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Still from Instagram ad

Instagram "Anyway" by Uncommon Creative Studio New York

Meta-owned social-media platform Instagram marks its 15-year anniversary with a film encouraging users to overcome self-doubt in what they are posting on the site.

Still from Barclays ad

Barclays "Moments that matter" by VCCP

Financial services brand Barclays uses a tense tennis match to signify its support for customers.

Sainsbury's ad

Sainsbury’s “Come rain or shine” by New Commercial Arts

Sainsbury’s highlights how it works “day and night” to keep its prices low, in TV spot narrated by Stephen Fry.

Women's Aid poster

Women’s Aid “Hear the children, or grieve them” by Hijinks

Domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid spotlights the dangers of a “pro-contact” culture in the family justice system.

BBC ad still

BBC "Names will be made" by BBC Creative

The BBC uses visual metaphors for footballers set to compete in the upcoming Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 tournament.

British Skin Foundation

British Skin Foundation “The burnable billboard” by Wonderhood Studios

British Skin Foundation created digital billboards that reflect the effects of sun exposure as it happens.

Snickers still

Snickers "Falling hungry" by T&P

Mars confectionery brand Snickers has claimed to find the answer to diving in football - that the players are just hungry.

Audi ad

Audi UK "Off to the races" by BBH London

A fascinator and a top hat pop out of the top of an Audi as the car marque taps into the Royal Ascot audience.

McDonald's still

McDonald's "Rumble" by Leo Burnett UK

Hunger takes over a meeting after a man sees his colleague bite into a McDonald's burger.

Canva OOH in Waterloo

Canva "Make the logo bigger” by Stink Studios

Online design and publishing platform Canva has showcased its design tools with an out-of-home takeover of London Waterloo station.

Sipsmith ad

Sipsmith "Wimbledon" by Atomic London

Gin brand Sipsmith's Wimbledon-themed ad is a play on the word "serve".

Prayer beans

Sports Banger and Sacred Grounds “Sports Banger x Sacred Grounds collab” By Wonderhood Design

Fashion brand Sports Banger teams up with Soho coffee shop Sacred Grounds to launch a limited-edition jewellery collection.

Phil Gayle sitting at desk

Channel 4 “Sorry, not sorry” by 4Creative

Broadcaster Channel 4 apologises to audiences for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in this 67-second spot.

Woman with face pressed up against glass

Byoma “Your skin barrier needs you” by Small World

Skincare brand Byoma launches a global campaign to declare its long-standing commitment to healthy skin barriers.

Toyota GB Corolla

Toyota GB “The world’s favourite car” by T&P

Toyota GB celebrates its Corolla model, the most sold car ever, with spots showcasing how it fits into the varied lives of its owners.

Animated lion

Sky “The Lions Series 2025” by Sky Creative

British broadcaster Sky gets animated as part of a new brand identity for the Lions Series on 20 June.

Muller Frijj

Müller Frijj “Just feel the urjj’ by VCCP

Müller Frijj brings a chaotic rush of “urjj energy” to its latest campaign targeting Gen Z men.

Amnesty uk campaign

Amnesty International UK “Show the world what you stand for” by Shape History

Amnesty International UK calls for active support and allyship in Pride Month campaign.

Cabin in remote area

Taylors of Harrogate “Where there’s hot water, there’s great coffee” by Lucky Generals

Tea and coffee brand Taylors of Harrogate spotlights the convenience of its coffee bags.

Brittany Ferries print campaign

Brittany Ferries “Wake” by McCann Bristol

Brittany Ferries builds on its “Uncommon holidays” platform with a print campaign.

KFC and Aries t-shirt

KFC “KFC x Aries gravy drip collection” by Mother and Freuds

KFC and London label Aries have teamed up to create a 10-piece streetwear collection, inspired by the fast-food restaurant’s gravy.

Tennis player's leg stuck in grass

The All England Lawn Tennis Club “There is only one Wimbledon” by VCCP

The All England Lawn Tennis Club releases its annual trailer ahead of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place between 30 June and 13 July.

Woman holding her children with copy that says decline

Tena “Rethink bladder leaks” by AMV BBDO

Essity-owned incontinence brand Tena challenges negative stereotypes surrounding bladder leaks in this global campaign.

Jameson ad with copy saying enjoy a personalised song with our select batch

Jameson “Jameson Black Barrel: Fathers Day” by Impero

Irish whiskey brand Jameson Black Barrel has unveiled an AI-led campaign for Father’s Day.

The Times print executions

The Times and Sunday Times “Times change. The Times remains” by Pulse Creative

Newspapers The Times and Sunday Times celebrate their legacy of trusted journalism in this campaign.

Waitrose billboard that says weekend BBQs start at 9am

Waitrose “Let your summer side out” by Wonderhood Studios

Supermarket Waitrose launches its summer campaign, encouraging shoppers to enjoy the spontaneous experiences that come with the season.

