When brands can put out viral video ads, this means that there are tons of eyes focusing in on their content. Some of the best examples of this—like the 'First Kiss' from Wren Clothing—go about revealing the brand in a sneaky way, so that it doesn't seem like just another brand ad. However, some others have found success with epic stunts that brazenly parade products, like the 'Epic Split' Jean-Claude Van Damme performed between two Volvo trucks.
Sometimes it's hard to predict just what will catch on as a viral video, since these ads span everything from hair care products to snack foods. As well as continuing to live on and collect views on the Internet, viral videos quickly turn into spoofs that engage fans and often other brands too.
29 Viral Video Ads
From Evil Baby Viral Pranks to Daredevil Chicken Stunts:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 1, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Phallic Produce Viral Videos
The PETA Stay Firm and Fresh Campaign Urges Men to Go Vegan
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Cat Aerobic Commercials
The Temptations Work It Kitty Campaign Promotes Healthy Pet Lifestyles
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Immersive Beer Campaigns
Heineken's 'The Guest of Honor' Production is Designed to Go Viral
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Rumor-Spoofing Celeb Ads
The Jennifer Aniston Security Tapes Campaign for Smart Water is Shocking
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Daredevil Chicken Stunts
McDonald's Chicken Legend Lives Up to Its Name with a Daredevil Stunt
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Reprisal Car Chase Pranks
Pepsi Devises Another Jeff Gordon Prank to Prove That It's Real
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Evil Baby Viral Pranks
This Viral Devil Baby Video Will Scare you into Theaters for 'Devil's Due'
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Gender-Morphing Lingerie Ads
This Hilarious Push-Up Bra Ad Tricks Even the Smartest of Viewers
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Model Viral Video Parodies
Abercrombie & Fitch Models Take a Stab at 'The Fox'
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Edible Purse Commercials
The ICC 'Model Eats Designer Bag' Commercial is Hilarious
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Epic Viral Holiday Spoofs
Delov Digital Spoofs Volvo's Epic Split with a Chuck Norris Version
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Street Brawling Insurance Ads
A Turkish Insurance Company Makes a Street Fighter Commercial
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Choreographed Car Ads
This Toyota Car Ad Encourages You to Bust Out the Moves & Do the Wakudoki
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Cross-Cultural Snack Ads
A Bollywood Dance Cheerfully Promotes Sanko Seika's Japanese Crackers
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Pajama'd Family Holiday Videos
'Christmas Jammies' is a Fun Family's Take on a Christmas Card
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Comedic Toilet Humor Ads
Dollar Shave Club's New Commercial Advertises Wipes for Real Gentlemen
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Revealing Makeup Kits
This Terre Des Femmes Makeup Ad Reveal a Harsh Truth
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Human Hamster Wheel Stunts
Human Loop the Loop by Damien Walters Involves the Unbelieveable
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Brand-Altering Spoofs
The 'COMPULSORY' 'Crocs' Ad Alters the Brand Image from Faux Pas to Sensual
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Viral Yacht Climbing Spoofs
The Aussie Boxing Kangaroo Humorously Spoofs Alex Thomson's Mast Walk
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Nonviolence Awareness Stunts
Disque Denuncia Staged a MMA Fight Between a Man and a Woman
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Viral First Kiss Videos
This Video Showcases 20 Strangers & Their Authentic First Kiss Experiences
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Paternal Audition Ads
Cardstore Created a Version of the World's Toughest Job for Dads
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Choreographed Supermarket Ads
This Edeka Supermarket Commercial Jingle is Witty and Catchy
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Mysteriously Nutty Teaser Ads
Wonderful Pistachios' 2014 Super Bowl Ad Stars Stephen Colbert
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Auto Ad Parodies
The Jenko's Epic Split Video Mocks the Volvo Trucks Campaign
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Viral Commercial Parodies
The Joel McHale Nintendo 3DS Ad Hilariously Mocks Famous Web Content
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns
Vans Unveils the Old Meets Knu Campaign
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Sun-Framing Billboards
Minute Maid's New Billboards Help Passersby Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
AI-Powered Video Content Creation
GoDaddy Studio Launches AI-Powered Instant Video
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Wild Granny Campaigns
Liquid Death's 'Your Grandma’s Energy Drink' Stars Daring Old Women
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Haircare Influencer Ads
Wella Professionals' 'Wella Extra' Campaign Recognizes Real Hair Stylists
Extreme Plumping Glosses
The First-Ever NYX Big Game Ad is Dropping with an Exclusive Lip Shade
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Firebrand Chef Cracker Ads
Triscuit Leverages Gordon Ramsay in Unapologetically Wholesome Campaign
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Sticky Skincare Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Super Bowl Ad Stars Jennifer Coolidge & "Baby Dolphin Skin"
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Super Bowl Commercial Contests
Doritos is Giving 1 Fan a Chance to Star in a Super Bowl Commercial
Feline Boy Band Ads
Meow Mix Created Its Own Musical Group Called Tabby 5
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads
CeraVe Collaborates with Michael Cera on Hilarious Ad
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Accessible Streamed Retro Animes
Viz Media Makes Some of the Most Iconic Animes Accessible
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Viral Ranch Condiments
Primal Kitchen Created 50 "Seemingly Ranch" Bottles for Swifties
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AI Shoppable Video Generators
AI ClipHero Streamlines Content Creation for Sellers
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
Studio Neiro Helps Scale Marketing With Engaging AI Videos
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Viral Home Improvement Jingles
The Home Depot Teamed up With Music Influencer Joe Porter
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Second Chance Campaigns
eos' Second First Kiss Gives Consumers a Shot at a Do-Over
Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Solution-First Beauty Brands
Skincare-Beauty Brand Good Weird Launches its First Collection
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Playful Language App Campaigns
Duolingo is Not Taking Any Excuses to Miss Learning Lessons
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Risk-Worthy Snack Ads
The Super Bowl Pringles Ad Shares a Snack That's Worth Getting Stuck With
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Viral Mashup Condiments
A Viral Social Post Inspired Heinz's "Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch"
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Social Sun Care Challenges
Cosrx's #LayerYourSPF Campaign Reached Milestone Views on TikTok
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Mayonnaise Pairing Ads
Hellmann's Big Game Ad Stars Pete Davidson, John Hamm & Brie Larson
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Wasp Perspective Beauty Campaigns
Boots Launches its Perfectly Imperfect Campaign Video
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns
Saucey is Entering the Sex-focused Category
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids