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29 Heroic Advertisement Techniques

From Superhero Utensil Ads to Unexpected Hero Commercials

— June 15, 2013 — Marketing
With the continuing popularity of classic comic books becoming adapted into mainstream movies, there's no surprise as to why these heroic advertisement techniques are becoming such a widely used marketing strategy.

The appreciation for comic book superheros is not only limited to young and nerdy males, since these crime-fighting comic book heros are being adored and appreciated by people of all ages from all around the world. The global popularity of these comic characters is one reason why marketers are utilizing these well-known references as a way to connect their products with viewers. From hero-inspired health ads to those that showcase superheros promoting milk, these creative advertisement techniques are incorporating aspects of pop culture as a way to connect with buyers on a more humorous level.

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Cheese-Shooting Superheroes
Cheese-Shooting Superheroes
The Cheese Zone Commercial is Off-The-Wall Awesome
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One-Liner Ad Heroes
One-Liner Ad Heroes
Nate Dern Becomes 'The Huh? Guy' After AT&T Commercial
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Civilization-Saving Beverage Ads
Civilization-Saving Beverage Ads
The Perrier 'The Drop' Commercial Saves Earth From a Heatwave
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Unexpected Hero Commercials
Unexpected Hero Commercials
This Axe Commercial Pits Firemen Against Astronauts
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Superhero Washing Ads
Superhero Washing Ads
The 'Electrolux Facile' Pressure Washer Will Cleanse All Injustice
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Emotional Hero-Exposing Clips
Emotional Hero-Exposing Clips
Coca Cola 'Security Cameras' Video Wins Hearts and Awards
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Superhero Shaving Commercials
Superhero Shaving Commercials
Bill Nye Explains How Superman Shaves in This Gillette Commercial
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Retro Action Hero Ads
Retro Action Hero Ads
The Sky TV Jones! Channel Campaign Features Nostalgic Macho Actors
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Carpet-Saving Superheroes
Carpet-Saving Superheroes
The Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Campaign Rescues Stained Rugs
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Superhero Modelling Clay Ads
Superhero Modelling Clay Ads
The Faber Castell Plastiline Campaign Promotes 'Powered Fingers'
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Superb Superhero Branding
Superb Superhero Branding
This Indio UTV Ad is Explosive and Action-Inspired
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Sleeping Superhero Ads
Sleeping Superhero Ads
Stroy Master Soundproof Windows Will Prevent Any Noisy Disruptions
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Superhero Utensil Ads
Superhero Utensil Ads
The Domingo Disposables Campaign Promotes 'Super Resistent Cutlery'
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Basketball Superheroes
Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
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Superhero Fast Food Ads
Superhero Fast Food Ads
McDonald's Happy Meal Ads Get a Heroic Makeover
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Superheroic Ketchup Equations
Superheroic Ketchup Equations
Viola Trentin Crafts an Ad Campaign Fusing Crusaders with Condiments
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Superhuman Scarevertising
Superhuman Scarevertising
Freightliner Trucks Instill Fear in Superman and the Incredible Hulk
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Heroic Footballer Ads
Heroic Footballer Ads
The Adidas 'The Quest' Ad Turns Players into Legendary Figures
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Somber Superhero Marketing
Somber Superhero Marketing
The Captain America Movie Poster is Officially Revealed
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Dramatized Domestic Advertising
Dramatized Domestic Advertising
This FEST Campaign Inspires Theatrical Everyday Activities
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Superman-Approved Shirts
Superman-Approved Shirts
Ads Show Stori is the Apparel Brand Preferred by Superheroes
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Hero-Inspired Health Ads
Hero-Inspired Health Ads
The ALCC Vodacom MFW Campaign Shows Nobody's Immune to Cancer
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Cinematic Superhero Prints
Cinematic Superhero Prints
The Roaring 20s' Steampunk 'Batman' Movie Posters
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Villain-Digesting Ads
Villain-Digesting Ads
These Print Ads for Tommy's Have Heroes Battling Inner Hunger Demons
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Superheroes Promoting Milk
Superheroes Promoting Milk
Batman: Got Milk?
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Superhero Stance Fashion Ads
Superhero Stance Fashion Ads
The Fausto Puglisi Fall 2012 Campaign is Vibrantly Vivacious
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Heroic Beard Ads
Heroic Beard Ads
The 'Super Beards' Ad Humorously Sculpts Beards into Heroic Symbols
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