Ads of the Week, Big Daddy Edition
Facebook wants you to meet dad in the Metaverse, Aviation Gin shows us Nick Cannon's Vasectomy, and Snyder's Pretzels introduces Jackie Chiles of Seinfeld fame as their spokesperson.
It's time for the ads of the week.
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10 trending ads this week
Friday, June 17, 2022
🍸 Aviation Gin - Nick Cannon’s Vasectomy (Ad of the week)
Lord knows Nick Cannon needs one of these surgeries…I mean drinks. (Maximum Effort)
🌊 Corona - World Oceans Day (Clever)
Sometimes the medium is the message, like in this case. A letter written in plastic with an urgent message. (Wieden+Kennedy)
🥦 Cannabis Amnesty - Legalize Us (Justin’s Pick)
What a terrific spot. This one’s a must watch, well executed, great storytelling and messaging, kudos to the team at Cossette. (Cossette Communication/Toronto)
🎣 Meta - Fishing With Dad
This Father’s Day, meet Dad in the Metaverse. LOL, really Facebook?? And on queue, a second ad that’s a reminder that the Metaverse will have real, practical uses…in case virtual fishing with dad didn’t sell you. (In-house)
🥨 Snyder’s of Hanover - Jackie Chiles
Jackie Chiles is back!!!! Ad of the year for Seinfeld fans. Who told you to put the balm on? (Saatchi & Saatchi)
🙌 Co-Op - Raising funds
We’d like to raise a toast to this spot. High caliber. (Lucky Generals/London)
🇺🇦 UNHCR - Uprooted
Refugees need solidarity and love to help heal the scars of war. This film features and is made with Ukrainian refugees to send a powerful message of unity ahead of World Refugee Day. (Don’t Panic/London)
🍔 Burger King - Now Hiring
Quite the LinkedIn post from Burger King here.
🎾 Gatorade - Believe in Yourself
Serena Williams and Gatorade, here to inspire you. (TBWA Chiat Day/Los Angeles)
📰 New York Times x Questlove
Questlove is a NYT subscriber. Here’s what he’s been reading. (Droga5)
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