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
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Humorous Brand Campaigns
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Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
AI Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Launches a Generative AI Campaign with José Mourinho
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
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
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
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
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
AI-Enhanced Digital Marketing Tools
Alison.ai Offers a Modern Solution for Marketing Professionals
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
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
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
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
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Debuts a Fan-Focused Campaign
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
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
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Humorous Haircare Campaigns
CeraVe X SNL Team Up to Make Tackling Dandruff Less Serious
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
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Blockchain-Powered Alzheimer's Funding Platforms
$ALZcure is Revolutionizing the Funding Landscape
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns
Deadpool and Kidpool Star in SickKids Foundation Ad
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a 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
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Charitable Burger Initiatives
A&W Canada is Hosting Its Burgers to Beat Ms Day
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns
The Poise 'Giggle Dribble' Campaign Stars Katherine Heigl
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
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
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Multifaceted Celiac Awareness Campaigns
MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Launches a Big Campaign
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Cognitive Health Management Programs
Lifeforce Debuts an Innovative Brain Protection Program
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Healthcare-Focused Shared Decision-Making Tools
FAIR Health Advances Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
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
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Stigma-Addressing Diabetes Shorts
Abbott Has Released a New Short Film — Above the Bias
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
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
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
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
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
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
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Chilling Domestic Abuse Campaigns
BBDO Bangkok's Second Chance Campaign Taps Gigi Supitcha
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Tasty Nutritious Snack Campaigns
ALOHA Launches the Deliciously Satisfying Campaign
Resilience-Celebrating Cancer Campaigns
Extended Stay America Joins American Cancer Society
Destigmatizing Migraine Campaigns
Shades for Migraine is a Campaign that Addresses Preconceptions
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
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
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Philanthropic Whiskey Campaigns
Misunderstood Whiskey Co. Introduces 'Have a Toddy, Help Somebody'
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
Anti-Stigma Cold Sore Treatments
Julie Aims to Destigmatize Cold Sores
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Awareness-Raising Pancreatic Cancer Campaigns
PanCAN Debuts the Change the Course Campaign
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
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