Encouraging literacy amongst youths and teens can be a challenge, but these creative literary campaigns have utilized unique marketing techniques and outside-the-box themes in order to promote reading in a thought-provoking way.
While reading books and stories are all things that are featured in school at a very early age, youngsters can easily get distracted by other more engaging outdoor activities and technological devices. That's why these creative literary campaigns have sought to utilize unique and thought-provoking techniques to help draw in more people and promote the importance of reading and literary.
From literary ads that feature classic fairytale characters engaged in realistic situations to immersive fiction campaigns and distracted dragon ads, these creative techniques are striving to demonstrate just how important and essential literacy can be, especially to a younger generation.
29 Creative Literary Campaigns
From Eco-Conscious Book Campaigns to Fictional World-Blending Ads:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 30, 2013 — Marketing
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Versatile Literary Logo Ads
The Penguin Books 'Books for Every Interest' Campaign Appeals to Many
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Literary Companion Campaigns
These Steimatzky Books Ads Lets You Snuggle Up to Gandalf and Stalin
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Literal Book Ads
The Gonvill Campaign by Alessandro Volpi is Full of Real Life Adventure
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Trippy Author Advertisements
Hunter S. Thomson-Inspired Advertisement for Good Books is a Trip
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Using Fairytale Heroes to Promote Reading
Literacy Foundation Ads
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Purely Pictographic Publications
The Stephen McCarthy 'Pictograms: The Newspaper' is Concise
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Hungry Brain Ads
The Penguin 'Jamie's 30 Minute Meals' Campaign Satisfies Two Different Cravings
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Literary Workout Ads
Federal Agency of Publishing and Mass Communication Campaign Promotes Reading
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Fictional Morning-After Ads
This Series of Book Ads Shows Readers Sleeping with Iconic Characters
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Novel Life-Changing Ads
The Arrebato Libros Campaign Morphs People into Book Characters
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Homeless Fable Character Ads
The So Acao Solidarity Movement Campaign Encourages Book Donations
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Fictional World-Blending Ads
The Madrid Book Publisher Association Campaign Encourages Reading
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Classic Fairytale Book Ads
The Gandhi Bookstores Ogilvy Ads are Immersed in Fantasy
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Protagonist Portrait Campaigns
Mint Vinetu Bookstore Wants You to Become Someone Else
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Literary Production Videos
'Birth of a Book' Shows the Behind-the-Scenes Creation of Making Books
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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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Bizarre Newspaper Ads
The Metro Everyday Nonsense Campaign Explains Strange Situations
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Fantastical Bookvertising
The Saida de Emergencia 'Walking Head' Will Take You Away
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Fictional Character Book Readings
‘Find Your Book' Puts Novels in Protagonists' Hands
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Alternate Destiny Ads
See the Influence of Books in this Penguin China Campaign
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Hardcover Character Campaigns
These Book Bienial of Pernambuco Ads Promote a Literary Lifestyle
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Immersive Fiction Ads
The Wordsworth Books Campaign Asks "Where will the next page take you?"
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Eco-Conscious Book Campaigns
These Libreria Norma Ads Feature Adam and Eve in the Modern World
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Literal Literary Life Campaigns
Penguin Audiobooks Ads Make Everyday Activities More Adventurous
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Distracted Dragon Ads
This Corre Cutia Bookstore Campaign Stresses a Universal Interest in Reading
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Fictional Male Character Ads
The Men’s Health Campaign States “Welcome to the Real Men
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Typographic Literary Campaigns
The ‘Read More Movies' Whicoulls Ad Strongly Encourages
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Imaginative Braille Ads
This Comeco de Vida Campaign Brings Life to Classic Literary Characters
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Literary Legend Campaigns
The Washington Post Newsroom Stars in Newspaper iPad App Commercial
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AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
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'
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Shanghai Scented Bookstores
Chinese Fragrance Label Documents Opens Scented Bookstore In Shanghai
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Book-Inspired Public Benches
Madrid City Council Launched the Sit Down to Read 2024 Campaign
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Book Series-Inspired Retreats
Club Crackers Brings #BookTok to Life with the 'Book CLUB House'
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Miracle-gro Introduces the Gro Like Martha Campaign
Literary-Inspired Apparel
DKNY Honors 35th Anniversary with Kaia Gerber-Fronted Fall Collection
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Detailed Ceramic Book Vases
Biblio Bloom Vases are Inspired by Timeless Literary Classics
Cat-Friendly Book Sets
Temptations' Tails of Irresistibility Shares "Kitterary Classics"
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Car Manuel Novellas
Audi Merged Its Car Owner Manuals with Seven Novellas on World Book Day
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
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
Advanced Literary Apps
Fabuly Introduces a Compelling Alternative in the Digital Literary Market
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Banned Book Campaigns
Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition Addresses Book Censorship in the Us
Adventurous Tourism Campaigns
Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Agricultural Literacy Programs
BMO Supports the Ag Literacy for Healthier People & Planet Program
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor 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
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
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
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
AI-Powered Bedtime Stories
Sleepytales Creates Custom Bedtime Stories with Engaging Narrations
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Lively Literary Character Apps
Hello Literature Connects Readers to Classic Books with AI
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Optimized Reading Journeys
Books Calculator Estimates Reading Potential and Suggests Books
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Expansive Children's Story Collections
KidTales PLR Helps Cultivate a Love of Reading
Youth-Targeted Reading Tournaments
311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Hotel Wellness Campaigns
Hyatt Hotels Launches 'Wellness at Hyatt' for International Yoga Day
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Inclusive Book Campaigns
Indigo is Celebrating Freedom to Read Week by Spotlighting Book
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
QSR Book Initiatives
SONIC Drive-In Donates to Expand Book Access Across America
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
eBook-Creating Content Platforms
'Ebookany' Transforms Web Content into an eBook
Quote-Managing Book Tools
Quotely Let's Avid Readers Scan and Save Quotes for Future Reference
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14