Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Osteoporosis and mental illnesses are a few of the chronic conditions targeted with these advertisements. In order to raise awareness, support for fundraising campaigns and promote prevention in general, these advertisements make use of a range of marketing tactics.
The incredible popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS proved to be the perfect formula for success, pairing crowdsourced content with a challenge format. Although the challenge has been heavily criticized, it's also taught marketers and brands valuable lessons about viral marketing.
In the hopes of seeing a fraction of the success that the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge did, other charities, organizations and healthcare companies are turning to social media to give campaigns a chance of going viral. Some of the more impressive examples of this include the Canadian Cancer Society's Fearless Challenge and Alzheimer Nederland's Facebook marketing stunt for the Alzheimer’s Event.
51 Chronic Condition Advertisements
From Faceless Alzheimer Ads to Villainous Cancer Campaigns:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 11, 2015 — Marketing
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Inhaled Insulin Ads
These Ads Demonstrate a Better Way for Patients to Manage Diabetes
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Empty Bucket Challenges
OndAzul Encourages Participation in the Ice Bucket Challenge Without Water
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Dessert-Urinating Ads
The Janssen Invokana Diabetes Treatment Campaign is Strangely Sweet
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Duplicitous Depression Ads
Ads from Samaritans of Singapore Change Meaning When Flipped
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Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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Mastectomized Barbie Dolls
DDB's Breast Cancer Campaign for ALCC is Ethnically Eye-Opening
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Surreal Alzheimer Ads
The Peruvian Association of Alzheimer's Disease Visualizes Memory Loss
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Ruined Surprise Ads
These Pink October Ads Remind to Check for Cancer So It's Not a Surprise
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Cartographic Brain Ads
These Brain Map Ads Show How Lost Alzheimer's Patients Feel
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Doughy Ice Challenges
Pillsbury's Ice Bucket Challenge Video Stars a Brave Poppin' Fresh
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Sight-Impaired Simulating Projects
YouAreBlind.Com Challenged Creative Teams to Lose Their Vision
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Charitable Chicken Chain Videos
KFC's Colonel Takes on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for Charity
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Epic Icy Challenges
Old Spice's ALS Ice Bucket Video is as Epic as Expected
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Icy Clown Videos
Ronald McDonald Accepts the ALS Bucket Challenge with a Smile
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Classy Ice Bucket Videos
JW Marriott's ALS Awareness Video Features Brings Class to the Campaign
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Icy Cat Meme Videos
This Ice Bucket Challenge ALS Video Features One Very Grumpy Cat
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Passive Research-Supporting Apps
The HTC Power to Give App Donates Processing Power to Research
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Balding Cartoon Campaigns
GRAACC's Bald Cartoons Support Children with Cancer
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Chilly Cookie Videos
Honey Maid's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video Stars a Teddy Graham Cookie
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Disease-Created Artwork Ads
The Alzheimer's Association Campaign Depicts Fragmented Portraits
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Jolly Ice Bucket Videos
Macy's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video Features Jolly Saint Nick
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Superimposed Forgetfulness Campaigns
Alzheimer Nederland Used Facebook to Simulate Alzheimer's
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Villainous Cancer Campaigns
The Med Center Compares Early Stages to Young Evil Historical Icons
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Immersive Health Campaigns
ICM's Health Campaign Puts People in an Uncomfortable Subway Experience
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Tweet-Sending Bras
The Nestle SA 'Tweeting Bra' Tweets When It is Unclasped
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Celebrity Pharmaceutical Campaigns
This Ad Tackles the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
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Arctic Swimming Challenges
Two Tales' Swim in the Arctic Serves as Its Ice Bucket Challenge Entry
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Posthumous Twitter Campaigns
This Social Health Campaign Features Tweets from Beyond the Grave
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Interactive Mental Health Videos
Replace the Face is an Evocative Music Video and Message Board
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Crazy Makeover Campaigns
The If Only for a Second Mimi Foundation Campaign Stars Cancer Patients
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Courageous Cancer Campaigns
The Fearless Challenge Cancer Campaign is for Taking on Worst Fears
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Cancer-Fighting Font Campaigns
The 'Buy Fonts Save Lives' Project Supports Cancer Research
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Depression Awareness Campaigns
GLAMOUR's 'Hey It's OK' Campaign Raises Awareness About Depression
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Nostalgic Alzheimer's Campaign Ads
Domenico Liberti Erases Family Photos to Evoke Awareness
