Impressive Advertisements That Capture Your Attention

Marketing is an important part of the success of any business, and getting people to buy requires a lot of thought and effort. The guys on Mad Men made it look so easy!

Now, most of us are probably used to “ultra thin” computers. Apple, Windows, and every other computer company finds new and inventive ways to make their products as thin and compact as possible.

There have been thousands of different car ads throughout the years from every car company out there. But, Volvo created one of the most memorable car ads in 2013 with this ad.

This hair company found an amazingly inventive way to use a billboard. They didn’t just print some basic slogan on the thing and call it a day. They managed to use the surrounding nature as an element of the ad.

McDonald’s has had tons of super creative advertisements over the years, and this is not the first or the last, but it’s one of our personal favorites. They turned a boring old billboard into a sundial.

In another genius marketing move, McDonald’s found a way to make their presence known even on the ground you walk on. Us laymen see a regular boring old crosswalk, but McDonald’s marketers see an opportunity.

Axe body spray has also had some pretty creative ads and commercials throughout the years, but none quite compare to this innovative advertisement which uses an exit sign to their advantage.

FedEx managed to make an incredible comparison of their service to that of their competitor’s. Everyone hates waiting on their packages to arrive, so FedEx promises to always be first.

KitKat created an ad in 2021 that perfectly encapsulates life during the pandemic. Between Zoom calls, take a break, and break yourself off a piece of that KitKat bar.

Without any context, you’d likely be pretty confused as to what this ad was for; a pet store, maybe? But this image is actually an advertisement for Volkswagen’s “park assist” feature.

In 2021, McDonald’s released this ad to celebrate all the fathers out there. We’re not sure if this was effective in bringing any dads into McDonald’s locations, but it sure is clever nonetheless.

This ad from 1983 actually uses a fairly popular marketing tactic where a company calls out its own imperfections to gain favor with the customer base. But, it also calls attention to how impressive the car really is.

Nike’s infamous slogan of “Just Do It” seems to apply here with this bench advertisement. Just run! This ad is supposed to encourage runners to keep going and push themselves a little bit harder.

When it comes to knives, how creative can you really be when it comes to advertisements? Apparently, it’s still possible to demonstrate this product in an interesting way. The slogan for this Grand Gourmet Knife is “Sharper than you think”.

One way to grab the attention of consumers is to really shock them. This Allstate ad is a great example of bringing attention with an initial shock and potentially fear. It appears as though a car is falling out of the parking garage.

Bic razors turned a plain white billboard into a fascinating advertisement. For beauty and hygiene products, it can be especially difficult to advertise because there are so amny options available that seem to do the exact same thing.

A dentist’s office found a hilariously creative way to promote their office and impress upon people how very important it is to get into the dentist. We all noticed that gap in his teeth right off the bat.

We must admit, we expect some pretty creative ads from LEGO, seeing as it is such a creative company. But, this one still blew us away! They managed to make the shadows of their simple lego blocks intricate creatures and objects.

Chupa pops have been around forever, but this ad was a brand new way to advertise their sugar free line in 2015. Rather than going straight for the candy, the ants make their way around it, uninterested because it doesn’t have sugar.

McDonald’s comes yet again with a fantastic advertisement billboard. A nice cold soda tastes good anytime, but it is especially delicious on those really hot days. 

Now, cleaning products are not the most exciting thing to purchase, which makes them more difficult to advertise? How can you make cleaning up a mess more exciting? Remind the parents out there how badly they need products that will clean up messes quickly. 

Stihl blew us away (get it?) with this advertisement. We all know that a leaf blower does exactly as the name suggests, but Stihl found a way to show that they can also blow away some of this bad news we always seem to be consuming.

This older MGB ad might inspire some fear and discomfort at first glance. Especially when you consider the text along the top: “Your mother wouldn’t like it”. But really, there is nothing sinister here.

We have to appreciate the little things like this that just add so much to an advertisement. This zoo thought of a wonderfully simple and easy way to add to this giraffe poster. 

This Volkswagen advertisement used the tactic of admitting their downfall as an opportunity to display some of the amazing features and benefits of the product. 

Guinness came out with perhaps one of the most relatable advertisements we’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, we all need the reminder to put our phones down every once in a while. No need to tweet while you’re enjoying a beer. 

Bose used this ad to promote their noise reducing headphones. When it comes to headphones and ear buds, noise cancellation is basically the selling point. Apparently, Bose headphones are so impressive that you won’t even hear a giant rushing waterfall right behind you.

FedEx returns with another inventive advertisement, this time for their international campaign. They compare how quick their service is internationally but comparing it to the speed at which you could hand off a package to your neighbor.

Yeah, Lamborghinis might be impressive, but they aren’t nearly as impressive as Daihatsu’s Hijet MPV. A Lamborghini might be the car that impresses, but you can;t fit as many people in it.

Porsche has had tons of ads over the years and this is one of their simplest, yet most effective. You may get lost, but not in the crowd. This short sentence tells us everything we need to know about the car.

Have you ever found yourself staring at an image of a pencil campaign? The common answer would most likely be no. But when it comes to this Staedtler Pencil ad, there is no doubt you would do a double-take.

This ad, which was originally created back in 2015, is absolutely genius. The ad was titled “Flag of Flags,” and when you think about it, it suits the concept they were going for. 

This ad by the German advertising company Ogilvy really makes you rethink some life choices. It was created for a Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) campaign, and we can say that it passes the message very clearly.

When we think about the concept-“creativity meets Innovation,” this print ad by IKEA comes to mind. We can see a crib alongside the instruction to pee, on the ad. When you first read that, we’re sure it got you wondering what exactly is going on; no one should want people to pee on their ad. 

For meat lovers, this one is for you. Or is it? Burger King is known for its many delicious meaty meals, and when you take a look at this ad, you might have thought that this was them announcing a new meaty addition to their menu.