These MIllennial fatherhood portrayals range from father-daughter rap videos to personalized fatherhood ads that aim to dispel popular stereotypes surrounding new dads. While major brands are no stranger to showing moms their appreciation through compelling and sentimental commercials, new dads can often get a bad rap in ads that portray them as clueless when compared to their partner.
Brands like Dove, Duracell and Johnson's are aiming to dispel these negative notions with campaigns that illustrate the strengths of modern dads. Whether sharing stories of fathers who have fought adversity to provide their kids with a better life or profiling tear-jerking accounts of military dads and their daughters, these examples feature humorous, relatable and emotive themes.
In addition to a myriad of compelling commercials, other Millennial fatherhood portrayals include new dad conference events and father-friendly hairstyling classes that teach dads how to help daughters with their hair.
20 Millennial Fatherhood Portrayals
From Father-Daughter Rap Videos to Personalized Fatherhood Ads:
Jana Pijak — Jul 22, 2016 — Marketing
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Edible Snack Cake Installations
McVitie's Launched a Jaffa Cakes Tower for Father's Day 2016
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Modern Fatherhood Conferences
The Dad 2.0 Summit Explores the Changing Perspective of Parents
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Fashionable Fatherhood Photography
Gracias Papa is a Father's Day Editorial by Dean Isidro
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Father-Daughter Rap Videos
The Kanye West Only One Video is a Sentimental Clip with Daughter North
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Anime Parody Promotions
A New Simpsons Parody Shows Homer Playing Pokémon Go at the Zoo
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Fatherhood Vows Campaigns
The Emotional 'When I'm A Dad' Campaign Highlights Fatherhood
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Parody Perfume Ads
The Chive's Dad Bod Fragrance Campaign Celebrates the Viral Fad
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Paternal Lifestyle Guides
'Fatherly' is a New Parenting Website Designed for Modern Fathers
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Father Hairstyling Classes
The Daddy Daughter Hair Factory Teaches Men How to Style Girl's Hair
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Wrestling Dad Ads
This Ad Features WWE Star Roman Reigns Encouraging Fatherhood Involvement
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New Dad Ads
Dove's Men+Care Commercial Captures Reactions to News of Becoming a Father
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Patriotic Battery Ads
Duracell's 4th of July Commercial Celebrates a Real Father-Daughter Story
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Modern Fatherhood Ads
Dove Men+Care's Super Bowl Ad Shows What Real Strength Means
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Humorous Child Care Ads
This Ad Shows the First Time a Father is Left Alone to Care for His Baby
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Fatherhood Cosmetics Campaigns
The Dove Men Care #RealStrength Campaign Targets Young Dads
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Dad Appreciation Anthems
Taye Diggs Celebrates Dads in this Humorous Father's Day Rap Video
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Superhero Streaming Ads
This Netflix Ad Enlists Vine Star 'BatDad' to Promote the Site
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Boozy Father's Day Cruises
This Father's Day Cruise Treats Dads to Beer and Live Jazz
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Passionate Fatherhood Ads
This Facebook Stories Submission Highlights Life as a Black Father
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Personalized Fatherhood Campaigns
This Ad Negates Stereotypes of Incompetent First-Time Fathers
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Actor-Fronted Men's Fragrance Campaigns
Prada’s Paradigme Fragrance Taps Tom Holland
Opulent 90s Era Colognes
Ranger Station Rich 90s Dad Has a Wealthy Olfactory Profile
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Mascot-Approved Deodorant Campaigns
The Toronto Raptor Puts Dove Men+Care Deodorant to the Test
Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Frigidaire is Running the Cheeky 'Daire to Expect More' Campaign
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Holiday-Themed Nail Polish Campaigns
Beetles Gel Polish Presents 'Mani Time with Mom'
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
Authentic Mother's Day Commercials
Amazon Boxes Take Center Stage in a Heartfelt Campaign
Luxury Mother's Day Campaigns
Gucci's 2025 Mother's Day Campaign is Emotionally Resonant
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads
State Farm's Severance-Inspired Car Insurance Ad Speaks to Gen Z & X
AI-Satirical Ad Spots
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Tech Hype
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Nostalgic Skincare Campaigns
Neutrogena Remembers the '90s in a Campaign for Rapid Wrinkle Repair
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Pro-Aging Campaigns
Oura Challenges Cultural Perceptions with 'Give Us the Finger'
Soccer Star Battery Campaigns
Duracell Launched Its Messi Reboot Battery Campaign
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Giftable Heirloom Jewelry Collections
Verlas Presents a Curated Mother's Day Jewelry Collection
Men's Personal Care Rebrands
Every Man Jack Transforms Its Brand & Launches the Premium Collection
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Anthropomorphic Hair Ads
Hair Ballad is Manscaped's First Super Bowl Commercial
Mood-Boosting Deodorants
Dove Men+Care's Mood-Boosting Aluminum-Free Deodorant is Uplifting
Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Nara Smith Stars in Marc Jacobs' Mother's Day Campaign
Life Stages-Focused Beauty Brands
Naomi Watts Developed the Skincare Brand Stripes
Men's Hair Dye Campaigns
American Crew Launches the 'Fly Under the Graydar' Campaign
Transitional Motherhood Campaigns
Peanut and Tommee Tippee Want "Matrescence" in the Dictionary
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Music-Inspired Snackable Cheese Campaigns
