McDonald's marketing campaigns are always creative, clever and hunger-inducing. Whether the fast food company is trying to stir up some controversy or launch a new menu item, it always delivers the hot, greasy goods.
From subliminal advertising to racist campaigns, these McDonald's marketing campaigns will leave you hungry for more.
Implications - McDonald's is a global powerhouse in the quick-serve restaurant industry, and part of that success is due to the corporation's memorable marketing techniques. The most buzzed-about McDonald's ad campaigns feature simple slogans, gripping visuals and themes that inspire emotion in viewers. Companies can follow the Mickey D's lead by continually pushing the creative envelope to create iconic marketing messages.
31 McDonald's Marketing Initiatives
Fast Food Campaigns, from Racist Advertising to Burger Apps:
Armida Ascano — Dec 9, 2010 — Marketing
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Awesome Outdoor Ads
9 Not So Boring Billboards
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McPhotoshopping
McDonalds Gets Creative With Digitally Modified Ad Campaigns
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Sleek Fast Food Redesigns
McDonald's Drive-In Restaurant in Maribor, Slovenia Gets Makeover
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Racist McDonalds Ad?
Look Closer : Individuals
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2 Creative McDonald's Ads
WiFi + 24/7 Drive Thru
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McDonalds India Uses Baby Ronald
Scaring Customers Away?
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Puzzle Billboards
McDonald's Sort Your Head Out Campaign
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McDonalds Uses Subliminal Advertising (or do they?)
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McDonalds Launching World Cup Burger
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Fast Food Searchlights
McDonalds as the New Nocturnal Hero to the Rescue
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Crowdsourced McAdvertising
The McDonalds Honor Angus Campaign is Created by Customers
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McDiplomas
McDonalds Vocational Diploma
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Ads That Can Only Be Read At Night
McDonald's Creative Night Adshell
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McDonalds by Mobile
Japan's RFID Contactless Coupon Program
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McDonalds Makeover
Hip Store, Sleek Uniforms
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Movie Icon Food Ads
The McDonalds 'Come As You Are' Campaign Has Some Familiar Faces
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Billboards Made With 7563 Dice
Treasury Casino Ad
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Freeconomics & Food
McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos
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Anti-Romantic Dinner Tips
AskMen.com Compiles List of Date Night Dinners to Avoid
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Free Foodvertising
Gratis Grub at Denny's Feeds 2 Million Patient People
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Manly Burger Ads
The McDonalds Quarter Pounder Commercial Inspired by Old Spice Ads
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Marketing with Stereotypes
Lamborghini: Feel Italian Wherever You Are
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Finger-Paint Campaigns
KFC Finger Lickin' Ads
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McHealthy
McDonalds Launches Healthy "Happy Meal"
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McDonalds European Makeover
Golden Arches Goes Chic
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Artistic Floodvertising
Fake Flooding at McDonalds to Promote Climate Change Awareness
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Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
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Ads The People Want
Heidi, Hasselhoff & a Talking Car for VW
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Big Mac Marketing Blow Up
McDonald's Robber is a Jingle Contest Finalist
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Fast Food Fusion
McDonald's Replaces Buns With Tortillas for the Mac Snack Wrap
Related Ideas
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Frigidaire is Running the Cheeky 'Daire to Expect More' Campaign
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Gamified Fast Food Challenges
McDonald's Side Missions Encourage Fun, Spontaneous Detours
Basketball-Inspired Complimentary Menu Promotions
Wendy's Offers Free Fries and Frosty on April 7
Global Flavor Collections
The World Heist Menu from Mcdonald’s Unveils Global Favoritesin the Uk
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Mythical Fast-Food Collabs
McDonald’s China Black Myth Wukong Menu Launches in 14 Cities
Fast-Food Graphic Capsules
The Mcdonald’s x Graniph 7th Edition Capsule Drops Playful Streetwear
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
QSR Collaborative Streetwear
Pacsun's Mcdonaldland Clothing Line Revives Nostalgia Fashion
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Red Robin Runs an Ambitious Promotion for Loyal and New Customers
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
All-Purple QSR Menus
McDonald’s Germany Grimace Menu Celebrates the Brand's Character
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Chicken Wing QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Australia and Wieden+Kennedy Launch a New Chicken Campaign
Film-Inspired Holiday Meals
The Grinch Meal at Mcdonald’s Highlights the Dr. Seuss Character
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Real Mashed Potato Campaigns
Idahoan Foods Debuted the 'Get Real' Campaign
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Weekday Value Dining
KFC Expanded Its $10 Chicken Deals Into Daily Meal Offers
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
QSR Employee Support Apps
Blink and McDonald's Partnered to Support Crew Members
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Competitive Cost-Conscious QSR Menus
McDonald's Under $4 McValue Menu is Arriving for Summer
QSR Secret Menus
Mcdonald’s Secret Menu Launch Turns Fan Hacks into Official Offerings
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear
CLOT and McDonald's Join Forces on a New Collection
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Curated Global QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Unveiled its 'International Heist Menu'
Playful Pickle Initiatives
Pickle It Forward Lets Pickle Lovers & Pickle Haters Win at McDonald's
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
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
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Fantastical Fast Food Menus
Burger King's How to Train Your Dragon Menu Features Fiery Flavors
Anti-AI Marketing Campaigns
Cadbury 5 Star Launched Its 'Make AI Mediocre Again' Initiative
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Celebrative Ketchup Campaigns
Heinz Lunched its Festive 'It's Heinz Season' in Southeast Asia
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
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
Spicy Saucy Burgers
KFC's Zinger Drip is a Limited-Time Burger with Fiery Sauce
Diversity-Focused Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Canada Initiates a Marketing Effort Titled Making Space
Expansive Hot Sauce Ranges
Frank's RedHot Sauce Now Comes in Six New Flavors
Heritage Fast-Food Items
Shania’s Sides Brings All Dressed Flavor & Keepsakes to Mcdonald’s Canada
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers
McDonald's Canada Introduced the 'Triple Pickle McCrispy'
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Fast Food Cybersecurity Campaigns
McDonald's Netherlands Shared Data on Change Your Password Day
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Revived Discount QSR Meals
McDonald's Extra Value Meals are Back as a Budget-Friendly Option
Gas Station Meal Expansions
7-Eleven Enters Fast-Food Territory with Chicken Items
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Performance Tire Brand Campaigns
Goodyear Launched Its Fast Is In Us Global Eagle Tire Campaign
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
Canadian Cafe Brand Expansions
Foodtastic and Inspired Brands Partnered to Bring Dunkin' to Canada
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Rapid Restaurant Expansion Plans
Wendy's Adds 60 New Mexico Locations Under New Plan
Limited-Time Asian BBQ Pizzas
Happy's Pizza Launches an Asian BBQ Menu
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Iconic Spicy Burgers
McDonald's Pays Homage to Singapore’s McSpicy
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Chicken-Bacon Breakfast Items
McDonald's Singapore Introduced the 'Mighty McMuffin'
Specialty Sauce-Focused Campaigns
Big Chicken Debuts the 'Big Dip Energy' Campaign
Spicy QSR Breakfast Sandwiches
McDonald's Spicy McMuffin is Arriving This Summer
Interactive Savings Hoodies
Mcdonald’s Cut-Up Hoodie Reveals Hidden Discounts Through Embeddings
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Tiered QSR Pricing Initiatives
Wendy's Debuts the Value-Driven Biggie Deals Menu
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Protein-Focused QSR Menu Initiatives
McDonald's Menu Items Have Been Ranked in Terms of Protein
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Spicy-Sweet QSR Dipping Sauces
McDonald's Hot Honey Sauce is a Limited Time Offering
Sauce-Driven Fried Chicken Campaigns
The Big Chicken Big Dip Energy Campaign Focuses on Sauces
Buildable Low-Cost QSR Menus
McDonald's Under $3 Menu Has 10 Items to Mix and Match
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Job Story Campaigns
The First Job Confessional Invites People to Share Early Work Stories
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
Night Cravings-Focused Menus
White Castle Calls Attention to Specific Menu Items
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Playful Brand Messaging Campaigns
Chicago Town Pizza Unveiled the 'It IS that deep' Ad
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Adventurous Restaurant Promotions
bb.q Chicken Canada Debuts Goals to bb.q Chicken, Wings to Korea
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Made-to-Order Retailer Burgers
The Nittany MinitMart Signature Burger Menu is Ready for Summer
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
QSR Spicy Menu Expansions
McDonald's Brings Back the Snack Wrap and Spicy McMuffin
Laidback Restaurant Burger Menus
The Huddle House Smashed Burgers Come in Three Options
Athlete-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches
Big Chicken Inside The Sandwich Wars has Four Items
Charitable Qsr Campaigns
A&W Canada is Running the Burgers to Beat MS Day Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Sweet Heat QSR Menus
The McDonald's Australia Hot Honey Menu is a Limited Time Offering
Comfort-Focused Beef Campaigns
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Promotes Beef Consumption
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Loaded Breakfast Sandwiches Launches
McDonald’s Introduced Mighty McMuffin And Mighty McGriddles