Creating an advertisement that consumers will remember long after they've seen it can be quite the challenge, but these humorous cartoon ads have creatively utilized comical illustrations as a way to draw in viewers with laughter.
While cartoons are often aspects associated with what little children watch on TV, there's something very alluring about cartoon characters that even adults are drawn to. By opting for cartoons in print ads and commercials, marketers are able to draw upon a more youthful and entertaining theme that consumers will instantly find nostalgic and appealing.
From iconic pet character ads to cynical cartoon prints and embarrassing ensemble campaigns, these humorous cartoon ads will definitely satisfy children and adults with all their comical themes.
48 Humorous Cartoon Ads
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Concerned Retro Cartoon Ads
James Voon Depicts Distressed Characters for Fictional Food Promo
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Spiritual Sports Ads
The Sky Sport Miracle Campaign is Holy and Blessed
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Cartoon-Inspired Kitchens
The Formaplas Custom Interiors Ads Furnish You Flintstones-Style
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Iconic Pet Character Ads
The HKAAC Animal Adoption Centre Campaign Encourages Experiences
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Very Vivid Graphic Design
Brazil's BlackMagenta Uses Bright Colors, Animated Characters to Create
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Embarassed Cartoon Ads
The Benylin Cough Relief Ads Will Hush Your Hacking
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Cannibalistic Caffeine Campaigns
These Cafe Taina Coffee Ads Keep You Alert
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Utterly Unusual Ads
These McDonald's Double Flavor Milkshake Print Ads are a Squirt of Fun
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Disgruntled Drivertising
These Mercedes-Benz SmallRepair Ads Urge Drivers to Take a Chill Pill
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Novel Life-Changing Ads
The Arrebato Libros Campaign Morphs People into Book Characters
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Animal Experimentation Campaigns
The Deutscher Tierschutz 2011 Ad is Horrifying
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Accurately Executed Animations
Video Centro Ads Make Cartoon Characters Crisp
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Wiidiculous Racing Ads
The Blur 'Race Like a Big Boy' Commercial Pokes Fun at Nintendo
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Epic Oven Ads
The LG Solardom Campaign Depicts Our Yearning for Good Food
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Out-of-Work Stork Advertising
Scudo Condoms Stork Ads Paint a Picture of Pregnancy Prevention
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Brain-Busting Newsvertising (UPDATE)
Metro Magazine ‘Experience' Print Ads are Mind-Bl
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Cartooned Color Campaigns
Comex Paint Creatively Proves They Can Match Any Hue
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Finger Crossed Ads
The Vigineo Home Security Systems Campaign Shows Luck Can't Always be Tru
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Embarrassing Ensemble Ads
The LG No Clothesline Campaign Gives Laundry Day a Whole New Look
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True Love Lip Balm
ChapStick Promotes the Finer Things in Life With Cartoon Sketches
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Cartoon Fashion Fusion Ads
Pink Panther Co-Stars in ICB S/S ‘09 Campaign
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Juxtaposed Philosophical Ads
The Fiat 500 Print Campaign Will Have You Scratching Your Head
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Ceased Chattiness Campaigns
The Merello Really Sour Candy Ads Targets an Older Generation
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Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
La Fabbrica di Nichi Ads Promote an Improved Urban Environment
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Weight-Challenging Workout Ads
The 'Beat Your Own Weight' Ads Pose a Challenge for Viewers
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Belly Speech Bubble Ads
The Companhia Athletica No Fat Excuses Campaign Promotes Proactiveness
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Literary Snoozing Ads
BBDO's Dr Gav Mattresses Ad Features the Book 'Around the World in 80 Days'
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Unexpected Baby Animal Ads
The Personal Lubricant Aleolub Campaign is Dubiously Adorable
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Eco Cartoons
‘Let's Know It Better' PSA Makes Global Warming a Childhood Friend
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Bright Bubblegum Campaigns
The Mentos Gum Ads are Fun, Funky and Easy to Swallow
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Cordial Cord Ads
The RWE Hairdresser & Workshop Print Ads Feature Handy-Dandy Helpers
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Cartoon Popping Campaigns
The LG 3D TV Ads Appeal to Children and the Young-at-Heart
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Superhero Toilet Paper Campaigns
The Toilet Paper Ad Showing the Charmin Bear as Thor Will Delight
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Silly Speechless Ads
The Alca Luftal Campaign Features Curiously Cute Cartoons
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Straightforward Newspaper Campaigns
The 20 Minutos Ads Gives You Only What You Need
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Literal Loop Ride Ads
This Hopi Hari Theme Park Campaign is Conceptually Confronting
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Humorously Cynical Cartoon Ads
The Dumb Ways to Die Gloomy Cartoon Ads is Sure to Produce Laughs
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Comic-Inspired Brake Ads
This Promotion for Volkswagen City Emergency Brake Uses Comic Violence
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Insurance-Selling Cartoon Characters
The Latest Progressive Ad Features Sonic the Hedgehog
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Calming Drink Campaigns
The Drink AcquaFloral Print Ads Features Adorable Illustrations
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Cartooned Parody Promos
“The Simpsons” Spoofs Adidas Originals House Party Ad
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Kooky Musical Cartoon Ads
Three Legged Legs Animates Characters for Method Cleaners
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Tasty Cartoon Campaigns
The Fluff and Stuff Cookies Ads Feature Deliciously Illustrated Flavors
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Ilustrated Postal Service Ads
DHL by Silas Chosen Campaign Uses Simple Cartoons for its Message
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Dangerously Springing Baby Ads
The Rhold Insurance Brokerage Campaign Prepares People for Mishaps
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Height-Humored Supplement Ads
Ovaltine 'Sucks to Be Short' Shows Why Being Tall is Advantageous
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Compelling Presidential Caricatures
Drawing of President Obama Covers Latest New York Magazine
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Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear
The HEYDUDE x SpongeBob Collection Boasts Bikini Bottom Aesthetics
Cartoon-Inspired Footwear Collections
The Looney Tunes x ALDO Collection is Playful and Vibrant
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Cartoon-Inspired Body Care
Lush Debuts a Humorous Shrek-Inspired Body Collection
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Cartoon-Branded Snack Products
Hippeas and Minions Joined Forces to Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear
HEYDUDE Launched a Coca-Cola Collection Featuring Diet Coke
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
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
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Festive Cartoon Diapers
Hello Bello Launched Grinch-Themed Diapers and Infant Essentials
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Cartoon-Inspired Iconic Totes
The Trader Moe's Canvas Tote Bag Features The Simpsons' Moe Szyslak
Celebratory Comic Strip Accessories
The Peanuts 75th Anniversary Loungefly Collection is Charming
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
Retro Adorable Animated Adventures
Care Bears & Strawberry Shortcake Join on The Care Berry Switch
Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks
Candy Can Unveils its Banana Candy Flavor, Inspired by Despicable Me 4
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Cartoon Cat Toothpastes
MOON x Hello Kitty Made a Special-Edition Toothpaste & Toothbrush
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
Confident Smile Campaigns
Aquafresh's New Oral Health Campaign Boosts Children’s Dental Confidence
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules
Market x Peanuts Launch a Whimsical Capsule for the Colder Months
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anime-Themed Adorable Meal Sets
McDonald's Brings Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! to the US
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Limited Edition Diaper Prints
The Honest Company Blends Style and Practicality
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Branded Bubble Gum Paints
Behr Dropped a Playful, Nostalgic Hubba Bubba Pink Paint Color
Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets
McDonald's Friends Box Honors the Iconic Sitcom Show
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
Animated Iced Tea Ads
Brisk Iced Tea Debuts a Claymation Ad Starring Doja Cat
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Quirky Spoof Collectibles
Anaheim Ducks Drop a Hilarious Collectible Ad Promoting 'Fight Teeth'
Cartoon Diva-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Baby-G Partners with The Powerpuff Girls on a New Watch
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials
The Target Lady Ad Revives a Familiar Comedic Character
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Cartoon Trivia Games
Cartoon Quiz Asks Trivia About Beloved Animated Characters
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Cartoon Reporter-Inspired Football Kits
The Belgian Away Kit is Made with Inspiration from Tintin
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Reimagined Holiday Spots
NBA's Jingle Hoops Returns with a Holiday Spot Featuring Action Figures
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Celeb-Backed Refreshment Ads
The Pure Leaf Martha's Little Helper Ad Stars Martha Stewart
Playful Language App Campaigns
Duolingo is Not Taking Any Excuses to Miss Learning Lessons
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding
Brooklinen Teams Up with Sesame Street on a New Kids Collection
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space