The Sochi 2014 Olympics are well underway and with them have come some of the most inventive and creative advertising examples. It’s rare that we have an entire Olympics based around one big hot button issue but this year's Olympics have benefited from some unforeseen circumstances.
The big news before the Sochi 2014 Olympics was the anti-gay comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the subsequent backlash had athletes, viewers and companies up in arms. Advertisers caught on quickly to the hoopla and have come up with a myriad of LGBT slogans and ads to help support the cause.
Outside of the LGBT movement in Russia though there have been a variety of equally interesting ads and marketing campaigns for the games. Family-themed ads and ads depicting the harsh yet fun atmosphere of the winter games have also done a lot to push the games visually.
66 Olympics-Inspired Ads
From Glitchy Cars to LGBT Luging, the Sochi 2014 Olympics Has It All:
Michael Baxter — Feb 19, 2014 — Marketing
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Provocative Olympic Photo Shoots
the Sports Illustrated Lindsey Vonn Cover Could Melt Snow
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Celebratory Commercials
Visa Congratulates Michael Phelps in Beijing 2008 Olympics
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Olympic Condoms
Elasun Ads Go Viral in China
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British Olympics Statistics
London Games 2012 Infographic Shows Brief History This Host Country
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Olympic Editorials
"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine
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Real Olympic Gold
Michael Phelps Jumps to #1 on Endorsement List
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Engaging Unauthorized Ads
Underground Supporter Posters Express Enthusiasm for the 2012 Olympics
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Olympic Branding
Adidas Ad Features Sui Feifei
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Breakfast-Promoting Olympic Ads
Kellogg 'Swimmer' Commercial Focuses on the Start of Each Day
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Stirring Paralympics Ads
Ray Grassi and Stephanie Dixon are Inspiring in the Campaign by Bbdo
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Olympic Advertising
Freddy Ads for Italian Athletes
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Floating Auto Showrooms
The BMW Olympic Park Pavilion is Architecturally Beautiful
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Anti-Steroid Awareness Campaigns
'Don't Be an Asterisk' Says Sponsor Johnson & Johnson
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Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads
Benetton: Tibet vs China, 'Victims'
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China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics
China International Fashion Week
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Social Justice Search Designs
The Olympic Google Doodle Takes Aim at Russian Anti-Gay Laws
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Reappropriated Pride Posters
These LGBT Posters Rework Soviet Propoganda into Gay Pride
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Engraved Olympian iPods
The Usain Bolt Gold iPod Touch is Worthy of a Gold Medal
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Athletic Parenting Acknowledgements
The London 2012 Olympic Procter and Gamble Commercial is Sweet
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Comical Olympic Travel Ads
The Escape the Madness Campaign Encourages Visiting Ireland
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Beijing Olympic Hero Ads
China Boxer Zou Shiming for Nike
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Olympic Fashion Spreads
China Vogue
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Olympic Triathlete Models
Vanessa Fernandes for Nike
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Impassioned Family Olympic Ads
The Barnes Twins Appear in an Inspiring Olympic Guinness Ad
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2008 Beijing Olympics Online
How to Watch the Olympics on the Web (Illegally?)
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Smelly Olympic Campaigns
The Old Spice 'I Will Live Forever' Ad Ties Knots with the Olympics
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Digitized Olympic Promotions
The 'London's Calling' Commercial is Animated
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Patriotic Acrobat Cans
The Turner Duckworth Team USA Coke Olympic Collector Series is Sensational
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Comical Anti-Games Commercials
The 'Reach for the Gold - Pole Vault' Hostess Ad is Hysterical
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LGBT Parody Olympic Sites
This Website Protests Sponsorship of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games
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Human Centipedes
Adidas Ad: Impossible is Nothing With 600 Million Legs
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Carefree Cityscape Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Life is a Beautiful Sport' Spring 2014 Ads are Whimsical
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Honking National Anthems
MINI London Olympics 2012 Promo Plays God Save the Queen With Car Horns
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Wildly Frightened Athlete Photos
This Olympic Medalist is Captured Leaping Over Crocodiles
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Faceless Hedge Mascots
Dow Chemical Olympics 2012 Campaign Uses Giant Humanlike Plant
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Retro Movie Recreation
Athletes Recreate 'Risky Business' for ‘Guitar Hero'
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Adrenaline Rush Drug PSAs
GlaxoSmithKline 2012 Olympics Spot Stars Marlon Devonish
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Obama in China Olympic Broadcasts
Sen. Spends $5 Million on NBC Ads
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Climate-Based Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Digital Weather Billboards Alert Brits to the Temperature
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Sport Legend Mosaics
The Gatorade Campaign by Charis Tsevis is Intensely Refreshing
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Glitch-Based Car Ads
The Sochi 2014 Olympic Ring Malfunction Paved the Way for This Audi Ad
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Olympic Coca-Cola Commercials
3 Fun Beijing Ads
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Fast Food Rehab Commercials
The McDonald's 'A to Z Campaign' Does Damage Control
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Athletic Arctic Awareness Ads
The WWF Global Warming Ads Spoof the Summer Olympic Games
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Dramatic Nation-Rousing Ads
The Adidas ‘What Will You Take’ Promo Supports Team Great
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Beijing Olympic Sponsorship Ads
Adidas "Impossible is Nothing" Runner
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Nostalgic Sports Commercials
The 'Kids 2012' Olympics Ad is Revving Up for the Games' First Day
