Changing of seasons as well as upcoming holidays provide companies with an easy and refreshing way to promote their products without coming off too strong; in this case, Halloween-themed campaigns are playful and, if done right, frightening. People, especially those who love these horrifying festivities, get a kick out of clever scares and that forces the creative juices to flow when coming up with Halloween-themed campaigns.
From chocolate commercials that focus on people's inner monsters to publicity stunts that scare people in real life, there are a number of ways companies can reinforce their brands during this time. What Halloween-themed campaigns allow for, more than anything, is the creation of an experience. This is something that millenials in particular are gravitating towards. Traditional marketing is slowly heading out the door for more viral campaigns.
20 Halloween-Themed Campaigns
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Cheeky Competitor-Costumed Ads
In This Halloween Ad, a Can of Pepsi Dresses Like a Scary Red Soda
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Severed Limb Stunts
A Model of a Severed Leg is the Star of This Mini Cooper Advertising Stunt
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Creepy Toy Comeback Ads
The Duracell 'Some Toys Never Die' Campaign is Dark and Disturbing
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Monstrous Calling Campaigns
The Vodacom 2011 Ads Shows Free Calls After Midnight
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Halloween Mask Publicity Stunts
The HealthExpress Stoptober Campaign Depicts Scary Smoker Faces
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Glow-in-the-Dark Vodka Bottles
This Design from Hired Guns Creative is Memorable
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Terrifying Digital Billboards
Sky Austria Promotes 'The Walking Dead' with Shocking Zombies
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Undead Romance Commercials
The 'Hot Girl vs. Zombie' AXE Halloween Horror Film is Outrageous
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Masked Halitosis Ads
Trident's Chewing Gum Ad Mocks Mask Wearers with Bad Breath
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Creepy Car Wash Pranks
Ford's Spooky Car Wash Scares Unsuspecting Drivers & Passengers
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Macabre Gingerbread Men Ads
The Fangoria Magazine Holiday 2013 Campaign is Deliciously Disturbing
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Bloody Soap Pranks
This Terrifying Halloween Prank Makes People Think They Have Bloody Hands
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Bloody Blender Campaigns
The Land Transport NZ Ads Advocate Safe Driving
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Creepy Cursor Ads
Netservice's Ads Compare Spooky and Regular Cursor Icons
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Scary Sugary Cereal Re-Releases
General Mills Will Offer Limited Edition Favorites for Halloween
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Dietary Halloween Ads
Subway's Halloween Ad Reminds Us to Watch the Calories
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Haunting Halloween Ads
IKEA's Halloween Ad Parodies The Shining
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Frightening Friendship Ads
Skittles' Halloween Candy Ad Tells an Unusual Tale of Friendship
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Snack Mystery Apps
This Mystery Game for Kids Stars Animated Goldfish Crackers
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Monstrous Chocolate Campaigns
The Snickers Halloween Commercial Plays on People's Scary Sides
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Halloween-Themed Pizza Meals
The Pizza Hut My Haunt Box Comes with a Personal Fang Pizza
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
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
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Month-Long Halloween Café Offerings
Paris Baguette Reprises its Limited-Time Halloween Menu
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Sensorial Horror-Inspired Hard Ciders
Angry Orchard Introduced its Hide & Shriek Prank Pack
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
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
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Halloween-Inspired Chocolate Bars
KitKat Unveils Ghost Toast in Time for Spooky Season
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Candy-Themed Doorbell Promotions
M&M’S and Ring Partnered to Provide Tricks to Trick-or-Treaters
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
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
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Celebratory Hot Chocolate Promotions
This Cadbury 200th Anniversary Promotion is Launching Now
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Halloween Candy Ice Creams
Cold Stone Has a New 31 Nights of Monster Mash Creation for Halloween
Cherry-Scented Foot Sprays
Airheads Created a First-of-Its-Kind Spray for Halloween
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates
Compartés Celebrates Spooky Season with Limited-Edition Bars
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
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
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Spooky Lunch Refreshment Branding
The Capri-Sun Halloween Pouches are Limited-Edition
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
High-End Halloween Candy Collections
The Hotel Chocolat Halloween Collection is Sumptuous
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Spooky Private Label Treats
Albertsons Overjoyed Halloween Treats are Arriving for Autumn
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Allergy-Friendly Retailer Campaigns
FARE and CVS Pharmacy Partnered for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Healthy Halloween Bowl Promotions
Playa Bowls Introduces a New Halloween Rewards Promotion
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Comforting QSR Menu Promotions
Popeyes Sunday Scaries Menu Supports Students and Professionals
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
Mental Health-Centric Contest Campaigns
Carlton Cards Has Reaffirmed Its Support for Mental Health
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes