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
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Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Stop-Motion Film-Inspired Footwear
Converse and Coraline Join Forces on a Special Collection
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
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'
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
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
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
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
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
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
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
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
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
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
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
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Cinematic Stop-Motion Sneakers
The Converse x Coraline Collection Pays Homage to the Film
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
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
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
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
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
Quirky Spoof Collectibles
Anaheim Ducks Drop a Hilarious Collectible Ad Promoting 'Fight Teeth'
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Motocross-Inspired Eyewear Campaigns
Oakley's New Campaign Celebrates the Iconic MX Goggles
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
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
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
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
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Kid-Friendly Movie Meals
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Launched a New Ono Keiki Meal for Moana 2
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
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
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
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
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
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
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns
Deadpool and Kidpool Star in SickKids Foundation Ad
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
Emotive AI Actors
CreatorKit Helps Businesses Create Video Ads with Hyper-Realistic AI People
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Cartoon Trivia Games
Cartoon Quiz Asks Trivia About Beloved Animated Characters
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools
ToonCrafter AI Transforms Static Cartoons into Animations
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
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
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
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
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
AI-Powered Animation Tools
ToonCrafter Transforms Your Images into Lively Animations Effortlessly
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Reimagined Holiday Spots
NBA's Jingle Hoops Returns with a Holiday Spot Featuring Action Figures
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
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
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
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign