Ads of the Week, The Finger Edition
Don't fear the finger. Plus a new cereal from Hulu, a new cheers from Heineken, and Pete Davidson teams up with H&M.
It's time for the ads of the week.
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And now, the ads.
7 trending ads this week
Friday, May 6, 2022
👆 Lalcec - Don’t fear the finger (Ad of the week)
Wasn’t sure where this was going but boy did it get there. Don’t fear the reaper, don’t fear the unknown, and don’t fear the finger. (Grey/Argentina)
🦜 H&M - Wear that Feeling
Throw on a Pete Davidson vibe and walk real cool. This campaign also has a second spot featuring Pete at the dentist. (B-Reel Agency/Stockholm)
🥣 Hulu - LaMelO’s
Time to find out what a Marshlamelo is. Pass the LaMelO’s, please. (Big Family Table)
🏡 B&Q - Flip
When your world flips upside down, B&Q is here to make things easier. (UNCOMMON)
🍻 Heineken - Cheers to All Fans
Cheers to ALL the fans, not just the ones you typically see in commercials. (Publicis Italy)
🍝 Barilla - Pasta is born again
Who knew pasta in water looked this cool. (Publicis/Milan)
🧘♂️ Mindler - Being Human is Okay
Quick reminder from Mindler. (Save Our Souls/Stockholm)
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