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19 Playtime Ad Campaigns

Focusing on Friendship, Playtime and Positivity

— July 31, 2013 — Marketing
Keeping an advertisement light and fun is definitely a great way to attract viewers, which is why these playful ad campaigns are utilizing elements of humor and adventure to draw in both children and adults.

While certain subject matter requires emotional and thought-provoking campaigns, these playful ads are more about showcasing the lighter and more comical aspect to these products. These playful techniques include showcasing such aspects as humorous situations between strangers, having inanimate objects come to life or simply showcasing people having fun outdoors with their friends or family. By using these fun and lighthearted features in these ads, marketers are preventing viewers from having to overthink the overall ad, allowing them to simply enjoy it for what it is.

From adorable puppy ads to positive campaigns, these playful ads are showcasing that audiences seem to identify extremely well with themes and situations they can relate to.
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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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Illuminating Creature Ads
Illuminating Creature Ads
The Chicago Field Museum Campaign Promotes Nature's Bioluminescence
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Game-Playing Vacuum Ads
Game-Playing Vacuum Ads
The LG Vacuum is Supposed to Make Cleaning Fun
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Animated Dapper Campaigns (UPDATE)
Animated Dapper Campaigns (UPDATE)
The Kenzo Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign Video is Playful
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Playful Paint-Powdered Ads
Playful Paint-Powdered Ads
This Sony Xperia Z Commercial References Sony's Rich History in Tech
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Playful Painting Kiddie Campaigns
Playful Painting Kiddie Campaigns
GapKids 'Shine On' Advertisement Features Talented Children
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Playful Pizza Pun Commercials
Playful Pizza Pun Commercials
This Pizza Hut Super Bowl Ad Plays on the Term "Hut"
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Playful Kitchen Cleanup Ads
Playful Kitchen Cleanup Ads
These Clorox Ads Bring Back the Child-Like Fun of Cooking
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Playful Pony Parodies
Playful Pony Parodies
The New My Little Pony Promo Spoofs iPhone Ads
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Companionable Robot Ads
Companionable Robot Ads
The Svitol Technik Lube Campaign Happily Oils Mechanical Couples
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Deceiving Puddy Ads
Deceiving Puddy Ads
The Monami My Dough Campaign Shows Kids Manipulating Kids
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Misbehaving Offspring Ads
Misbehaving Offspring Ads
The Motorola Video Baby Monitor Campaign Depicts Bad Behaviours
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Playful Puppy-Powered Contraptions
Playful Puppy-Powered Contraptions
The Beneful Dog Goldberg Machine Gets Creatively Elaborate
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Unposed Kid Clothing Ads
Unposed Kid Clothing Ads
The Emmapi Campaign Embraces Children's Playfulness
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Surreal Technicolour Ads
Surreal Technicolour Ads
Dreamscape in Target's Colour Campaign is Bright and Beautiful
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Real Life Gamer Ads
Real Life Gamer Ads
The PlayStation Latin America Campaign Makes Life Playful and Epic
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Windblown Kid Face Ads
Windblown Kid Face Ads
The Hot Wheels 2013 Campaign Shows How Serious These Toys Are
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Childhood Imagination Ads
Childhood Imagination Ads
The McDonald's Happy Meal Campaign Depicts Creative Box Toys
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