For those tired of banal billboards and pedestrian posters, these Draftfcb ads should be a welcome breath of fresh air. The ads demonstrate just how essential creative and artistic talent are in the advertising industry. There will probably always be myriad of boring prints, posters and online promos that could double as wallpaper. However, such advertising will not do nearly as well to drive sales or solidify a brand as the work of Draftfcb does.
The global advertising agency network was founded in Chicago as Lord and Thomas in 1873. As such it is the third oldest advertising agency in the world. Since then, it has not only managed to stay topical, but remain ahead of its competition and in the good graces of its clients.
48 Inspiring Draftfcb Ads
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Wind-Sensitive Billboards
Skirt Lifts on Secret Diary of a Call Girl
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Alcoholic Circus Campaigns
The Hendrick's Gin 2011 Ads Show that 'It's Not For Everyone'
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Aromatic Outburst Ads
The Glade Microspray 'Springtime' Campaign Explodes with Color
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Fake Editorials
Secret Diary of a Call Girl Ads
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Mini Marker Masterpiece Ads
The Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Campaign is Artistically Adorable
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Artistic Tattoo Ads
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
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Feather Turbine Ads
The Dow Chemical Company Campaign is Imaginatively Whimsical
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Toy-Mimicking Cookies (UPDATE)
The Oreo 100th Birthday Ad Campaign Celebrates Historical Events
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Image-Inscribed Mapvertising
This Vodacom Geolocation Campaign Finds Your Family Members
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22 Daring DraftFCB Ads
From Transsexual Campaigns to Bemusing Blank Ads
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Historical Cookie Ads
The Oreo 100th Birthday Campaign Takes a Poignant Look at the Past
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Catastrophic Classic Canvases
These Impressionist Travelart Ads Encourage Cultural Excursions
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Paper Napkin Art
Bus Shelter Coffee Ads
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Overwhelming Odor Ads
The Luftal 'Not Everyone Can' Campaign is Foul-Smelling Marketing
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Toy Cruelty Campaigns
The Anti-Fur Coalition Campaign Tears Apart Stuffed Animals for Dolls
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Monstrous Calling Campaigns
The Vodacom 2011 Ads Shows Free Calls After Midnight
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Horrific Museum Ads
Tamayo Art Museum Uses Gory, Gripping Visuals to Entice Visitors
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Falling Man Campaigns
The DraftFCB 'Mad Men' Ad Mimics the Show's Opening Credits
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Unfortunate Scarevertising
Condomi Condoms Frighten Potential Buyers
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Bandaged Author Ads
The Avelar Machado Antiquarian Booksellers Campaign is Good as New
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Reflective Regret Ads
The Ziploc Time Sucks Campaign Shows How Life Should Be Kept Fresh
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Bloodless Vampiretising
Leave No Blood with Off Mosquito Repellent
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Biomimicry PSAs
Thai Safe Sex Ad Uses Spiders, Snakes
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Controversial Cleanser Campaigns
