These militant marketing innovations range from patriotic beer commercials to custom ice cream flavors that pay homage to fearless soldiers. Celebrating the bravery of troops, these ad campaigns, packaging examples and patriotic products give support to those who battle for the freedom of others.
While this list's car commercials focus on sentimental messaging and emotional stories of soldiers' homecomings, its viral videos aim to raise awareness about the countless war veterans who experience poverty and homelessness after serving overseas.
Other standouts include memorial social media campaigns that commemorate the lives of fallen troops as well as those that aim to educate Americans about the history and heritage of their brave forefathers. Furthermore, a focus on charitable businesses is also present in this list with examples ranging from charitable military apparel to office supplies that raise funds for injured and disabled soldiers.
18 Militant Marketing Examples
From Patriotic Beer Ads to Military-Minded Ice Cream Flavors:
Jana Pijak — Jun 30, 2015 — Social Good
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Soldier Time-Lapse Portraits
We Are Not The Dead by Lalage Snow is Powerful and Revealing
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Modern War-Era Photography
This Modern Tintype Photography Transports Viewers Back in Time
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Army Uniform Teddy Bears
The Matthew Freeman Project Turns Fallen Soldier Uniforms into Plushies
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Patriotic One for One Apparel
Salute the Brave Donates Clothing to American Military Troops
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Reminiscent Veteran Portraits
Robin Savage Captured D-Day Veterans at the Locations They Fought at
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Unsung Soldier Campaigns
The Every Man Remembered Campaign Recognizes WWI Soldiers
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Inspiring Homeless Veteran Makeovers
This Moving Veteran's Day Video Helps to Restore Hope
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American Flag Ice Creams
The Independence Oreo Cookie Ice Cream is Filled with Stars and Stripes
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Heroic Paper Towel Packaging
Brawny Joins the Wounded Warriors Project with Special Packaging
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Soldier Pop Song Parodies
The US Army 'Call Me Maybe' Cover Launches Off
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Commemorative Wartime Coins
The Outbreak Royal Mint Coin Marks WWI Being 100 Years Ago
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Patriotic Gratitude Beers
The 50 Back Beer Company Donates Profits to Veteran Support Charities
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Soldier Social Media Stories
DDB Paris Introduces the Timeline of Battle in Facebook 1914
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Military-Minded Deodorant Ads
The Axe Peace Line of Products Preaches Love Over War
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Soldier-Supporting Office Supplies
Veterans Ink Donates to Non-Profit Operation Once in a Lifetime
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Patriotic Beer Ads
Guinness' Empty Chair Commercial Salutes Americans in Uniform
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Happy Homecoming Jeep Ads
This Jeep Super Bowl Commercial is Part of Operation S.A.F.E. Return
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
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Exclusive Olympic Beer Sponsors
Michelob ULTRA Backs Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Streetwear-Inspired Beer Collaboration
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Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
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Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
Sober October Campaigns
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Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
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Voter Activation Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Churn Out the Vote Flavor Fights for Democracy
Soda-Inspired Bodycare
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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
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Pop Culture-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Accelerator Active Energy Partners with Travis Kelce
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Adventurously Reimagined Logo Designs
Mountain Dew Unveils a Vibrantly Verdant New Look
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Opulant Soda Can Designs
Gladiator-Themed Limited-Edition Pepsi Cans Bring Stars to Life
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Beverage Launches
Britvic Introduces the Limited-Edition Blue Pepsi Electric Flavor
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Beer-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Created the The Brewers Series with Five Craft Breweries
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Summertime Americana Sodas
These New MTN DEW Sodas Come in Three US-Themed Flavors
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
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
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Boldly Creative Tequila Campaigns
DELEÓN Tequila Launched its ‘Bold Spirits, Rise’ Campaign
Iced Coffee Challenges
Coffee mate's Iced Coffee DARE Has Fans Loudly Declare Their Love
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Exclusive Toothpaste Bundles
Hismile Introduced Pack-Exclusive Flavors Like Matcha and Red Frog
Condiment-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile Makes Toothpaste Sachets with Mustard and Ketchup Flavors
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
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
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
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
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes
Citizen Spritz's Alcohol-Free Cans Support Refreshment & Moderation
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Americana Travel Candy Products
These New Products From MWITR Include M&M's and Maltesers SKUs
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Football-Themed Cereal Packaging
This General Mills Football Packaging Updates Several Brands
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Patriotic Olympic Cocktail Menus
Bar Louie Just Launched Its 'Living the Ameri-Can Dream' Campaign
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Tailgate-Inspired RVs
Hellmann's Brings "Mayo-tivation" to Underdog Football Fans
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Summer-Ready Free Beverage Promotions
Athletic Brewing Company is Handing Out Its Run Wild IPA
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns
Daring Travelers Received Limited-Edition Smuggler Marmite Jars
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
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Seasonal Beer Campaigns
Shiner Beer Holiday Campaign Showcases Texas Traditions
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
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
BBQ-Themed Soy Sauce Campaigns
The Kikkoman 'Fire Up the Umami' Campaign Encourages Creativity
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees
These New Drinks from Victor Allen’s Coffee Come in Two Flavors
Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
Alpha Industries Strengthens its Roster with the SS24 Capsule
Action-Oriented Mental Health Initiatives
TUNED IN To Mental Health Boosts Support & Curbs Stigma
Patriotic Blended Refreshments
The FiiZ Firecracker Freeze Celebrates Independence Day
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Campaigns
Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto and Bradley Cooper Debut Raise the Jar
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Premium Kulfi Ice Creams
Heritage Kulfi Makes Frozen Small-Batch Desserts with South Asian Flavors
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Military Coffee Donations
Dunkin’ Donated 4,000 Pounds of Coffee
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Veteran’s Day-Honoring Shirts
Untuckit’s Patriotic Shirt Supports Veterans and First Responders
Patriotic Doughnuts Lineups
Pinkbox Doughnuts Created a Deidcated Memorial Day Lineup
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Chef-Supported Dairy Campaigns
Anchor Food Professionals Debuts the Taste of Tradition Campaign
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers
Mascot Brewery's Stuntin' is Available in Unique Summery Flavors
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Quirkily Branded Beers
Eastern Brewing's 'Brand New Lager' is a Self-Explanatory Beverage
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Military-Honoring Pie Promotions
Polly's Pies 'Pie for the People' Campaign Celebrates Soldiers
Butter Aviation Promotions
Utterly Butterly Reignites its On-Pack Promotion with AeroSuperBatics