Successful TV spots are always known for their attention-grabbing and memorable quality -- whether pulling at viewers' heart strings or making them laugh unexpectedly -- and these September 2016 commercials do just that.
In addition to standouts like comedic air safety ads that parody pre-flight instruction videos, other notable examples include parody reality show competitions that are actually used to promote a popular cereal. Additionally funny kid's fashion ads are another standout that make young viewers in anticipation of back to school shopping trips.
When looking at the month's more sentimental ads, notable examples include empowering Muslim campaigns that dispel negative stereotypes linked to religion and gender along with friendship-themed auto commercials that simultaneously celebrate the latest Olympic games in Rio.
Top 80 Commercial Trends in September

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Future Olympian Ads
This 'Fatherly' Ad Shows Kids with Incredible Talent and Supportive Parents

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Parody Pop Ads
In Reference to a Cindy Crawford Pepsi Ad, 'SumOfUs' Reveals the Brand's Eco Damage
73
Retro Automobile Ad Collections
'Automobile Design Graphics' Gathers Artful 20th Century Brochures
72
Parent-Centered Cannabis Ads
The CDPHE Tells Parents to Educate Their Kids on Safe Marijuana Use
71
Theatrical Flavor Commericals
These Texas Pete Ads Show the Power of the Flavor Its Products Offer
70
Poetic Multicultural Smartphone Ads
This iPhone Commercial Features the Voice of Maya Angelou
69
Vertical Video Ads
The 'Flipboard' App Has a New Video Feature for Advertisers
68
Identity-Celebrating Ads
This Clairol Hair Color Ad Stars Transgender Model Tracey Norman
67
Criminal Car Rental Ads
This Commercial Features Prisoners Escaping with a Rented Car
66
Scanning App Commercials
This Commercial Was Created for a Scanning App Targeted at Students
65
Personified Food Pop-Ups
This Human Fast Food Vending Machine Surprises People at a Laundromat
64
Pleasure-Focused Chocolate Commercials
This Dove Chocolate Ad Follows a Woman Living for Pleasure
63
Marginalized Athlete Ads
Powerade's Ad Tributes Shakur Stevenson's Rise to the Olympics
62
Anti-Abuse Beer Ads
'Cerveza Tecate' Defines Men By How They Treat Women in This Commercial
61
Visualized Home Temperature Commercials
Mitsubishi Electric's Ads Show Custom Home Temperatures
60
Shakespearean Toothpaste Commercials
Crest's Back-to-School Ad Touts the Benefits of Oral Care
59
Abandoned Shopping Cart Ads
'RetailMeNot' Humorously Depicts Unpurchased Online Shopping Carts
58
Comedic Kids' Fashion Ads
This Old Navy Back to School Ad Features Amy Schumer as the Cool Aunt
57
Animal-Themed Olympic Ads
The BBC Sport Olympic Ad Features Jungle Animals Performing Athletics
56
Promoted Social Media Videos
Pinterest is Rolling out a 'Promoted Videos' Feature for Advertisers
55
360-Degree Fragrance Films
Charlotte Tilbury's Debut Fragrance is Being Teased with a VR Film
54
Friendship-Themed Auto Ads
Toyota's Olympic Campaign Celebrates the Beauty of Friendship
53
Realistic Back-to-School Ads
The New Staples Ad Deals with Kids Destroying Their School Supplies
52
Confessional Canine Campaigns
Schmackos' 'Canine Confessions' Hears from Different Breeds
51
Split-Screen Luxury Ads
The Seabourn Cruise Line Ad Shows the Unique Experiences Offered Onboard
50
Unconventional Beauty Ads
This Dove Commercial Follows the Story of an Androgynous Model
49
Fast Food Luggage Ads
Bojangles Gave Travelers Full Meals on Airport Luggage Conveyor Belts
48
Enchanting Theme Park Ads
The 'Wongderland' Commercials Show Services That are Made from Dreams
47
Boundary-Pushing Olympic Ads
Nike's 'Unlimited' Campaign Goes Beyond the Brand's Signature Tagline
46
80s Feline Commercials
'Temptations' Uses Nostalgia & a Cat Band to Promote its Kitty Treats
45
Sporty Social Media Campaigns
Ford's New Snapchat Ad Plays on the Spirit of the Olympic Games
44
Monstrous Corn Dog Ads
Foster Farm's Commercial Depicts a Small Boy with a Huge Appetite
43
Cat-Centered Car Ads
Honda's Cat Ads Show Furry Felines Falling in Love with Vehicles
42
