The animated commercial provides brands and businesses with an accessible way to capture the audience's attention. While the often vibrant and quirky aesthetic is sure to add a playful connotation to any product launch, branding initative or PSA, the entertaining value of an animated short should never be overlooked.
This list spotlights a few diverse examples of animated commercials. The tokens span a variety of industries, showcasing that dynamic illustrations can be successfully applied to many things. IKEA, for example, uses animation to pay homeage to its dedicated employees, facilitating strong relationships both inside and outside of business operations. adidas Originals, on the other hand, proves that one can tie the animated commercial to real-life with its Childish Gambino-inspired teaser.
10 Playful Animated Commercials
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Animated Festive Holiday Commercials
Coca-Cola Polar Bear Commercial is Always Long-Anticipated
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Engaging Animated Safety Ads
Ontario Power Generation Issues a Warning with a Video for Canadians
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Adorably Quirky Animation Campaigns
IKEA's Latest Marketing Initiative Spotlights IKEA Employees
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Inclusive Tech Campaigns
Microsoft's '3D Holiday' Commercial Celebrates Our Differences
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Festively Creative Holiday Ads
The 2018 Apple Holiday Commercial Boast Pixar-Style Animations
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Moody Animated Video Announcements
Childish Gambino is adidas Originals' New Brand Ambassador
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Playfully Animated Hotel Campaigns
Hotel Trivago's New Campaign Has a Whimsical Aesthetic
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Emotional Deforestation Holiday Ads
Iceland Foods Will No Longer Be Selling Palm Oil Products
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Imaginative Pepperoni Campaigns
Hormel is Aiming to Get People Eating Pepperoni Beyond Pizza
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Drawing-Deciphering Holiday Ads
Manor's Holiday Ad Goes Above and Beyond for a Child
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AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
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AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
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Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
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AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
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Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Humorous Brand Campaigns
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Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
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Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
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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
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Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
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Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
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In-Game Billboard Advertising
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Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
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United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
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
AI Banner Creation Tools
BannerBot Creates Customizable AI Banners and Videos for Promotions
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
Re-Energized Snack Campaigns
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Charming Christmas Advertisements
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Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
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Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Influencer Marketing Platforms
Aspire Introduced its 'YouTube Shorts Integration'
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
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
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
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Parody Soda Ads
Zevia’s Playful Holiday Ad 'Break from Artificial' Takes a Stand for Realness
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
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
Uneventful Big Game Ads
The Angel Soft Super Bowl Ad is Made to Be Missed for a Bathroom Break
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
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
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
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
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Animated Iced Tea Ads
Brisk Iced Tea Debuts a Claymation Ad Starring Doja Cat
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Piano-Centric Campaigns
Kawai Pianos are Instrumental to Life in a New Global Campaign
AI Kids Companion
ToonTalk is an AI-Powered Cartoon Friends for Fun, Learning, and Connection
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
AI-Generated Kettle Ads
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Humorous AI-Forward Spots
GoDaddy Unveiled its 'Act Like You Know' Super Bowl LIX Ad
AI Animation Tools
ToonCrafter AI Turns Static Drawings into Lifelike Animations
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Automated Animation Creation
Pixfun Automates Storytelling, Making Animated Video Creation Easy
AI Startup Showcases
Paddle AI Launchpad Showcase is Scaling AI Startups Into Success
Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials
Gap and Parker Posey Release a Movement-Focused Campaign
AI Video Generators
Mango Animate Generates Professional Videos with Talking Avatars
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Country-Artist Football Spots
NERDS x Shaboozey Team Up for a Vibrant Super Bowl Commercial
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
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
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
Timeless Price Commercial Re-Runs
IKEA Canada Brings Back its Iconic Start the Car Commercial
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools
ToonCrafter AI Transforms Static Cartoons into Animations
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Pet Play-Centric Campaigns
Pet Valu Debuts the Multi-Faceted Playtime Campaign
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
AI Design Platforms
Playground Creates Professional Designs with AI-Driven Templates
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
AI-Driven Visual Creation
EverArt Enables AI-Based Custom Visual Creation for Your Brand
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
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
Startup Name Generators
Bake Your Brand Uses AI to Create Unique Startup Names and Taglines
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign