These humorous advertising campaigns are prime examples of the most effective ways to draw in an audience. Presenting a product or a service in a funny way is a great way to amuse consumers and help them remember a product. As well, it is nice to see that brands have a human side and don't take themselves too seriously.
One brand that consistently presents its products in a humorous way is Fevicol, which sells glue. This brand is notorious for pulling pranks like sending runners to a marathon and having them jog in place as if their feet have been stuck to the ground with a powerful glue. Funny campaigns like these are clever, low-budget and can still yield lots of laughs.
100 Humorous Advertising Campaigns
From Marriage-Testing Beer Campaigns to Test Drive Prank Ads:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 8, 2013 — Marketing
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Morbid Mischief Ads
This Campaign for Danone Densia Features Skeletal Wayward Youth
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Juxtaposed Animal Campaigns
The George Logan Big Cat Little Cat Advertisements Are Contrasting
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Reenacting Unsolicited Ads
Russian Company 'Plays Along' and Pokes Fun of Unsolicited Ads
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Dapperly Dressed Animal Captures
The Zoo Book by Yago Partal Displays Cute Animals in Chic Clothes
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Edible International Flags
The Whybin\TBWA Group Make Flags Using Food from the Specific Countries
92
Anti-Ice Cream Campaigns
The Change One Thing Truck Mobilizes Kids to Make Healthy Choices
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Toasted Sidekick Campaigns
These Bauducco Toast Ads Feature Batman and Robin
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Test Drive Prank Ads
Watch What Happens When Jeff Gordon Pulls Stunts in this Pepsi Commercial
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Bacon-Flavored Mouthwash
This Bacon Scope Mouthwash is Revealed Suspiciously Near April Fools Day
88
Porcelain Food Campaigns
The VIPS Restaurant & Retail Ads are a Timeless Culinary Creation
87
Avocado Obsession Commercials
This Subway Commercial Shows People with Extreme Loves for Avocados
86
Feline Beauty Ad Parodies
These Funny Beauty Cat Ads are Inspired by Women’s Top Beauty Bran
85
Font-Changing Website Pranks
This Klm Advertising Campaign Changed All of Its Fonts to Comic Sans
84
Tantrum-Reversing Campaigns
The 'Children's Voice' Campaign Transforms Tantrums into Performances
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Pee-Powered Party Campaigns
The 'Electric Pee' Campaign Transformed Urine into Music
82
Phallic Mascot Costumes
The Mr. Balls Mascot Both Promotes Smiles and Fights Cancer
81
Marriage-Testing Beer Campaigns
Heineken’s ‘The Negotation’ Pits Couples Against
80
Hilarious Campaign
Diesel's "Protect Your Eyes"
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Deceptive Corner-Bending Ads
AMMAR's 'Corner' Campaign Changes Perceptions About Prostitutes
78
Aggressive Food Fight Ads
The 2013 Fab Awards Make Meal Time Look Malicious
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Tweeting Pigeon Campaigns
The 'Tweet Beyond Borders' Stunt Uses Pigeons to Send Tweets
76
Shoe-Covered Mouth Ads
This Advertisement for MAX Shoes Showcases Clever Product Placement
75
Human Turned Glass Campaigns
The Nissan Sentra Vases Ads Feature Stunning Transformative Art
74
Wacky Fast Food Characters
McDonald's Creates Alternative Happy Meal Characters to Appeal to Kids
73
Web-Browser Billboards
New Zealand Company Metservice Created this Clever Billboard Advertisement
72
Surprising Salmon Water Ads
This Exito Water Campaign Demonstrates How Fresh Its Product Can Be
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Humorizing Morbid
These Dark Humor Products Will Challenge Your Reflexes and Sanity
70
Comical Beef Head Ads
This Yogurt Commercial is Sure to Make Anyone Laugh
69
Kick-Assvertisements
The Hilarious Diesel Sneaker Ad is All About Love
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Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
67
Weight-Challenging Workout Ads
The 'Beat Your Own Weight' Ads Pose a Challenge for Viewers
66
Undead Toy Donation Campaigns
These Toy Donation Ads Feature Playthings Coming Back from the Dead
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Damaged Decor Decal Ads
This Sticker Campaign Convinces Husbands to Replace Old Furniture
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Personifed Canine Campaigns
The Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2013 Advert Stars Fashionable Animals
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Massaging Cutlery Campaigns
These BOSCA Ceramic Knife Ads Feature Spa Days for Carrots and Steaks
62
Prank Advertising
Lacey Walsh Discusses the Best Beer Commercials and Conquering the World
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Celebrity-Directed Beverage Ads
This New Mountain Dew Commercial Features Tyler, the Creator
60
Odor-Prevention Campaigns
These Asurin Fresh Air Ads Transform Bad Smells into Fresh Air
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Strange Rental Campaigns
You Could Win a Monkey Butler with 'V Rentals' by V Energy Drink
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Subtle Yawning Pranks
This Roman Atwood Funny Prank Will Get You Yawning
57
Profanity-Reversing Campaigns
The JELL-O 'Fun My Life' Campaign Turns Negativity Around
56
Overused Icon Campaigns
The 'Let Them Rest in Peace' Campaign Dismisses Ads with Popular Pop Icons
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Upside-Down Ice Cream Campaigns
Dairy Queen Serves 10,000 Blizzard Treats Circus-Style
54
Hands-Free Burger Campaigns
The 'Hands Free Whopper' Lets You Multitask While Eating a Burger
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Kiss Currency Campaigns
A Hyde Park Bistro in Sydney Accepts Kisses as Payment for Coffee
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Deceptive Green Screen Stunts
The ‘The Green Screen Prank’ Tricks Actors into Acting M
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Mayoral Cat Campaigns
Morris is a Cat Running for Office in the City of Xalapa, Mexico
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Instant Phone-Fixing Campaigns
The 'Spider Screenbreaker' Hides Your Cracked Screen in Plain Sight
49
Prank Photo Advertising
Misel Saban Unveils How the Adobe Photoshop Prank Caught People Off-Gaurd
48
Philosophical Car Campaigns
BMW's 'Ctrl Z Day' Campaign Drives Home an Important Message on Life
47
Human-Body Car Campaigns
This Fiat 500 Abarth Commercial Uses Humans to Make its Ad Standout
46
Rebellious Sneaker Psalms
The New Converse Advertisement Conveys the Fun Life of Sneaker Wearers
45
Washroom Airbag Stunts
The 'Misplaced Airbag' Campaign Discourages Applying Makeup While Driving
44
Guilt-Free Gaming Campaigns
The Coke Zero Video Game Ad Relieves Guys of Responsibility
43
Airbag Pop-Up Prank Ads
MINI Mexico Demonstrates that You Should Never Makeup and Drive
42
Mobile Instrument Symphony Campaigns
Hello Bank's Mobile Concerto Serenades a Crowd Using Mobiles
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Glue Strength-Testing Pranks
The Items in Fevicol's Store with Free Products are Glued in Place
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Subway Sleeping Pranks
Stuart Edge and His Team Take on the NYC Public Transit System
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Commercial Tactics Parodies
Successful Japanese Advertising Secrets are Finally Revealed
38
Neglectful Coffee Campaigns
The Nescafe Take Time Off Ads Focus on Relationships Rather than Work
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Supersized Trash Can Campaigns
Copenhagen’s Oversized Garbage Can Reminds Citizens to Clean
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Promiscuous Fruit Juice Campaigns
The New Jamba Juice Ad Video is Full of Fruits and Juicy Drama
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Flying Bag Campaigns
Altego Proves its Bags’ Quality by Sending Them to Travel Miles in Spac
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Literal Literary Life Campaigns
Penguin Audiobooks Ads Make Everyday Activities More Adventurous
33
Music-Playing Fruit Campaigns
Artist 'J.views' Plays Music Using Fruits for This Grocery Store Ad
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Bubbly Underwater Event Campaigns
These Creative Event Posters Portray a Sense of Depth
31
Pint-Sized Advertisements
BBDO Singapore Release Images for Guinness Made of More Campaign
30
Invitation-Carrying Bananas
The 'Banana Ambassador' Campaign Invites Tourists to Visit Ecuador
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Odd Operating System Ads
'Beautiful and Fast' Windows 8 Ad Markets the Product in a Bizarre Way
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Human Hair Ensemble Campaigns
The 'Hair Quartet' Campaign Used Human Hair to Create Instruments
27
Social Media Prosecution Campaigns
The Trial by Timeline Analyzes Facebook to Reveal Your Crimes
26
Surrealist Under-The-Sea Watch Ads
Swatch Introduces its New Scuba Libre Waterproof Watch
25
Gum-Licking Celeb Stunts
Trident Brazil Creates Funny Campaign With Comedienne Sabrina Sato
24
Unicycle-Based Commuting Campaigns
The Jackpot Joy 'Lark and Ride' Unicycle is Entertainingly Fun
23
Internet Disinfecting Campaigns
A Campaign for 'Cif' Cleaning Products Aims to Clean Up the Web
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Offline Website Campaigns
The ‘Outdoor Website’ Transforms Online Sites into Physical
21
Lewd Landmark Installations
'Act of Parliament' Explicitly Interacts with the Gherkin Building
20
Luscious Helmet Hair Campaigns
The 'Brave Peruke' Campaign Adorns Helmets with Luscious Locks
19
Muted Orchestra Campaigns
This Electrolux Ergothree Promotion Forced an Ensemble to Be Quiet
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Feline Perspective Campaigns
The 'Man Lives Like a Cat' Series Hilariously Tackles Life as a Cat
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Camouflaged Scooter Campaigns
This Road Traffic Safety Campaign Tricks Drivers with a Mini Scooter
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Comedic Vice-Themed Pranks
Being Offered Drugs is a Fun Prank to Watch
15
Illicit Pizza-Smuggling Campaigns
The 'Pizza Ninja' Helped Customers Sneak Food into Theaters
14
Foliage-Themed Cancer Ads
These 'Julyna' Ads for Cervical Cancer Awareness Use Racy Landscaping
13
Supernatural Elevator Pranks
These Elevator Pranks are Perfect for Star Wars Fans
12
Neon Browser Sign Campaigns
Advertisements for Sulamérica Paradiso Retrofy Browser Logos
11
Taste-Duping Hummus Campaigns
‘The Hummus Stunt’ Tricked Restaurant Patrons with Packa
10
Toll-Paying Campaigns
The 'Go Further' Ad Literally Lets You Go Further by Paying Your Toll
9
Luring Light Advertisements
Ads for the Vancouver Aquarium's New Exhibit Attract Full Attention
8
Taxi-Cab-Transforming Campaigns
Antwerp's Guerilla Campaign Spreads Awareness on Mobility Issues
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Talking Ear Advertisements
This Escola Cuca Campaign is Full of Compliments for Creatives
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Cacti Dishwashing Ads
Y&R's Brax Sponges Campaign Visualizes the Benefits of their Product
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Record-Breaking Reading Campaigns
The Seattle Library's Reading Campaign Turns Books into Dominoes
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Authentic Criminal Campaigns
Kassabian Bail Bonds Uses Real Criminal Clients for Promotions
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Comedic Wingman Campaigns
The Ultimate Wingman is Able to Relieve You from All Your Stresses
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Parachuting Plush Toy Campaigns
The Garanti Bank in Turkey Drops Stuffed Animals from the Sky
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Freestyle Phenom Partnerships
The ChatRoulette Piano Guy Teams with T-Mobile for a Funny Campaign
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Morbid Mischief Ads
This Campaign for Danone Densia Features Skeletal Wayward Youth
Luxe Self-Sustaining Yachts
The UNA Autonomous Yacht Allows You to Live on the Ocean Forever
Sweaty Sports Arena Editorials
These Emily Ratajkowski Images for M2 Magazine are Super Sweaty
Iconic Mustache Ads
A Series of Ads for Schick Razors Illustrate Instantly Recognizable Staches
Suicide Prevention Ads
The Trevor Project Campaign is Aimed at LGBTQ Youth
Outrageously Opulent Nails
These Gold Nails by H & H Are Made in Unusual Shapes
Politics-Inspired Bra Ads
The Hope Super Push Up Campaign is Hilarious and Shocking
Desecrated Logo Ads
A Campaign for OLA Poder Activo Shows Logos Being Killed
Advertising Festival Infographics
Get a Taste of What You Can Expect from Cannes Lions 2013
Anti-Ice Cream Campaigns
The Change One Thing Truck Mobilizes Kids to Make Healthy Choices
DIY Watermelon Cakes
This Watermelon Cake Looks and Tastes Like Watermelon
30s-Inspired Fashion Ads
The Mabel Magalhaes Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Dovile Virsilaite
Exploited Labour Ads
This World Vision Child Slavery Campaign is a Call to End Corruption
Toasted Sidekick Campaigns
These Bauducco Toast Ads Feature Batman and Robin
Duplicitous Depression Ads
Ads from Samaritans of Singapore Change Meaning When Flipped
Tire Tread Accessories
Tread Rings Come in a Variety of Styles to Match Your Choice Brand or Car
Weed-Eradicating Billboards
This Clever Billboard Ad for Kiwicare Slowly Kills the Weeds Around It
Interrupted Camera Campaigns
These Canon EOS Phone Call Ads will Jump Out at You
Single-Serve Cookers
The 'Whirlpool Fastronomy' Automatically Cooks a Serving of Fresh Food
Pouty Purse Ads
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2013 Campaign Stars a Gorgeous Michelle Williams
Font-Changing Website Pranks
This Klm Advertising Campaign Changed All of Its Fonts to Comic Sans
Personified Beverage Branding
The Vitamin Water SHINEBRIGHT Campaign Encourages Individuality
Canine Selfie Ads
This Pet Beauty Campaign Features Dogs Taking Self-Captures
Powerful Cleaning Campaigns
The Handy Andy Mirror Ad is Visually Transformative
Punk Couture Campaigns
The Versace Fall/Winter 2013 Ads Are Edgy, Provocative and Modern
Steamy Car Garage Photoshoots
The GQ Russia August 2013 Editorial Stars a Sweaty Irina Shayk
Witty Feminist Beer Ads
Ads for Rotthammer Beer Comically Promote Gender Equality
Fictional Morning-After Ads
This Series of Book Ads Shows Readers Sleeping with Iconic Characters
Weather-Activated Advertisements
These Ads for Stella Artois Cidre Only Appear in Warmer Weather
Casino Royale Supercars
The Montecarlo Automobile Rascasse is an Ultra-Rare French Ride
Tastily Tantalizing Bike Ads
Retro Vixens Pose with Delicious Sweets for Lekker Bicycles
Hazardous Alcohol Ads
This Zagorka Beer Campaign Appears Dangerous at First
Luxurious Travel Accommodations
BMW First Class Creates a Phenomenally Ostentatious Way to Fly
Sports Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Mercedes House Serves Mercedes-Inspired Meals in Style
Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
The Dolce and Gabbana Fw 2013 2014 Ads are Full of Drama
Helipad Fashion Ads
The Michael Kors Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Karmen Pedaru & Simon Nessman
Dynamic Car-Rocketing Installations
This Piece Celebrates Porsche at the Goodwood Festival 2013
Candid Rocker Street Captures
The Set for the Rag and Bone AW 2013 Campaign is the City
Grayscale Victorian-Like Fashion Ads
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Edie Campbell
Cyclist-Focused Concept Cars
The BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor Was Built with Bikers in Mind
Bright Nostalgic Balloon Lights
The Memory Collection by John Moncrieff Evoke Childhood Memories
Landmark-Dismissing Ads
This Lonely Planet Ad Takes a Shot at Famous Landmarks
Vigilante Brake Lights
The Batman Brake Light Decal was Made for Covering Third Brake Lights
Seafaring Creature Combat Ads
This Nexcare Bandage Promotion Has Aquatic Animals About to Get Hurt
Floating Parking Balloons
The 'Here Balloon' Floats in the Air to Point Out Empty Parking Spaces
Punny Father's Day Beer Ads
The Heineken 'Legendary Dad Jokes' Campaign Showcases Cheesy Jokes
Cinematic Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Alexander Wang Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Model Malgosia Bela
Retro Cityscape Campaigns
Daisy Lowe Stars in these Sophisticated Lancaster Fall 2013 Ads
Food Baby Ads
The Fabio Nutritionist Campaign Focuses on Unappetizing Ultrasounds
Social Media Criticizing Campaigns
These Crisis Photos Features the Effects of Social Media
Social Media Landscape Infographics
This Infographic Groups Social Media Tools into Categories
Forgiving Cookie Ads
The Bakers Romany Creams Choc Biscuits Campaign is Deliciously Charming
Scandalous Morphing Ink Ads
Ads for Ecofill Ink Cartridges Remove Color to Reverse Innocent Scenes
Speaking Window Campaigns
The 'Talking Window' Privately Advertises to Unsuspecting Travellers
Drenched Portrait Ads
The 'Never Forgets' Water Park Ad Features Blissfully Soaked Portraits
Mold-Exposing Fruit Bowls
This Bowl by Jagjit Chodha Detects When Your Fruit is About to Grow Mold
Oversized Iconic Headpiece Ads
A Cine Colombia Campaign Has Characters Being Buried in Their Hats
Curated Cuisine Campaigns
These International Food Photography Festival Ads Celebrate Art
Predatory Tea Ads
A Campaign for Lipton Ice Tea Shows Customers About to Be Eaten Alive
Beauty Addict Infographics
This Videology Graphic Reveals the Buying Habits of Beauty Shop
Cloaked Hearing Test Campaigns
This Fake Eye Exam is Actually a Hearing Test in Disguise
Toy Brick Subway Maps
A Series of LEGO Maps for the London Underground are Made Entirely of Toys
Musical-Inspired Cat Ads
These CATS Cat Food Ads for Purina Celebrate Attitude
Eerie Hoarding Ads
This Foot Locker Promotion Features Disturbing Images of Hoarding
Feminine Rocker Nail Polish Ads
The Rebel Nails Campaign Focuses on Daintily Edgy Beauty
Sarcastic Description Car Ads
This eBay Post Adds Sarcastic Value to Worthless Junk
Surveillance-Thwarting Typography
The 'ZXX' Font Was Built to Defeat NSA Robot Eyes
Deceptive Green Screen Stunts
The ‘The Green Screen Prank’ Tricks Actors into Acting M
Comic-Inspired Brake Ads
This Promotion for Volkswagen City Emergency Brake Uses Comic Violence
Alternate Destiny Ads
See the Influence of Books in this Penguin China Campaign
Soundwave Skyline Campaigns
The 'SoundCloud Without Borders' Campaign Transforms Cities into Sound
Off-Putting Fantasy Ads
A Renault Visio System Campaign Shows First Person Fantasies with a Twist
Philosophical Car Campaigns
BMW's 'Ctrl Z Day' Campaign Drives Home an Important Message on Life
Human-Body Car Campaigns
This Fiat 500 Abarth Commercial Uses Humans to Make its Ad Standout
Washroom Airbag Stunts
The 'Misplaced Airbag' Campaign Discourages Applying Makeup While Driving
Royal Baby Delivery Ads
The Times Royal Delivery Campaign Features a Regal Birth
Recreated Iconic Vehicles
Jerry Patrick's Replicas of Iconic Film Vehicles are Remarkably Accurate
Free Frosty Beverage Campaigns
Slurpees Are Free on July 11th to Mark 7-Eleven's 86th Anniversary
Glue Strength-Testing Pranks
The Items in Fevicol's Store with Free Products are Glued in Place
Spite-Revealing Newspaper Ads
These Ads for 'The Chronicle' Expose Malice with Headlines
Literal Literary Life Campaigns
Penguin Audiobooks Ads Make Everyday Activities More Adventurous
Turbo-Charged Comic Book Cars
This Kia Sorento has Been Turned Into a Justice League Vehicle
Bubbly Underwater Event Campaigns
These Creative Event Posters Portray a Sense of Depth
Human Hair Ensemble Campaigns
The 'Hair Quartet' Campaign Used Human Hair to Create Instruments
Dramatized Stunt Fashion Ads
Kenzo's New Campaign Film 'Cloudbusting' is Dramatized in Slow Motion
Social Media Prosecution Campaigns
The Trial by Timeline Analyzes Facebook to Reveal Your Crimes
Baked Bun Baby Ads
This Warburtons Ad Congratulates Princess Kate on Her Fresh-Baked Bun
Playable Instrument Posters
The 'Guitar Poster' by Kian Guitars Can Be Used to Create Tunes
Book-Digitizing Apps
The Booke App Gives Your Physical Book Digital Capabilities
Camouflaged Scooter Campaigns
This Road Traffic Safety Campaign Tricks Drivers with a Mini Scooter
Nameless Juice Campaigns
The Undescribeable Lemonade is Made with all Natural Ingredients
Ingredient-Revealing Coffee Infographics
This Infographic Explains What Creates That Coffee Taste
Illicit Pizza-Smuggling Campaigns
The 'Pizza Ninja' Helped Customers Sneak Food into Theaters
Crossover Social Media Features
The Twitter Hashtags are Officially Coming to Facebook
Seduction Tournament Ads
A Series of Palmers Designer Underwear Ads Feature a Pickup Battle Royale
Gluttonous Social Campaigns
The 'Eat a Tweet' Campaign Has Users Wagering Tweets to Win Followers
Supernatural Elevator Pranks
These Elevator Pranks are Perfect for Star Wars Fans
Dictionary-Defacing Campaigns
The HACK Marriage Campaign adds modern definitions to dictionaries
City-Capturing Jukeboxes
A Project by Marc de Pape Translates City Stimuli into an Orchestra
Immersive Cruise Campaigns
Grand Central Marketing Recreated a Cruise Experience Onshore
Toll-Paying Campaigns
The 'Go Further' Ad Literally Lets You Go Further by Paying Your Toll
Fan-Immortalizing Donor Campaigns
The 'Immortal Fan' Campaign Promises to Transplant Fan Spirit
Surprisingly Charitable Magic Tricks
This Money Magic Trick Gives the Homeless $100 Instead of $1
Sarcastic Appliance Sim Games
The Robot Vacuum Simulator 2013 Lets You Live the Life of a Roomba
Smart Racing Car Apps
The Anki Drive App Brings Video Games Into Reality
Community-Engaging Books
'Social Change Anytime Everywhere' Attempts to Keep it Simple
Teacher-Focused Literacy Programs
ConTextos is a Non-Profit Focused on Critical Thinking
Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
Restored Clothing Campaigns
These Eau Ecarlate Renovator Ads Adopt a Comic Strip Approach