Heartfelt Ramadan Taxi Ads
This 'Go-Jek' Ad Focuses on Families to Show the Importance of Drivers
41
Media-Mocking Soccer Ads
This adidas Commercial References Media Soccer Coverage Satirically
40
Multi-Role Phone Commercials
Christoph Waltz Humorously Portrays the New Samsung Phone's Many Uses
39
Targeted Insurance Ads
'CoverFox' Hunted Users to Bombard Them with Funny Insurance Reminders
38
Personified Beef Ads
This Wendy's Commercial Shows That Frozen Beef Patties Aren't Welcome
37
Kid-Driven Car Ads
BMW Korea Got Little Kids to Drive a Car Around a Race Track
36
80s School Supply Ads
This Walmart Commercial Shows Kids Reinterpreting a Whitesnake Song
35
Olympic Outfitter TV Ads
This Commercial Showcases Ralph Lauren's Olympic Apparel
34
Simplified Furniture Ads
'Let's Relax' by IKEA Reminds That Furniture is Meant to Be Functional
33
Humorous Innuendo Ads
SiriusXM Canada's 'Dick's Pizza' Ad is a Cheeky Way to Promote a Contest
32
Adventurous Telecom Campaigns
Rogers' 'Roam Like Home' Campaign Spotlights International Coverage
31
Cannabis Drink Commercials
This Ad for the 'Legal' Drink Explores Flavor Through Song
30
Smartphone Storage Jab Ads
Google Photos' Ad for 'Free Up Space' Teases iPhone Users
29
Slow Motion Clothing Commericals
Uniqlo Lifewear's Ad Considers Why People Wear What They Do
28
Forgettable Celebrity Ads
Footlocker Uses C-List Stars to Prove That It's Important to "Stand Out"
27
Inconsiderate Donor Ads
'Donate Life' Shows Even Rude People Can Save Lives with Organ Donation
26
Undercooked Chicken PSAs
This Campaign Warns Consumers About the Dangers of Undercooked Chicken
25
Rapper Apparel Commercials
The YG 4HUNNID Collection Was Showcased with a Promotional Music Video
24
Luxe Pop-Up Commericals
The Givenchy Essentials Video Preps Consumers for a Temporary Tokyo Store
23
Familial Fast Food Commercials
McDonald's South Africa Focuses on Sibling Love in This Commercial
22
Celebrity Music Video Ads
Football and Grime Come Together in This New adidas Commercial
21
Sweaty Olympic Ads
Gatorade Sweat is a Selling Point for Its Beverage in This Commercial
20
Olympic Payment Technology Ads
The Olympics Commercial Shows the Ways Customers Can Pay With Visa
19
Car-Focused Clothing Ads
This Commercial Considers the Outcome of Dressing Well Everyday
18
Empowering Muslim Campaigns
Hijup.com Shows How Women Wearing Hijabs are Fighting Controversy
17
Celebrity Storytelling Ads
'Wild Turkey Bourbon' Shows Its History Through Authentic Short Films
16
Emotional Pregnancy Vitamin Ads
Elevit Exposes How Chinese Mothers Have to Go to Ultrasounds Alone
15
Collegiate Computer Campaigns
Windows 10's 'College Students' Ad Depicts Two Regular Students
14
Puppy Origin Commercials
The Humane Society of the US Exposes the Sad Prevalence of Puppy Mills
13
Travel-Oriented Olympic Ads
Air Canada's 'Fly the Flag' Ad Celebrates the Beauty of Travel
12
Child-Written Promotional Campaigns
Target's Back-to-School Ads were Written and Directed by Kids
11
Customer-Focused Rental Ads
Enterprise UK Emphasizes Customer Service Through Cultural Differences
10
Anti-Vegetable Burger Ads
This Video Promotes the Complete Lack of Greens in the Wendy's Baconator
9
Olympic-Inspired Cereal Ads
This Ad Features the Lucky Charms Leprechaun Helping a Pole Vaulter
8
Anti-Police Brutality Campaigns
Campaign Zero's Star-Studded PSA Addresses US Racial Injustice
7
Auditory Tequila Campaigns
This Herradura Tequila Ad Visualizes the 'Sound of Smoothness'
6
Unbranded Beer Commercials
The 'Golden Challenge' Ad Features Long Jump Record Holder Bob Beamon
5
Designer-Focused Furniture Ads
This Video Tributes the People Featured in the New IKEA Catalogue
4
Comedic Air Safety Videos
Air New Zealand Promotes Safe Flying Through a Hollywood Parody
3
Stereotype-Defying Healthcare Ads
Planned Parenthood Highlights Its Health Services in This Ad
2
Missing Letter Ads
NHS Blood and Transplant Drop Letters from Everyday Signs to Encourage Donors
1
Comprehensive Clinic Commercials
The New Planned Parenthood Ad Reveals the Clinic's Many Services
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Catchy Foam Creamer Ads
The Coffee Mate Big Game Ad Stars Shania Twain as the Voice of Foam Diva
