Capturing a consumer's attention through a print ad or 30-second commercial is not an easy task, but these witty ad techniques are utilizing humor and sarcasm as a way to draw in new viewers.
While some marketers choose to go the simple route by showcasing a product as it is, consumers seem to remember ads more when it appears as if deeper thought was put into the process, and these witty ad campaigns will certainly make people laugh with their cleverly thought-out concepts. Adding a comical and sarcastic element to a campaign serves to interact and engage with viewers on a more imaginative level, allowing them to follow along and become more invested in the piece.
From carefree rum commercials to candid cellphone campaigns, these witty ad techniques will definitely put a smile on anyone who sees them.
22 Witty Ad Techniques

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Uncomfortably Hot Ad Campaigns
LG 'Cool Down Quickly' Ads Show Off Jet Cool Technology

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Laundered Granny Campaigns
These Vernel Max Ads Enfold You in Comfortable Clothing
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Witty Retro-Inspired Typography
Like Minded Studio Goes Old-School with These Ironic Ads
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Coffee Container Lingerie Ads
The 'Which Cup Size Are You?' Campaign Covertly Puts Bras on Women
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Quacky Narrativography
Gregor Collienne's Photography is Clever and Witty
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Witty Festival Flyers
The Homework Posters are Design With Humor to Attract the Public's Attention
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Witty Feminist Beer Ads
Ads for Rotthammer Beer Comically Promote Gender Equality
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Friendship-Testing Beer Ads
This Carlsberg Commercial Puts Friendships to the Test
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Jaw-Growing Gum Ads
The Stimorol Infinity Gum Campaign Never Loses Flavor
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Witty Payback Ads
The Marom Musical Instruments 'Ex-Wife' Ad is Evil Genius
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Subtly Sultry Bun Ads
The BK Whopper Ads are Hilariously Cheeky
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Witty Higher Education Advertisements
The University of San Francisco Marketing is Down to Earth
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Abusive Lawn Mower Ads
The Viking LMow Campaign Makes the Handyman a Couch Potato
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Witty Water Giveaways
The 'Get Tappy' Ad Campaign Promotes Toronto's Free Resources
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Athlete-Endorsed Airlines
Kobe and Messi Cause Conflict in Turkish Airlines Commercial
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Witty Excrement Wordplay Ads
The Kmart 'Ship My Pants' Commercial Sounds Dangerously Dirty
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Computer Shortcut Epoxy Ads
The Ramasil Unigota Glue Campaign Lets You Undo
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Clever Problem-Solving Campaigns
The MADS Creative Thinking Courses Ads Use Awards as Tools
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Firecracker Flowers
Meissen Porcelain Ad Campaign Claims Eternal Beauty
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Witty Carefree Rum Commercials
This Cruzan Rum Ad Reminds Adults to Slow Down and Take It All In
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Heads-Up Hearing Aid Ads
These Connect Hearing May 2011 Ads Will Have You Watching Your Back
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Candid Cellphone Campaigns
The T-Mobile UK Parking Ticket Teaser Charges Innocent Autoists
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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
Catchy Foam Creamer Ads
The Coffee Mate Big Game Ad Stars Shania Twain as the Voice of Foam Diva
AI Marketing Storytelling
Coca-Cola AI Campaign Brings Nostalgia and Innovation Together
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Humorous Snack Commercials
The RITZ Salty Club Brings Together Well-Known Personalities
Origin Story Ads
Pacifico Unveils Its 'Find Your Own Way' Ad Campaign
Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Frigidaire is Running the Cheeky 'Daire to Expect More' Campaign
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Canadian-Made Beer Campaigns
Labatt States Its Beers are Made in Canada Since 1847
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
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Gen Z-Targeted Ads
Truth Initiative’s Outsmart Nicotine Campaign Pushes Gen Z to Quit Smarter
Airline Highlight Advertisements
Spirit Airlines 'More Fly' Campaign is A Fresh Take on Travel
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
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
Re-Energized Snack Campaigns
J.M. Smucker Co Introduced the ‘Speakie Snackie’ Campaign
Musical Beer Campaigns
Desperados Beer Brings the Latin Vibe with a Dembow Anthem
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
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
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
Beer-Branded Skin Creams
Heineken® Silver Has Debubted the Heineken® Smootheriser
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Humorous Soda Ads
Jelly Roll x Zevia Bring a Nostalgic Twist to Soda Ads with a Hilarious New Spot
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins 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
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Parody Soda Ads
Zevia’s Playful Holiday Ad 'Break from Artificial' Takes a Stand for Realness
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns
This Bear Fight Whiskey Ad Stars Gabriel Macht
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Uneventful Big Game Ads
The Angel Soft Super Bowl Ad is Made to Be Missed for a Bathroom Break
Empowering Self-Care Pizza Ads
Domino's New Ad Encourages Women to Give into Their Cravings
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Humorous Haircare Campaigns
CeraVe X SNL Team Up to Make Tackling Dandruff Less Serious
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Rewarding Ketchup Ads
Heinz's Post-Post Credits is the First Ad Interrupted by a Movie
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Humorous Car Ads
The 'SNL' Volkswagen Ad Reunites ‘The Californians’ Cast for a Hilarious Ride
Celebratory Beverage Ads
Miller Lite’s ‘Legendary Stories’ Campaign Celebrates 50 Years
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Squeezable Tangy Sauces
Sarson's Dip & Drizzle Captivates Young Consumers' Palates
Eye-Catching Low-Calorie Beers
Lowrise Unveils a New Low-Calorie Beer Product to Entice Shoppers
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Fishing-Trip-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Keystone Light Launched 'Always a Smooth Catch'
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Harmony-Emphasizing 3D Advertisements
Wuliangye Debuted a Clever Ad in New York’s Times Square
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Humorous Local Product Ads
Aylmer Responds to the U.S. Tariffs in a Humorous Manner
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
AI-Generated Kettle Ads
Russel Hobbs' A Moment of Me Time Promotes an AI-Designed Kettle with AI
Back-Row Beer Campaigns
Harbin Beer's Back Rack Hack Used Less-Ideal Retail Space to Boost Sales
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Humorous AI-Forward Spots
GoDaddy Unveiled its 'Act Like You Know' Super Bowl LIX Ad
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Island-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Liquid Aloha Brings Kona Big Wave’s Island Vibes to Life
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Seasonal Beer Campaigns
Shiner Beer Holiday Campaign Showcases Texas Traditions
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
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
Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Farmer-Focused Campaign Ads
Tha Lay's Super Bowl Ad Puts Farmers in Focus
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Personified Wine Campaigns
Wines of Ontario’s Pleasure to Meet You Spotlights Locally Grown Wine
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Playful Alcohol Ads
The New Aviation Gin Commercial Brings Humor with Ryan Reynolds
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Celeb-Backed Refreshment Ads
The Pure Leaf Martha's Little Helper Ad Stars Martha Stewart
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
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
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
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Smart Literary Companions
Wisebits Brings Stories to Life with Narration, Lessons, and Goals
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
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns
Miller Lite Introduces the League Losers Billboards