When we say freaky, we really mean it. The ads below that you’re about to view were specially selected by Adweek. Just in case you misunderstood, being freaky is perhaps a form of flattery for these ad agencies.
The commercials are no short of creative sparkles. In fact, they are more than that, stirring your emotions, making sure that the message sticks with you.
We enjoyed them thoroughly and we believe you would as well.
#10 World AIDS Day – “Mass Murderer”
This sexually explicit ad compares Adolf Hitler’s historical mass killing with AIDS. Whether it’s a fair comparison or not, this message has successfully made a point.
Agency: Das Comitee, Hamburg
Country: Germany
#9 NHS Birmingham East and North – “Beating”
A smoker was brutally beaten to his death to illustrate the deadly consequences of smoking. The blood shed and wounds were very well shot to instill fear.
Agency: Dr. Foster, London
Country: United Kingdom
#8 Parkinson Society Canada – “Struggle”
What would you do if your body turned against you? Great plot with a nice ending.
Agency: Taxi, Toronto
Country: Canada
#7 U.K. Department of Health – “Act F.A.S.T.”
“Many Britons found the campaign upsetting. Others said the warning signs are confusingly similar to the faces their friends make late Saturday night at the pub.” – Adweek
Agency: DLKW, London
Country: United Kingdom
#6 U.K. Department for Transport – “Always There”
A man was haunted by a boy he killed through speeding. Can you ever escape your own conscience?
Agency: AMV BBDO, London
Country: United Kingdom
#5 Casa de Menor – “Burden”
Sexual abuse burdens the young victims throughout their lifetime. Don’t be cruel and don’t ruin a life.
Agency: McCann Erickson, Milan
Country: Italy
#4 Teen Pregnancy Partnership – “Teenage Kicks”
Fear, pain and embarrassment help push teenagers away from getting pregnant young. The video has brought the message across realistically.
Agency: The Rocket Science Group, London v
Country: United Kingdom
#3 World Wildlife Fund – “Tsunami”
“The tsunami killed 100 times more people than 9/11. The planet is brutally powerful. Respect it. Preserve it.”
Agency: DDB, São Paulo
Country: Brazil
#2 Gwent Police Department – “Texting and Driving”
This video went viral and has captured more than 2 million views from across the world. As gory as it may seem, it is necessary to warn people against texting while driving.
Director: Peter Watkins-Hughes
Country: United Kingdom
#1 Pfizer – “Poison”
Having something disgusting in your mouth is terribly sick and this ad has maximized this effect; Truly worthy of being the freakiest commercial for 2009.
Agency: Langland, Windsor
Country: United Kingdom
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