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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Spotify Taps Into a Mexican Music Genre Exploding Among Gen Z

Spotify taps into the growing popularity among Gen Z of the Mexican genre of corridos.

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Prince Charming Battles Dementia in Harrowing Ad Calling for a Cure

Nonprofit Alzheimer's Research UK calls for a cure to the disease in a fairy tale that turns upside down.

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Avon’s Rebrand Is Only Part of Its Revitalization Strategy

After a decade of decline, the marketing investment shows signs of growth for the beauty brand.

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UNHCR’s Moving Film About Refugees Targets People Who Look the Other Way

UNHCR's film takes on a fantastical quality to represent the plight of refugees around the world.

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Snooki and e.l.f. Urge Suntan Fans to ‘Go SPF Yourself’ in Cheeky Campaign

The Jersey Shore icon helps launch the beauty brand's new sunscreen collection.

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KFC Expresses Remorse for the Utensils Left Behind by Its ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ Chicken

KFC puts a fresh spin on its 'finger lickin' good' tagline by apologizing to the utensils left behind.

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In Apple’s Uplifting Ad, Dogs Get to Play Again After Receiving Prosthetics

Apple continues 'Shot on iPhone' campaign with emotional story about dogs with prosthetics.

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Skyscanner’s Global ECD On Developing a Campaign to Stand Out

Andre Le Masurier discusses the development of the multiple elements of “The Ultimate Travel Hack” campaigns.

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Uber Eats’ Ads Are All About Indulgence As It Pushes Grocery Delivery

Uber Eats celebrates quiet moments of indulgence to promote its expanding grocery delivery service.

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As Jobs Picture Improves, Indeed Adapts to the Way We Work

Cliona Hayes, director of global brand and advertising, on its new brand platform and international campaign.

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Squarespace Gets Meta Again By Exploring Dual Identities of Beef Star Joseph Lee

A new Squarespace ad features Beef star Joseph Lee talking with himself about his dual identities of performer and painter.

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Tinder Reimagines the Summer Fling as Its Marketing to Gen Z Pays Off

Tinder continues a global campaign that has helped increase younger users by focusing on lasting connections.

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A$AP Rocky Directs and Stars in Beats Ad About His Family Life

A$AP Rocky directs and stars in a Beats' ad, in which his partner Rihanna interrupts him.

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Insurer AXA Exposes the Risks of Being a Woman That Its Industry Has Long Ignored

AXA's campaign raises awareness of how women are overexposed to certain risks—and underprotected.

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Apple’s iPhone Is the Trusty Companion to a Tractor Driver Going ‘Two Miles an Hour’

"Tractor" uses humor and music to spotlight the long battery life of the iPhone 14 Plus.