When brands can put out viral video ads, this means that there are tons of eyes focusing in on their content. Some of the best examples of this—like the 'First Kiss' from Wren Clothing—go about revealing the brand in a sneaky way, so that it doesn't seem like just another brand ad. However, some others have found success with epic stunts that brazenly parade products, like the 'Epic Split' Jean-Claude Van Damme performed between two Volvo trucks.
Sometimes it's hard to predict just what will catch on as a viral video, since these ads span everything from hair care products to snack foods. As well as continuing to live on and collect views on the Internet, viral videos quickly turn into spoofs that engage fans and often other brands too.
29 Viral Video Ads
From Evil Baby Viral Pranks to Daredevil Chicken Stunts:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 1, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Phallic Produce Viral Videos
The PETA Stay Firm and Fresh Campaign Urges Men to Go Vegan
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Cat Aerobic Commercials
The Temptations Work It Kitty Campaign Promotes Healthy Pet Lifestyles
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Immersive Beer Campaigns
Heineken's 'The Guest of Honor' Production is Designed to Go Viral
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Rumor-Spoofing Celeb Ads
The Jennifer Aniston Security Tapes Campaign for Smart Water is Shocking
23
Daredevil Chicken Stunts
McDonald's Chicken Legend Lives Up to Its Name with a Daredevil Stunt
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Reprisal Car Chase Pranks
Pepsi Devises Another Jeff Gordon Prank to Prove That It's Real
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Evil Baby Viral Pranks
This Viral Devil Baby Video Will Scare you into Theaters for 'Devil's Due'
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Gender-Morphing Lingerie Ads
This Hilarious Push-Up Bra Ad Tricks Even the Smartest of Viewers
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Model Viral Video Parodies
Abercrombie & Fitch Models Take a Stab at 'The Fox'
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Edible Purse Commercials
The ICC 'Model Eats Designer Bag' Commercial is Hilarious
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Epic Viral Holiday Spoofs
Delov Digital Spoofs Volvo's Epic Split with a Chuck Norris Version
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Street Brawling Insurance Ads
A Turkish Insurance Company Makes a Street Fighter Commercial
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Choreographed Car Ads
This Toyota Car Ad Encourages You to Bust Out the Moves & Do the Wakudoki
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Cross-Cultural Snack Ads
A Bollywood Dance Cheerfully Promotes Sanko Seika's Japanese Crackers
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Pajama'd Family Holiday Videos
'Christmas Jammies' is a Fun Family's Take on a Christmas Card
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Comedic Toilet Humor Ads
Dollar Shave Club's New Commercial Advertises Wipes for Real Gentlemen
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Revealing Makeup Kits
This Terre Des Femmes Makeup Ad Reveal a Harsh Truth
10
Human Hamster Wheel Stunts
Human Loop the Loop by Damien Walters Involves the Unbelieveable
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Brand-Altering Spoofs
The 'COMPULSORY' 'Crocs' Ad Alters the Brand Image from Faux Pas to Sensual
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Viral Yacht Climbing Spoofs
The Aussie Boxing Kangaroo Humorously Spoofs Alex Thomson's Mast Walk
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Nonviolence Awareness Stunts
Disque Denuncia Staged a MMA Fight Between a Man and a Woman
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Viral First Kiss Videos
This Video Showcases 20 Strangers & Their Authentic First Kiss Experiences
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Paternal Audition Ads
Cardstore Created a Version of the World's Toughest Job for Dads
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Choreographed Supermarket Ads
This Edeka Supermarket Commercial Jingle is Witty and Catchy
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Mysteriously Nutty Teaser Ads
Wonderful Pistachios' 2014 Super Bowl Ad Stars Stephen Colbert
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Auto Ad Parodies
The Jenko's Epic Split Video Mocks the Volvo Trucks Campaign
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Viral Commercial Parodies
The Joel McHale Nintendo 3DS Ad Hilariously Mocks Famous Web Content
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Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
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Distorted Burger Campaigns
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Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
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In-Game Billboard Advertising
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Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
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Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
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Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
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Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
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Employee Fragrance Campaigns
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Humorous Payment Campaigns
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Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
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Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Viral Video Content Toys
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Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
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Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Scented Fast Food Billboards
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Coffee Milk Campaigns
Kristen Wiig Stars in the Ad for the Craveable New Dunkin' Dunkalatte
Social Video Reaction Apps
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Skincare Versatility Campaigns
The 'Expect More with Eucerin' Campaign Stars Mandy Moore
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Unholy Skincare Campaigns
e.l.f. SKIN's Divine Skintervention Saves All Skin Types
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Fact-Checking Skincare Campaigns
CeraVe's #FactCheckYourFeed Campaign Stars Jack Whitehall
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
AI Viral Video Makers
AIVideo Creates Viral Videos With Just a Prompt
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Boneless Wing Ads
Whataburger Cleverly Launches Its Boneless Wings with This Ad
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads
CeraVe Collaborates with Michael Cera on Hilarious Ad
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
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
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Multi-Generation Footwear Campaigns
Red Wing Heritage's Will Your Wings Stitches Wills Into Boots
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
Studio Neiro Helps Scale Marketing With Engaging AI Videos
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
AI Shoppable Video Generators
AI ClipHero Streamlines Content Creation for Sellers
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Second Chance Campaigns
eos' Second First Kiss Gives Consumers a Shot at a Do-Over
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
Alternative Butter Ads
Lurpak's Crush Expectations Redefines Plant-Based as Edgy, Not Earthy
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Playful Language App Campaigns
Duolingo is Not Taking Any Excuses to Miss Learning Lessons
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
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
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
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
Lifelike AI Avatars
Wondershare Virbo Creates Lifelike Avatars in Minutes
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
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Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend