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In 2014, exactly 100 years after the start of WW1, DDB Toronto created this beautifully simple print ad for the Historica Dominion Institute‘s Memory Project, featuring real Canadian Veterans.
#wewillrememberthem
#wewillrememberthem
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In 2014, exactly 100 years after the start of WW1, DDB Toronto created this beautifully simple print ad for the Historica Dominion Institute‘s Memory Project, featuring real Canadian Veterans.
#wewillrememberthem
#wewillrememberthem
The fabulous Terry Thomas appeared in this fun 1970 ad for Gilbey's Gin, along with a very young Rula Lenska.
Born the son of a Finchley butcher in 1911, Thomas often portrayed “disreputable members of the upper classes, especially cads, toffs and bounders.”
#advertising
Born the son of a Finchley butcher in 1911, Thomas often portrayed “disreputable members of the upper classes, especially cads, toffs and bounders.”
#advertising
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The fabulous Terry Thomas appeared in this fun 1970 ad for Gilbey's Gin, along with a very young Rula Lenska.
Born the son of a Finchley butcher in 1911, Thomas often portrayed “disreputable members of the upper classes, especially cads, toffs and bounders.”
#advertising
Born the son of a Finchley butcher in 1911, Thomas often portrayed “disreputable members of the upper classes, especially cads, toffs and bounders.”
#advertising
Federal Express have always created some of the most entertaining ads.
Take this 2003 example, titled “MBA”. A creative way to demonstrate an otherwise pretty boring message - that FedEx’s platform was so easy that anyone could use it, even someone with an MBA.
#advertising
Take this 2003 example, titled “MBA”. A creative way to demonstrate an otherwise pretty boring message - that FedEx’s platform was so easy that anyone could use it, even someone with an MBA.
#advertising
Fedex - even for MBA graduates
YouTube video by pkozmin
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November 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Federal Express have always created some of the most entertaining ads.
Take this 2003 example, titled “MBA”. A creative way to demonstrate an otherwise pretty boring message - that FedEx’s platform was so easy that anyone could use it, even someone with an MBA.
#advertising
Take this 2003 example, titled “MBA”. A creative way to demonstrate an otherwise pretty boring message - that FedEx’s platform was so easy that anyone could use it, even someone with an MBA.
#advertising
This recent ad from New Zealand for Molenberg bread continues the brand’s long-standing message that Molenberg "keeps Kiwis going". And to emphasise the point, they’ve made a 12-hour-long ‘Molenbergathon’ YouTube pre-roll.
#advertising
#advertising
The Molenbergathon - The 12 hour Molenberg ad
YouTube video by MolenbergNZ
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November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This recent ad from New Zealand for Molenberg bread continues the brand’s long-standing message that Molenberg "keeps Kiwis going". And to emphasise the point, they’ve made a 12-hour-long ‘Molenbergathon’ YouTube pre-roll.
#advertising
#advertising
I love this ad for Blue Band margarine, likely from the 1920s. The brand was originally Dutch, developed by Van den Bergh and introduced into the UK in 1916 as the war created huge demand for butter substitutes. As the ad states, it's "Just like best butter".
#advertising
#advertising
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I love this ad for Blue Band margarine, likely from the 1920s. The brand was originally Dutch, developed by Van den Bergh and introduced into the UK in 1916 as the war created huge demand for butter substitutes. As the ad states, it's "Just like best butter".
#advertising
#advertising
This 2007 ad, called ‘Fired’ for obvious reasons, was created by TBWA/Chiat/Day New York for Nextel Communications, an American mobile operator.
Looks dated but remember it was ‘only’ 18 years ago - the same year that the iPhone was introduced.
#advertising
Looks dated but remember it was ‘only’ 18 years ago - the same year that the iPhone was introduced.
#advertising
November 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This 2007 ad, called ‘Fired’ for obvious reasons, was created by TBWA/Chiat/Day New York for Nextel Communications, an American mobile operator.
Looks dated but remember it was ‘only’ 18 years ago - the same year that the iPhone was introduced.
#advertising
Looks dated but remember it was ‘only’ 18 years ago - the same year that the iPhone was introduced.
#advertising
A late entry into the Halloween Hall of Fame, and very possibly the scariest 💀. It’s a genuine 1971 ad for the Remco Baby Laugh A-Lot doll.
Before there was Chucky and Freddy, there was Baby Laugh A-Lot.
Happy Halloween 🎃
#advertising #halloween
Before there was Chucky and Freddy, there was Baby Laugh A-Lot.
Happy Halloween 🎃
#advertising #halloween
Remco - Baby Laugh'a'Lot Original Commercial
YouTube video by geekstars
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October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A late entry into the Halloween Hall of Fame, and very possibly the scariest 💀. It’s a genuine 1971 ad for the Remco Baby Laugh A-Lot doll.
Before there was Chucky and Freddy, there was Baby Laugh A-Lot.
Happy Halloween 🎃
#advertising #halloween
Before there was Chucky and Freddy, there was Baby Laugh A-Lot.
Happy Halloween 🎃
#advertising #halloween
Often called the scariest ad of all time, this Japanese commercial for tyre retailer Autoway demonstrates the importance of having good winter tires (and also having a spare pair of pants).
The film starts with a health warning, so best avoid if you’re easily shocked.
#advertising #halloween
The film starts with a health warning, so best avoid if you’re easily shocked.
#advertising #halloween
Warning: [ORIGINAL HD] THE SCARIEST COMMERCIAL EVER? Scary Japanese TV ad for Autoway Tire
YouTube video by BeeGeeAndE
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October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Often called the scariest ad of all time, this Japanese commercial for tyre retailer Autoway demonstrates the importance of having good winter tires (and also having a spare pair of pants).
The film starts with a health warning, so best avoid if you’re easily shocked.
#advertising #halloween
The film starts with a health warning, so best avoid if you’re easily shocked.
#advertising #halloween
One of my favourite Halloween ads. Created by German film school Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2011, it's a brilliant parody of William Friedkin’s 1973 movie The Exorcist.
The opening theme made Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells a major global success.
#advertising #halloween
The opening theme made Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells a major global success.
#advertising #halloween
Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner vs The Exorcist Commercial
YouTube video by R0FLMAOWPIMP
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October 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM
One of my favourite Halloween ads. Created by German film school Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2011, it's a brilliant parody of William Friedkin’s 1973 movie The Exorcist.
The opening theme made Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells a major global success.
#advertising #halloween
The opening theme made Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells a major global success.
#advertising #halloween
Back in 2000, Nike released this ad during NBC’s Olympics coverage, featuring three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton. There was an immediate backlash; angry viewers complained that the ad encouraged violence against women and it was quickly pulled.
Happy Halloween!
#advertising #halloween
Happy Halloween!
#advertising #halloween
Nike "Horror"
YouTube video by ascheandspencer
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October 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Back in 2000, Nike released this ad during NBC’s Olympics coverage, featuring three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton. There was an immediate backlash; angry viewers complained that the ad encouraged violence against women and it was quickly pulled.
Happy Halloween!
#advertising #halloween
Happy Halloween!
#advertising #halloween
For Halloween 2013, Mini ran an ad highlighting the surprisingly roomy and definitely very safe interior of its MINI Countryman model. The agency was Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners.
#advertising #halloween
#advertising #halloween
BMW mini halloween commercial
YouTube video by hometheater
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October 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
For Halloween 2013, Mini ran an ad highlighting the surprisingly roomy and definitely very safe interior of its MINI Countryman model. The agency was Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners.
#advertising #halloween
#advertising #halloween
There’s been some gloriously scary Halloween-themed ads over the years. Here’s an ad from Australia, made in 2008. It was actually shot in a former summer palace outside Kiev. Agency was Clemenger BBDO.
#advertising #halloween
#advertising #halloween
Dulux Ghost
YouTube video by billbo11056
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October 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
There’s been some gloriously scary Halloween-themed ads over the years. Here’s an ad from Australia, made in 2008. It was actually shot in a former summer palace outside Kiev. Agency was Clemenger BBDO.
#advertising #halloween
#advertising #halloween
I enjoyed this IKEA ‘Ghosts’ ad from 2 years ago. A gang of colourful ghosts transforming a drab house to encourage people to be more adventurous with fabrics. Agency was Mother London, director Dougal Wilson.
#advertising
#advertising
Ikea - Ghost Party
YouTube video by WORLD CLASS ADVERTISING
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October 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I enjoyed this IKEA ‘Ghosts’ ad from 2 years ago. A gang of colourful ghosts transforming a drab house to encourage people to be more adventurous with fabrics. Agency was Mother London, director Dougal Wilson.
#advertising
#advertising
Almost Halloween, yikes!
Here’s an ad from 1977 featuring Vincent Price, star of more than 100 movies, multiple TV shows (including Batman) and a few ads, including this one in the UK for Haywards Pickles. It’s a great slogan: "The first pickles to bite back".
#advertising #halloween
Here’s an ad from 1977 featuring Vincent Price, star of more than 100 movies, multiple TV shows (including Batman) and a few ads, including this one in the UK for Haywards Pickles. It’s a great slogan: "The first pickles to bite back".
#advertising #halloween
Haywards Pickles onions The first pickled onions to bite back Vincent Price 1977
YouTube video by advertarchive
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October 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Almost Halloween, yikes!
Here’s an ad from 1977 featuring Vincent Price, star of more than 100 movies, multiple TV shows (including Batman) and a few ads, including this one in the UK for Haywards Pickles. It’s a great slogan: "The first pickles to bite back".
#advertising #halloween
Here’s an ad from 1977 featuring Vincent Price, star of more than 100 movies, multiple TV shows (including Batman) and a few ads, including this one in the UK for Haywards Pickles. It’s a great slogan: "The first pickles to bite back".
#advertising #halloween
The Japanese make some crazy ads. Take this 2013 example for beauty brand Esthe Wam. ‘The Sincerest Wish’ is a mix of ridiculous slapstick and sharp satire on vanity. Created by Ogilvy Asia.
#advertising
#advertising
Esthe WAM 【The Sincerest Wish】 60
YouTube video by yumyumgle
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October 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The Japanese make some crazy ads. Take this 2013 example for beauty brand Esthe Wam. ‘The Sincerest Wish’ is a mix of ridiculous slapstick and sharp satire on vanity. Created by Ogilvy Asia.
#advertising
#advertising
RIP Prunella Scales. Best known for her fabulous portrayal of Sybil Fawlty in the late 70s, and "Dotty" in the ‘Every Little Helps’ Tesco campaign by Lowe.
Way back in 1960 she appeared in this ad for Tetley, promoting their still relatively new tea bags.
#advertising #sybil
Way back in 1960 she appeared in this ad for Tetley, promoting their still relatively new tea bags.
#advertising #sybil
Prunella Scales Makes Tea
YouTube video by Tetley UK
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October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
RIP Prunella Scales. Best known for her fabulous portrayal of Sybil Fawlty in the late 70s, and "Dotty" in the ‘Every Little Helps’ Tesco campaign by Lowe.
Way back in 1960 she appeared in this ad for Tetley, promoting their still relatively new tea bags.
#advertising #sybil
Way back in 1960 she appeared in this ad for Tetley, promoting their still relatively new tea bags.
#advertising #sybil
At SuperTalent, we do what AI can’t. IDEAS.
We’re a creative intervention company - think of us as the world’s greatest creative department.
No sparkly offices, no overheads, just lots of magic and game-changing creativity.
Check us out: supertalentcreative.com
#advertising
We’re a creative intervention company - think of us as the world’s greatest creative department.
No sparkly offices, no overheads, just lots of magic and game-changing creativity.
Check us out: supertalentcreative.com
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It's what we do that AI can't that makes us special: SuperTalent, the Creative Intervention Company
YouTube video by SuperTalent Creative
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October 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
At SuperTalent, we do what AI can’t. IDEAS.
We’re a creative intervention company - think of us as the world’s greatest creative department.
No sparkly offices, no overheads, just lots of magic and game-changing creativity.
Check us out: supertalentcreative.com
#advertising
We’re a creative intervention company - think of us as the world’s greatest creative department.
No sparkly offices, no overheads, just lots of magic and game-changing creativity.
Check us out: supertalentcreative.com
#advertising
Trump’s reaction to Ontario's anti-tariff ad featuring a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan is creating a sh*t-load of free media.
Indeed, Ontario premier Doug Ford claims that this is now “the most successful ad in the history of North America” with over 11.4 billion views worldwide.
#advertising
Indeed, Ontario premier Doug Ford claims that this is now “the most successful ad in the history of North America” with over 11.4 billion views worldwide.
#advertising
Ontario launches $75 million ad campaign using the words of Ronald Reagan to argue against tariffs.
YouTube video by Toronto Sun
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Trump’s reaction to Ontario's anti-tariff ad featuring a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan is creating a sh*t-load of free media.
Indeed, Ontario premier Doug Ford claims that this is now “the most successful ad in the history of North America” with over 11.4 billion views worldwide.
#advertising
Indeed, Ontario premier Doug Ford claims that this is now “the most successful ad in the history of North America” with over 11.4 billion views worldwide.
#advertising
I bloody love this, featuring celebrity immigrant Farrokh Bulsara.
"Thank God for Immigrants” was originally used in an art project by British conceptual artist Jeremy Deller during the pandemic to highlight the contributions of immigrants.
#advertising #thankgodforimmigrants
"Thank God for Immigrants” was originally used in an art project by British conceptual artist Jeremy Deller during the pandemic to highlight the contributions of immigrants.
#advertising #thankgodforimmigrants
October 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I bloody love this, featuring celebrity immigrant Farrokh Bulsara.
"Thank God for Immigrants” was originally used in an art project by British conceptual artist Jeremy Deller during the pandemic to highlight the contributions of immigrants.
#advertising #thankgodforimmigrants
"Thank God for Immigrants” was originally used in an art project by British conceptual artist Jeremy Deller during the pandemic to highlight the contributions of immigrants.
#advertising #thankgodforimmigrants
In a sea of sameness (esp. the car ads), this tries to be different. It's certainly entertaining. Nice work by Highdive.
#advertising
#advertising
2026 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Reveal | The “Family” SUV
YouTube video by Jeep
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October 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In a sea of sameness (esp. the car ads), this tries to be different. It's certainly entertaining. Nice work by Highdive.
#advertising
#advertising
It’s been exactly 3 months since I left my last job. I haven’t regretted leaving for a moment, and am working hard to start something of my own. Check out www.supertalentcreative.com.
But having watched this fun ad for Norwegian bank DNB, I wish I’d made more of an exit.
#advertising
But having watched this fun ad for Norwegian bank DNB, I wish I’d made more of an exit.
#advertising
DNB Bedrift - Oppstart slutter
YouTube video by DNB
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October 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It’s been exactly 3 months since I left my last job. I haven’t regretted leaving for a moment, and am working hard to start something of my own. Check out www.supertalentcreative.com.
But having watched this fun ad for Norwegian bank DNB, I wish I’d made more of an exit.
#advertising
But having watched this fun ad for Norwegian bank DNB, I wish I’d made more of an exit.
#advertising
This ad from the Canadian province of Ontario uses a 1987 address by Ronald Reagan to send an anti-tariff message to US audiences.
The effect has been immediate - Trump angrily declared yesterday that “ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Elbows up!
#advertising
The effect has been immediate - Trump angrily declared yesterday that “ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Elbows up!
#advertising
Ontario launches $75 million ad campaign using the words of Ronald Reagan to argue against tariffs.
YouTube video by Toronto Sun
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This ad from the Canadian province of Ontario uses a 1987 address by Ronald Reagan to send an anti-tariff message to US audiences.
The effect has been immediate - Trump angrily declared yesterday that “ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Elbows up!
#advertising
The effect has been immediate - Trump angrily declared yesterday that “ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Elbows up!
#advertising
