This marketing trend report features the top 50 ad campaigns, publicity stunts and marketing articles in 2008. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our marketing trend database, which now has more than 2158 marketing trends.
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Implications - It is important for companies and businesses to be well-informed of the concepts, products and ideas to which consumers appeal the most. An enlightened business or company will experience much greater levels of success than a company who possesses little knowledge pertaining to the preferences of their customers. An informed business will be able to provide consumers with the products they will definitely prefer instead of products they don't prefer.
Top 50 Ad Campaigns in 2008
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Naked Celebs For A Cause
Centrefolds for Everyman Cancer Campaign
45
Youth Shockvertising II
CONCEPT 'Don't Lose Control' Child Abuse Ad
44
Toyota Prius Campaign
Prostitute, Lover, Killer
43
Extreme Advertising
Coke Zero's Tongue-Piercing in Brazil
42
Surreal Ad Photography
'Pickpockets' by Romain Laurent
41
10 Photoshop Disasters
From Missing BellyButtons to Giant Heads
40
Glow in The Dark Ads
Child Abuse Ads Show Hidden Images
39
Curvier Underwear Models
Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein Seductive Comfort
38
Painted Nudevertising
Wearing Nothing But Ultra Thin Panty Liners
37
Youth Shockvertising
Statutory Rape Awareness Ad
36
Controversial Support Bra Ad
Running Free
35
Mythvertising
Faking Chupacabra and Bigfoot for Publicity
34
Self Defense Public Awareness Ads
Pepper Spray
33
Fashion on The Run
Diesel 'Live Fast' SS08 Ad Campaign
32
Japanese Underwater Fashion Shoots
Alix Malka
31
Plastic Surgery Obsession Ads
Chevrolet Jabs
30
Poorly Placed Advertising
American Ad Bloopers
29
Disney Fairytale (Part III)
Year of a Million Dreams With Gisele, JLo, Jessica Biel
28
Transgendered Brand Endorsement
Amanda Lepore for Jawbone
27
Awesome Outdoor Ads
9 Not So Boring Billboards
26
Spartan Soccer Warriors
300 Dutch Football Team Ads by Erwin Olaf
25
Creative Billboards
Koleston Naturals Uses Nature
24
Homophobic Advertising
Nike, That Ain't Right
23
Shockvertising
Does It Work? Jury Still Out
22
Gruesome Shockvertising
Sony PSP Retry Ad
21
Catfight Ads
Next Top Model : Battle Begins
20
41 Unique Billboards That Push the Advertising Envelope
19
Pin-Up Lingerie
Fifi Chachnil's Topshop Capsule Collection
18
Underwater Advertising
Cool Insight Surf Campaign
17
Scandalously Provocative Soda Campaigns
Coca Cola Burn Ads
16
Youth as Wild Animals
Wrangler "We Are Animals" Ads
15
Celebratory Commercials
Visa Congratulates Michael Phelps in Beijing 2008 Olympics
14
Playing Dead in Public Places
Shockvertising at its Finest
13
Fake Urban Holes
HP Guerrilla Photopaper Campaign
12
Capitalizing on Bigfoot
$1 Million Sasquatch Photo Challenge
11
17 Examples of Offensive PR
10
Killing Animals For Oil
Toyota Prius Awareness Campaign
9
Credit Crunch Bargain Hunting
Black Friday Ads Strong, but Cyber Monday Sales Up 72%
8
Clever Busvertising
10 Creative Bus Billboards
7
Burlesque TV Spots
Dita Von Teese in Retro Wonderbra Commercial
6
Real Olympic Gold
Michael Phelps Jumps to #1 on Endorsement List
5
Fairytale Fashion Ads
Meltin Pot Campaign
4
Denim Fish
Extraordinary Quiksilver Deep Blue Ads
3
30 Minute Super Sales
Diesel $50 'Dirty Thirty' Jeans
2
Action Hero Soda Promotions
Coca-Cola Zero Zero 7
1
Brand Killing Cross Promotions
Photoshop Marketing Fun
Related Ideas
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Time-Specific Marketing Campaigns
Ikea’s ‘u up?’ Campaign Targets Late-Night Scrollers
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
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
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Social Media Analysis Tools
AI Share Of Voice Calculator Tracks Brand Visibility and Competitors
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
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
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Cultural Power Assessment Tools
M+C Saatchi Group's Cultural Power Index Uses AI for Brand Growth
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
AI-Powered Creative Analytics Platforms
Segwise Added a New Analytics Feature to its Platform
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Marketing Creation Design Tools
Adobe Presents the New Express for Enterprise Tool
Luxury Valentine’s Day Campaigns
Gucci’s Together Valentine’s Day Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Transformative Social Media Platforms
WeAre8 is Designed to Prioritize Users Over Algorithms
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
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
Excellence-Focused Bourbon Campaigns
Maker’s Mark Launches the Perfectly Unreasonable Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
Lunar New Year-Themed Campaigns
Miu Miu’s 2025 Chinese New Year Campaign Presents 'The Encounter'
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
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
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Automated Email Strategies
AI Email Campaign Planner Generates Brand-Specific Email Strategies
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Viral Video Creators
Creatify 2.0 Creates Attention-Grabbing Viral Videos in One Click
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Short Video Ad Insights
Explore Live TikTok Ad Trends and Optimize Campaigns with Adsmoss' Tools
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations