What are some of the most creative advertising funny stories?

The Geico gecko commercials are quite memorable. The little green gecko with an English accent trying to promote insurance in a funny way is very entertaining. Another one is the Old Spice commercials. The man in the ads with his over - the - top masculinity and strange scenarios like riding a horse through the bathroom were very humorous.

On the first day of college, there was a student in the creative advertising major who turned their introduction in class into an advertising pitch. They presented themselves as a brand, highlighting their skills, interests, and what they could bring to the 'market' (the class). They used a PowerPoint with sleek designs and engaging animations, which was like a mini - ad for themselves and left a really strong impression on both the professor and the classmates.

One common element is over - promising. For example, an ad might claim that a product can do something extraordinary that it actually can't. Another is poor execution, like in the case of a commercial where the actors are so bad that it makes the whole ad seem ridiculous. And sometimes it's due to a lack of research. For instance, using a slogan that has a different, negative meaning in another culture without realizing it.

One advertising funny story is about a new brand of shoes. The ad had a man running late for a meeting. He put on these shoes and suddenly he could run so fast that he seemed to be flying. He passed by people and animals in a blur. At the end, he slid into the meeting room just in time, with his shoes smoking a bit from the fast run. It was a humorous way to show the shoes' lightness and speed.

Sure. There was an ad for a car. They showed a cat driving the car. It was so unexpected and hilarious as the cat was wearing sunglasses and had its paws on the steering wheel. It made everyone laugh and also remembered the car brand.

Well, I remember an ad for a diet product. They showed a before and after picture of a woman who supposedly lost a lot of weight using the product. But it turned out the 'after' picture was of a completely different person. People quickly noticed and the ad became a laughing stock. This kind of false advertising backfired big time.

First day of college stories can be a goldmine for creative advertising. For instance, the nerves and excitement students feel can be translated into an ad campaign about a new product launch. Just like students are starting a new chapter, a new product is entering the market. The experiences of meeting new people can inspire ads about social networking platforms. There are so many emotions and events from the first day that can be tweaked and used to create engaging and relatable advertising.

In promoting a fitness app, the first picture can be of a person feeling unhappy with their body while looking in the mirror. The second picture shows the person using the fitness app on their phone while working out. The last picture has the person with a confident smile and a fit body. It creates a story of transformation through the use of the fitness app.

There was a group of fans of a detective show who cast a group of kindergarteners as the hard - boiled detectives. They filmed the kids trying to solve 'mysteries' around the playground like finding a missing teddy bear. The kids' cute and innocent ways of trying to be tough detectives made for a really funny and heartwarming fan casting story. It was a great example of how fans can take a concept and turn it into something completely different and hilarious.

A well - known advertising success story is the Old Spice 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like' campaign. It was humorous and engaging. The commercials featuring the confident and charming spokesman quickly went viral. It not only increased brand awareness for Old Spice but also led to a substantial increase in sales. Another example is McDonald's. Their advertising often focuses on family, convenience, and the deliciousness of their food. Campaigns like the Happy Meal promotions have been very successful in attracting families with children, and their global advertising efforts have made McDonald's a household name.