Although an ad that can get you to laugh can be powerful as well as memorable, rather than appealing to consumers with humor, these family ad campaigns are designed to tug at your heartstrings—a few of these commercials may even move you to tears.
Some of these ads are tied to big family events like Mother's Day or Father's Day, but some of the feel-good moments that were created for other campaigns or ads happen spontaneously throughout the year, as a way to appreciate parents and caregivers that work tirelessly around the clock. In addition to parents, as well as the bond between mother and child, or father and child, these ads also focus on family members like grandparents and newborns.
28 Heartfelt Family Ad Campaigns
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Bilingual Cereal Commercials
This Cheerios Commercial is in Spanish with English Subtitles
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Outrageous Job Interviews
CardStore's 'World's Toughest Job' Position Describes Moms
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Heartfelt Father-Daughter Ads
This Tosando Music Ad Tells a Moving Tale Between Dad and Daughter
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Heroic Car Commercials
This Hyundai Super Bowl Ad Shows the Life-Saving Features of the Genesis
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Tearjerker Insurance Ads
This Thai Life Insurance Commercial Stars an Unsung Hero
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Familial Condiment Ads
Heinz' Super Bowl Ad Stars a Condiment Family and a Stampede of Weiner Dogs
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Mock Self-Funeral Stunts
Go for Zero's 'Your Own Funeral' Shares the Grave Dangers of Speeding
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Awkward Family Commercials
This Heartwarming Holiday Ad Series was Directed by Sofia Coppola
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Mom-Appreciating Auto Ads
The Nissan Happy Surprise Commercial Has a Boy Creatively Thank Mom
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Diversified Family Ads
The Honey Maid This is Wholesome Ad Represents Many Modern Families
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Vegan Christmas Commercials
This Hallmark Holiday Ad Features a Vegan Christmas Dinner
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Chaotic Christmas Ads
Sainsbury’s Holiday Ad Tells the Tale of Mog's Christmas Calamity
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Comforting Christmas Commercials
This McDonald's Holiday Ad Shows Us the Importance of a Hug
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Uncomfortable Holiday Ads
Maille's Holiday Commercial Ad Brings an Awkward Guest to the Table
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Handwritten Home Letter Videos
The 'Dear Mum' Video Unfolds Like a Letter Home
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Newborn Safety Auto Ads
Mitsubishi's 'First Ride Home' Gives Babies a Safe Ride from the Hospital
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Comedic Holiday Ads
This Old Navy Christmas Ad Video Features the Stars of Portlandia
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New Dad Ads
Dove's Men+Care Commercial Captures Reactions to News of Becoming a Father
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Interracial Family-Forming Ads
The First Cheerios Super Bowl Ad Brings Back the Interracial Family
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Food-Focused Holiday Ads
This Waitrose Christmas Ad Shows Different Families Enjoying the Holidays
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Paternal Audition Ads
Cardstore Created a Version of the World's Toughest Job for Dads
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Family-Focused Cereal Ads
This Touching Cheerios Commercial Features an Aging Grandfather
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Superstar Mother’s Day Ads
This NBA Mother’s Day Ad Stars 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant and His Mother
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Familial First-Person Videos
Google Glass' Mother's Day Video Goes Round the World to Visit Mom
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Family-Driven Travel Ads
This Expedia Ad Targets Busy Parents and Their Travel Points
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Acting Advice Christmas Ads
Jeff Goldblum Teaches People How to Pretend to Like Unwanted Gifts
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Family Diversity Ads
Tylenol's #HowWeFamily Commercial Celebrates Same-Sex and Interracial Bonds
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Discount Diaper Commercials
The New Huggies Baby Diapers Commercial Speaks to Hispanic Families
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The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Pizza-Branded Dad Promotions
Boston Pizza Introduces 'Za for Pa Father's Day Gift Shop'
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
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Cartoonish Parental Timepieces
These New Swatch x The Simpsons Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Collaboration Mother's Day Campaigns
Jergens Skincare Partnered with Nicole Ari Parker and More
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Family Ties-Inspired Dynamic Footwear
Nike Presents its Celebratory Con Mi Familia Series
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
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
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Hybrid Fruit Candies
This Father's Day, "Dad Things" are Being Traded for Laffy Taffy Fruit Combos
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Mom-Targeted Matching Labor Outfits
PatPat Launched a Line of Matching Labor and Delivery Outfits
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
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
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Caring Father Campaigns
Blue Bunny Honors Soft-Side Dads with 'Softest Dad in America' Contest
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
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
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Mother-Specific Self-Care Kits
The Honest Company Offers the Relaxing Self-Care Gift Kit
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Mother's Day QSR Campaigns
The KFC Nuggets of Appreciation Meal Celebrates Moms
Aunt-Theme Open Casting Calls
Auntie Anne’s is Searching for Its New “Auntbassador"
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
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
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Affordable Pregnancy-Friendly Kits
The Honest Company's Pregnant + Pampered Set is Comprehensive
Valentine's Family Matching Apparel
These Mother Daughter Matching Outfits from PatPat are Festive
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
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
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Fortune Cookie Flower Bouquets
P.F. Chang's Created a Heartfelt, Funny & Edible Mother's Day Gift
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Generation-Uniting Family Vacations
Backroads Crafts Vacations for Parents with Adult Children
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Ice Cream Starter Kits
FatBoy Created a Fun Ice Cream Pack for National Uncle and Aunt Day
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
Mother's Day Sandwich Promotions
This Subway Mother’s Day Promotion Rewards Gift Givers
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
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Friendship Cream Cheese Campaigns
The 'You’ve Got a Friend in Philly' Campaign is Charming
Family-Focused Credit Cards
The Greenlight Family Cash MasterCard Helps Families Build Credit
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Transparent Healthcare Campaigns
Kaiser Permanente Aims to Support the Modern Aging Consumer
Inclusive Chosen Family Campaigns
Calvin Klein's 'This Is Love' Campaign Emphasizes True Family
Nationwide Pet Adoption Events
Pedigree Shelter Sunday Helps Adoptable Pets Find Homes
Daily Affirmation-Focused Cards
Joyful Hearts Co. Delivers Self-Confidence with Affirmation Cards
Giftable Cannabis Bundles
Emjay Curated a Father's Day Bundle for Cannabis-Consuming Dads
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Sentimental AI Speech Writers
Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Mom-Appreciating Candle Collections
Yankee Candle Releases Its Latest Exclusive Candle Collection
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Fatherly Fall Fashion Campaigns
Paul&Shark Spotlights Pierce Brosnan and his Son in New Launch
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Child-Focused Handwashing Ads
Lifebuoy Continues Global Handwashing Campaign, H for Handwashing
Cozy Maternity Apparel
Carter's Launches its 'Little Planet Mother Collection' for New Parents
Mother’s Day Spa Giveaways
DOVE Chocolate Celebrates Moms with a Special Mother's Day Initiative
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Military Children-Celebrating Initiatives
H-E-B is Marking Month of the Military Child This April
Mom-Celebrating Cafe Products
The Tim Hortons Share Your Love Collection is Here for Mother's Day
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
Seasonal Entertaining Campaigns
La Brea Bakery and Bread & Butter Wines Partnered for a Campaign
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Low-Cost Holiday Grocer Campaigns
This Kroger Memorial Day Promotion Offers Enhanced Savings
Kindness-Promoting Children's Books
These Heartbeats Children's Books Celebrate Holiday Joy
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Generative AI Beverage Ads
The Coca‑Cola® Masterpiece Campaign Leverages AI to Create Visual Magic