The Nivea Re-Civilize Yourself Ad is Being Questioned as Racist
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Perplexed Pet PSAs
Shelter Pet Project Ads by Draftfcb Adorably Promotes Adoption
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Wacky Weight-Loss Motivations
The 'Kill Your Mini-Me' Campaign Delivers a Clear Message
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Enlightening Flashlight Ads
Mag-Lite Campaign Uses Religious Iconography
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Elevator Cookie Dunking
Moving NYC Oreo Campaign
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Giant Gum Bubbles
Big Babol Ads
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Crowd Crushing Campaigns
The Fiat Ducato Ads Evoke Claustrophobic Thoughts
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Lewd Public Act Ads
The Duo Intimate Lubricant Campaign Encourages Pleasure with Inanimate Objects
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Macabre Insect-Killer Ads
Raid Campaign Features Grim Reaper
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Visuals of Things Getting Better With Time
A Bela Sintra: Hitler, Peacocks
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Jail Simulation Mirrors
Rikkis Taxi & Shuttle Service Shows Effects of Drinking and Driving
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Transsexual & Theft Scarevertising
‘Alfer GPS Sale' and Installation' Ads
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Fossilized Food Campaigns
These Limppano Cleaning Sponge Ads Showcase Archeological Finds
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Attacking Machinery Ads
The Greenpeace Become David Campaign Illustrates One Man's Fight
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Enlarged Object Ads
The Optica Caroni Campaign Helps People to 'See Things Clearly'
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Pop Art Camera Adverts
These Canon Ads Prove that There is More Than What Meets the Eye
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Heated AdverShelters
Kraft Entices Customers with Warmth at Bus Stops
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Damaged Keepsake Campaigns
Prime Antiques Roadshow Ads Target Owners of Old Things
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Typographic Literary Campaigns
The ‘Read More Movies' Whicoulls Ad Strongly Encourages
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Digitally-Developed Trophies
Upload Cinema Webvideo Awards Are 3D-Printed and USB-Enabled
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Dangerously Springing Baby Ads
The Rhold Insurance Brokerage Campaign Prepares People for Mishaps
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Eco-Friendly Sawvertising
Using Rusty Saws For Rainforest Protection Awareness
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Cheeky Eco Assvertising
WWF Flashes Asses to Reach the Masses
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Donated Clothes as Humanity Workers
Humana 2nd Hand Clothes Campaign Lends a Hand
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Blank Ads
Alzheimer's South Africa: Remember Who They Were
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Backwards Movie Ads
The LG Home Theater 3D Sound Campaign Shows Every Side of Sound
Pencil Tip Sculpture Ads
The Staedtler Where It All Begins Campaign Brings Life to Ideas
Shady Hitchhiker Ads
The Brandhouse Drive Dry Initiative Campaign Wonders Who's Driving Home
Shocking Anti-Smoking Ads
The New FDA Anti-Smoking Health Warnings are Graphic and Effective
Towel-Whipped Ads
The Flavour 'Taste Life' Campaign Centers on Youthful Lifestyles
Dubious Legal Campaigns
The ITV1 Injustice Print Ads Questions (Un)Lawful Actions
Inebriated Pet Blogs
The 'My Party Animals' Tumblr Features Partying Pooches
Balloon People Ads
The Vodafone Celebrate Bandra Campaign Promotes an Annual Indian Festival
Deceiving Vision Ads
The Sivo Lenses Campaign Unveils Scary Situations as They are
Glam Rock Goddess Shoots
The Raquel Zimmermann by David Sims for Vogue Paris Shoot is Rocker Chic
Bunny-Shadow Alcohol Ads
The Hennessy 'What's Your Wild Rabbit' Campaign Urges Never Give Up
Cross-Eyed Animal Ads
The Panasonic Lumix Campaign Shows the Camera's Zoom Capabilities
Animal-Shaped Hinge Ads
The Q20 Super Multi-Purpose Lubricant Campaign is Squeaky Cute
Active Beer Bear Ads
The Lacplesis Dzyvs Discover Real Life Campaign is Adventurous and Surreal
Cattle-Cut Art Ads
The Cowparade Santa Catarina Campaign Shows "Art Will Be Everywhere"
Suicidal Animal Ads
The China Environmental Protection Foundation Campaign Urges Human Help
Broken Image Fashion Ads
The Harvey Nichols SS12 Campaign Encourages People to Be Seen
Propaganda Poster Drinking Ads
The UNICEF Tap Project Campaign Promotes Paying for Tap Water
Dog-Sucking Vacuum Ads
The A&A Furnishers Campaign Exaggerates Bosch Product Capabilities
Zombie-Saving Propaganda Ads
The MTV Serbia 'Death Valley' Campaign Fights Police Brutality
Drug-Addled Celeb Ads
The Cocaine Co Campaign Associates Itself with Overdosed Individuals
Speech Bubble Court Ads
The Beijing Sports Radio Campaign Has a Competitive Edge
Nostalgia-Embracing Campaigns
Carep Costruzioni Ads Show that the Company Was There Since Day One
Beggar Hood Ornament Ads
The Bucharest City Police Campaign Pleads 'Don't Encourage Begging'
Phallic Weapon Ads
The Lovestore Make Love, Not War Campaign is Destructively Sensual
Steaming Nostril Ads
The Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce Campaign is Extremely Hot
Sensualized Senior Commercials
EqualPayday Looks to "Close the Wage Gap" With Their Ad
Mini Dental Message Ads
The Colgate Pro-Gum Health Campaign Advocates Healthy Mouths
Crashing Price Campaigns
These Ford Ka Ads Confirm the Transient Cost of the Car
Inconvenient Textcessory Ads
R7.com Underscore Campaign Encourages E-mail Simplicity
Newsworthy Lingerie Ads
The Vanity Fair Modern Coverage Collection Campaign is Quirkily Sensual
Ingredient-Shaped Foods
The Heinz Seriously Good Pasta Sauce Ads Look Simply Delicious
Tight Parking Spot Ads
The Volkswagen Park Assist Campaign Imagines Scary Car Situations
Blindfolded Victim Ads
The Instituto Crianca Nosso Futuro Campaign Focuses on False Promises
Geographical Alcohol Ads
The Corona Extra Drink Responsibly Campaign Depicts Boozers' Boundaries
Surrealist Activewear Campaigns
These RIG Utility Clothing Advertisements are Fantastical
Cinematic Christmas Ads
The Sky Cinema HD Campaign Depicts Epic Santas
Touch-Worthy News App Ads
The Veja for iPad Campaign Promotes Very Tangible Tablet Events
Personified Pastry Ads
The Pastelite VIP Campaign Features Desserts as Cause for Discussion
Printer-Destroying Ads
The 'Brother Make It Stop' Campaign Promotes Great Customer Service
Insect-Saving Ads
The Capital Bee Campaign Encourages Bee-Friendly Behavior
Pregnant Man Fitness Campaigns
X-Fit Body Trainer Ads Reveal a Potbelly, Not a Baby Bump
Self-Inflicted Eco Wounds
Advertisers Without Borders Show You Hurt Yourself by Hurting the World
Distracting TV Ads
The Gol Television Football Channel Campaign Depicts Oblivious Watchers
Monstrously Erotic Channels
D-Smart's New Passion of the Night Ads are Dubiously Lustful
Amnesty Equation Ads
The Brazilian Red Cross: Plus Sign Campaign Captures Charitable Efforts
Illustrated Boiling Ads
The Pastas La Muneca Noodles Express Lunch Campaign is Safely Tasty
Fashion Royalty Photographs
Barneys Fall 2011 Carine's World Campaign is a Family Affair
Novel Art Ads
The Filigranes Librarie Campaign Features the Art of Isaac Salazar
Sinking Alcoholism Ads
The AA Unidade Servico Recupercao Campaign Depicts Suicidal Drinkers
Kid Perspective Campaigns
The Hospital Aleman Ads Show the Differences Between Children and Adults
Misplaced Object Ads
The Fiat Original Parts Campaign Focuses on the Right Mechanics
