With television advertisements costing a fortune to air per minute, the need to showcase something effective is key, and these stunning musical commercials are some great examples of cleverly thought-out advertising.
With singing competitions and music videos continuing to dominate within mainstream society, there's no wonder why agencies are choosing to incorporate song and music into their 30-second commercials. Showcasing rappers or actors singing serves to create a much more bold and striking impression that will surely stick with viewers longer than your average product ad. From singing sportswear ads to kooky musical cartoon ads, these inventive advertising techniques are incorporating aspects from pop culture in order to attract that much hipper and youthful audience.
28 Examples of Musical Commercials
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President-Mocking Car Commercials
This Honda Commercial is In Preparation for President's Day
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Musical Promotional Partnerships
GE Capital Taylor Guitar Ad Campaign Uses Real Executives
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Honking National Anthems
MINI London Olympics 2012 Promo Plays God Save the Queen With Car Horns
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Singing Dad Auto Ads
Fiat UK's 'The Fatherhood' Features Stellar 80s Moves and Unicorns
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Soda-Branded Holiday Anthems
Coke's 'Shake Up Christmas' Features Voice of Natasha Bedingfield
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Fan-Serenading Football Stars
The NFL 'We Play For You' Video Features Players Singing Thank You
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Choreographed Christmas Ads
The Marks and Spencer 2010 Holiday Campaign Will Have You Dancing
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Sweet Singing Sportswear Ads
The Nike Free 'I Would Run To You' Commercial Features Celeb Cameos
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Mariachi Band Campaigns
The Doritos 'Join the Tour' Social Media Contest is Musical
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Music Video Advertisement
Alesha Serenades a Ford Focus
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Hungover Christmas Remixes
This 12 Days of Christmas Remix Follows Every Stage of a Hangover
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Beer Bottle Orchestras
Grolsch Assembles the Swingtop Philharmonic Orchestra
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Musically Inclined Collaborations
The Rachel Roy x Seu Jorge Collection Channels Brazilian Beauty
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Verbal Percussion Performance Ads
The Microsoft Surface Commercial Employs a Beatboxer
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Viral Song Holiday Campaigns
Kohl's 'Black Friday' Song Mimics Rebecca Black's Tune
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Informative Singing Alarms
The Uniqlo 'Wake Up' App is Music to Earlybird's Ears
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Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
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Soccer Ball Drumming Ads
David Beckham Plays Beethoven in the Samsung Galaxy Ad
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Singing Weight-Loss Ads
Weight Watchers UK 'Play Weight Watchers' Campaign is Catchy & Interactive
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Musical Espresso Machine Remixes
This Video Uses Espresso Sounds for a Dubstep Coffee Experience
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Pro-Stupidity Sing-Alongs
The Diesel Island Constitution Musical Ad is Full of Tomfoolery
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Psychedelic Drink Promotions
The Champagne Dreams Film is Dark
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Sugary Sweet Holiday Ads
GapKids 'I Want Candy' Campaign Features YouTube Star Maria Aragon
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Musical Booze Branding
