From starting a war between the sexes and causing marital problems between actress Eva Longoria and her husband Tony Parker, to throwing powder on athletes, setting them on fire and making them jump over cars, Nike has always been creative in its ad campaigns.
This cluster features a collection of the memorable Nike print ad campaigns and commercials that were featured in Trend Hunter. Enjoy them all below.
Implications - Nike has succeeded in creating commercials that are a seminal part of popular culture and considered art. By creating commercials that go beyond merely pushing a product, Nike has created ads that people want to talk about. Companies should consider how invoke elements of pop culture into their ads to give them relevance.
22 Viral Nike Ads & Commercials
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Homophobic Advertising
Nike, That Ain't Right
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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Talcum Powder-Tossing in Ads
LeBron James in 'Chalk' for Nike
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First Person Advertising
Guy Richie's Nike Ad Takes It To The Next Level
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Daredevil Soccer Stunts
Cesc FÃ bregas for Nike T90
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Hilarious Indoor Tennis Battles
Roger Federer for Nike
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Men vs. Women Challenge Ads
Nike Fuels Sex Wars With New Campaign
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Beijing Olympic Hero Ads
China Boxer Zou Shiming for Nike
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Extreme Stunt YouTube Ads
Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin for Nike
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Stop Motion Post-it Commercials
Nike Human Race 10K Sticky Notes
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Dramatic Sports Commercials
Nike ‘Fate'
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Lace Your Feet
Shocking New Nike Commercial
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Extreme AdverStunts
Kobe Jumps over Snakes for Nike
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Body by Dance, Not Plastic Surgery
Nike Ad Pushes Hot Latin Dancing
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Sportswear With Superpowers
Can Nike Lightweight Apparel Fly On Its Own?
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Parody Sports Virals
Nike Pro Exposes Cristiano Ronaldo, Pokes Fun at Nike
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Race Against a Million Others
Nike+ Human Race (With Free Apple Music)
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EURO Cup Advertising
Nike Wins Euro 2008: Los 5 Magnificos
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Retro Track Suit Spoofvertising
'Douche Bags Wear Nike' Ad
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Stealth Paparazzi Ads
Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen Promotes Nike with Paps
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Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
Related Ideas
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes
Nike Introduces a New Version of the Air Max Dn Shoe
Flat-Soled Sporty Fashionable Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike Present a Field General 82
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
Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Nike and Corteiz Join Forces on Another Air Max 95 Shoe
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Nike Craetes an Exclusive Made on iPad Air Max 1 Shoes
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers
NIGO and Nike Join Forces on a Pair of Air Force IIIs
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Commemorative Comic-Themed Sneakers
Kasina & adidas Launch the Campus 80s Celebrating Kim Jung Gi
Stark Tonal Typography Sneakers
The New Air Max Plus Mercurial XXV Boasts a Vibrant Look
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Athlete-Backed Fashion Campaigns
Dwyane Wade Poses for Versace's Underwear Campaign
Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers
A-COLD-WALL* and Nike Join on the Air Max Plus Sneaker
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Gradient Tonal Limited Sneakers
LORENZ.OG Joins Nike on a New Set of Air Max 95 Sneakers
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Gradient Tonal Collaborative Sneakers
LORENZ.OG Presents his New Nike Collaborative Sneakers
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Collaborative Sportswear Collections
Nike and Off-White Drop yet Another Collection Together
Las Vegas-Inspired Sneakers
The Air Force 1 Low 'Las Vegas' are Inspired by Sin City
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Co-Branded Beverage Boxes
Jarritos and Nike Created a "Shoe Box" with Four Vibrant Flavors
College Sports-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Huarache “Oregon Ducks” Colorway is a Limited Release
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Dynamic Retro Running Shoes
Nike Brings Back the Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker Model
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Presents a Blue and White Air Max Plus Sneaker
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Spray-Painted Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its New Blazer Mid ’77 with Spray-Painted Logo
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Hispanic Heritage Month Sneakers
The Nike Familia Collection Includes the Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Japanese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Dunk Low Sneakers in 'Setsubun' Colorway
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Vibrant Performance Football Shoes
Nike Presents the United Pack for Women's World Cup
Multi-Logo High-Top Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Latest Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers
Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
La Martina Drew Inspiration from Sports for the Field 85
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Sneaker Culture Radio Stations
Nike Created ON AIR.MAX for Nike Air Max Day
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Family Ties-Inspired Dynamic Footwear
Nike Presents its Celebratory Con Mi Familia Series
Vibrant Paneled Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 1 Gets a Bright Sofvi Colorway Makeover
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Song-Enthused Jean Collaborations
Levi's Partners with Beyoncé for the 'Reiimagine' Campaign
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Content House-Backed Collections
FaZe Clan and Nike Debut a New Apparel and Footwear Collaboration
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Denim-Colored Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Air Force 1 with "Just Do It" Slogan and Denim Logo
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
NFT-Associated Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils Two RTFKT x Air Force 1s with Takashi Murakami
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Chinese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Plus Celebrates China’s Longtaitou Festival
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike SB Introduces a City of Cinema Tonal Dunk Low Sneaker
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Martial Artist-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Nike Cortez Sneakers in 'Yellow/Black' Colorway
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Repeating Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Launches a United in Victory Version of the AF 1s
Burgundy-Tonal Low-Cut Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Sneaker Gets an Adobe Colorway Palette
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Exclusive Streetwear-Collaborative Shoes
Nike Presents a Range of New Corteiz Air Max 95 Sneakers
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Nike and Billie Eilish Create a New Air Alpha Force 88
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers
Megan Thee Stallion Presents Something for Thee Hotties
Body Confidence Coaching Programs
Dove & Nike are Launching Body Confident Sport for Girls
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Sports Teams-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveils New Sneakers Honoring New York Sports Teams