Ads of the Week, Most Confusing Edition
Burger King revives their confusing times spot, and McDonald's answers back with a new tech product (you read that right). We've got a Tide & Doctor Strange collaboration and plenty more inside.
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And now, the ads.
10 trending ads this week
Friday, April 22, 2022
🌱 Burger King - Even More Confusing Times (Ad of the week)
Best spot we’ve seen from BK this year, hands down. This is a great campaign that promotes Burger King’s plant-based nuggets, and we’re glad it’s back. (David Madrid)
🇨🇭 My Switzerland - No one upstages the Grand Tour of Switzerland
Not even Roger Federer and Anne Hathaway can upstage the beauty of Switzerland. (WIRZ BBDO)
🧼 Tide - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Cloak vs. Tuna Melt
When you need your cloak cleaned, call in the big guns. (Saatchi & Saatchi/New York)
🍔 McDonald’s - The McDelivery Detector (Clever)
Love this idea. Check out the new must-have-gadget from McDonald’s.(TBWA\Neboko)
🔫 Guns Down America - Gun Reviews
Well these ads are triggering in more ways than one. These reviews aren’t what you think, watch until the end. Here’s the second ad in the campaign. (Energy BBDO)
🎶 Staples - The Sign
Shout out to Ace of Base. (Muhtayzik Hoffer)
📺 MNTN - Meet Mr. MNTN
An ad for an ad platform. No. Ryan. Stop. (Maximum Effort)
🎨 Benjamin Moore - Unmatchable
Not going to lie, I did this and it turned out pretty okay. (Fig/New York)
🚗 MG Motor - Everything and Nothing Like an SUV
The grandmas are out on the town, and they’re ready for Vin Diesel next. (DDB/Cairo)
🍽 Bubly Sparkling Water - See the Bubly Side
Opa! Smash a plate or two with Michael Buble. (TBWA\Chiat\Day)
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