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24 Inspirational Ads

From Inspirational Makeup-Removing Ads to Amputee Soccer Player Ads

— July 12, 2014 — Marketing
Inspirational ads are becoming an increasingly popular choice for advertisers looking to tug at viewer's heart strings rather than simply pushing a product on them.

Often times, inspirational ads work by showcasing the incredible, against-the-odds achievements of people who managed to overcome a big challenge. This is a common theme in ads for sports-themed products, which often try to associate the product with say a disabled athlete who achieved great things despite their disability. The theme of the unlikely hero is a popular one in inspirational ads.

Occasionally, the central characters in the ads don't even have a direct relationship with the product being advertised. However, the clever use of tag lines and storytelling enables skilled advertisers to link their product with inspirational people.
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Endearing Racecar Campaigns
Endearing Racecar Campaigns
The Nascar Ad from Ogilvy is Both Heartfelt and Cool
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Heroic Soccer Nerd Films
Heroic Soccer Nerd Films
This Pepsi World Cup Short Film Was Directed by Idris Elba
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Patriotic Athletic Win Ads
Patriotic Athletic Win Ads
Andy Murray's Wimbledon Win Sparks Patriotic Ads
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Thrilling World Cup Ads
Thrilling World Cup Ads
This ESPN World Cup Ad Highlights Soccer's 'Homecoming' to Brazil
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Amputee Soccer Player Ads
Amputee Soccer Player Ads
These Inspirational World Cup Ads Share an Amputee Soccer Player’s Story
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Inspirational Search Engine Campaigns
Inspirational Search Engine Campaigns
'Bing is for Doing' Tells Story of Snowboarder Kevin Pearce
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Iconic Reel-Reminiscing Ads
Iconic Reel-Reminiscing Ads
Volkswagen ‘See Film Differently’ Campaign Reiterates Pop
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Heart-Racing Hacker Campaigns
Heart-Racing Hacker Campaigns
Microsoft XBox 'Kinect Effect' Ad Opens a World of Dreams
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Rebellious Combat Boot Commercials
Rebellious Combat Boot Commercials
The Dr Marten SS14 Campaign is Rebellious
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Athlete Encouragement Ads
Athlete Encouragement Ads
The Marc Herremans Johnny Walker Ad is Inspiring
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Empowering Female Toy Ads
Empowering Female Toy Ads
The GoldieBlox Toy Company Creates Toys for Female Innovators
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Heartwarming World Cup Ads
Heartwarming World Cup Ads
This Spanish World Cup Ad Brings Star Players Closer to the Public
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Female-Empowering Ads
Female-Empowering Ads
The Verizon Inspire Her Mind Campaign Focuses on Intelligence Over Looks
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Prevailing Athletic Commercials
Prevailing Athletic Commercials
The Canadian Paralympic 'Unstoppable' Commercial Inspires
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Inspirational Makeup-Removing Ads
Inspirational Makeup-Removing Ads
Dermablend's 'Camo Confession' Proves Beauty is on the Inside
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Rebellious Coffee Campaigns
Rebellious Coffee Campaigns
Nescafe 'Live Out Your Boldness' Targets Chinese Market
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Epic Soccer Wear Ads
Epic Soccer Wear Ads
The Nike Soccer Ad Celebrates a New French Team
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Inspirational Travel Videos
Inspirational Travel Videos
Casey Neistat Knows How to 'Make It Count'
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Uplifting Friendship Beer Ads
Uplifting Friendship Beer Ads
Guinness Propounds the Virtues of Friendship in its Beer Commercial
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Celebrity Female Empowerment Ads
Celebrity Female Empowerment Ads
The CoverGirl 'Girls Can' Campaign is Candid and Inspirational
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Motivating Workout Ads
Motivating Workout Ads
The 'miCoach Says' Commercial Will Make You Want to Get Fit
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Patriotic Free-Spirited Fashion
Patriotic Free-Spirited Fashion
Rita Ora is the New Face of 'Material Girl' Fall 2013 Collection
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Youth-Inspiring Campaigns
Youth-Inspiring Campaigns
'Levi's Legacy' Video Encourages Positive Change
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Personal Diary Beauty Ads
Personal Diary Beauty Ads
Dove’s Carbon Paper Commercial is Helping Youths Live Their Dreams
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Stirring Paralympics Ads
Stirring Paralympics Ads
Ray Grassi and Stephanie Dixon are Inspiring in the Campaign by Bbdo
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