Smoking cigarettes has been a widely discussed health issue for ages, and despite constant reminders of its impending dangers, people still continue to smoke, but these clever anti-smoking ads are aiming to showcase just how dangerous tobacco is to the smoker and those around them.
Since printing images of damaged organs on cigarette boxes doesn't seem to be doing the trick, PSAs and ad campaigns are attempting to target smokers through clever advertisement and emotional imagery. These campaigns feature such things as the physical aging affects of smoking as well as how cigarettes severely impact children around you through second-hand smoking.
These thought-provoking ad campaigns are aiming to target smokers emotionally, and unveil the reality behind what smoking can do to you both physically and to those around you.
16 Clever Anti-Smoking Ads

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Child Shockvertising in PSAs
Anti-Smoking Ads Feature Kids with Adult Hands Holding Cigs

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Ashtray Lung Ads
These New FDA Cigarette Package Warnings Aim to Snuff Out Smoking
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Ghostly Fading Health Campaigns
These Truth Anti-Smoking Ads Shine a Light on Mortality
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Vintage Smoking PSAs
The Star Wars Smoking PSA Enlists C-3PO to Warn Children
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Broken-Down Machinery Ads
The Association for Smoker Awareness Campaign Likens Humans to Machines
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Carcinogen-Invading Ads
The Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo Campaign Illustrates an Attack
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Second-Hand Smoking Ads
The Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia Campaign Encourages Health
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Smoking Biker PSAs
The Pirelli Anti-Smoking Ads Encourage Riders to Forgo Burnouts
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Gamified Anti-Cigarette Ads
Gamer Style Cigarettes Show Your State of Health Right on the Smoke
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Damaged Lung Campaigns
These Casa de Euripedes Ads Remind the Public that Smoking Kills
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Real-Time Anti-Smoking Ads
The Advertisement Focuses on the Process and Justifications in Quitting
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Hopeful Lung Health Campaigns
Service Plan Health and Life Created a Stop Smoking Calendar
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Ciggy-Mimicking Pint Prints
Alberta Health Services 'Triggers' Ads Serve Up Solutions for Quitting
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Cash Wrapped Smokes
Prompt Design Creates Concept Cigarette Packaging That Makes You Want to Quit
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Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
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Snoop Dogg Debuts Dogg Woods Signature Blunt Wraps
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
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
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Blue Light Awareness Campaigns
The Vaseline Screen Block Campaign Informs Gamers of Hidden Damage
Quirky Spoof Collectibles
Anaheim Ducks Drop a Hilarious Collectible Ad Promoting 'Fight Teeth'
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Humorous Soda Ads
Jelly Roll x Zevia Bring a Nostalgic Twist to Soda Ads with a Hilarious New Spot
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
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
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
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
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Nicotine Addiction Trackers
'Quit Snus Addiction' Tracks Usage, Costs, and Helps Overcome Cravings
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns
This Bear Fight Whiskey Ad Stars Gabriel Macht
Ramen-Themed Smoking Accessories
Hemper’s March Subscription Box is Nostalgic and Cheeky
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Mobile Device Durability Ads
The Apple 'Trust Issues' Ad Showcases the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
High-End Smokewear Bundles
Honest Seeks to Accommodate Various Smoking Routines
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Discreet Cannabis Gift Boxes
Vivid Cannabis Helps Shoppers Inconspicuously Share the Gift of Weed
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Charitable Cannabis Initiatives
nUera Debuts Its Doobies for Boobies Campaign in October
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
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
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
Zippo Unveils the 20th of April Collection of Lighters
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Quirky Pizza Chain Ads
Little Caesars X Eugene Levy Join To Promote Super Puffs at the Super Bowl
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Personal Break-Emphasizing Campaigns
KIT KAT® Strives to Protect Personal Breaks at Any Cost
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Health-Conscious Holiday Drink Ads
This TENZING Christmas Ad Sees Santa Opting for a New Drink
Sporty Pharmaceutical Campaigns
Advil X The NFL Join Forces to Highlight Effective Pain Relief
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
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
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
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Safe Sleep-Enhancing Baby Bodysuits
Huggies Advocates for Safe Sleep Practices for Infants
Status Quo Defying Campaigns
The 'We Aren't Made To Be Still' Campaign Intersects Whisky with Life
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
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
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Women-Focused Cigar Campaigns
Ladies Love Cigars Debuts the Savor the Moment Initiative
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
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Chilling Domestic Abuse Campaigns
BBDO Bangkok's Second Chance Campaign Taps Gigi Supitcha
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Destigmatizing Migraine Campaigns
Shades for Migraine is a Campaign that Addresses Preconceptions
Child Abuse-Preventing Campaigns
Prevent Child Abuse America Launches an Important Initiative
Convenience-Focused Mini Pre-Rolls
4Front Ventures Introduces a New Product Called Smoke Breaks
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
Inflation-Themed Lighters
Money-Lighter Lights Cigars with $100 Bills During Inflation Times
Lung Health Awareness Campaigns
The Lung Health Foundation Teams Up with Maggie Mac Neil
Rapper-Endorsed Flame Stove Campaigns
Snoop Dogg Presents Solo Stove's Blunt Marketing Campaign
Multi-Faceted Nicotine Addiction Solutions
A Clinical Hypnotherapist Created the Nic Free Program
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
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Awareness-Raising Pancreatic Cancer Campaigns
PanCAN Debuts the Change the Course Campaign
Timer-Based Quitting Support
SWay Takes a new Approach to Helping You Quit Smoking or Vaping