April 2025 video ad trends show that Brands are reshaping video advertising with humor, nostalgia, and pop culture tie-ins, creating engaging and highly shareable content.
Jelly Roll x Zevia’s soda commercial humorously reimagines Cindy Crawford’s iconic 1992 Pepsi ad, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing twist. By emphasizing authenticity and real ingredients, Zevia positions itself as the bold, zero-sugar alternative to traditional sodas.
State Farm’s Severance-inspired ad leverages the sci-fi thriller aesthetic to connect with both Gen Z and Gen X audiences. Featuring Adam Scott alongside 'Jake from State Farm,' the ad cleverly references insurance transitions in young adulthood, making it relatable and culturally relevant.
From comedic soda ads to cinematic insurance campaigns, brands blend entertainment with advertising, proving that engaging narratives, humor, and pop culture connections can drive consumer engagement and brand loyalty.
Top 30 Video Ad Trends in April
From Humorous Soda Ads to Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads:
Georgia Wray Norsten — Apr 19, 2025 — Marketing

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Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life

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Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads
State Farm's Severance-Inspired Car Insurance Ad Speaks to Gen Z & X
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Athlete-Starring Footwear Campaigns
DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveiled its 'Speed Shopping' Campaign
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Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
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Humorous Soda Ads
Jelly Roll x Zevia Bring a Nostalgic Twist to Soda Ads with a Hilarious New Spot
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Drama-Series-Inspired SPF Campaigns
Vaseline x The White Lotus Spotlight the 'Gluta-HYA SPFF 50'
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Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
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Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
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Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
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Volumizing Hair Care Campaigns
Hailee Steinfeld Stars in ‘Get Hy with Nexxus’ Campaign
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USA-Made Custom Flags
Feather Flag Nation Creates Stock & Custom Promotional Items Made in the USA
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Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
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Celebratory Beverage Ads
Miller Lite’s ‘Legendary Stories’ Campaign Celebrates 50 Years
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Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads
Apple and Spike Jonze Reimagine Heartbreak with the AirPods 4 Ad
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Humorous Energy Drink Campaigns
Lucky Energy Debuts the Shangry Campaign
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Humorous Condiment-Inspired Campaigns
Hellmann’s Introduces the #ENDCONDIMENTHOARDING Campaign
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Basketball Culture-Inspired Campaigns
Under Armour x RDCWorld will Debut 'Let Them Talk'
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Humorous Local Product Ads
Aylmer Responds to the U.S. Tariffs in a Humorous Manner
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Hotline-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Sydney Sweeney Stars in HEYDUDE's ‘The Fashion Crisis Hotline’
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Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
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Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
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Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
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Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
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Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
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Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
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Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
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AI Ad Optimizers
Google Ads Optimizer Uses AI to Optimize Keywords and Ad Copy
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Taekwondo Champion Sports Campaigns
adidas’ Latest Installment of 'You Got This' Stars Skylar Park
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Child Abuse-Preventing Campaigns
Prevent Child Abuse America Launches an Important Initiative
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Automated Ad Creation
Foldwrap Creates Animated HTML5 Banner Ads From Your Figma Designs
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Pepsi Zero Introduces New Flavors for Next Gen Cola Lovers
AI-Powered Next-Gen Headphones
This AirPods Max 2 Concept Has an Apple Intelligence Button
Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Nostalgic Special-Edition Earbuds
ColorWare Introduces the Vintage-Inspired AirPods Retro Model
Track-Inspired Performance Capsules
PUMA x Formula 1 Present the 'Drive to Survive Collection'
Show-Inspired Pink Tonal Sandwiches
KFC and Netflix Drop a Menu Inspired by Squid Games
Runner-Focused Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Tilray Brands Expands Runner’s High Brewing Distribution
Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear
HEYDUDE Launched a Coca-Cola Collection Featuring Diet Coke
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Feminine Bow-Adorned Headphones
The Sandy Liang x Beats Solo 4 Headphones Have Pastel Accents
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
AI-Powered Noise Cancellation Earbuds
Huawei Freebuds 6 Has a Water Droplet-Inspired Design
Spicy Pickle-Flavored Snacks
Dill Pickle Hot Cheetos is a Bold, Tangy Twist on a Beloved Snack
Canadian-Made CPG Brand Campaigns
Kruger Products Debuts Made by Canadians for Canadians
Festive Soda-Backed Baking Shows
Pepsi Debuts Shaq’s Baking Show to Launch the 'Pepsi Gingerbread'
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Squeezable Globally Inspired Condiments
Heinz Flavor Tour Sauces Share a Taste of Worldly Cuisines
Small Space Hydroponic Systems
The Aerospring Pinch Hydroponic System Has a Vertical Construction
Festive QSR Streetwear
KFC Unveiled its Holiday Merch Collection and Holiday Chicken Bucket
Fiery Pasta Sauces
The RAGÚ x Hot Ones Limited Edition Heat Pack Spices Up Comfort Meals
Home Personalization Campaigns
The ‘New Beginnings’ Campaign Focuses on Personalizing Homebuilding
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
High-Quality Energy Drinks
Duma Energy Assists Individuals with Fast-Paced Lifestyles
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Science-Backed Haircare Lines
Courtney Adeleye Unveils an Ocean-Inspired Haircare Line Watch & Sea
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Japanese-Made All-Leather Footwear
Hender Scheme Launches a Look at its Winter/Spring 2025 Series
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Fruity Creative Campaigns
Tic Tac® Chewy! Debuts the Soft on the Inside Campaign
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Pastel-Colored Valentine’s Day Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Sweethearts Collection Features Candy Prints
Rental Payment-Tracking Services
KoHo Financial Unveils a New Rent Reporting Feature for Canadians
Parody Soda Ads
Zevia’s Playful Holiday Ad 'Break from Artificial' Takes a Stand for Realness
Running-Inspired Global Campaigns
Saucony Debuted Its Run as One Campaign on March 4th
Playful Hotel Campaigns
BWH Hotels Launches a Campaign to Reclaim Stolen Treasures
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Styling-Focused Hair Collections
The Nexxus Styling Collection Offers Effortless, Healthy Looks
Refreshed Food Packaging Designs
North Coast Organic Marks a Major Update to Its Century-Old Brand
Cooling Face Primers
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer Smells Sweet & Refreshing
Snacking-Friendly Ice Cream Products
These Cadbury Ice Cream Products Come in Three Varieties
Logo-Shaped Ice Cream Bars
Häagen-Dazs Stickbars Come in a Range of Indulgent Flavors
Getaway Series SPF Sets
The White Lotus x Supergoop! Suncare Collection Shares Travel Essentials
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Flavor-Driven Energy Drink Ranges
These Celsius Energy Drinks are Arriving in the UK
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Rapper-Backed Beer Ads
Post Malone and Shane Gillis Star in Bud Light’s Super Bowl LIX Spot
Fitness Earphones Campaigns
'Listen to Your Heart' Unites Sports Icons for Powerful Campaign
Immersive Slow TV Series
Belmond Has Introduced the Groundbreaking 'Long Shots' TV Series
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Skincare-Informed Haircare Products
The Suave Hyaluronic Infusion Haircare Collection is Balancing
Better-For-You Soda Updates
Suja Life Debuts a Soda Alternative with Functional Ingredients
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers Organic Soups Come in Six Recipes
Lightweight SPF Products
The Hello Sunshine Invisible Hydrating Serum Lotion Boasts SPF 50
Charitable Photography Exhibitions
Chow Yun Fat Hosted the Hong Kong‧morning Exhibition
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Black Comedy Cosmetic Collections
The White x Lotus Kiehl's Resort ReSet Collection is Celebratory
Refreshing Mattifying Primers
Dominique Cosmetics' Cooling Blur Mattifying Primer is Sensorial
Instantly Volumizing Haircare
Grabity's LiftMax 308 Delivers an Immediate 140% Hair Volume Boost
Textural Frozen Candy Bars
Snickers White Ice Cream Bar Has a Blend of Tastes and Textures
Luxe Haircare Line Expansions
The Oribe Supershine Collection Has Two New Exciting Additions
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
AI-Powered Healthcare Administration Tools
VoiceCare AI's Technology Automates Back-Office Tasks
Game Show-Inspired Campaigns
'The Laneige Show' Brings Skincare to Life with Sydney Sweeney
Musical Milk Substitute Ads
Silk Ad Strikes a Chord with TikTok Star Carter Vail’s Musical Comedy
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
AI-Driven Content Creation Tools
Alice Generates Content Calendars and SEO Articles on Audiences
Football Athlete-Headed Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE and Travis Hunter Launch Unlike Anything
Bow-Emblem Collaborative Headphones
Sandy Liang and Apple Create a Beats Solo 4 Headphone
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Aspirational Athlete Partnerships
adidas Canada Adds Sarah Fillier to its Athlete Roster
Non-Alcoholic Functional Beverages
Dappy is Infused with Mood-Boosting, Energizing Ingredients
QSR Fiery Sauce Campaigns
McDonald's and Hot Ones Join on McNugget Dips
Airport-Based Retro Art Installations
Hong Kong Hosts Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Volume-Boosting Haircare Solutions
These New Odele Haircare Products Come in Four Options
Brazilian Fruit Energy Drinks
Monster Energy Juice Monster Rio Punch Celebrates Brazil
Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Beers
Switchback Brewing Co. Debuts Switchback N.A.
Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials
Gap and Parker Posey Release a Movement-Focused Campaign
Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns
The Poise 'Giggle Dribble' Campaign Stars Katherine Heigl
Health-Focused Content Creator Programs
MagicLinks Has Introduced the CreatorCare Rewards Program
Velvety Vegan Frozen Treats
The Magnum Vegan Collection is Now Made with Soy
Inspirational Athlete Campaigns
POWERADE Debuts the 'IT TAKES MORE TO GET THIS FAR' Campaign
Health-Conscious Holiday Drink Ads
This TENZING Christmas Ad Sees Santa Opting for a New Drink
Extra-Spicy Rolled Tortilla Snacks
Doritos Dinamita Extra Flamin’ Hot are Spicy and Crunchy
Canadian-Made Product Campaigns
Unifor Calls on Retailers to Prioritize Canadian-Made
Blockbuster Film-Saga Ice-Cream Ads
Häagen-Dazs Unveiled its 'Not So Fast, Not So Furious' Spot
Nature-Inspired Functional Mobile Accessories
TORRAS Has Introduced the Ostand R Fitness Case
Lluminating Champagne-Hued Primers
Saie Beauty's Glowy Super Gel Comes in a New Warmglow Shade
All-Natural Zero-Calorie Craft Sodas
Hank’s Beverage Company Debuts Hank's ZERO
Star-Approved Sparkling Drinks
Annie Murphy Shines in a New Sparkling Ice Caffeine Line Campaign
Extra-Spicy Crisp Flavors
Walkers Extra Flamin’ Hot Will Only Be Around for Eight Weeks
College-Inspired Footwear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Adidas Revamp the Handball Spezials
AI SEO Optimizers
Contacted.io Provides AI-Powered Content and SEO Reports for Optimization
Curved Brick Hainan Cinemas
One Plus Partnership Creates the Haikou Gaoxingli Insun Cinema
Women’s College Basketball-Themed Capsules
Mitchell & Ness Teams Up with Playa Society
Customizable Sales Banners
Sappelin Creates Eye-Catching, Animated Banners for Any Site
Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear
HEYDUDE Offers Unique Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Marbled Ice Cream Desserts
The Magnum Utopia Ice Cream Range Has Two Flavors
Disaster Preparedness Homeowner Solutions
DomiDocs Debuts the Documenting for Disaster® Program
European-Style Lager Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in a Teased Stella Artois' Super Bowl
Singles-Only Running Events
PUMA India and Bumble Hosted an Interesting Event in Bengaluru
Keyword Mention Trackers
Track Live Keyword Mentions Across Forums with ForumScout’s Alerts
Furniture-Embedded Discreet Charging Stations
The Lovesac Company Debuts StealthTech Charge Side
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Partnership-Enhanced AI Ecosystems
Ceva, Inc. Prepares the Ceva-NeuPro-Nano NPUs for the Market
Springtime Housewares Campaigns
The Dunelm 'The Home of Bringing in Spring' Campaign is Refreshing
AI SEO Optimizers
Hack The SEO Improves Rankings With Easy, AI-Driven SEO Tools
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Accessibility-Centered Ads
Apple's Holiday Ad Highlights Accessibility with AirPods Pro 2
Machine Learning Models
DEEPCRAFT Starter Models Accelerate Edge AI Development
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
AI Book Title Generators
Booki Generates 10 Unique Book Title Ideas Instantly With AI
Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films
Apple Presents the I Made a Mixtape for You Short Film
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Qatari Marketplace Campaigns
Lulu Hypermarket Launches a New Initiative to Support Qatari Products
India-Based Hair Campaigns
Streax Unveils a Shine Revolution TV Campaign Starring Malaika Arora
Herb Trade-In Programs
Dorot Gardens' Wilt Insurance Lets People Exchange Herbs for Coupons
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Vehicle Security Ranges
Trackershop Debuts a New Line of Auto Trackers for Consumers in the UK
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
AI Resume Optimizers
Jobalytics is an ATS Resume Checker and Keyword Analysis Tool
Tailwind Design Syncs
'Foundation' Generates Figma Variables From Tailwind Utility Classes
Simplified Meeting Controls
Airbounce for Mac Streamlines Zoom Calls with One-Touch Controls