The Bundaberg Five Clear Character Spot Takes You on a Journey
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Aquatic Chorus Gum Ads
The Trident Fresh Pet Shop Commercial Adds a Melodic Boost of Flavor
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Remote Controlled Choirs
Loewe Sound Uses Humans As Volume Controls, Including Bass
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Football Playmate Poses
These Photos Present Playboy Models Tebowing
50 Nike Advertising Initatives
From Endless Jogging Ads to Feel-Good Sports Shorts
Illusionary Sportswear Ads
The Insight Autumn 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Surrealism
Curious Castaway Campaigns
The Diesel FW11/12 Lookbook Features Shipwreck Survivors
Cheeky Fashion Campaigns
The Hugo Boss Orange Fall 2011 Ads are Full of Playful Poses
Crazy Caricature Creations
Tiago Hoisel Captures the Energy and Expression of His Subjects
Complete Camera Smartphone Concepts
The 'iPhone Pro' Turns Apple to High Quality Captures
Smartphone-Oriented Jewelry
The 'iPhone Wallet Necklace' Holds Cell Phones
Model Motor Coffee Makers
The Engine-Designed Espresso Veloce
51 Scrumptious Super Bowl Snacks
From Football Fruit to Chicken Wing Cupcakes
Boho Wedding Dress Collaborations
The Richard Nicoll for Topshop Bridal Collection is Chic
Double-Sided Coffee Mugs
C'UP is the Dual Coffee Cup by Ana Hernando that Serves Multiple Drinks
Redesigned Hybrid Supercars
The Acura NSX Concept Auto Makes a Comeback at NAIAS 2012
Champagne Room Illustrations
Delphine Courtillot Paints Scenes That Look Out of A Mob Movie
Popping iPhone Alarms
The Day Maker is a Toasty Design to Wake Up To
Mod Ladylike Lookbooks
The Rachel Roy Resort 2013 Collection is a Nod to Old School
Quirky Cartoon Sketches
Mattias Adolfsson Creates Whimsical Wonders in His Notebooks
Projector-Equipped Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Beam is a Step Ahead with Hologram Capabilities
Snooze-Discouraging Apps
Starbucks Early Bird Offers Discounted Coffee for the Dedicated
Hi-Tech Interactive Hotels
The ITH Room Xperience by Serrano Brothers is Futuristically Creative
Drinking Game Infographics
Celebrate the 2013 Superbowl with Alcohol-Fueled Festivities
Disco Ball Head Ads
The Tallink Silja Line Galaxy Party Cruise Campaign Targets Revellers
Blinged-Out Booze Bottles
Vallure Vodka Makes Pure Gold Alcohol Holders
Tough Dog Fashion Ads
The Harvey Nichols The New Breed Campaign Hones in on Tenacious Shoppers
Vintage Swimwear Shoots
Sigrid Agren is Vintage and Vivacious for the Muse 26 2011 Issue
Multi-Hued Couture Campaigns
The Prada Fall/Winter 2013 Advertisements are Technicolor
Faux Bag Fish Tanks
The Hidetomo Kimura Pop-Up Aquariums are Plastic Bag Shaped
Vivacious Venice Photography
Cristian Di Stefano and Kristy Coulcher are Incredible in Italy
Auto Part Coffee Makers
The Espresso Veloce V12 Machine is Modeled After Cars
Laser-Pointing Smartphones
The Tangram 'Smart Dot' Gives More Purpose to the iPhone Audio Jack
Fashionably Crowned Celeb Ads
The Sunday Times Style Best Dressed List Campaign is Aristocratic
Record-Breaking Costly Coffees
The Quadriginoctuple Frap Makes for an Expensive Starbucks Visit
Fan-Branded Bottles
The Coca-Cola 'Share a Coke With a Mate' Campaign is Personalized Packaging
Anti-Snooze Timekeepers
The Ramos Alarm Clock Will Change Your Mornings
Devilishly Tempting Pizza Ads
Delissio Pizza Turns Dull Dinners Into Party Nights
Smart Car Sharing Systems
The 'eSetta' by Tony Weichselbraun is Eco-Friendly
LGBT Cookie Campaigns
The OREO 'Pride' Ad is Supportive, Adorable and Colorful
Poetic Pink Packaging
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Gift Set Comes With Pen
Jaw-Growing Gum Ads
The Stimorol Infinity Gum Campaign Never Loses Flavor
Pop Song Belting Presidents
Barack Obama Sings Call Me Maybe With Poise
Tax Service Ad Spoofs
This Jackson Hewitt Commercial Pokes Fun at Child Tax Benefits
Mobile Music Players
The Car Audio Deck Makes Listening to Tunes While Driving More Convenient
Spoof Body Spray Ads
This Axe Super Bowl Ad Puts Astronauts Over Everything
Daring Photographer Commercials
This Canon: Inspired Commercial Shows Photographers Taking Chances
Fishnet Champagne Bottles
The Piper-Heidsieck & Jean Paul Gaultier Design is Seductive
Matte Cars
The Matte BMW M3 and M5 Offers Drivers an Alternative to Glossy Finishes
Automotive Freehand Art
The Lihai Sharpie Civic was Drawn by Clothier Darel-C
Melting Car Campaigns
The Scorched: 2013 Subaru BRZ Ad is on Fire
High-Fashion Drinking Glasses
Karl Lagerfeld x Orrefors Glassware Brings Kitchenware with Class
Colorful Cartoon Caricatures
These Owen Schumacher Illustrations are Fantastically Distorted
Squirrel-Sized Java Mugs (UPDATE)
Here's Evidence that this Tiny Coffee Mug is Squirrel Compatible
Caffeine Personality Charts
The Doghouse Diaries Blog Created an Infographic About Coffee Users
Subdued Menswear Shoots
Common & Sense Man Spring 2011 Editorial Stars Charlie Westerberg
Sporty Super Bowl Cakes
These Football Themed Cakes are the Perfect Game Day Snack
Unrealistic Animal Race Ads
This Skechers Super Bowl Commercial Pits Man Against Cheetah
Superhero Smartphone Squabbles
Heroes Compare Cell Phone Technology at the Super Cafe
Crowdsourced Christmas Songs
Matt Berry Brings Festive Cheer to the Community
Frisky Feline Awareness Ads
'AIDES' Organization Uses Smutley the Cat to Educate on Protection
Cocktail-Inspired Confections
These Gin and Tonic Cookies Will Tide You Over Until Happy Hour
Faceless Designer Collaborations
The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Rumors are Confirmed
Crunchy Christmas Lollipops
Get Into the Holiday Spirit with the ‘Liv Life’ Candy Cane
Interactive Sense-screen Tables
Microsoft Surface SUR40 Features an Improved User Interface
Hipster-Inspired Hatchbacks
The Honda Gear is for Those Done with Conventional Eco-Cars
Odor-Covering Chip Commercials
The Farting Doritos Advertisement Saves One Man From Humiliation
Customizable Coke Apps
The Coca-Cola Freestyle Facebook App Lets Fans Mix Unique Drinks
Skin-Decaying Nature Ads
Ouro Azul Reminds People That Our Survival Depends on Water
Pinterest-Hijacking Campaigns
UNIQLO Dry Mesh Project Wakes Up Social Pinboard Users
Minimalist Repackaged Sodas
Turner Duckworth Gives Diet Coke a New Look
Animated Pinning Campaigns
The 'Uniqlo' Pinterest Dry Mesh Project is Clever
Diesel Sports Sedans
The Porsche Panamera Diesel is a gas saving alternative
Dual Drip Coffee Machines
The Jura Giga 5 Cappuccino Maker Creates Two Brews Simultaneously
Eco-Friendly Designer Flip-Flops
The Missoni + Havaianas 2012 Collection Makes the Perfect Pair
Sultry Sunglasses Ads
Candice Swanepoel Swaps Angel Wings for Versace Eyewear Fall 2011
Terrifying Tea Commercials
This Herbaria Tea Creative Commercial Uses Dramatic Imagery
Extreme Stunt Drink Branding
Coke 'Mission Impossible' Campaign Focuses on Thrilling Action
Electro Collaboration Sodas
Daft Punk x Coca Cola Electrifies Pop with a New Look
Chocolate Champagne Bubbles
Milk Branding Devises a Clever New Year Gift for its Cilents
Patriotic Champagne Bottles
The Chandon American Summer is Perfect for Warm-Weather Parties
Wildlife Protective Containers
The White Coca-Cola Cans Support the Polar Bears
Lady-Focused Booze
Molson Coors Targets Women with Animee, a New Brand of Beer
Fusion Photography Exhibits
A Raw Look into the City at the Terry Richardson Hong Kong Show
Disaster Driven Insurance Ads
This Allstate Commercial Points Out That Mayhem is Everywhere
Accessible Bedroom Aquariums
The Acrylic Tank Manufacturers Headboard Fits Bedside Tables
Hi-Tech Tot Alarms
Withings' Smart Baby Monitor is Inspired by a Music Box
Strange Rental Campaigns
You Could Win a Monkey Butler with 'V Rentals' by V Energy Drink
Activist Super Bowl Billboards
PETA Chicken Wings Ad Discourages Wing-Eating During Games
Debonair Drinking Manuals
Get Saucy with ‘An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails'
Liberty-Promising Beer Ads
The New Corona Extra Ad Promises a Cast Away in a Bottle
Time Visualization Tools
Nooka App Offers New Way to Tell Time Through Graphics & Color
Smartphone Tramp Stamps
The iTat Forever Brands the Backside of Your iPhone
Active Denim Campaigns
The Lee 2012 Fall/Winter Collection Features Olympians and Dancers
Powerless Espresso Machines
The Nomad is a Compact Portable Espresso Machine You Can Take Anywhere
Social Media Alarm Clocks
The Alarm App Tweets and Facebooks Your Morning Wake-Up
Automaker Streetwear
BMW MINI 'Beat the Street' Collection Features British Influences
Double-Duty Coffee Cups
The C’UP Aire Gives Drinkers Two Sizes in One Neat Package
Recycled Ad Campaigns
The Nike Better World Commercial Uses Only Previously Done Nike Ads
Luxurious Graffiti Booze Containers
The Kaws x Hennessy Bottle Puts an Artistic Spin on Alcohol
Polar Bear Football
The Coke Bears Will be a Part of the Super Bowl Action
Snooze-Free Clock Apps
The Wake N Shake Alarm is for Fist-Pumping Fans and Heavy Sleepers
Carefree Robotic Pet Fish
Enjoy Aquatic Critters without the Responsibility with Robo-Fish
Rosy Booze Sunglasses
Mosley Tribes for Moet & Chandon Pair Fine Wine and Fashion
Ultra-Feminine Automobiles
Cars Get a Girly Makeover with the Honda Fit She's
Thought-Focused Car Campaigns
Hyundai 'New Thinkers Index' Invites Users to Explore Thinking
Fitness Feedback Gadgets
The Step by Step System Keeps Tabs on Your Body's Changes
Colorful Keyboard Carriers
This Travel Bag by Jeremy Scott and Longchamp is Computer-Inspired
Trashy Shadow Art Ads
The Iluminar Campaign Shows How Light Can Transform Objects
Boozy Designer Toy Packs
The Tokidoki x Asahi Beer T-Shirt Set is for the Urban Drinker
Vast Backyard Campervan Ads
The Volkswagen California Campaign Gives People the World
Gilded Head Guards
The Notre Dame Gold Helmets are Pricey Painted Protectors
Football Fanboy Facts
The Super Bowl Fan Infographic Details Super Sunday Stats
Shimmering Tablet Concepts
The Luis Fonseca iPad 4 Has a Slide-Out Keyboard and Superb Speakers
Marvelously Measured Boozing
The Alcohol by Volume Glass Ensures a Perfectly Portioned Drink
Goal-Reaching Car Campaigns
Honda 'Leap List' Encourages You to Achieve Your Aspirations
Bold Bacon Beverages
Quench Your Thirst With a Glass of Bacon Whiskey
Disappearing Act Car Campaigns
A Vanishing Auto in the Volkswagen Golf GTI 'Time Machine' Ad
Ice Box Booze-Coolers
On-Ice Beer Dispenser Makes Sure Warm Alcohol Never Happens
Vibrating Morning Alerts
The Chirp Alarm Clock Ensures Your Roommate Stays Asleep
Musical Human Replicate Robots
Geminoid F is a Life-Like Robot with 65 Human Characteristics
Repackaged Arcade Sodas
'Space Invaders' VS 'Space Invader' Pits Retro Games Against Graffiti
Sea-Sourced Surfer Campaigns
The Quiksilver 'Made by Waves' Initiative Saves Tons
Midnight Extreme Sports Ads
The Nike Chosen: Just Do It Commercial Will Amp You Up
Slim-Fit Smartphones
Nokia Lumia 800 Shows Off a Dazzling Brand New Mobile
Auto Production Eco Initiatives
Honda USA 'Paint by Numbers' Shows the Brand's Energy Savings
Love Story Champagnes
The Royal Wedding Perrier Jouet Bottle Contains a Romantic Background
Cloud-Collecting Car Campaigns
The Land Rover Defender Ad Reaches for the Sky
Inked Discounts
Join the Marc Ecko 'Branded For Life' Campaign and Get 20% Off for Life
Goldfish Glamor Competitions
China Hosts the First Ever International Goldfish Championship
Ferocious Fresh-Faced Models
Herieth Paul Covers Elle Canada July 2011 as the Next Naomi Campbell
Cheeky Chimp Promo Videos
The Jammie Dodgers Advertisements Feature Singing Monkeys
Car-Sucking Vacuum Commercials
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Uses Camera Tricks to Clean Up the Road
Coffee-Holding Cloth Ads
The SPA Sponge Cloth Ad Showcases the Strength of This Household Product
Alarming Smartphone Stands
The Luna Voyager II Turns Your iDevice into a Wake up Clock
Talking Toilet Campaigns
Wizmark Urinal Cakes are Attention-Grabbing
Cartoon Musical Tributes
Fredde Gredde Does an Amazing Simpsons Medley in Homage to the Show
Iconic Film Viral Commercials
The Ferris Bueller Teaser Ad Keeps People Guessing
DIY Celebratory Confections
BraveTart's Champagne Marshmallows are Deliciously Unique
Interactive Sport Education
The History of the World Cup Touchscreen is Made for Football Fans
Expandable Mass-Measurers
The Scale2 by Rene Lee Does More than Gauge Weight