Marketers are constantly looking for new and inventive techniques to draw in viewers, and these bold black and white campaigns have utilized a very creative grayscale effect to reach consumers on a more emotional level.
Long before color was available on television, people were accustomed to seeing black and white imagery on their TV sets. And while technology has come a long way since those vintage TV days, there's something very nostalgic and sentimental about seeing that old school black and white imagery again in this modern age. That's why marketers are starting to incorporate that vintage black and white theme into their ads as a way to portray that old school charm.
From sleek grayscale fashion ads to soccer star holiday ads, these bold black and white campaigns will definitely capture people's attention with its use of retro imagery.
48 Bold Black and White Campaigns
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Luxuriously Moody Ads
The Zara Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Contemplative Freja Beha Erichsen
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Chromatic Grunge Campaigns
The Saint Laurent Paris Pre-Fall 2013 Advertisements Boast Edginess
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Romantic Cafe Fashion Ads
Kate Moss & Gaspard Ulliel for Longchamp
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Dapper Duo Ads
The Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Aymeline Valade and Simon Nessman
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Elegantly Rebellious Fashion Ads
The Altuzarra Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Stella Tennant
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Pantless Footwear Ads
The Stuart Weitzman Fall 2013 Campaign Stars a Leggy Kate Moss
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The Return of Romance
Burberry's Melancholy Fall 08-09 Campaign
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Dark Surrealistic Ads
Diesel Spring Summer 2009 Campaign
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Female-Clad Menswear Ads
The Saint Laurent SS13 Campaign Stars a Boyish Saskia de Brauw
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Sleek Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Calvin Klein Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Model Vanessa Axente
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Sibling Fashion Ads
Prada Menswear S/S '09 Campaign Features Brothers
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Striking Nuptial Advertisements
The Justin Alexander Ad Campaign is Romantic and Sweet
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Romantic Retro Marketing
The Sizzling Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign
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Designer Yoga Bodywear
Calvin Klein Performance Line
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Melodramatic Trench Ads
The Burberry Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Gabriella Wilde and Roo Panes
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Scenic Fashion Campaigns
The Alphorria Fall 2011 Ads With Iris Strubegger Inspire Wanderlust
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Romantic Date Fashion Campaigns
Mangano Goes to The Streets in FW09
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Moody Ladylike Fashion Ads
The Jil Sander Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Edie Campbell
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Stoically Sophisticated Ads
The Hugo by Hugo Boss Fall 2012 Stars a Sleek Freja Beha Erichsen
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Voluminous Pleated Gowns
Naomi Campbell Stars in Pinko Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
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Grayscale Victorian-Like Fashion Ads
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Edie Campbell
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Alluring Coastal Gem Campaigns
The David Yurman Fall 2012 Ad Video Starts Gisele Bündchen
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Retro Paparazzi Shorts (UPDATE)
The Miss Dior A/W 2012 Campaign Video Stars Mila Kunis
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Mimicking Monochromatic Ads
The Chanel Spring 2012 Campaign is Simple and Cinematic
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Cinematic Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Alexander Wang Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Model Malgosia Bela
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Introspective Fashion Ads
David Mayer Naman Showcases Moody S/S ‘09 Campaign
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Tormented Love Ads
The AY Not Dead Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Harrowed Dree Hemingway
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Glamorous Hollywood Ads
The Pharrell Williams Revlon Commercial Plumps Its Way to Seduction
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Parisian Stroll Catalogs
The Fendi Spring 2012 Lookbook Stars a Prim and Proper Arizona Muse
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Vintage Rocker Fashion Ads
John Varvatos and ZZ Top Team for Ad Campaign
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Cozy Cashmere Fashion Ads
The Tse Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Serene Guinevere van Seenus
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Moody Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Givenchy Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Actress Amanda Seyfried
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Shared Affliction Ads
The Pharex Naproxen Sodium Campaign Focuses on Joint Pain
