This selection of surprising mixed-media advertisements compiles unconventional campaigns aimed at selling a wide variety of products through the use of radically different methods. Each of these billboards, prints, commercials and publicity stunts take an atypical and often indirect approach to targeting their audience. Quite often, this has proven very effective.
Whether they include nude models showering in a city square, or Volkswagens growing grass, these mixed-media advertisements take a break from boring promotions and aim for more captivating campaigns.
50 Mixed-Media Advertisements
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Supersized Eva Longoria
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Getting Fat for Publicity?
Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
47
Super-Sized Swimmers
Discovery Unveils Giant Tattooed Statues for 'London Ink'
46
iPod Ad Visibile From Space
45
Sophisticated Transit Stops
These Absolut Vodka Bus Shelters Bring Luxury to Everyday Life
44
Inflatable Logo Campaigns
These 'Nike Extreme Swoosh' Ads Market Magnified Experience
43
Projected Publicity
Sprint Firsts in Guerrilla Marketing
42
Smart Beverage Billboards
A Customized Advertisement Picks Out Drinks in Shinagawa Station
41
Peek-A-Boo Advertisements
The Up-Skirt Ad for Norwegian Airlines is Interactively Funny
40
People as Lampposts
The Wien Energy 'Reliable Energy' Campaign Gets Personal
39
Exhibitionist Publicity Stunts
The Palmolive Shower in Moscow Features Bathing Beauties
38
Upside-Down Advertisements
The Upside Down Gap Store in Vancouver is a Marketing Win
37
Fast Food Searchlights
McDonalds as the New Nocturnal Hero to the Rescue
36
Humanized Advertisements
This ING Direct Ad is Lively and Interactive
35
Extravagant Shoe Releases
The Nike Mercurial Superfly II is a Style Shoe-In
34
Sticky Advertising
Velcro Ads Used to Promote the Coca-Cola Grip Bottle
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Augmented Reality Retailers
Airwalk Invisible Store can Only be Seen Through Smartphones
32
UFO Crash PR Stunts (Update)
TrendHunter.com's Cowbag Confesses to Knowing All
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Waiting Fashion Campaigns
The Fendi FW10 Advertisements Star Anja Rubik
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Edible Cheesy Billboards
The Prudence Staite Virgin Mobile Campaign Uses 10 Types of Cheese
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Interactive Java Ads
The Caribou Coffee Campaign Encourages Staying Up to Enjoy Life
28
Sneaker Burgers
Nike Air Max 90 interpreted by Ole Hemmendorff
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Using Pets to Sell Candy
Dogs in a Purple Lamborghini Joyvertise Cadbury Chocolate
26
Suicidal Campaigns
Awesome Ad Installation for James Patterson Maximum Ride Series
25
Utility Vehicle Adverts
This Land Rover 'Defender' Ad Highlights Your Handiest Tool
24
Furniture for Giants
Doritos Promotes the 'King of Ads' Event With The Doritos 'Giant Living Room'
23
Accommodating Alcoholic Ads
The Absolut Advertisement Transit Stop Installation Keeps You Comfy
22
Interactive Adver-Games
'Adverputt' Online Miniputt is Fun Revolutionary Advertising
21
Misty Advertisements
Renata Litvinova Teams up With Zarina for a New Collection
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Lawn-Covered Cars
The TurfBeetle is a Driving Grassy Advertisement
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Ubiquitous Auto Ads
Digital License Plates in California Suggested to Generate Revenue
18
Mockumentary Viral Marketing
The Hatfield Hot Dog Howitzer
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Subway-Crashing Cows
'Join the MOOvement' Proves that Cows are People Too
16
Suspended Bed Billboards
Crowne Plaza Publicity Stunt
15
Environmental Public Art
Prize-Winning 'Nuage Vert' Design Projects Green Cloud Into Helsinki Sky
14
Recyclable Roadster Ads
The New Volkswagen Polo is Made of 95% Reused Materials
13
Lockers as Billboards
Ads Earn Minnesota Schools Money After Annual Budget Cuts
12
Promotional Food Fights
The MTV EMA 2010 Gets Down and Dirty in London, England
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Automated Ad Creations
One-Click Facebook Ads Make it Easier to Promote Products
10
Bus Shelter Light Switches
The Live Green Toronto Ad is One You Can Turn Off
9
iPod Auto Adventures
The Nissan Juke 'iPhone iAd' Takes You on a Mission for Donuts
8
Parachuting Publicity Stunts
'Cow' Sends Noodles and Cash Towards the Heavens
7
Auto-Powered Animations
The Subaru WRX STI Turns the Fast Track into a Flip Book
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Chaos-Inducing Publicity Stunts
EA Gas Giveaway for Mercenaries 2
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Projected Couture Campaigns
A Stunning 4D Light Show for the Ralph Lauren 10th Anniversary
4
Earth-Bounding Energy Ads
The Red Bull 'Off the Planet' Commercial is Out of this World
3
Implicit Slimming Campaigns
NY Health Markets Breast-Feeding for Weight Loss
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Financial Idiom Stunts
The RaboDirect 'Money Tree' Shows Cash Does Grow on Trees
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Redecorating Subway Cars
Pranksters Turn Train into a Living Room
Related Ideas
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
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
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
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
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
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
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
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
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
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
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
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Miracle-gro Introduces the Gro Like Martha Campaign
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Empowering Self-Care Pizza Ads
Domino's New Ad Encourages Women to Give into Their Cravings
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
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
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
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
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
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
Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
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
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing 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
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
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
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Bacon Holiday Ads
Oscar Mayer Partners with Mint Mobile for 'A Side of Bacon' Holiday Campaign
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
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
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign