Ad Industry Highlights: Seven Campaigns Making Waves This Week
This week’s standout advertising campaigns span heartwarming holiday stories to bold brand collaborations and impactful social initiatives.Here are seven campaigns that captured attention:
Disney | “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic” by adam&eveDDB
Disney’s latest ad tells the story of a girl and her doodle, brought to life by santa’s mistaken wish.The doodle receives a gift on Christmas morning,celebrating the power of holiday magic.
KFC x Stranger Things 5 by Mother London
Ahead of the final Stranger Things season, KFC transforms into Hawkins Fried Chicken. The campaign features a team delivering “finger lickin’ good” chicken amidst supernatural chaos and military blockades.
Amazon | “Five Star Theater”
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the second installment of Amazon’s “Five star Theater” campaign,following Adam Driver. Cumberbatch dramatically reads real, absurd customer reviews.
Waitrose | “The Perfect Gift” by Wonderhood Studios
British supermarket Waitrose’s holiday romcom features actor Joe Wilkinson as Phil, a widower whose dream of dating Keira Knightley unexpectedly comes true.
Fuck Cancer | “The Mark of Life” by Mischief @ No Fixed Address
Nonprofit Fuck Cancer and Mischief are offering cancer survivors free custom tattoos,designed by renowned artists,to transform radiation therapy marks into personal artwork.
Mr. Submarine | 50th Anniversary by Quality Meats
Chicago-based sandwich chain Mr. Submarine is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 50 new ads, reviving its ’80s jingle and remaking old commercials with local actors and AI.
Mando | ”Don’t Mask It, Mando It” by Mirimar
Men’s deodorant brand Mando introduces “Mando Man,” a hero focused on fixing body odor rather than simply covering it up.