Father Time

ITV “Uefa Women’s Euros 2025” by ITV Creative

ITV promotes the Uefa Women’s Euros 2025 in this history-inspired 60-second film.

Collage of stills from Lego ad

Lego Group “She built that” by Our Lego Agency

Toy company the Lego Group celebrates girls’ creativity in this three-minute music video.

Man wearing gum shield

Dazn “Undisputed” by Homeground

Sports streaming platform Dazn leans into its heritage as an appointment-to-view boxing brand to promote the Fifa Club World Cup.

Phone with charging lead attached resembling River Thames

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers “The river line” by Atomic London and Supernova

River bus service Uber Boat by Thames Clippers encourages people to use a calm alternative to London’s other public transport options.

Heineken F1 sponsorship

Heineken 0.0 “F1 The Movie partnership” by LePub

Heineken 0.0 has announced its official partnership with F1 The Movie with a campaign starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.

Hand shaped fork

KFC “Finger lickin’ fork” by Mother

Fast-food restaurant KFC creates an unusual fork, designed for its Rice Bowls.

Weetabix x Raye ad

Weetabix “She had hers” by BBH London

Weetabix took over Croydon with an out-of-home campaign reacting to British musician Raye’s viral TikTok.

Ezra Collective

Courvoisier “Father figures” by Calling

Cognac brand Courvoisier celebrates the power of paternal influence in this Father’s Day campaign.

Sainsbury's ad

Sainsbury’s “A difference you can taste” by New Commercial Arts

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's highlights the simple pleasures people get from its “Taste the Difference” range in this summer campaign.

Two people on a moped

O2 “Roam free, breathe free" by VCCP

Telecommunications brand O2 celebrates the freedom that comes when travelling abroad in this 40-second spot.

Robinsons ad

Robinsons “Real love in every drop” by Lucky Generals

Robinsons unveiled its new brand platform with a film putting the squash at the centre of heartfelt parent-child moments.

Cole Palmer at an ice rink

Beats by Dre “Some play, others glide” by Homeground

Beats by Dre partners England and Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer in this 80-second spot by Homeground.

Posters for Yes charity

YES Charity “The good fight” by Iris

YES (Youth Experience in Sport) Charity marks its 30th anniversary with this global campaign.

Woman stepping off plane

M&S Clothing and Home “Summer like you mean it” by Mother

Retailer M&S unveils its summer campaign with a 30-second film celebrating all the small things that make the sunshine season unforgettable.

Coppafeel "Feelings"

CoppaFeel “Feelings” by Calling

Breast cancer charity CoppaFeel tells the real stories of young women to raise awareness that the disease can strike at any age.

Muller Bliss

Müller “It must be Bliss” by VCCP Blue

Müller Bliss returned from a 10-year hiatus in new advertising with a campaign utilising humorous customer reviews.

When the sand is lava poster

Sprite “Turn up refreshment” by WPP Open X, led by Ogilvy and supported by VML

Lemon and lime-flavour soft drink Sprite celebrates summer and refreshment in this global campaign.

Man with hiking sticks walking through a Currys store

Currys “Sigh of relief” by AMV BBDO

Tech retailer Currys spotlights the relief people with additional needs feel when they shop at its stores in this 80-second film.

Seed billboard

British Library “Unearthed: the power of gardening” by Anything Is Possible

The British Library builds anticipation for its latest exhibition, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, with this special-build.

Women in Sport campaign film

Women in Sport “Dear sport” by 3 Chillies

UK charity Women in Sport highlights how systemic issues can turn black teenage girls away from sports in a campaign film titled "Dear sport".

Morrisons ad

Morrisons “Fresh from Market Street” by Leo Burnett UK

Supermarket chain Morrisons took its customers to see and land to showcase the freshness of the products at its Market Street aisle.

Man and woman embracing

Generali “Here. Now” by VML

Insurance company Generali explores how the future is built in the present in this 60-second film.

Royal Caribbean football shirt

Royal Caribbean “The going away kit” by Truant

Cruise line Royal Caribbean teams up with Fulham Football Club to launch a special kit, enticing people to book a trip with the brand.

Copy saying know which way is up

The Economist “Know which way is up” by Nomad Studio

Business and finance newspaper The Economist showcases its signature red and white colour palette in this TV and out-of-home campaign.

Woman on a swing with dog

Yellow Tail “Good on ya!” by Isobel

Australian wine brand Yellow Tail celebrates people doing their own thing in two 20-second spots.

Child crying

Ocado “Life delivered” by Uncommon Creative Studio

Online supermarket Ocado shows a birthday party happening in reverse in this 90-second film.

TransActual UK

TransActual UK “Third toilet” by BBH London

Trans advocacy organisation TransActual UK placed a "Third toilet” outside the UK Supreme Court as a response to a court ruling in April.