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Hidden Sports Commentator Ads
Vitaminwater France Celebrates Amateur Athletes in Funny TV Spot
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Drink-Branded Athletic Programs
Powerade Sports Academy Lets Amateurs Train With the Pros
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Beijing Olympic Art
Song of Sand 2008
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Fearsome Olympic Trailers
This BBC Olympics Coverage Ad is Frightening and Captivating
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Tear-Away Beards
James Harden Footlocker Commercial Puts Funny Spin on Rip-Off Clothing
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Adventurous World Sports Ads
The Bank of China 2012 Olympics Campaign Features London's Big Ben
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Patriotic Fast Food Ads
This McDonald’s Olympic Ad Celebrates the Victories of the Past
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Provocative LGBT Olympic Ads
This LGBT Olympic Ad Shows That Gay Rights are Nothing New to Sports
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Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games
The Lost Ring
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Extreme Ski Practice Videos
James Webb Films Stunts for 'Rail Jam' with a Sony Action Cam
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Mythical Fast Food Burgers
The Olympic Whopper Spec Commercial is Hilarious
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Hidden Brand Sports Ads
Gatorade 'What's Inside' Spot Demonstrates It Was Part of the Olympics
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Olympic Branding II- Adidas 2008 Olympic Ads
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Superhuman Scent Campaigns
Oscar Pistorius A*Men Commercial Unites Fragrance and Fitness
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Improvised Olympic Practice Videos
The Belgian Olympic Committee Shows Athletes Without Snow
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Curling Commentary Film Promos
The Ron Burgundy Curling Commentary is Comedy Gold
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Winter-Embracing Olympic Campaigns
Get Patriotic with the We Are Winter Olympic Campaign
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Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Exclusive Olympic Beer Sponsors
Michelob ULTRA Backs Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns
Gatorade Canada's Latest Campaign Stars Sarah Fillier
Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes
lululemon Debuts the Team Canada Beyondfeel Women's Running Shoe
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Customized Soccer Team Cars
Audi Unveils 2024 MLS Cup Championship Celebratory Wrapped Vehicles
Olympics-Inspired Bourbon Cocktails
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon Embraced Olympic Celebrations
Performance-Driven Olympic Athlete Kits
lululemon Unveils the Team Canada Kits for Paris 2024
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events
Airbnb Icons Invites Guests to Experience the Paris 2024 Olympics
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Olympic-Themed Beer Campaigns
The Corona Cero 'For Every Golden Moment' Celebrates Paris 2024
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
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
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Lipstick Graphic Race Cars
Charlotte Tilbury Works with Formula 1 on the Hot Lips Car
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Carbon-Neutral Olympic Outfits
Anta Unveils the Official Outfit for Team China at the Olympics
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Pride Month Candy Branding
The Limited-Edition Skittles Pride Packaging Celebrates Community
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches
The OMEGA BG 859 Bronze Gold Edition Readies for the Olympics
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Refuge Athlete Programs
Nike Joins Forces with the Olympic Refuge Foundation
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Anniversary Honoring Luxe Pens
Montblanc Unveils the Meisterstück x Olympic Heritage Capsule
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
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
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Inclusive Marathon Campaigns
adidas Worked with Marathons to Support Neurodivergent Athletes
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Olympic Nursery Facilities
Procter & Gamble Offers a Nursery Within the Olympic Village
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Golden Olympic Burrito Promotions
Chipotle Has Brought Back Team Chipotle for the Paris Olympics
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Rewarding Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s Medals are Making Their Debut Ahead of the Paris Olympics
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Patriotic Olympic Cocktail Menus
Bar Louie Just Launched Its 'Living the Ameri-Can Dream' Campaign
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Time-Keeper Olympics Pop-Ups
OMEGA will Present the 'OMEGA Paris 2024 Project' Across Japan
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Olympic-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Chubbies Has Introduced a Team USA Capsule Series
Retro Racecar-Inspired Shoes
L'Art de L'Automobile and Salomon Create a Porsche 911 GT1
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
Wintry Automobile Campaigns
Lexus Debuts its Annual 'December to Remember' Campaign
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Hospitality Olympic Partners
Accor Shares Its Plans for Its Partnership with the 2024 Olympics
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Soccer Star Chip Campaigns
Lay's x Messi Chip Bags are Arriving for Soccer Season
Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
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
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences
La Petite Maison Features a Uniquely Themed Olympic Ring Menu
Sports-Themed Pet Products
The PetSmart Team USA Products Cheer on Athletes
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Hockey Player Packaging Designs
Molson Features Special Lager Packaging for Stanley Cup Finals
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Global Soccer Partnerships
Lay's Announced as the Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Luxury Olympic Partnerships
BEAUTIFUL INDIA Becomes the Official Partner of India House
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards
Swarovski and GK Elite Have Announced Their Collaboration
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
European Esports Trophy Tours
Mercedes-Benz Will Carry the Official LoL Summoner's Cup Trophy
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Playful Alcohol Ads
The New Aviation Gin Commercial Brings Humor with Ryan Reynolds
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
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Foldable Olympic Athlete Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is Yellow-Hued
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Athlete-Collab Drinkware Collections
Lionel Messi and Stanley Join on a 1913 Collection
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador