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
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QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Artisan-Inspired Springtime Easter Treats
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Tax-Deductible Snack Breaks
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Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Collaboration Football Beer Branding
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'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Cheeky Chocolate Campaigns
The Cadbury Creme Egg How Do You Eat Yours? Campaign Updates a Classic
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Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns
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The Honey Baked Ham Company Has Launched its Holiday Menu
Traditional Latin Dinner Campaigns
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Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
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Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
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Cranberry Season Campaigns
Ocean Spray's How You Cran Celebrates a Favorite Holiday Flavor
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Cheeky Splitting-the-Bill Campaigns
Stella Artois Launches the Vamos Marcar Campaign
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars
The Kinder® Holiday Mix Countdown Calendar is Treat-Packed
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
Mother’s Day Spa Giveaways
DOVE Chocolate Celebrates Moms with a Special Mother's Day Initiative
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Seasonal Easter Meal Menus
The Honey Baked Ham Company Easter Menu is Here for 2024
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Seasonal Entertaining Campaigns
La Brea Bakery and Bread & Butter Wines Partnered for a Campaign
Low-Cost Holiday Grocer Campaigns
This Kroger Memorial Day Promotion Offers Enhanced Savings
Holiday Biscuit Gift Products
The McVitie’s Christmas Range Includes Many New Products
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products
Generative AI Beverage Ads
The Coca‑Cola® Masterpiece Campaign Leverages AI to Create Visual Magic