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
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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
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Sentimental Olympian Ads
This Special Olympics Ad Ties in with Father's Day Celebrations
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Animated Camera Ads
This GoPro Advertisement Promotes 'The Secret Life of Pets'
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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
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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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Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
80s-Style Actress-Approved Activewear
The Latest Old Navy Active Campaign Stars Lindsay Lohan
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Nostalgically Shot Fashion Campaigns
Celine Debuts Its Pre-Fall 2026 Advertising Campaign
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
flavorful frozen food lines
Conagra Brands introduces a comprehensive new line for summer 2026
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Humorous Sandwich Commercials
Jersey Mike's Subs Spotlights Eli Manning and Danny DeVito
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns
Columbia Sportswear Launches Engineered for Whatever
Fun-First Self-Care Commercials
Tree Hut is Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Uncontain Yourself
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Celebratory Soccer QSR Campaigns
McDonald’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign Has Meals and More
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
Welch's Break Out The Fancy Juice Celebrates Daily Moments Made Special
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Luxury Bold Underwear Styles
Calvin Klein's Unveils Their Autumn Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Anniversary-Honoring QSR Campaigns
The Jack in the Box 75th Anniversary Campaign Launches in 2026
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Integrated Beauty Collaborations
The Iconic Dove Pink Beauty Bar is in the Legally Blonde Prequel
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Back-To-School Fashion Campaigns
JCPenney Introduced its 'Back-to-It' Campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Confidence-Inspiring Youth Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launches 'The Game is Ours' for FIFA World Cup
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Summer-Ready Contemporary Fashion Films
COS Summer 2026 Campaign Film Spotlights Materials
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Humorous Chocolate Spots
Toblerone Introduced its ‘Chocolate Like Nobody’s Watching’
Comedian-Supported Deodorant Ads
Pete Davidson Stars in AXE's Latest Advertising Campaign
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
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
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
Lifestyle Culture Snack Campaigns
Pancho's Cheese Dip Debuted Quesomaxxing to Encourage Enjoyment
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Joyful Sport Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad, The Game Is Ours, Celebrates Girls' Confidence
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Comedian-Supported Antiperspirant Campaigns
Hannah Berner Spotlights Dove's New Range
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Cheeky Trash Bag Ads
Hefty Expands Collaboration with John Cena, the Face of Its Hefty Trash Bags
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Cheeky Snack Soulmate Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Stars in Pringles' Pringleleo Campaign
Game Day-Focused Grocer Campaigns
Natural Grocers is Running Big Game Deals for the Super Bowl
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Singer-Backed Restaurant Campaigns
The Chili's x Lizzo Campaign Features an Updated Jingle
High-Energy Chip Campaigns
Doritos Loaded Teams Up with Gordon Ramsay & George Russell
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Chameleon-Inspired Flavor-Focused Campaigns
Tootsie Roll Debuts a Color-Changing Chameleon
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Avocado Oil-Based Product Campaigns
Chosen Foods Debuts the Chosen to Save Food Campaign
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Curated Father's Retail Promotions
The Kroger Co. Offers a Comprehensive Father's Day Set
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Specialty Sauce-Focused Campaigns
Big Chicken Debuts the 'Big Dip Energy' Campaign
All-American Ice Creams
Kroger Launched Limited-Time Flavors Inspired by Iconic Moments
Extra-Terrestrial Chocolate Ads
Kinder Bueno's Super Bowl Ad Makes a Moment "Yes Bueno"
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Chaotic Milkshake Campaigns
Müller FRijj's Just feel the Urjj Challenges Content Directed at Gen Z
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Cheesy Burger Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Launches its 'Queso Crunch Burger' and 'Kay So?' Campaign
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Pickle Snack Campaigns
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Returns with Megan Thee Stallion
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Time Reclamation-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
Maid Brigade Launches a Cheeky Summer Ad Campaign
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
Musical Grocery Service Ads
A 30-Second Instacart Bananas Spot Will Air During the Super Bowl 2026
British Autumn Campaigns
Burberry Debuted Its Soccer-Themed 'A Good Sport' Collection for Fall
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Tool Campaigns
Bosch Launches 'Just a Guy' for the Super Bowl
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Swimming-Themed Soda Campaigns
The Diet Coke This Is My Taste Campaign Stars Jamie Dornan