Humorous Brand Campaigns
The Ikea Rewards Program Embraces Its Late Arrival with Humor
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Valentine's Day Cereal Lines
General Mills Unveils its Valentine's Day Line Across Multiple Brands
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Unsightly Oatmeal Campaigns
The Quaker 'Deliciously Ugly' Campaign Celebrates Oatmeal
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
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Airline Highlight Advertisements
Spirit Airlines 'More Fly' Campaign is A Fresh Take on Travel
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Humorous Snack Commercials
The RITZ Salty Club Brings Together Well-Known Personalities
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
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
Real Fruit Juice Refreshers
Tropicana Refreshers Help Summer Lovers Sip the Essence of the Season
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Unconventional Health Food Ads
RXBar is the Ultimate B.S. Blocker This New Year
Parody Soda Ads
Zevia’s Playful Holiday Ad 'Break from Artificial' Takes a Stand for Realness
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
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
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Gigantic Rooster Breakfast Campaigns
Kellogg's See You in the Morning Stars Cornelius the Cockerel
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Humorous Game-Day Chocolate Commercials
Reese’s Boasts Its Chocolate Lava Big Cup for the Big Game
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Humorous LNY Stories
Panda Express’ Lunar New Year Ad Celebrates Family, Food, and Humor
Actor-Comedian Beer Ads
Timothy Simons Stars in the Coors Light 'Case of the Mondays' Spot
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns
'cheeky Maccas' Celebrates Australian Summer with a Road Trip
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials
Gap and Parker Posey Release a Movement-Focused Campaign
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Musical Milk Substitute Ads
Silk Ad Strikes a Chord with TikTok Star Carter Vail’s Musical Comedy
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Football-Themed Cereal Packaging
This General Mills Football Packaging Updates Several Brands
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
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'
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Wintry Automobile Campaigns
Lexus Debuts its Annual 'December to Remember' Campaign
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Quirky Pizza Chain Ads
Little Caesars X Eugene Levy Join To Promote Super Puffs at the Super Bowl
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Seasonally Flavored Snack Products
Seabrook Seasons Eatings Snacks Come in Two Flavors
Dark-Comedy Inspired Cereals
Kellog's Debuts Wednesday Cereal in Cookies & Creme Flavor
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Country-Artist Football Spots
NERDS x Shaboozey Team Up for a Vibrant Super Bowl Commercial
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
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Celebrity Super Bowl Commercials
The Skechers 'No T' Super Bowl Commercial Features Mr. T
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
European-Style Lager Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in a Teased Stella Artois' Super Bowl
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
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
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Nutrition-Focused Cereal Branding
The Cheerios Range is Showcasing New Branding in the UK
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
TV Personality-Backed Promotions
Dominos Taps Simon Cowell for its New Marketing Campaign
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
New York-Centric Campaigns
Bergdorf Goodman’s ‘Toast of the Town’ Campaign Celebrates New York
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
Butter Aviation Promotions
Utterly Butterly Reignites its On-Pack Promotion with AeroSuperBatics