Giant cylinder hanging from a crane

William Hill Vegas “Vegas, as it should be” by Who Wot Why

Gambling site William Hill Vegas promotes its free-to-play game Bonus Drop Boost in this 30-second ad.

Smug outdoor work

Smug “Smug as…” by BMB

Smug Dairy, the hybrid dairy range from Kerry Consumer Foods, illustrates just how smug people are when indulging in the product in this out-of-home campaign.

woman on the bus looking at her phone

WhatsApp “Not even WhatsApp” by West BBDO

WhatsApp spotlights how no-one can see or hear people’s personal messages sent via the platform, not even WhatsApp, in this global campaign.

Cadbury

Cadbury “It could only be… Cadbury Dairy Milk” by VCCP

Cadbury celebrates the taste of its Cadbury Dairy Milk with a short film highlighting the experience of eating a chunk of the chocolate bar.

Cybersmile ad

The Cybersmile Foundation “Words are permanent” by Adam & Eve/DDB

Digital wellbeing and online safety charity The Cybersmile Foundation turned online abuse into tattoos to highlight the lasting impact of such words on children.

Pepsi Max ad

Pepsi Max “Refresh the game” by Copa90

Pepsi "refreshes" some of its most well-known football ads from the past 50 years while celebrating the stars of today's women's football.

Snickers ad

Snickers “Vikings” by T&Pm

Snickers places football manager José Mourinho in the heart of a Viking battle scene in the latest iteration of its “You’re not you when you’re hungry” brand platform.

Lamine Yamal drinking a coca-cola

Coca-Cola “Enjoy the moment with a Coca-Cola” by WPP Open X, led by Ogilvy and supported by VML

Coca-Cola enlists the help of musician Tyla and footballer Lamine Yamal in its latest global campaign.

Woman about to bite into a sandwich

Jacksons of Yorkshire “Rise up” by Red Brick Road

Breadmaker Jacksons of Yorkshire takes pride in its loaves by calling on Britain to demand better bread in this 30-second spot.

Tourettes Action campaign film

Tourettes Action “Misunderstood” by AML Group

Charity Tourettes Action calls for greater understanding of the condition and hopes to dismantle harmful stereotypes with its latest campaign.

Taco Bell brand activation

Taco Bell “Packaging station” by TheOr

Fast-food restaurant Taco Bell took inspiration from the way pre-loved-fashion sellers package their items in seemingly random boxes and bags in its latest brand activation.

Hovis ad

Hovis "Strength baked in” by VCCP

Hovis celebrates the strength and endurance of the nation with a new brand platform.

Mads Mikkelsen drinking a negroni

Campari “The bartender” by AKQA

Actor Mads Mikkelsen stars in this 70-second spot for Italian liqueur brand Campari to mark the Cannes Film Festival.

Man standing behind bar

Aperol “L'unico. Per tutti.” by DDB Paris

Italian bitter apéritif Aperol illustrates the popularity of an Aperol Spritz in this 60-second film, following a waiter called Marco.

Erling Haaland

OKX “A new alternative: Man City” by CAA and City Studios

Global blockchain technology company and partner of Manchester City football team OKX blends football, culture and blockchain innovation in this 130-second film.

Which? ad

Which? “Know before you go” by Neverland

Consumer magazine Which? aims to help people avoid holiday mishaps with a campaign highlighting how it provides expertise across a broad range of products and services.

Man eating a pepper

Amazon Business “Peter Piper's peppers” by Joint

Amazon Business takes inspiration from Peter Piper, a nursery rhyme and tongue-twister, in this 60-second spot.

Man holding two Costa coffees

Costa Coffee “Made with heart” by WPP Open X, led by VML

Costa Coffee spotlights the role coffee plays in people’s day-to-day lives with a 60-second and 30-second film.

Bugeisha Club

Nike “Unreal movement” by Yard and Stink London

Sportswear brand Nike taps into martial arts to promote its Air Max Dn8 trainers in this 66-second film.

Andrex still

Andrex "Conquer the first school poo" by FCB London

Toilet paper brand Andrex's follow-up to last year's "First office poo" and “Post poo euphoria” moves to children overcoming their fear of bowel movements at school after its research found that 76% of children hold their poo at school. 

Allianz ad

Allianz “Seat belters” by Forsman & Bodenfors Dublin

Financial services company Allianz highlights that slower music can encourage safer driving with personalised playlists created in partnership with Spotify.

Still from Audi ad

Audi "Light, as you like it" by BBH London

Audi's latest sunroof technology is showcased with a quintet sitting in one of its cars performing a capella.

Appliances on escalator

Ovo “Power struggle” by Saatchi & Saatchi

Utilities brand Ovo takes inspiration from horror films to reveal its revamped brand platform “Do energy differently”.

McCain Vibes ad

McCain “Indescribably good snacks” by Adam & Eve/DDB

McCain tries to settle the debate whether its new product is a chip or crisp in ad promoting its new Vibes snack.

Shelter campaign

Shelter "Invest in social housing feat Craig David" in-house

Craig David stars in housing and homelessness charity Shelter's latest film lobbying the government to invest in social housing in England.

Ikea Frakta bag mural

Ikea “One bag to rule them all” by Mother

Ikea marks the launch of its flagship store on London's Oxford Street with an out-of-home campaign celebrating its Frakta bag.

Umbrella and car suspended in the air

Skoda Enyaq “Air” by FCB London

Skoda promotes its new electric model, Enyaq, dramatising that the Skoda Enyaq is “one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world”, according to the car brand.

Women standing with suitcases on rocks under a plane

The Very Group “The arrival” by The Gate

Very releases its summer ad campaign, spotlighting its own-brand range V by Very.

Man on phone and inflatable woman

Confused.com “Just used Confused.com” by Leo Burnett

Confused.com highlights the relief it makes people feel once they have sorted out their insurance in this 30-second spot.

Woman with loo roll on her shoe

F&F “Style it out” by BBH London

Tesco’s clothing and homewares brand F&F illustrates how it can help people style out life’s challenges in this brand refresh.

Marlow Gin

Marlow Gin “The spirit of Marlow” by Uncharted

Marlow Gin celebrated Victory in Europe Day (8 May) with a campaign film re-imagining the story of local RAF hero Flight Lieutenant Bill Marshall.

Man getting his hair cut

Toyota GB “The Toyotathon is on” by The Corner

Toyota GB spotlights its sale event in this 60-second spot.

Tony's Chocolonely ad

Tony’s Chocolonely “Neil” by Chuck Studios

Tony’s Chocolonely celebrates the distinctive look and style of its chocolate bars in this work by Chuck Studios.

Man looking through a bookcase

Allwyn “National Lottery Scratchcards add some play” by VCCP

Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, promotes the brand’s Scratchcards in this 20-second film.

British Gas

British Gas "Taking care of things" by T&Pm

A family of fluffy characters named “the Things” are at the heart of a new brand platform from British Gas. 

Still from Beats ad

Beats "Lamine Records” by Homeground

Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal is the latest sportsperson to star in an ad for audio brand Beats.

McDonald's billboard on fire

McDonald’s “McDonald’s but make it hot” by Leo Burnett

McDonald’s turns up the heat in this campaign spotlighting its McSpicy x Frank’s RedHot chicken burger, introducing a new dip: Frank’s RedHot Mayo.

Pancreatic Cancer UK campaign

Pancreatic Cancer UK “Something’s missing” by Unusual

Pancreatic Cancer UK is highlighting the lack of early detection tests in a two-minute film that lists a number of famous names who have died of the disease. 

KFC ad

KFC "So indulgent it's indecent" by Mother

Enjoying a burger exactly the way you want to can be a bit of a ritual. KFC is tapping into this for its latest instalment of its “Believe” brand campaign as it launches a new burger called The Dirty Louisiana. 

Pinterest campaign

Pinterest “Visual search” by House of Creative (In-house)

Pinterest is showcasing the ways in which its visual search feature can help users find what they are looking for even if they can’t find the words to describe them. 

Proper snacks

Proper “Practice Proper snacking” by Joyful & Triumphant

Proper is positioning its snacks as an act of wellness as part of an updated creative platform “Practice Proper snacking”.

Two women laughing on a bench

Haribo “Kids voices” by Quiet Storm

Haribo launches its Nostalgix line with the latest iteration of its “Kids voices” campaign.

Monkey and Emily Atack getting make up done

PG Tips “Live life one tea at a time” by New Commercial Arts

PG Tips' Monkey is back, this time alongside comic actress Emily Atack who plays the mascot's wife, Alice.

Ecover ad

Ecover “Waste no space” by Uncommon Creative Studio

Cleaning and laundry brand Ecover says that almost 80% of people who have a dishwasher admit to running a programme before it’s fully loaded.

Albert Bartlett ad

Albert Bartlett “Roll on Jersey Royal season” by Dentsu Creative

Albert Bartlett is celebrating the start of the Jersey Royal potato season in a film showcasing the island where the potatoes are grown and the work of the farmers. 

Cadbury game changing wins ad

Cadbury “Game changing wins” by Elvis

Cadbury has launched a campaign featuring some of women’s football’s biggest names including Leah Williamson, Jill Scott, Lauren James and Katie McCabe.

Woman with long acrylic nails

Rubicon “Big flavour behaviour” by Lucky Generals

Four fruit-fuelled films introduce soft-drink brand Rubicon's latest brand platform “Big flavour behaviour”.