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Human Rights Graphics
Amnesty Portugal Uses Animation To Catch Your Attention
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Black-and-White Asiatorials
The Oriental-Inspired Prada Spring 2010 Ad Campaign
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Soccer Star Holiday Ads
The David Beckham for H&M Christmas Collection Campaign is Revealing
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Nostalgic Aspirational Beer Ads
This Guinness Commercial Questions Our Limitations in Life
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Embarassing Father Campaigns
The ‘Dads in Briefs’ Commercial by BGH is Hilarious
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Artsy Silhouette Laptop Ads
The Yoga 11S Ad Campaign is the Furthest Thing from Techy
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Cinematic Beer Virals
Stella Artois ‘Smooth Original' Campaign Exudes French Style
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Doggy Denim Ads
Boston Terrier Advertises Stylish Jeans for Autumn/Winter 2009
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Macabre Insect-Killer Ads
Raid Campaign Features Grim Reaper
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Upside-Down Face Ads
The Global Security Systems Campaign Reveals Hilarious Deception
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Nostalgic Hat Commercials
New Era’s ‘First Changes Everything’ Ad Blends Culture
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Stark Fashion Teasers
The Alexander Wang RTW Fall 2012 Video is Enticing
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High-Octane Beverage Ads
The E-ON Energy Drink Campaign Features Extreme Sports
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Dapper Rooftop Fragrance Ads
The Dior Homme Parfum Campaign Stars Robert Pattinson
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Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Black and White Colorway
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns
Vans Unveils the Old Meets Knu Campaign
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Couture Color Palettes
Pantone 'Dualities' Was Unveiled at New York Fashion Week 2024
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
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
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Dark Superhero Apparel
The Batman x Blvck Collection Reimagines DC Characters
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Vibrant Footwear Retro Campaigns
Jack Grealish Stars in the Latest PUMA Palermo Campaign
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Collaborative Monochrome Streetwear
COMME des GARÇONS and The North Face Join Forces Again
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
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
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture
Knoll Introduces a Slew of New Modern Chair Designs
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
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
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Monochrome Sophisticated Apparel
The Blvck Paris x Keith Haring Capsule Offers Dynamic Artistry
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
Leathery Black Sporty Fashion
adidas and IVY PARK Continue to Work in Collaboration
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Expressive Haircare Campaigns
Dark & Lovely's Play in Color Celebrates Black Beauty & Creativity
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
Rebranded Color Campaigns
The Loneliest Color by Sherwin-Williams Highlights Unappreciated Hues
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns
Boucheron's New Campaign Film Was Directed by Claire Choisne
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Landscape Tonal Bike Series
PANTONE and Trek Bicycles Launch a New Range of Palettes
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Brutalist Monochromatic Retro Sneakers
The Latest Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Gets a Wet Cement Colorway
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Greyscale Lifestyle Sneaker Packs
New Balance Introduces New Sneakers for Grey Day 2024
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Minimal Preppy Fashion Capsule
G.H. Bass Presents a Look at the Modern Ivy Collection
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Vintage Style Collaborative Apparel
adidas Joins Forces with Wales Bonner on Another Collection
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
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
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Brightly Tonal Coffee Machines
Nespresso Launches its Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer Campaign
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Reggae Star-Inspired Sports Lines
MUNDIAL & Admiral Sports Release a Line Inspired by Bob Marley
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
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
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
New York-Centric Campaigns
Bergdorf Goodman’s ‘Toast of the Town’ Campaign Celebrates New York
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Vibrantly Tonal Dog Collars
Park's Best Creates a New Series of Dog Collars with Graphics
Football-Inspired Retro Apparel
Umbro Launches the Centenary Collection and Visual Campaign
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
All-White Tonal Holiday Apparel
Superdry Introduces the Ibiza White Collection of Relaxed Looks
Generative AI Beverage Ads
The Coca‑Cola® Masterpiece Campaign Leverages AI to Create Visual Magic