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Dangerous Dessert Ads
The Unimed Curitiba Campaign Brings Awareness to Diabetes
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Camera-Embedded Bras
Nestlé FITNESS' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Involves a Hidden Camera
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Tanning Funeral Pranks
This Campaign Reveals the Dangers of Indoor Tanning and Health
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Eye-Tracking Donation Sites
Eye Click Donation Only Lets People Donate to ALS Using Their Eyes
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Forgetful Granny Ads
The Alzheimer Association Turkey Campaign Provides an Important Warning
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Tearjerker Tissue Ads
Scotties Has Remarkable Women Share Their Cancer Survivor Stories
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Wrinkle-Inducing Skin Cream
This Breast Cream Lets Users Check for Breast Cancer & Saves Lives
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Sun-Made Soccer Fields
Cancerfonden's Play in the Shade Campaign Features a Uniquely Shaded Field
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Comedic Cancer Campaigns
The Joke Appeal Brings Humor to the Lives of Young People with Cancer
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Faceless Alzheimer Ads
The Project Lembrar Campaign Focuses on Unforgettable Moments
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Cancer Patient Orchestras
Larynx Cancer Patients of Unexpected Choir Perform Classic Beatles Songs
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Lonely Cancer Campaigns
Macmillan's Cancer Campaign Simulates the Disease with an Isolation Box
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Medical Research-Supporting Alarms
Powersleep is a Phone Alarm App That Donates Power to Research
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Blogger Cancer Campaigns
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation's Blog Battle Helps Everyone Win
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Fortitudinous Bone Campaigns
This Osteoporosis Health Campaign Urges People to #LaceUpForBones
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Cartoon Cancer Campaigns
This Cancer Awareness Campaign Advises Protection for Outdoor Workers
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Icy Awareness Challenges
This Celebrity Ice Bucket Challenge Has Tom Cruise Take the Plunge
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
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AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
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Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
AI Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Launches a Generative AI Campaign with José Mourinho
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
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
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
AI-Enhanced Digital Marketing Tools
Alison.ai Offers a Modern Solution for Marketing Professionals
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Empowering Self-Care Pizza Ads
Domino's New Ad Encourages Women to Give into Their Cravings
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
AI Alzheimer's Avatars
Lenovo & Innovations in In Dementia Launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
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
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Inclusive Marathon Campaigns
adidas Worked with Marathons to Support Neurodivergent Athletes
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Suicide Prevention Campaigns
To Write Love on Her Arms Launches the Please Stay Alive Campaign
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Unique Auto-Racing Campaigns
Liquid Death and NASCAR Partner to Launch the 'Pro Driver' Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns
'The Last Photo' is a Suicide Prevention Initiative
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Neuroscientist-Backed Brain Health Series
Masterclass Launched a New Series Titled Brain Health
Charitable Burger Initiatives
A&W Canada is Hosting Its Burgers to Beat Ms Day
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Sporty Pharmaceutical Campaigns
Advil X The NFL Join Forces to Highlight Effective Pain Relief
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns
Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' Benefits BBC Children in Need
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Action-Oriented Mental Health Initiatives
TUNED IN To Mental Health Boosts Support & Curbs Stigma
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
College Football Ad Campaigns
Aflac Partners with Nick Saban and Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Male-Targeted Emotional-Wellness Initiatives
Movemeber's Latest Grant Focuses on Indigenous Men
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Tasty Nutritious Snack Campaigns
ALOHA Launches the Deliciously Satisfying Campaign
Resilience-Celebrating Cancer Campaigns
Extended Stay America Joins American Cancer Society
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Destigmatizing Migraine Campaigns
Shades for Migraine is a Campaign that Addresses Preconceptions
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
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Awareness-Raising Airline Campaigns
American Airlines Has Partnered with Stand Up to Cancer
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Awareness-Raising Pancreatic Cancer Campaigns
PanCAN Debuts the Change the Course Campaign
Anti-Stigma Cold Sore Treatments
Julie Aims to Destigmatize Cold Sores
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Cost-Effective AI Marketers
AI Marketer Elsa Can Craft Strategies, Curate Emails, and More
Rare Disorder Awareness Campaigns
The Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association Marks Its 30th Year
Mental Health-Centric Contest Campaigns
Carlton Cards Has Reaffirmed Its Support for Mental Health
Charitable Candy-Inspired Pins
The Love Hearts Pin Badges Benefit the Alzheimer's Society