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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Exclusive Olympic Beer Sponsors
Michelob ULTRA Backs Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Customized Soccer Team Cars
Audi Unveils 2024 MLS Cup Championship Celebratory Wrapped Vehicles
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns
Gatorade Canada's Latest Campaign Stars Sarah Fillier
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Model-Approved Sportswear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Irina Shayk Unveil Timeless Essentials
Olympics-Inspired Bourbon Cocktails
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon Embraced Olympic Celebrations
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Soccer-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its Own the Moment Campaign for FIFA 2025
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Olympic-Themed Beer Campaigns
The Corona Cero 'For Every Golden Moment' Celebrates Paris 2024
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
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
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
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
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
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
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Redesigned Sports Drinks
BODYARMOR Debuts a New Visual Identity and its 'Choose Better' 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
Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches
The OMEGA BG 859 Bronze Gold Edition Readies for the Olympics
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Soccer Star-Fronted Soda Campaigns
The Pepsi MAX® Thirsty For More Campaign Stars David Beckham
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Festival-Themed Cocktail Promotions
Kylie Jenner's Sprinter Vodka Soda Arrives at Coachella
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Running-Inspired Global Campaigns
Saucony Debuted Its Run as One Campaign on March 4th
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
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
Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns
This Bear Fight Whiskey Ad Stars Gabriel Macht
Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Debuts a Fan-Focused Campaign
Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Fitness Earphones Campaigns
'Listen to Your Heart' Unites Sports Icons for Powerful Campaign
Olympic Nursery Facilities
Procter & Gamble Offers a Nursery Within the Olympic Village
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Golden Olympic Burrito Promotions
Chipotle Has Brought Back Team Chipotle for the Paris Olympics
Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches 'How Lovely to Be a Woman'
Humorous Game-Day Chocolate Commercials
Reese’s Boasts Its Chocolate Lava Big Cup for the Big Game
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Humorous LNY Stories
Panda Express’ Lunar New Year Ad Celebrates Family, Food, and Humor
Bold Athlete-Centric Campaigns
C4 Energy Debuts 'Made for Athletes. Certified for Sport'
Athlete-Focused Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
Powerade’s the Athlete Code Raises Awareness
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
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
Harmony-Emphasizing 3D Advertisements
Wuliangye Debuted a Clever Ad in New York’s Times Square
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Olympic-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Chubbies Has Introduced a Team USA Capsule Series
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ 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
Hospitality Olympic Partners
Accor Shares Its Plans for Its Partnership with the 2024 Olympics
Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Inspirational Athlete Campaigns
POWERADE Debuts the 'IT TAKES MORE TO GET THIS FAR' Campaign
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
Blockbuster Film-Saga Ice-Cream Ads
Häagen-Dazs Unveiled its 'Not So Fast, Not So Furious' Spot
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Hockey Player Packaging Designs
Molson Features Special Lager Packaging for Stanley Cup Finals
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
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
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
Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards
Swarovski and GK Elite Have Announced Their Collaboration
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
Playful Alcohol Ads
The New Aviation Gin Commercial Brings Humor with Ryan Reynolds
European-Style Lager Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in a Teased Stella Artois' Super Bowl
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
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
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
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
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Global Sporting Event Recaps
With Olympic Games Chrome Extension, Fans Can Relive the 2024 Event
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