Discover the top ads of the day throughout the advertising industry. Find insights and analysis about recent ads making headlines from our team of experts at Adweek.

The best ads leave lasting impressions on their audiences. Some ad campaigns tug at our heartstrings, give us hope, have us rolling on the floor laughing, and exude just about every other emotion imaginable. The Ad of the Day is our chance to celebrate some of our favorite ads online and on the traditional TV screen that has made us smile, think, cry, or laugh. Marketers create some stellar marketing campaigns, and we want to showcase the creative work that we consider the best in the industry.

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McDonald’s Feel-Good Ad Is an ’80s Homage, Without Food or Restaurants

McDonald's golden arches don't appear in their usual form in this 1980s-inspired ad.

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Hyundai Aims to Correct the Way People Say Its Name

The brand has released a U.K.-focused ad campaign ahead of the release of its IONIQ 6 electric vehicle.

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Progressive Taps Family Matters’ Reginald VelJohnson to Star as TV Dad in Its Nostalgic Campaign

From a marketing perspective, Progressive sees “TV Dad” as “a three-prong power punch” that combines nostalgia and diversity with a cost-saving message that’s critical in inflationary times.

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This Short Film From Ikea Shows That Everyone Deserves a Lovely Home—Even Trolls

New work from Rethink continues the brand's penchant for whimsy.

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In This Clever Ad, WD-40 Is the Ultimate Key to a Prison Break

To capture the effectiveness of WD-40, a product that can remove rust among many other things, the brand launched a campaign aimed at highlighting the diverse capabilities of the product [...]

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Sonesta Hotels and Judy Greer Know That You Don’t Quite Know Their Names in New Ad

New work by RO New York positions brand's self-awareness as a superpower.

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Why Martha Stewart Is Using Tito’s to Clean Her Home This January

The brand teams up with the lifestyle guru to share the many creative ways you can use its vodka.

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Nike’s Wildly Fun World Cup Ad Digitally Unites Soccer Legends to Determine Who’s Best

To celebrate football players of the past and present, 'Footballverse' features a four-minute spot highlighting the Nike football athletes' skills through an imaginary universe where they all compete together to [...]

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The Sims Gets Its Own Film Starring Anitta

The Sims' new brand platform “Spark Something” uses the plumbob as a way to show how players find inspiration from the simulation game and spread it to others.

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John Lewis’ Christmas Ad Tells Unexpected Family Story to Champion Children in Foster Care

John Lewis' much-anticipated Christmas ad takes a different creative direction to highlight children in the care system.

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Take a Trip Through Racing History With Porsche’s Latest, Striking Ad

The brand celebrates the debut of a new model inspired by the Carrera Panamericana.

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Why British Airways Created More Than 500 Unique Ads to Restore Brand Love

British Airways launches large-scale campaign to capture people's love for flying again

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Have a Seat at This Enchanting VR Dinner Party Featuring New Orleans’ Culture Bearers

The city and Dentsu Creative share why virtual reality was essential for this tourism work

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Uber Eats’ Horror Flick Stars Keke Palmer and $1 Million in Hidden Promo Codes

Watch and listen closely to this shoppable film to bag some discounts on candy ... if you dare.

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Gatorade and Beyoncé Celebrate Serena Williams’ Enduring Legacy in Moving Short Film

'Love Means Everything' illustrates the champions' legacy of confidence