Animation and cartoons are often the types of imagery associated with what little children watch, but these creatively animated ad campaigns are showcasing how these playful designs are being incorporated into more mainstream ad techniques.
While animated characters were traditionally portrayed as cute and innocent, nowadays cartoons and animated creatures are put in all sorts of mature and adult-like circumstances, making them more identifiable with an older audience. These ad campaigns are demonstrating how animation is now being used in commercials and print ads as a way to add a nostalgic and youthful feel to these otherwise adult-themed campaigns.
From car campaigns that humorously incorporate partially animated characters to promotional movie ads that turns its main star into an animated character, these creatively animated campaigns are merging childhood designs with more adult references.
36 Animated Ad Campaigns

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Amusing Animated Prophylactic PSAs
MTV's 'Sex is No Accident' Campaign Goes From Cartoon to Video

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Cartoons Against Cigarettes
"A Magical Amount" Truth Campaign
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Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
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Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
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Irresistible Human Raindrops
These Spoleto Italian Fast Food Ads Feed Your Fantasies
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Cinematic Animated Promos
‘The Beatles: Rock Band' Commercial is Captivating
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Cannibalistic Caffeine Campaigns
These Cafe Taina Coffee Ads Keep You Alert
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Personified Pastry Ads
The Pastelite VIP Campaign Features Desserts as Cause for Discussion
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Impatient Caricature Ads
The Cartoon Network Animation Academy Campaign Promotes an Opportunity
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Animated Graffiti Ads
The Smart Fortwo A Big Idea Campaign Features Playful Characters
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Interoffice Love Bird Ads
The Vahume Office Furniture Campaign Personifies Pigeons
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Accurately Executed Animations
Video Centro Ads Make Cartoon Characters Crisp
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Insect-Asphyxiating Ads
This Bref Disinfectant Campaign Produces Pleasant Odors
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Suicidal Snack Ads
The Florida Gum Smile Power Campaign Leads Blind Love
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Animated Dapper Campaigns (UPDATE)
The Kenzo Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign Video is Playful
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Psychedelic Animated Ads
Scrabble ‘The Beautiful Word' Campaign
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Sleepy Toy Campaigns
The Horlicks Ads Makes You Sleepy Just Looking at Them
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Animated Art as a PSA
'Burma Viral' for Myanmar
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Family-Friendly Polar Bear Films
Coca-Cola Brings Back the Animated Polar Bears in this Short Film
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Animated Paper People
Kodak Drives Home Their "It's Time to Smile" Motto
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Coquettish Beverage Campaigns
These Schweppes 'Make a Cocktail' Ads Personify Frisky Drinks
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Cartoon Movie Promos
Animated Vin Diesel for Babylon A.D.
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Partially Animated Car Commercials
New Toyota Yaris Ads are Inspired by Pop & Rap Videos
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Arctic Sports Fan Campaigns
Coca-Cola Polar Bears Will Watch Super Bowl & Give Feedback on Plays
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Animated Toy Histories
The LEGO Story Film Tells the Brand's Background & Path to Success
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Trailing Tree Advertising
The Columbia Omni-Shade Ad Promotes Constant Shelter From Rays
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Animated Soft Drink Ads
Jerome Masi & Gaetan Boutet Films the Whimsical 'Be Coke' Video
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Mobster Flatbread Marketing
This Polpettas Mafia Campaign Feeds Hardcore Hunger
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Clumsy Fuel Cell Campaigns
These Alfacell Batteries Ads Discourage Gambling with Power
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Radiant Animated Eyewear Ads
Persol Sunglasses' 'A Year of Sun With Mr. Persol'
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Witty Chauvinistic Ads
Speechless Potato Heads for Bridgestone Tires
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Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
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Animated Donor Advertising
This Hospital San Jose Campaign Urges Individuals to Give Life
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Animated Evolution Advertising
The Crown Matches Claymation Campaign Goes Way Back in Time
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Bullfighting Nut Campaigns
The 'Alejandro' Planters Almonds Commercial Shells a Story
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Noel Noodles Commercials
The 'Pot Noeldle' Animated Ad Puts a Spin on Tradition
Related Ideas
Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
GenAI Brand Films
The Origin of Toys"R"Us Brand Film Was Made with OpenAI's Sora Tool
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Cinematic Stop-Motion Sneakers
The Converse x Coraline Collection Pays Homage to the Film
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections
The Reebok X Sesame Street Sneaker Collection is Playful
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Quirky Spoof Collectibles
Anaheim Ducks Drop a Hilarious Collectible Ad Promoting 'Fight Teeth'
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Retro Adorable Animated Adventures
Care Bears & Strawberry Shortcake Join on The Care Berry Switch
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Healthy Habit Food Packaging
This Lidl Packaging Update Removes Elements That Appeal to Children
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns
Boucheron's New Campaign Film Was Directed by Claire Choisne
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Humorous LNY Stories
Panda Express’ Lunar New Year Ad Celebrates Family, Food, and Humor
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns
'cheeky Maccas' Celebrates Australian Summer with a Road Trip
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Kid-Friendly Movie Meals
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Launched a New Ono Keiki Meal for Moana 2
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Animated Iced Tea Ads
Brisk Iced Tea Debuts a Claymation Ad Starring Doja Cat
Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns
Deadpool and Kidpool Star in SickKids Foundation Ad
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Dynamic Design Creators
Glorify Animation Creates Animated Posts, Ads, and Infographics with Ease
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Cartoon Diva-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Baby-G Partners with The Powerpuff Girls on a New Watch
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Blockbuster Film-Saga Ice-Cream Ads
Häagen-Dazs Unveiled its 'Not So Fast, Not So Furious' Spot
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
Reimagined Holiday Spots
NBA's Jingle Hoops Returns with a Holiday Spot Featuring Action Figures
Emotive AI Actors
CreatorKit Helps Businesses Create Video Ads with Hyper-Realistic AI People
Homorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with Its Love the Way You Look Campaign
Cartoon Trivia Games
Cartoon Quiz Asks Trivia About Beloved Animated Characters
Cartoon-Inspired Kids Meals
McDonald's Teams Up with Pokémon on a Themed Happy Meal
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools
ToonCrafter AI Transforms Static Cartoons into Animations
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Soft-Colored Disney Apparel
Cakeworthy Introduced an Inclusive Cinderella Capsule
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
AI-Powered Animation Tools
ToonCrafter Transforms Your Images into Lively Animations Effortlessly
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns
Where the Good Things Gro Brings the Enchanted Garden to Life
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding
Brooklinen Teams Up with Sesame Street on a New Kids Collection
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign