AdFreak is where we pull out all the stops to present the biggest, baddest, most epic ad campaigns of all time! Marketers throughout history have come up with some incredibly clever and successful campaigns to convey their messaging about new products or services to their target audience -- and Adweek editors are here to cover them. The best marketing campaigns don't just sell a product or build brand awareness with powerful messages; they also inspire change. This page highlights the best marketing campaigns in history.

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Amazon Prime’s Sweet Ads Tell Stories of a Breakup and an Aspiring Chef

The new spots from director Michael Spiccia continue the global 'It’s on Prime' campaign.

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Challenger Brand Gymbox Takes Aim at Competitors Through SEO

The London-based gym company has targeted Virgin Active, PureGym and ClassPass searches.

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These Hardworking Beavers Star in ‘World’s Best Whisky Ad’

System 1's effectiveness research puts The Woodsman's mascot on top.

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This Restaurant Brand Hijacked TikTokers’ Accounts to Remind Gen Z to Connect With Family

Thai franchise Five Star Chicken hijacked TikTokers' accounts to send at timely message to Gen Z

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McDonald’s Creates Product Placement Hunt in Movie Scenes

The campaign promotes the fast food brand's delivery service in The Netherlands.

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Ikea Admits It’s Only Second Best in Sweet Campaign Celebrating the Parent-Child Bond

The campaign shows furniture going unused, as parents well know.

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Frosty Jack’s Taps World’s ‘Most Famous’ Hand Actor as Ambassador

The British brand's first TV campaign will feature Hans Handerson

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In Gatorade’s Breakup Story, a Heartbroken Man Finds Solace in Sports

A heartbroken man after a breakup finds healing through sports in Gatorade's new emotional ad.

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Eos Aims to Be ‘the Right Amount of Weird’ With Foxy Campaign

Eos and Mischief @ No Fixed Address wondered if they’d gone too far with a new campaign for the brand’s Shea Better shave cream.

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Could AI Do That? Brooklyn Film Fest Touts Messy, Imperfect Human Stories

The campaign, from Havas New York, takes a cheeky jab at non-sentient beings.

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How Crypto Exchange OKX Is Working to Win Back Consumer Trust

CMO Haider Rafique on how the crypto exchange is speaking to consumers.

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Ryan Reynolds Comforts Jury Duty’s Ronald Gladden in Mint Mobile Ad

Ryan Reynolds tapped the actor-averse breakout star to boast the brand's commitment to stable rates.

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Harry’s Weird Story About an Orange Has a Deeper Message About Masculinity

The personal care brand bills itself as 'the hype man to the everyday man.'

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Visionworks Cleverly Uses Film Subtitles to Give Audiences an Eye Test

Retailer Visionworks cleverly uses film subtitles to encourage people to get eye tests.

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Teleflora’s Mother’s Day Ad Reveals the ‘Hardest Part’ of the Job

While the ad celebrates the bonds between mothers and their children, it turns the focus to the bittersweet feeling of loosening the parental grip.