As a young ten-year-old girl gives birth in Spain, there has been much shock and awe amongst parents and children.
Presented here are a number of influential PSAs that have made a definite positive impact on the issues of sex, drugs and poverty. Hopefully, the important messages they are trying to convey will be fully understood, ensuring that situations like those regarding this young mom are avoided.
Implications - Urban society is overly saturated with advertisements of every sort, making it difficult for consumers to absorb every message. The advertisements that are most effective in conveying their message contain shocking scenarios that spark discussion and are memorable. Companies should consider developing risque ads when developing their marketing campaigns.
49 Influential PSAs
From Drunken Youth Ads to News that a Ten-Year-Old Girl Gives Birth:
Amanda Chang — Nov 3, 2010 — Social Good
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Powerful PSAs
Sexual Abuse
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Disturbing Anti-Drug Ads
Montana Meth Project
43
Shockvertising Smokefree Campaign
NHS: Get Unhooked
42
Talking Genitals Push Safe Sex
'Rebel Penis' by MTV Staying Alive Campaign
41
Hitting With Words
Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse
40
Child Shockvertising in PSAs
Anti-Smoking Ads Feature Kids with Adult Hands Holding Cigs
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Blood Spurting PSAs
The Bangalore Police Ad Campaign Targets Cell Phone Driving Enablers
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Powerful PSAs
Smoking is Murder
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Morbid Safe Sex PSAs
‘The Cover' by MTV Staying Alive
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Bloody-Nosed PSAs
Off-Road Studios Anti-Drug Ads Make You Think Twice About Taking a Hit
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Values-Based PSAs
Foundation for a Better Life Delivers Inspirational Messages
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Reverse Psychology PSAs
Don't Vote Campaign Shows Killer Oil Prices
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Controversial Boob-Saving PSAs
MTV's Aliya-Jasmine Sovani Raises Brows
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Designer PSAs
Karl Lagerfeld Road Safety Campaign
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Stomach-Churning Safety Ads
Australian Worksafe PSA
30
Public Peeing PSAs
Joe Media's 'Idle Free' Public Urination Spot is More Than Toilet Humor
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Cheeky PSAs
Sensoa Teen STD Ad
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Truck Collision PSAs
Colorado State Patrol Billboard Drives Home 'Don't Tailgate' Message
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Musical PSA Print Ads
The MTV 'If You, Drink Don't Drive' Campaign Encourages the Arts
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Biomimicry PSAs
Thai Safe Sex Ad Uses Spiders, Snakes
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Deathly Food PSAs
The 'Killer Burger' Ad for Road Safety Trust Shows how Food Kills
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Nude Voting PSAs
Vote Naked Illinois Encourages You to Vote in the Buff
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Famine Chic PSA
Starving People Sell Luxury
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Reverse Psychology Election PSAs
A-Listers Say "Don't Vote"
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Suicidal Anti-Smoking PSAs
Thought-Provoking Help Line Ad
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Post-It Note Power PSAs
"Plug Out Boy" Inspires You to 'Do the Green Thing' and Unplug
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Controversially Gory PSAs
The 10:10 Global Campaign Features Horrific Exploding Children
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Celebrity Cancer Survivor PSAs
Fran Drescher's ‘Cancer Schmancer' Awareness
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Cloning PSAs
Value Artists' 'Cloned' Video Raises Awareness About Copyright Piracy
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Human Trafficking PSAs
Samilia Foundation ‘Attached to Work' Campaign
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Macabre Motorist PSAs
Desiree Hahn Shows the Ultimate Consequence of Texting While Driving
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Awareness For Signs of Sexual Abuse
'Open Your Mouth' PSA
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Surfer PSAs
'Seventy-One Percent of Earth' Urges You to Protect the Ocean
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Talking Nostril PSAs
TalkToFrank.com Shows the Dark Side of Cocaine Use
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Sarcastic PSAs
Will Ferrel & His Hollywood Friends Gang Up on Insurance Companies
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Celeb Denim PSAs
Ashley Green and Justin Long Want Your Pants for Teensforjeans
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Congo Crisis Awareness PSAs
Celebs Lend Voices to Aid Congolese Women
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Tennis Pro PSAs
John McEnroe Teams Up With PETA on Neutering Issue
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Shocking POV PSAs
'Animal Visuals' Gives You a Bird's Eye View Into Egg Industry
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Terrifying Rainfall PSAs
The Solidarite Water Billboard Will Shock You
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Overzealous PSAs
1979 Swine Flu PSA Evokes Laughter Instead of Fear
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Satirical Space PSAs
Technological Jokes in Commemoration of Moon Landing
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Shocking Domestic Violence PSAs
Keira Knightley Headlines Disturbing Women's Aid Film
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Ringtones for AIDS Awareness
Bill & Melinda Gates Funded Indian PSA
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Satirical Pollution PSAs
The Hong Kong ‘Clean Air Network' Ad is Super Fresh
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Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Delayed Gifting Campaigns
Bloom & Wild's Delay the Delivery Prevents New Parent Overwhelm
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Authenticity-Emphasizing Beer Campaigns
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Launches This is 805 Beer
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
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
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
BAC-Reducing Beverages
Sure Shot is the World's First Clinically Proven Alcohol Reducer
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
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
Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Moderated Drinking Campaigns
Gordons' Mix It Up Normalizes Choices Like Gordon’s Pink 0.0%
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Informative Digital Beverage Labels
Pernod Ricard Launched a Packaging Initiative in Singapore
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Women's Health Platforms
Frida Uncensored Equips Parents with the Education Needed for Motherhood
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
Safe Consumption Swimmer Campaigns
The Malibu 'Don’t Drink and Dive' Campaign Stars Tom Daley
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Affordable Pregnancy-Friendly Kits
The Honest Company's Pregnant + Pampered Set is Comprehensive
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns
Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' Benefits BBC Children in Need
Pregnancy Support Communities
Aware.ai Pregnancy App Connects Moms with Communities and Resources
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Comedic Gut Health Campaigns
The Gut Gap by MiraLAX Brings Awareness to Millennial Women's Health
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Safe Sleep-Enhancing Baby Bodysuits
Huggies Advocates for Safe Sleep Practices for Infants
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Postpartum Mental Health Apps
Postpartum Support International Launches the Connect App
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Fathers Day Short Films
Dove Men+Cares Debuted the 'Care Makes a Dad' Initiative
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
Always Discreet's 'I Wish I Knew' Shares Women's Experiences
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Empowering Summer Campaigns
Falabella Launched the Mi Cuerpo No Necesita Tu Opinión Campaign
Paternity Leave Advocacy Campaigns
The Dad Shift Highlighting the Inadequacy of the Current System
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations