These July 2016 commercials range from romantic cat food adds to humorous fast food documentaries that chronicle a fictional Burger King Whopper blackout. In addition to humorous ad campaigns like Old Navy's satirical back-to-school commercial -- a Spanish-speaking ad that pokes fun at parents' conservative clothes -- other favorites include multicultural beauty campaigns that promote diversity while spotlighting products for varying skin tones.
Keeping in tune with a theme of empowerment, ads like JCPenney's latest aim to promote body positivity while crushing negative stereotypes and spotlighting plus-sized women who embody beauty and success while showing off their authentic personal style.
Other July 2016 commercials include rebranded chicken colonel ads and inner child athletic campaigns that remix familiar company mascots in a fun way that will capture the attention of viewers.
Top 35 Commercials Trends in July
From Sporty Feminine Hygiene Ads to Comedic Food Documentaries:
Jana Pijak — Jul 31, 2016 — Marketing
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Satirical Award Show Campaigns
This SatirAd Points Out The Narcissistic Nature of Award Ceremonies
33
Spontaneous Soda Ads
Coca-Cola's Ad With Jordan Spieth Takes a Creative Turn
32
Cheeky Tourism Campaigns
Bowen Island Urges People to "Tell Your Friends It's Awful Here"
31
Mysterious Home Furniture Ads
The Commercials for IKEA's Sinnerlig Collection Strays from The Norm
30
Satirical Fast Fashion Commercials
This Old Navy Campaign Teaches Moms About Cool Clothes
29
Romantic Cat Food Ads
This Sheba Cat Food Commercial Shows Just How Devoted Its Pet Owners Are
28
Comical Masculine Scent Ads
These Old Spice Commercials Show Men Claiming Power Through Scent
27
Viral Cat Commercials
This German Commercial Follows Grocery Shopping Cats with a Meowing Song
26
Multicultural Retail Commercials
Target's 'Lúcete A Tu' Manera Campaign Targets Hispanic Consumers
25
Animated Anti-GMO PSAs
The 'Mr. Seed' Video Educates Consumers About Organic Seeds
24
Comparative Baby Food Ads
This Gerber Baby Food Ad Makes Clear the Brand's Devotion to Its Craft
23
Comedic Fast Food Ads
This Burger King Mockumentary Chronicles a Whopper Blackout
22
Bacteria-Ridden Probiotic Ads
Ian Wright Licks Everything to Prove His Immune System Strength
21
Goth Shower Gel Ads
Radox Shows Its Products Have the Ability to Alter the Moods of Teenage Goths
20
Promotional Disney Emojis
Disney Promoted 'Finding Dory' with a Teaser Video Featuring Emojis
19
Feature-Focused Auto Ads
Ford Mexico's 'Características' Commercial Highlights Car Capabilities
18
Empowering Skincare Ads
This SK-II Ad Fights Back Against China's 'Leftover Women' Stigma
17
Rebranded Chicken Colonels
A New KFC Colonel Starred in a Series of Short Ads
16
Strength-Oriented Web Series
The Fuerza Ford Web Series Showcases Mexican Boxers and the F-150
15
Multicultural Beauty Campaigns
The #BornandMade Campaign Encourages Women to Share Their Stories
14
Body Positive Apparel Campaigns
JCPenney is Inclusive to Plus-Size in Its New Marketing Endeavors
13
Sentimental Olympian Ads
This Special Olympics Ad Ties in with Father's Day Celebrations
12
Animated Camera Ads
This GoPro Advertisement Promotes 'The Secret Life of Pets'
11
Inclusive Pride Campaigns
The You Can Sit with Us Campaign Celebrates the Diversity of Pride Month
10
Inner-Child Athletic Campaigns
The Never Lose the Love Ad Shows Athletes as Their Younger Selves
9
Animated Anti-Fast Food Ads
Chipotle's New Short Film Takes Aim at Fast Food Companies
8
Empowering Feminist Campaigns
Dove's New Campaign Focuses on Something Other Than Beauty
7
Easygoing Beer Commercials
House Beer's Debut Ad Captures the SoCal Lifestyle
6
Spontaneous Candy Bar Ads
This Cadbury Dairy Milk for India Ad Plays on Bollywood Themes
5
Sporty Feminine Hygiene Ads
This Always Ad Shows Young Girls That Nothing Can Hold Them Back
4
DIY Oatmeal Campaigns
Quaker Launched a New Campaign to Teach Consumers How to Make Overnight Oats
3
Youth-Centric Auto Ads
Ford Mexico's Ford Figo Ad Takes Viewers on a Journey to Outer Space
2
Star-Studded Ad Campaigns
These Retro Calvin Klein Ads Reveal the Insecurities of Celebrities
1
Comical Cover Promotions
Amy Schumer and Anna Wintour Swap Jobs to Promote the Vogue July Issue
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Expecting Disney Characters
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Senior Lingerie Photoshoots
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Costumed Cat Photography
This Cat Photographer Captures His Pet with Humorous Edited Additions
Sensual Soccer Campaigns
These Body Paint Designs Unite the Nations of the UEFA Euro 2016
Corsetted Celebrity Covers
The Kim Kardashian Vogue Australia Photo Shoot Features Yeezy Season 3
Talking Cat Collars
Temptations' 'Catterbox' Gives Felines a Human Voice
Pop Star Emojis
Justin Bieber is the New Subject of a Series of Custom Emojis
Expecting Beer Ads
This German Beer Ad Parodies Pregnancy Photos by Swapping in Men with Beer Guts
Portable Air Filters
Wynd is a Smart Personal Air Quality Tracker and Purifier
Littered Cigarette Campaigns
The Surfrider Foundation Ads Focus on Endangering Animals with Trash
Colorful LGBT-Supporting Sneakers
The New Converse Pride Collection is Inspired by the LGBT Flag
Bacteria-Powered Lighting
Glowee Uses Bioluminescent Bacteria as a Sustainable Source of Light
Discreet Sanitary Napkin Packaging
Two Students Help Make Feminine Hygiene Less Embarassing
Edgy Button-Up Fashion
Top Model Ruth Bell Covers the Latest Vogue Korea Issue
Stray Cat Photography
Photographer Masayuki Oki Captures the Self-Sufficient Felines of Tokyo
Painterly Beauty Photography
'A Playground Of Color' Features Contemporary Clown Makeup
Fill-in-the-Blank Fitness Fashion
The Calvin Klein Performance Campaign Stars Maud Welzen
Cat-Carrying Hoodies
These Cat Hoodies Were Made to Comfortably Carry Pets in the Summer Months
Puzzle-Like Marble Furniture
The Riviera Tables by Alfredo Haberli is a Unique Flat-Packed Design
Outcast Teeth Ads
The Dabur Anticavity Toothpaste Campaign Embraces a Black Sheep Theme
Sky-High Rainbow Platforms
Gucci's New Rainbow Creepers Celebrate LGBT Pride Month
Intercourse-Enabling Hygiene Products
The Flex Company Disc Allows for Mess-Free Period Sex
Designer Athlete Uniforms
The EA7 Olympic Collection is Modeled by Penny Lane and Pietro Boselli
Educational Fast Food Promotions
This Chain Offers Free WiFi to Students Who Can Pass an Exam
Unusually Interactive Cat Accessories
These Interactive Cat Toys Let You Lick Your Cat
Multi-Generational Magazine Covers
This Kate Moss Vogue Cover Celebrates Family Values
Popular Emoji Sculptures
This Artist Replicates Popular Emoticons in His Emoji Art Sculptures
Organic Feminine Hygiene Products
The Oi Sanitary Product Branding is Focused on Being Educational
Casual Patterned Fashion
The Vogue Japan Stella Maxwell Editorial is All About Bold Prints
Nighttime Hearthrob Editorials
Kit Harington Channels a Brooding Outdoor Persona for L'Uomo Vogue
Mysterious Home Furniture Ads
The Commercials for IKEA's Sinnerlig Collection Strays from The Norm
Pride-Celebrating Makeup Tutorials
A Makeup Artist Celebrates Pride Month with Rainbow Eye Shadow
Rebranded Fast Food Campaigns
The KFC Brand Received a More Modern and Minimalist Design Makeover
Chemical-Breakdown Purifiers
Molekule's Home Air System Dissolves Pollutants at a Molecular Level
Feline Contact Lenses
Nyan Nya Contacts Temporarily Transform Wearers' Eyes into Those of a Cat
Home-Sanitizing Humidifiers
The 'Caddo' Air Humidifier Keeps Air Moist and Sanitized
Wife-Seeking Newspaper Ads
This Full-Page Ad Was Made by a Dad Trying to Find a Wife for His Son
Eco-Friendly Tortilla Bowls
KFC India is Testing an Edible Bowl for Environmental Purposes
Fast Food Restaurant Saunas
This Burger King Restaurant in Finland Has an In-Store Sauna
Political Pride Collections
The 'Make America Gay Again' T-Shirts Celebrate Pride Month
Basketball Player Emojis
Steph Curry Has Been Added to the Now Extensive List of Celebrity Emojis
Mangled Emoji Sculptures
'The Last Emoji' Installation Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Patriotic Activewear Collections
The Hurley Team USA Collection Celebrates the 2016 Olympics
Recordable Fried Chicken Packaging
The New KFC Bucket Lets Customers Record Mother's Day Messages
Bacteria-Spotting Buoys
These Beach Buoys Can Monitor Bacteria Content In Real Time
Anti-Bacterial Pillows
Silvon Uses Silver-Coated Fibers to Prevent the Growth of Bacteria
Fiber-Filled Oatmeal Cups
Bob's Red Mill Oatmeal Cups Come In a Variety of Tempting Flavors
Redesigned Carrier Bags
The Ikea Shopping Bag Gets an Updated Look for a Higher-End Feel
Gluten-Free Porridge Cups
These Single-Serve Porridge Pots are a Quick and Easy Breakfast Option
Lyrical Soda Bottles
The New Coca-Cola Bottles Feature Well-Known Song Lyrics
Branded Olympic Dessert Bars
McDonald's is Set to Open a Dessert Kiosk in the Rio Olympic Village
Educational Game Tables
This Arcade Game Table Uses Raspberry Pi Technology
Cost-Friendly Furniture Ads
These Decor-Advertising Posters Compare Pieces to Inexpensive Items
Oatmeal-Based Breakfast Bars
The New Quaker Breakfast Flats are Designed for Eating on the Go
Brazilian Food Festivals
The 'Keepin' it Rio' Food Festival Celebrates Brazilian Cuisine
Preservative-Free Baby Foods
This Non-GMO Baby Food Consists of All Natural Ingredients
Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings
This Company is Now Shifting Towards Sustainable Product Lines
Chicken-Flavored Nail Polish
This Edible KFC Nail Polish Comes in Two Flavors
LGBTQ-Inspired Athletic Clothing
Nike Has Come Out with Its 2016 BETRUE Collection
Convenient Porridge Sachets
These Porridge Sachets Serve as a Handy To-Go Breakfast Solution
Surfboard Camera Mounts
The 'Nosebone' Allows Surfers to Capture a New Angle of Surfing Footage
Empowering Body Painting Initiatives
The Human Canvas Project Helps to Combat Negative Body Image
Iconic Emoji Jewelry
Alison Chemla Created a Line of Fine Jewelry Emoticons
Hispanic Beauty Campaigns
Unilever's #100PorCientoTu Personal Care Marketing Celebrates Expression
Viral Cat Commercials
This German Commercial Follows Grocery Shopping Cats with a Meowing Song
Coffee Table Speakers
'CLAUDE' is a Hybrid Speaker That Emits Music, Lights and Props Up Tables
Nutrient-Dense Breakfast Products
The New Quaker SuperGrains Range Provides a Nutritional Boost
Branded Burger Air Fresheners
The Whopper Air Freshener Brings the Smell of Burger King to the Car
Hair-Loving Campaigns
Dove's Hair Campaign Shows Women to Love their Personal Style and Beauty
Furniture Store Recycling Programs
IKEA Stores Recycle Compact Fluorescent Lights and Batteries
Multicultural Retail Commercials
Target's 'Lúcete A Tu' Manera Campaign Targets Hispanic Consumers
Quality-Focused Restaurant Campaigns
The Latest KFC Promotion Promises Customer Satisfaction
Phone-Charging Meal Boxes
KFC India Released a Limited Edition Box That Can Power Up Phones
Olympic Snapshot Campaigns
LA is Engaging Snapchat Users in a Bid for an Upcoming Summer Olympics
Patriotic Achievement Campaigns
The Dunkin' Donuts #KeepOn Commercial Campaign is Uplifting
LGBT Superhero Campaigns
Mike Buonaiuto's Trailer Shows What Films Would Be Like with LGBT Leads
Bluetooth Feminine Hygiene Products
'my.Flow' is a Tampon That Sends Updates and Reminders
Comparative Baby Food Ads
This Gerber Baby Food Ad Makes Clear the Brand's Devotion to Its Craft
Comedic Fast Food Ads
This Burger King Mockumentary Chronicles a Whopper Blackout
VIP Magazine Subscriptions
'Vogue VIP' Introduces Members-Only Special-Edition Kits
DIY Music Visualizer Furniture
This Arduino Music Visualizer is Made Using an IKEA Coffee Table
Millennial-Minded Condom Ads
This Durex Condom Commercial Takes Tech Out of the Equation
Bacteria-Ridden Probiotic Ads
Ian Wright Licks Everything to Prove His Immune System Strength
Prideful Nail Polish Collections
SinfulColors' Pride Collection Celebrate LGBT Rights
Disney-Inspired App Icons
Leo Natsume Designed App Icons Based on Toy Story Characters
Feature-Focused Auto Ads
Ford Mexico's 'Características' Commercial Highlights Car Capabilities
Natural Movement Sport Ads
The Nike Revolution in Motion Campaign Stars Serena Williams and More
Fan-Powered Restaurant Openings
KFC's #ViteUnKFC Helped Fans Accelerate Construction
Boxing Bicultural Beer Ads
This Macho Ad is the First Tecate National Campaign in the US
Dramatic Olympic Campaigns
The New Under Armour Ad Highlights the Grueling Training of an Olympian
Body Positive Apparel Campaigns
JCPenney is Inclusive to Plus-Size in Its New Marketing Endeavors
Dark Chocolate Fruit Snacks
Dove's New Trail Mix Line-Up Includes Chocolate-Covered Fruit and Nuts
Sentimental Olympian Ads
This Special Olympics Ad Ties in with Father's Day Celebrations
Pro LGBT Liquor Ads
Absolute Vodka's Ad Shows a Man Connect with His Transgender Friend
Latin Rental Car Commercials
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Spanish Commercial is Tagline-Focused
Coconut Cat Food Cans
Party Animal's COCOLICIOUS Range is Enriched with Healthy Coconut Oil
Musical Social Media Campaigns
The New Toyota Campaign Taps Snapchat and Popular Latin Musicians
Boredom-Banishing Car Commercials
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle Commercial is Humorous
Peaceful Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Soccer Ads Bring People Together for UEFA Euro 2016
Patriotic Chocolate Bar Packaging
The New Hershey's Label Features Red, White and Blue Lettering
Mother-Baby Dining Events
'Babylicious' by President's Choice is a Dinner Date for Mom and Baby
Fun-Encouraging Beer Ads
The El Bud Light Party 'Estamos Unidos' Super Bowl Spot is Lighthearted
Spontaneous Candy Bar Ads
This Cadbury Dairy Milk for India Ad Plays on Bollywood Themes
Millennial Car Commercials
This Millennial Car Ad Likens a Car-Finding Service to Tinder
Heartfelt Breakfast Commercials
This McDonald's Advertisement Shows the Need for All Day Breakfast
Olympic Chocolate Milk Campaigns
The New 'Built with Chocolate Milk' Ad Features Olympic Swimmers
Virtual Conflict PSAs
This UNICEF Ad Uses a Virtual Girl to Highlight Kids Affected by Conflict
Hispanic Actress Cosmetic Ads
The L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Firming Cream Ad Features Eva Longoria
Enriched Cat Treats
These Dreamies Snacks for Cats are Fortified with Vitamins and Omega-3
Youth-Centric Auto Ads
Ford Mexico's Ford Figo Ad Takes Viewers on a Journey to Outer Space
Touching Food Waste PSAs
This Save the Food PSA Delivers a Powerful Message About Food Waste
Extreme Sport Vacuum Ads
The LG Korea Ad Shows Just How Powerful the Brand's Vacuum Suction Is
Female-Empowering Auto Ads
This Audi Twitter Campaign Dispels Myths About Women Drivers
Spanish Banking Apps
The New Wells Fargo App Features Spanish Language Support
Emotional Olympic Commercials
P&G's 'Thank You, Mom' Triumphs Mothers Who Gave Athletes Strength
Liberating Feminine Product Ads
This Ad for Feminine Pads Shows Women They Don't Need to Stop
Feminist Youth Conferences
Seattle's FemCon Endorses Female Empowerment Among Young Attendees
Parody Promotion Videos
Actress Margot Robbie Parodies 'American Psycho' for Vogue
Patriotic Candy Packaging
The New Glacier Fruits Packaging Features a Union Jack Design
International Aid Worker PSAs
The 'Every Last Child' Ad Depicts the Life of an Aid Worker
Kid-Centered Environmental PSAs
The Government of Ontario Shows Who Climate Change is Affecting