Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Osteoporosis and mental illnesses are a few of the chronic conditions targeted with these advertisements. In order to raise awareness, support for fundraising campaigns and promote prevention in general, these advertisements make use of a range of marketing tactics.
The incredible popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS proved to be the perfect formula for success, pairing crowdsourced content with a challenge format. Although the challenge has been heavily criticized, it's also taught marketers and brands valuable lessons about viral marketing.
In the hopes of seeing a fraction of the success that the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge did, other charities, organizations and healthcare companies are turning to social media to give campaigns a chance of going viral. Some of the more impressive examples of this include the Canadian Cancer Society's Fearless Challenge and Alzheimer Nederland's Facebook marketing stunt for the Alzheimer’s Event.
51 Chronic Condition Advertisements
From Faceless Alzheimer Ads to Villainous Cancer Campaigns:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 11, 2015 — Marketing
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Inhaled Insulin Ads
These Ads Demonstrate a Better Way for Patients to Manage Diabetes
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Empty Bucket Challenges
OndAzul Encourages Participation in the Ice Bucket Challenge Without Water
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Dessert-Urinating Ads
The Janssen Invokana Diabetes Treatment Campaign is Strangely Sweet
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Duplicitous Depression Ads
Ads from Samaritans of Singapore Change Meaning When Flipped
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Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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Mastectomized Barbie Dolls
DDB's Breast Cancer Campaign for ALCC is Ethnically Eye-Opening
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Surreal Alzheimer Ads
The Peruvian Association of Alzheimer's Disease Visualizes Memory Loss
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Ruined Surprise Ads
These Pink October Ads Remind to Check for Cancer So It's Not a Surprise
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Cartographic Brain Ads
These Brain Map Ads Show How Lost Alzheimer's Patients Feel
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Doughy Ice Challenges
Pillsbury's Ice Bucket Challenge Video Stars a Brave Poppin' Fresh
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Sight-Impaired Simulating Projects
YouAreBlind.Com Challenged Creative Teams to Lose Their Vision
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Charitable Chicken Chain Videos
KFC's Colonel Takes on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for Charity
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Epic Icy Challenges
Old Spice's ALS Ice Bucket Video is as Epic as Expected
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Icy Clown Videos
Ronald McDonald Accepts the ALS Bucket Challenge with a Smile
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Classy Ice Bucket Videos
JW Marriott's ALS Awareness Video Features Brings Class to the Campaign
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Icy Cat Meme Videos
This Ice Bucket Challenge ALS Video Features One Very Grumpy Cat
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Passive Research-Supporting Apps
The HTC Power to Give App Donates Processing Power to Research
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Balding Cartoon Campaigns
GRAACC's Bald Cartoons Support Children with Cancer
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Chilly Cookie Videos
Honey Maid's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video Stars a Teddy Graham Cookie
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Disease-Created Artwork Ads
The Alzheimer's Association Campaign Depicts Fragmented Portraits
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Jolly Ice Bucket Videos
Macy's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video Features Jolly Saint Nick
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Superimposed Forgetfulness Campaigns
Alzheimer Nederland Used Facebook to Simulate Alzheimer's
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Villainous Cancer Campaigns
The Med Center Compares Early Stages to Young Evil Historical Icons
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Immersive Health Campaigns
ICM's Health Campaign Puts People in an Uncomfortable Subway Experience
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Tweet-Sending Bras
The Nestle SA 'Tweeting Bra' Tweets When It is Unclasped
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Celebrity Pharmaceutical Campaigns
This Ad Tackles the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
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Arctic Swimming Challenges
Two Tales' Swim in the Arctic Serves as Its Ice Bucket Challenge Entry
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Posthumous Twitter Campaigns
This Social Health Campaign Features Tweets from Beyond the Grave
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Interactive Mental Health Videos
Replace the Face is an Evocative Music Video and Message Board
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Crazy Makeover Campaigns
The If Only for a Second Mimi Foundation Campaign Stars Cancer Patients
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Courageous Cancer Campaigns
The Fearless Challenge Cancer Campaign is for Taking on Worst Fears
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Cancer-Fighting Font Campaigns
The 'Buy Fonts Save Lives' Project Supports Cancer Research
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Depression Awareness Campaigns
GLAMOUR's 'Hey It's OK' Campaign Raises Awareness About Depression
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Nostalgic Alzheimer's Campaign Ads
Domenico Liberti Erases Family Photos to Evoke Awareness
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Dangerous Dessert Ads
The Unimed Curitiba Campaign Brings Awareness to Diabetes
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Camera-Embedded Bras
Nestlé FITNESS' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Involves a Hidden Camera
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Tanning Funeral Pranks
This Campaign Reveals the Dangers of Indoor Tanning and Health
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Eye-Tracking Donation Sites
Eye Click Donation Only Lets People Donate to ALS Using Their Eyes
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Forgetful Granny Ads
The Alzheimer Association Turkey Campaign Provides an Important Warning
