There are thousands upon thousands of people who go missing annually and these missing people ads make the most of technology to help bring these individuals back to their loved ones.
Although it was an effective idea at one time, people no longer have cartons of milk delivered to their doorsteps, so there's not much use in posting an image of a missing person on the side of a milk carton. However, it is important to get as many eyes as possible on an image of a missing person, since there could always be someone who knows something. These missing people ads take to apps, Tinder, YouTube, big billboards and even small postage stamps to ensure maximum exposure, which have all been effective at bringing missing people home.
12 Eye-Catching Missing People Ads
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Spacious Freezer Campaigns
The Haier 3D Missing Milk Ad Introduces an Expansive Fridge
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Sentimental Call-In Charity Ads
The 'Missing People' Phone Campaign is Clever and Sneaky
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Overprotective Messaging Apps
The Kitestring App Texts Contacts When Users Don't Reply
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Predictive Age Progression Software
This Software Predicts What a Baby Will Look Like as an Adult
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Viral Missing Person PSAs
This Missing People Australia Campaign Spreads Across YouTube
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Missing Matchmaker Campaigns
This DPPD Missing Persons Unit Campaign Makes Use of Tinder
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Optical Illusion Billboards
'Thjnk' Designs Signs That Show Missing Children
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Child-Finding Postage Designs
These Postage Stamps Help Raise Awareness About Missing Children
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Stamped Child-Finding Posters
A Poster Made from 1,000 Stamps Helps to Find Missing Kids in Canada
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Missing Person Apps
The Haiti Earthquake Support Center Finds Loved Ones via Crowdsourcing
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Missing Persons Apps
Child ID by the FBI Lets You Tip Local Authorities With a Few Taps
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Digital Child-Finding Platforms
Milk 2.0 is Raising Awareness of Missing Children
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Jake Olson Photographs Kids and Animals
Chic Californian Postage
Gramr Gratitude Co. Cards Revolutionizes Greeting Industry
Stylish Exercising Ads
The Reebok Sports Club Campaign Focuses on Fashion and Health
Playfully Submerged Child Photography
Water by Alix Martinez Captures Dream-Like Scenes
Pop Culture-Inspired Stamps
La Tamponneuse's Stamp Set Lets You Tag Popular Faces
Wrinkled Time-Passing Ads
The Mapfre Insurance Pension Plans Campaign Urges Smart Future Planning
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Gum-Filled Valentine Greetings
DIY Gum Valentine’s Day Cards Can Be Sweet
Photojournalism Smartphone Apps
The Tackable App Lets iPhone Owners Report the News
Anonymous Messaging Apps
The Secret App Lets you Speak Freely with Friends
21 Heroic Health Apps
From Cancer Prevention to Happiness Measuring
Night Eyes Auto Ads
The Land Rover Defender Campaign Likens the Vehicle to an Animal
Melodramatic Trench Ads
The Burberry Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Gabriella Wilde and Roo Panes
Indulgently Designed Baking
These Designer Cookies by STUDIOLAV are Fabulously Chic
Animal Assistance Programs
Pet Food Stamps Ensures Owners Can Keep Them During Economic Hardships
Natural Disaster Audio Ads
The Big Foote Music & Sound Campaign Promotes "Real Sound"
Magical Milk Cartons
Milk Gone Bad Lights Shows Secret Image
High Volume Charity Ads
The New Actionaid Speakers Campaign Effectively Delivers its Message
Spacious Freezer Campaigns
The Haier 3D Missing Milk Ad Introduces an Expansive Fridge
Temporary Tattoo Toupées
Archie McPhee's Tattoupées are a Product for Adventurous Bald M
Milk Carton Dating
Welsh Farmers Put Their Mugs on Their Jugs
Cyborg Circuit Implants
John Rogers' Skin Circuit Technology is the Rub-On Tattoo of the Future
Hyperrealistic Senior Portraits
The Adele Renault Elderlies Series Captures the Beauty of Age
Haunting Last Outfit Photography
This Missing Person Photo Series Will Shock and Aggravate You
Round-the-Clock Crowdsourcing
Ideas Culture's 'Ideas While You Sleep' Puts Twitter Users to Work
The Human Race Machine
Chocolate-Flavored Postage
These Chocolate Stamps from Belgium Will Get You Sending Letters Again
Envelope-Inspired Wallets
The Airmail Mighty Wallet Resembles the Iconic Mailing Envelope
Missing Person Photography
'I'm Not There' Features Shoes & Shadows that Belong to No One
Adhesive iPod Speakers
Sleek, Portable Sound That Sticks
Dainty Age Depiction Portraits
The Winnie Truong Rites of Passage Images Focus on Life Stages
Interior Organization Apps
The Easy Feng Shui iPhone App Brings Order to Your Temple
Deceptive Dental Ads
The 'Oral B Stages' Ads by Publicis are Mind-Boggling
Psychotic Charity Ads
Kate Moss & Misery Bear Team Up for Red Nose Day
Kid-Reviewed Streaming Content
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Crowdsourcing Local Commercials
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Teen-Targeting Technique Charts
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Miniature Social Media Projectors
This Mini Instagram Projector Lets People View Photos on
Playfully Floating Photo Series
Simone Bramante Takes Dreamy Gravity Defying iPhone Photos
Carton-Friendly Cup Holders
'MilkMate' Accommodates Cars, Kids and Boxed Drinks
Social Media Message Infographics
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Personalized Paternal Tags
These 'DIY Manly Man Gift Tags' are Perfect for Father's Day Presents
Designer Photo-Sharing Initiatives
Marc Jacobs 'MarcFam' Campaign Wants Fans to Post Pictures
Elderly Love Triangle Photography
'The Three' by Isadora Kosofsky Redefines Love in Old Age
Sentimental Call-In Charity Ads
The 'Missing People' Phone Campaign is Clever and Sneaky
Charitable Haiti Shirts
Two Brands Come Together to Help a Nation in Need
Crowdsourced Pregnancy Decisions
Wiserpregnancy Helps Expectant Mothers Make Informed Choices
Freshness Revealing Packages
Ko Yang Warns of Expiry With Changing Colors
Crowdsourcing Green Jobs
Hyper-Local Websites Make it Easier to Find Eco-Friendly Service Pros
Time-Lapse Aging Films
Antony Cerniello's Transformative Film Follows the Passage of Time
Radical Elopement
Double Proxy Weddings
Messaging App Music Videos
The Katy Perry 'Roar' Video Was Made Almost Entirely on WhatsApp
Literary Postage Fares
The Roald Dahl Stamps Celebrate His Most Famous Children's Novels
Overprotective Messaging Apps
The Kitestring App Texts Contacts When Users Don't Reply
Predictive Age Progression Software
This Software Predicts What a Baby Will Look Like as an Adult
Old Age Simulation Suits
This Suit is Designed to Simulate Physical Limitations That Come with Age
Live Postage Stamp Artwork
Wilmer Wilson IV Covers Himself in Postage for Henry Box Brown: Forever
Viral Missing Person PSAs
This Missing People Australia Campaign Spreads Across YouTube
Classy Cream Containers
Half Pint Creamer Resembles Cute Mini Milk Carton
Money-Counting Smartphone Apps
The LookTel Money Reader Lets You Use Your iPhone to Count Cash
Trustworthy Social Sharing Apps
The Open Messaging Platform App Omlet Debuted at the SXSW 2014
Suite-Ranking Smartphone Apps
The Room 77 iPhone App Finds Your Ideal Hotel
Eerie Missing Person Photos
'Last Seen' by Jason Hynes Documents Mysterious Locations
Child-Finding Postage Designs
These Postage Stamps Help Raise Awareness About Missing Children
Hunky Postage Stamps
The Steamy ‘Tom of Finland’ Stamp Collection Celebrates Queer Culture
Produce-Printed Porcelain
Chiara Andreatti Gives Dishes a Whimsical Look with Salad Ink
Scene Setting Smartphone Apps
The BBM6 FourSquare App Helps You Locate Nearby Pals
Lightning-Fast Messaging Apps
The Telegram Messenger App is Simple, Secure and Super Speedy
Voice Lending Charity Commercials
This Save the Children Commercial Lends a Notable Voice to Kids
Covert-Message Browser Apps
The 'Off The Record' Platform Lets you Send Temporary Messages
Chatterbox Dairy Cartons
Fridgeezoo Talking Milk Cartons Chit Chat in the Fridge
Earthquake Relief Tees
100% of Haitian Jack Profits Will Be Donated to the Yele Fund
Family-Finding Foster Videos
The Story of I Shows How Parents Can Bring Joy to a Lonely Child
Social Good Smartphone Apps
The One App Helps Raise Awareness and Support for Developing Nations
Doe-Eyed Doll Ads
These Richard Smith Promotions are Juvenile and Effective
Crowdsourcing for Businesses
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Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Privatext App Keeps Your Sent Messages and Images Safe
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Wickr App Offers Privacy and Control
Personalized Face Messaging Apps
React Messenger Allows Users to Attach Their Own Smiling Face
Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
The TREES Group Partners With Disadvantaged Businesses
Playdate-Finding Children Apps
The Tindergarten App Helps you Find a Play Date
Missing Person Apps
The Haiti Earthquake Support Center Finds Loved Ones via Crowdsourcing
Sustainable Society Cooperatives
The Zebra Collective is a Social Enterprise Supporting Workers
Futuristic Video Voicemail Features
Communicate More Visually with the New Skype Video Voicemail
Informational Queue Apps
The WaitBot App Aims to Reduce Your Time in Line
Crowdsourced Wordsmiths
Spudaroo Connects Businesses With Writers and Editors
Virtual Violence Apps
'Love is Not Abuse' Hopes to Raise Awareness About Domestic Abuse
Vibrating Juice Boxes
The Rock-It Pod Passes Musical Pulses onto Any Object
Milk Carton Handles
Minna's Handles Remove the Taboo from Drinking Out of the Carton
Crime-Fighting Birds
The German Police Train Body-Finding Vultures to Assist Murder Cases
Postage Polaroid Picture Frames
These Stamp Photo Frames Are the Perfect Way to Showcase Memories
Palatable Cocoa Postage
The Belgium Chocolate Stamps Offer a Tasty Treat for Mailers
Missing Persons Apps
Child ID by the FBI Lets You Tip Local Authorities With a Few Taps
Digital Child-Finding Platforms
Milk 2.0 is Raising Awareness of Missing Children