Crisp Air Cuisines
The Siemens Ventilation Systems Campaign Boasts the Freshness of the Outdoors
Sleuthy Eco Ads
IBM Smarter Planet Ads Promote Greener Living Around the Globe
Epic Oven Ads
The LG Solardom Campaign Depicts Our Yearning for Good Food
Dissected Artist Ads
The MASP Art School Campaign Promotes Open Enrollment
Jaw-Growing Gum Ads
The Stimorol Infinity Gum Campaign Never Loses Flavor
Cosmic Fruit Ads
The Criterion Fine Cut Knives Campaign is Out of This World
Ying-And-Yang Campaigns
The Alka Seltzer 2011 Print Ads are Simple and to the Point
Homeless Fable Character Ads
The So Acao Solidarity Movement Campaign Encourages Book Donations
Food-Gobbling Flower Ads
The Ambi Pur Absorbs Odors Campaign Injests Bad Smells
Singing Squirrel Adverts
The O2 Thinking of You Commercial is Ridiculously Addicting
Traveling Phallic Cartoons
This Aides Spot Features Willy the Tourist Journeying the World
Tech-Worshipping Ads
The Login: The Conference of Insight Campaign Promotes Obsessed-Over Brands
Accordion Storage Ads
The Nissan Tiida Expandable Trunk Campaign Can Accommodate Large Containers
Comedic Cola Campaigns
Sofia Vergara and David Beckham in the Diet Pepsi Beach Tweet Commercial
Cute Kitty-Clothed Portraits
Heather Mattoon Gets Crazy Cat Fans Jumping for Joy
Finger Crossed Ads
The Vigineo Home Security Systems Campaign Shows Luck Can't Always be Tru
Suicidal Snack Ads
The Florida Gum Smile Power Campaign Leads Blind Love
Guilty Tattoo Campaigns
The MADD Fall 2011 Ads Show Consequences of Drunk Driving are Permanent
Tear-Inducing Auto Ads
The Chevrolet Drive Carefully Campaign Shows "Speed Can Make People Suffer"
Reeking Rug Ads
The Champion Sprayon Fresh Carpet Campaign Targets Home Stenches
Road-Reporting Apps
The iPhone Pothole Season App Campaign Helps People Avoid Messes
Training Fishman Ads
The Hooked Gourmet Fish & Chips Campaign Focuses on Healthy Seafood
Humongous Harvest Marketing
This Viking Fertilizer Campaign Boasts Ripe Results
Fruit-Munching Cow Ads
The Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk Campaign is Ridiculously Hilarious
Torn Stamp Ads
The Amnesty International 2012 Campaign Writes a Different History
Floating Island Advertising
This Impuls Clothing Campaign Creates Catwalks Everywhere
Inferno-Inspired Heartburn Ads
The Mylanta Campaign Promotes Providing Heavenly Relief
Spud Caricature Ads
The Wyse Mr. Potato Head Contest Campaign Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Animal Seducing Supermodels
Unusual Flirtation Occurs in the Kate Moss for Basement Ad
Hovering House Campaigns
The 'Orphea: Home, Roulotte, Camping' Ads Fight Bugs with Levitation
Interactive Touching Commercials
The Skittles Touch Youtube Ad Puts Your Finger in the Ad
Exaggerated Story Ads
The Wrigley Hubba Bubba Campaign Encourages Blowing It Out of Proportion
Giant Nascar Driver Ads
The PUMA Mercedes AMG Petronas Campaign Makes Formula One Fashionable
Center-of-Attention Campaigns
The Pharex Carbocisteine Cough Syrup Ads
Pleated Pane Campaigns
These Vetril Glass Cleaner Ads Offer Flawless Views
Duct Taped Animal Ads
The ATMA Air Conditioners Campaign Depicts Cold Meeting Silence
Sled-Ditching Santas
The Volkswagen Jetta Ad Campaign Shows 'You'll Do Anything to Drive It'
Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
La Fabbrica di Nichi Ads Promote an Improved Urban Environment
Porcelain Pedestrian Ads
The City of Vancouver People are Fragile Campaign Promotes Safe Crossings
Risky Driving Ads
The SJ Swedish Rail Campaign Offers a Smarter Way to Travel
Belly Speech Bubble Ads
The Companhia Athletica No Fat Excuses Campaign Promotes Proactiveness
Conversational Maze Ads
The VTR Unlimited Minutes Plan Campaign Allows for Drawn-Out Calls
Delicious Dictator Ads
The Amnesty International Campaign Cuts Away at Oppression
Rippling Concrete Campaigns
Keep Australia Beautiful Asks "Where Does Your Rubbish Go?"
Booger-Battling Campaigns
The Conidrin Nasal Decongestant Ads Are Colorful and Minimalist
Acrobatic Porcelain Figurines
The 3M Cushion Wrap Ad Campaign Sculpts Motion
Car Grill Prison Ads
The Jeep Capture the Wild Campaign is Imaginatively Adventurous
Skeletal Exercise Ads
The Master Kamal's Kryoga Campaign Illustrates Benefits of Yoga
Trimming Gym Campaigns
The Companhia Athletica 2011 Ads Tells You to "Spend More Time on You"
White Residue Detergent Ads
The Tide Absolute Campaign Keeps Clothes Lasting Longer
Outsmarting Adversary Campaigns
The Berocca Think Sharp Ads Pits Two People Against Each Other
Matador-Inspired Ads
The Moschino Spring 2012 Campaign Stars an Adventurous Kasia Struss
Unmasking Eyeglass Ads
The Monocle Hello Reality Campaign Reveals Disguised Animals
Smeared Pigment Print Ads
Keep the Color Dreft Campaign Keeps the Dye on the Dress
Precious Pet Adoptions
The Shopping Total Ad Campaign Shows That Adopting Changes Lives
Straightforward Newspaper Campaigns
The 20 Minutos Ads Gives You Only What You Need
Personal Warning Ads
The Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Campaign Shows the Chances of a Fire
Exotic Terrain Campaigns
The Land Rover 'Go Beyond' Ads Travel to Remote Landscapes
Alleyway Attack Ads
The World Asthma Foundation Campaign Shows That the Disease Can Hit Anytime
Monstrous Denim Ads
The 'Trigger Your Passion' Campaign Urges Designers to Push Boundaries
Rudolph-Inspired Ale Ads
The Church End Brewery Reinbeer Campaign Boasts Red Noses and Antlers
Bloody Blender Campaigns
The Land Transport NZ Ads Advocate Safe Driving
Frisky Fast Food Billboards
These Papaya King May 2011 Ads Have a Cheeky Sense of Humor
Contortionist Controller Campaigns
The Xbox 360 Kinect 2011 Ads Advocate Gamer Activity
Frightening Flashlight Faces
Relive Your Childhood Fears Campaign is Inspired by Campfire Tales
Recycled Ad Campaigns
The Nike Better World Commercial Uses Only Previously Done Nike Ads
Disintegrating Insect Ads
The Invaders Pest Control Campaign is Modern and Minimalist
Burlesque Burger Campaigns
The Nando's Little Hotties Ads are Sassy
Adventure-Driven Auto Ads
The Volkswagen Space Cross Campaign Relies on People's Imaginations
Comedic City Slogans
The New Google Maps City Slogans Use Word Play to Bring You Home
Terrifying Text Tales
'The Last Text' Campaign Urges Teens to Stop Texting While Driving
Quacking Connection Ads
Insurance Company Aflac Finds a New Voice for Its Iconic Mascot
Translating Tsunami Support Sites
Messages for Japan Lets You Support Japan in Your Own Words
Drowned Driving Ads
The Volkswagen Touareg Campaign States That Water is No Obstacle
Rockstar Beverage Commercials
The Australian Hahn Beer Ad is the Marketing Genius of Champions
Silly Sport Talk Shows
The Muscle Milk Campaign Creates Mock Sports Show
Armed Combat-Flagging Sites
Conflict History Uses Google Maps to Track the History of War
Cannibalistic Spray Campaigns
The Termicon Antifungal Ads Don't Recommend Foot Soup
Fatty Fishing Hook Advertising
Danacol Fat Grab Campaign Lures You to Lower Cholesterol