These September 2015 commercials range from authentic fatherhood campaigns to minimalist anti-aging ads that feature a celebrity with little to no makeup. As consumers continue to seek authenticity and honesty from the media, major brands are taking notice and are investing in heartwarming and non-fictional marketing tactics.
Whether casting real families rather than models and actors or breaking stereotypes with senior commercial stars, major brands are looking to connect to younger audiences by being as transparent with them as possible.
In addition to the month's heartwarming ads, these September 2015 commercials also include charitable and uplifting examples -- Claro's 'Signs of Progress' telecom commercial empowers females in an under-privileged community -- as well as commercials that exaggerate workplace life by injecting it with extreme or fun scenarios that immerse viewers into a fantasy world.
Top 40 Commercial Trends in September
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Emotive Hispanic Campaigns
This Heartwarming Kraft Singles Ad Tells the Story of Two Young Girls
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Bilingual Cereal Commercials
This Cheerios Commercial is in Spanish with English Subtitles
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Hilarious Mobile Infomercial Apps
MikMak's New App Puts a Funny Twist on Horrible TV Infomercials
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Floating Fast Food Barges
A&W Creates a Floating Restaurant with a Water Accessible Drive Thru
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Minimalist Anti-Aging Ads
This Olay Ad Features Katie Holmes Looking Fresh-Faced and Natural
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Comedic Brand Channels
Grace Helbig Works with Marriott Hotels in a Fun Digital Campaign
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Football-Branded Beer Cans
These Bud Light Beer Cans Promote the NFL with Team-Specific Logos
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Canadian Beard-Honoring Ads
This Humorous Ad Promotes 'Dollar Beard Club' Shipping to Canada
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Customized Profile Picture Upgrades
The #PimpMyProfile Coors Campaign Upgraded User Photos
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Hilarious Ink Cartridge Ads
These ecofill Ads Illustrate the Importance of Printer Cartridges
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Musical Software Ads
A Woman Finds the Magic of Youth in This HP Sprout Commercial
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High-Intensity Training Commercials
The Under Armour #RuleYourself Ad Stars Steph Curry
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Camouflage Publicity Ads
Jaguar's F-Pace SUV Shows off its Extreme Weather Adaptability
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Elderly Accessory Campaigns
Ethel and Frank's Mockery Ads Star Granny Supermodels
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Immersive Car Creation Videos
This 360-Degree Virtual Reality Ad Tours the Infinity QX30 Interior
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Clumsy Human Commercials
Toyota's 'Humanness' Ad Urges Caution in Our Distracting, Dangerous World
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Spanish Fast Food Ads
This Clever McDonald's Commercial Features the Latin Hit Song 'Gloria'
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Silly Endorsement Ads
This Hispanic Crest Commercial Pokes Fun at Profession-Based Promos
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Hip Student Commercials
Old Navy's Back to School Shopping Ad Stars the Funny Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Uplifting School Commercials
Old Navy's School Commercial Shares a Message from Boys & Girls Clubs
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Celebrity Mascot Ads
KFC Has a SNL Star Play Colonel Sanders in Its Celebrity Commercials
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Bicultural Road Trip Ads
This Fast-Paced Goodyear Commercial Follows One Man Through 53 Cities
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Seasonal Beer Branding
The Corona Extra 'Dear Summer' Commercial Recounts the Season's Highlights
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Wholesome Snack Branding
Honey Maid's Latest Commercial Depicts Real American Families
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Bacon-Themed Film Festival Ads
This Ad for the Chicago Latino Film Festival Has Bacon Subtitles
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Cartoon-Inspired Sneaker Ads
The New Nike Campaign Features Blake Griffin & Marvin the Martian
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Student Prodigy Campaigns
Dell's Back-to-School Campaign Introduces 'The New Experts'
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Dreamy Energy Drink Ads
This Ad Features a Dreaming Kim Kardashian Woken by Hype Energy Drink
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Uplifting Rugby Player Ads
This Humorous Ad Shows England's Rugby Team Being Carried by Fans
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Generational Software Campaigns
The Windows 10 Commercial Connects the World Through Technology
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Defensive Deodorant Ads
This Old Spice Ad Features Two Men Promoting Different Grooming Products
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Kaleidoscopic Shoe Ads
This Instagram Video Shows Shoes in Swirling Snowflake Patterns
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Emotional Caregiver PSAs
This AARP Ad Demonstrates How Quickly Children Can Become the Caregiver
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Driver-Assistance Campaigns
This AAA Campaign Aims to Attract Generation X Drivers
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Breakfast Defector Campaigns
This Taco Bell Breakfast Campaign Asks People to Reconsider Breakfast
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Shoppable Music Videos
This Music Video-Style Advertisement Features UK Duo Rizzle Kicks
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Progressive Telecom Marketing
Claro's Signs of Progress Ad Transforms a Small Community's Economy
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High-End Beauty Campaigns
The La Beauté Louis Vuitton Campaign Debuts With a Bold Vision
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
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
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Furniture-Honoring Campaigns
IKEA Wherever Life Goes Campaign Honors Furniture as Everlasting
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
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
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Nostalgic Skincare Campaigns
Neutrogena Remembers the '90s in a Campaign for Rapid Wrinkle Repair
Humorous Actress-Led Phone Ads
T-Mobile Taps Zoe Saldaña, Marco Perego, and Jeff Bridges
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Dramatic Cinematic-Style Footwear Campaigns
New Balance Partners with Rosalía on a New Campaign
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Retro-Toned Haircare Spots
Shay Mitchell Stars in OGX’s National TV Campaign
Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Nara Smith Stars in Marc Jacobs' Mother's Day Campaign
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Fun-First Self-Care Commercials
Tree Hut is Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Uncontain Yourself
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
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
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Sensory Summer Shop Activations
Claire’s Launches Its A Girl SMR at Claire’s Campaign
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
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
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
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
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Kickoff Footwear Commercials
Skechers' Big Game Ad Stars Sofía Vergara
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Creative Music-Based Campaigns
Bose Launched its 'Life Deserves Music. Music Deserves Bose.' Spot
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
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Runs an Ad with Natalie Portman
Aspirational Mother's Day Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Boasts 'Strong Like Mom' Mother's Day Campaign
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
People-Powered Intelligence Campaigns
Del Real Foods' Abuela Intelligence Honors Real, Warm Wisdom
Mobile Device Durability Ads
The Apple 'Trust Issues' Ad Showcases the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield
Next-Gen Athlete-Starring Ads
Nike Presents its Cinematic 'Why Do It?' Ad Campaign
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Heart-Warming Pet Owner Campaigns
The CESAR 'Love Like Crazy' Campaign Showcases Pet Owner Love
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
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Unfiltered Skincare Campaigns
The Indu Spots Happen Campaign Celebrates Unretouched Teen Skin
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
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
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
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
Authenticity-Forward Insurance Campaigns
Allianz Ireland Unveils Its New ‘Real Life’ Campaign
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Ai Customer Campaigns
The Mint Mobile Ad Featuring Ryan Reynolds Stars Genuine User Tilly Norwood
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
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'
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
Posh Mother-Celebrating Campaigns
The Michael Kors 2025 Mother’s Day Campaign Was Chic and Luxe
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
High-Profile Skincare Launch Parties
Clarins Celebrated Beauty Launch with Maroon 5 and Others
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
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Venice-Bound High-Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta Boasts Its Pre-Fall 2026 Ad Campaign
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
No-Nonsense Haircare Campaigns
The No Gimmicks Campaign by LolaVie Focuses on Proven Products
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
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Heartfelt Bank Ads
Synchrony Bank’s Lemonade Stand Campaign Spotlights the Power of Saving
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
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
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Island-Inspired Supplement Ads
Bucked Up Launches a Sizable Campaign Called 'Castaway'
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
Heartfelt Beverage Campaigns
The 'A Real BOOST®' Campaign Centers on Authentic Human Experiences
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Tool Campaigns
Bosch Launches 'Just a Guy' for the Super Bowl
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Empowering Beauty Campaigns
Bella Vida Santa Barbara has launched its 'You Are Amazing' campaign
Intergenerational Fashion Series
GapStudio’s FW25 Campaign Sees Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Accessible Customer Service Ads
Currys' 'Sigh of Relief' Campaign is Humorous and Inclusive
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform