This post showcases the most unusual and creative advertising campaigns.
Hot Wheels Kids
Large billboards that look like kids were placed near the road in Mexico.
Kagatani Knife Elevator Ad
Creative elevator ad in Japan promotes Kagatani kitchen knives. [more]
Angry Birds in Real Life
T-Mobile ad campaign features real life version of Angry Birds game.
McDonald’s Shake Boat
Unique boat promoted Shamrock green shakes during March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. [more McDonald’s ads]
Honda Cereal Box
Giant cereal box was placed in Vancouver to reveal 2012 Honda Civic.
Perth Zoo Tiger Bus
Come to the zoo before the zoo comes to you. [more ads on buses]
Sea Life Rain Campaign
Every time it rains the image of an octopus appears on the street.
FedEx Always First
FedEx trucks advertise that they are faster than the competition.
Bubble Gum Balloon
Creative air balloon promotes Big Bloom gum. [more bubble gum ads]
Oldtimer Restaurants Tunnel
Creative ad for Oldtimer, a big Austrian chain of motorway rest stops.
Ninja Star Ads
Clever stickers were used to promote new Japanese restaurant in Brazil.
Crashed Nike Ball
Large Nike soccer ball was smashed into the side of a building. [more]
Interbest Outdoor Ads
Dutch advertising company used an overweight male stripper to build awareness of their billboard visibility. [more billboard ads]
Coca-Cola Straw Poster
Brilliant ad reminds you to refresh on the Coca-Cola side of life. [more]
For more unforgettable ads, check out: 20 Brilliant Advertising Ideas
Norb
Look to the Ninja sticker picture. Some photoshopdisaster shadows.
It’s possible after a second look. Or maybe the shadow is part of the sticker advertising.
Jun 9th, 2011
Ging
love the FedEx ad! Coolest!
Jun 9th, 2011
Stephan
I love the giant cereal box one, it reminds me of Honey i shrunk the kids.
I’m from Perth so i have seen that Tiger clawing the Bus around town :)
Jun 9th, 2011
Brittany
I LOVE the Angry Birds one!!! I wish they had something like that in the states. :/
Jun 10th, 2011
Larna
@Norb..i dont think that’s photoshop. thats the creative part making the sticker in 3d view. overall i like the most are hot wheels kid, perth zoo tiger bus. coca cola and nike never failed to impress me as usual. although im a fan of angry bird, but it seems impractical to chase the angry bird back to its place. but i guess the players are enjoying the live view.weeeeeee!
Jun 10th, 2011
ran
i love all…the creator are truly creatives people,i really appreciate it
Jun 10th, 2011
Jumanicus
awesome… just amazin
Jun 10th, 2011
meretoni
apparently angry birds was fake… well it was for a commercial.. but they made it look awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q2wKn_o_cA
Jun 10th, 2011
Steve
Love the “sooner you advertise” posters, it doesn’t bare thinking about!
Jun 10th, 2011
Ben
Brilliant.
They’re all just better than the previous one.
So much creativity in the morning is nearly as good as a good coffee !
Jun 10th, 2011
Alice
@Norb I don’t understand the problem with the ninja ad… Those are magnets, so they’re 3D, therefore making their own shadows as they stick perpendicular to the car.
That’s my favourite, together with the bubble gum one – I think both have a startling impact when first encountered, which is exactly what advertising aims to do.
Jun 10th, 2011
hesam
fantastic……..
Jun 10th, 2011
anonymous194
The light for the ninja star one should either be coming from the top or top left. I agree with Norb… The ninja star in her hand should have a shadow like that…
Jun 10th, 2011
MJ
i love this stuff!
Jun 11th, 2011
flatsolid
The tunnel advertisement is great. With a less conventional face it could become a real work of art.
Jun 11th, 2011
Zerian
The BBM stripper promotes the idea that all fat people are unnattractive. I don’t like that kind of thinking. Other than that, I like the rest.
Jun 11th, 2011
Darrell
The Angry Birds thing! HOLY COUCH! Wish I could have played!!!!
And I love the ninja star ads! GENIUS!
Jun 13th, 2011
anne
as a marketer student… i do really appreciate all creative advertisement… it really captures the attention of people…
Oct 22nd, 2013