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Tearjerker Tissue Ads
Scotties Has Remarkable Women Share Their Cancer Survivor Stories
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Wrinkle-Inducing Skin Cream
This Breast Cream Lets Users Check for Breast Cancer & Saves Lives
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Sun-Made Soccer Fields
Cancerfonden's Play in the Shade Campaign Features a Uniquely Shaded Field
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Comedic Cancer Campaigns
The Joke Appeal Brings Humor to the Lives of Young People with Cancer
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Faceless Alzheimer Ads
The Project Lembrar Campaign Focuses on Unforgettable Moments
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Cancer Patient Orchestras
Larynx Cancer Patients of Unexpected Choir Perform Classic Beatles Songs
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Lonely Cancer Campaigns
Macmillan's Cancer Campaign Simulates the Disease with an Isolation Box
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Medical Research-Supporting Alarms
Powersleep is a Phone Alarm App That Donates Power to Research
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Blogger Cancer Campaigns
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation's Blog Battle Helps Everyone Win
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Fortitudinous Bone Campaigns
This Osteoporosis Health Campaign Urges People to #LaceUpForBones
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Cartoon Cancer Campaigns
This Cancer Awareness Campaign Advises Protection for Outdoor Workers
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Icy Awareness Challenges
This Celebrity Ice Bucket Challenge Has Tom Cruise Take the Plunge
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Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Humorous Brand Campaigns
The Ikea Rewards Program Embraces Its Late Arrival with Humor
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns
Paula’s Choice Markets Its CellularYouth Longevity Serum
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Pro-Aging Campaigns
Oura Challenges Cultural Perceptions with 'Give Us the Finger'
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
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
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Animal Welfare Campaigns
The Humane League Targets the Grocery Chain Food Lion
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Rebranded Cancer Organizations
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rebrands as Blood Cancer United
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Next-Gen Athlete-Starring Ads
Nike Presents its Cinematic 'Why Do It?' Ad Campaign
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
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Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Heart-Warming Pet Owner Campaigns
The CESAR 'Love Like Crazy' Campaign Showcases Pet Owner Love
Alcohol-Free New Year Campaigns
DASH and Dry January Partnered on a New Campaign
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Actress-Led Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade and Lindsay Lohan Partnered to Promote Kombucha
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots
Columbia Introduced its 'Engineered for Whatever' Ad
Back-To-School Hygiene Campaigns
Lysol’s Latest Campaign is Titled 'The Story of SOMO'
Awareness-Promoting Medical Initiatives
Newmedical Technology Emphasizes Care and Education
Health-Focused Retail Campaigns
Health-E Commerce Encourages a Home Medicine Cabinet Restock
Charitable Arthritis Relief Campaigns
LivRelief Runs a Campaign for Arthritis Awareness Month
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Elderly Companionship Campaigns
Mayores Amigos Matches People in Care Homes with Senior Dogs
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Pet Cancer-Focused Initiatives
Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Renew Their Collaborative Efforts
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Authenticity-Forward Insurance Campaigns
Allianz Ireland Unveils Its New ‘Real Life’ Campaign
AI-Aged Executive Spoof Ads
AiCandy's Energym Ad Reimagines Tech Moguls as Instructors
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Thoughtful Ice Cream Campaigns
DOVE® Ice Cream's #MiniWinMonday Emphasizes Minor Accomplishments
Blockchain-Powered Alzheimer's Funding Platforms
$ALZcure is Revolutionizing the Funding Landscape
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Comedian-Supported Antiperspirant Campaigns
Hannah Berner Spotlights Dove's New Range
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Defiance-Inspired Disease Awareness Campaigns
ARSLA Debuts the 'A Finger for Hope' Campaiggn
Health Misinformation-Addressing Campaigns
Ant Group Tackles Health Misinformation in China
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Mom-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Colossal Has Launched Its 2026 Super Mom Competition
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Honest Senior Living Campaigns
Benchmark Senior Living's In Their Own Words Shares Real Stories
Diabetes-Focused Educational Campaigns
Breakthrough T1D Debuts the State of T1D
Healthcare-Focused Shared Decision-Making Tools
FAIR Health Advances Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Diabetes Awareness-Focused Campaigns
BOOST is Partnering with the American Diabetes Association
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Cognitive Health Management Programs
Lifeforce Debuts an Innovative Brain Protection Program
Digital Dog Shelter Campaigns
Rare Breed Has Initiated the Charitable Treat Your Shelter Promotion
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Multifaceted Celiac Awareness Campaigns
MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Launches a Big Campaign
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
Social Home Cleaning Campaigns
CLR Brands Aims to Make Cleaning Attractive in New Campaign
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Stigma-Addressing Diabetes Shorts
Abbott Has Released a New Short Film — Above the Bias
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
Charitable Qsr Campaigns
A&W Canada is Running the Burgers to Beat MS Day Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Philanthropic Whiskey Campaigns
Misunderstood Whiskey Co. Introduces 'Have a Toddy, Help Somebody'
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Accessible Customer Service Ads
Currys' 'Sigh of Relief' Campaign is Humorous and Inclusive
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Long-Term Food Insecurity Efforts
Jack and Jill of America Debut a 100,000-Hour Service Challenge
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square