Bel Brands USA's Babybel Partners with Timbaland
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Rapper-Inspired Easter Ads
Nova Starr Turns Up the Volume in MGA’s Shoppable Easter Campaign
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
Welch's Break Out The Fancy Juice Celebrates Daily Moments Made Special
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Family Cast Campaigns
Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day Campaign Features Adriana Lima with Daughters
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Redefined Masculinity Branding
Kotn's 'Tough Guys, Soft Sweaters.' Campaign Stars Danny Trejo
Customer Review-Platforming Skincare Campaigns
Dove Sources Feedback from Reddit for r/eal reviews
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Runs an Ad with Natalie Portman
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Unfiltered Review Campaigns
Dove r/eal reviews Shares Positive and Negative Customer Opinions
Mobile Device Durability Ads
The Apple 'Trust Issues' Ad Showcases the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield
Cross-Disciplinary Campaign Films
Levi's 'Behind Every Original' is Supported by 'Backstory'
Myth-Busting Skincare Campaigns
indu is Helping Teen Boys Better Care for Their Skin
Fatherly Braiding Classes
Secret Life Of Dads Hosted a Pints & Ponytails Event
Hair Repair-Focused Campaigns
Pantene's New Campaign Celebrates Southern Hair With a Summer Twist
Next-Gen Athlete-Starring Ads
Nike Presents its Cinematic 'Why Do It?' Ad Campaign
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Humorous Haircare Campaigns
Josh Peck Stars in OGX's ‘Hairsplaining’ Spot
Co-Branded Personal Care Lines
Every Man Jack & John Deer Release a Walmart-Exclusive Line
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
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Unfiltered Skincare Campaigns
The Indu Spots Happen Campaign Celebrates Unretouched Teen Skin
Comedian-Supported Deodorant Ads
Pete Davidson Stars in AXE's Latest Advertising Campaign
Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways
HEYDUDE Launches the 'Good Dude Giveaway'
Musician-Supported Beauty Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Enlists Megan Moroney
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Cable-Knitted Baseball Jerseys
Father Figure Introduces a New Set of Knitted Sporty Jerseys
AI-Powered Satirical Ads
Dollar Shave Club Uses Generative AI To Skewer Corporate Culture
Ready-to-Sip Sangrias
Daughters of the Vine Sangria Targets a New Generation of Wine Drinkers
Millennial Nostalgia Banking Campaigns
Allt Bank Playfully Jabs at Millennials' Financial Habits
Joyful Sport Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad, The Game Is Ours, Celebrates Girls' Confidence
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
'Everybody Milk' by Dairy Farmers of Ontario Celebrates Daily Rituals
Relatable Mother's Day Campaigns
The Teleflora 'If You've Worried' Ad Focuses on 'Mom Guilt'
Collective Brand Identity-Promoting Campaigns
Gucci Showcases the La Famiglia Campaign
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Kid-Focused Emotional Wellness Initiatives
NATPAT Pals is Playful and Wellness-Promoting
Comedian-Supported Antiperspirant Campaigns
Hannah Berner Spotlights Dove's New Range
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Generational Unity Candy Campaigns
The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
Commemorative Nostalgic Milk Campaigns
The Got Milk? Creators Launch a Commemorative Project
Public Figures-Supported Baby Brands
Harbor Partners with Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Life Assistant Campaigns
For Mother's Day, DoorDash is Becoming "DoorDad" to Give Moms a Break
Cheeky Trash Bag Ads
Hefty Expands Collaboration with John Cena, the Face of Its Hefty Trash Bags
Men-Focused Deodorant Campaigns
AXE Canada Debuts the 'Smells Like a Date' Campaign
Posh Mother-Celebrating Campaigns
The Michael Kors 2025 Mother’s Day Campaign Was Chic and Luxe
New Dad-Focused Apps
Bobo’s New DadTech Tracks Postpartum Wellbeing with AI Mental Health Tools
Southern Haircare Campaigns
Pantene's 'Fixins For Country Fried Hair' Stars Kelsea Ballerini
Faux Reality Drama Campaigns
Maybelline New York's Primer Donnas Stars Ariana Madix
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Carefree Gen-Z-Targeted Campaigns
HEYDUDE Launched its 'HEYDUDE Country' Starring Sydney Sweeny
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
Under Armour's 'We Are Football' Campaign Has a Star-Studded Cast
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Celebratory Mother’s Day Collections
Hallmark Presents Its Latest Mother's Day Collection
Cinematic Menswear Campaigns
Saint Laurent's Fall 2025 Campaign Centers Masculine Vulnerability
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Humorous Basketball Talent Campaigns
DICK'S Sporting Goods and Nike Debut 'The Scouts are Out'
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
AI-Enhanced Parenting Solutions
Parent Lab Launches 'Era,' an AI-Powered Parenting App
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Inclusive Father's Day Treats
These Graeter’s Ice Cream Father's Day Treats Celebrate All Dads
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Author-Supported Valentine's Day Campaigns
Hallmark Partners with Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chaotic Milkshake Campaigns
Müller FRijj's Just feel the Urjj Challenges Content Directed at Gen Z
Heartfelt Bank Ads
Synchrony Bank’s Lemonade Stand Campaign Spotlights the Power of Saving
Social Home Cleaning Campaigns
CLR Brands Aims to Make Cleaning Attractive in New Campaign
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Tool Campaigns
Bosch Launches 'Just a Guy' for the Super Bowl
Sporty Pet-Centric Video Series
Purina Pro Plan Launched Fueled By Video Series
Intergenerational Fashion Series
GapStudio’s FW25 Campaign Sees Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
The Mamas & Papas App Offers Support and Inspiration for Parents
Humorous Parenting Guides
Eat, Pray, Cry Offers A Candid, Comedic Take On Modern Parenthood
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Bedtime Story Apps
Mom & Dad Tales Helps Kids Sleep Faster With Personalized Stories