Ads We Loved: ‘Tis the Season-Part II

In our last roundup for 2021, here are a few festive and emotional ads that caught our eyes and hearts

Holiday Ride | Chevrolet

A man mourns his late wife inside an old 1966 Chevy Impala he had given her while she was alive. His daughter, observing the scene, rallies the town’s mechanics and other friends to refurbish the car and gives it to her dad as a surprise holiday gift.

We love this tear-jerking holiday ad for telling a story of love, redemption, and restoration.

Toyota: Nora’s Joy 

Animated in 3D CGI, this minute-long tells the story of a girl who has the magical ability to express joy in the form of a sparkly light launching from her heart. As Christmas approaches, she decides to capture her joy in mason jars and share it with those around her.

We love how this delightful ad uses storytelling to share the message of joy and the spirit of giving this holiday season.

MINI: Driving Home For Christmas

Playing out to the tune of Chris Rea’s ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, we see fans of the British car brand MINI, returning home to spend the holidays with the people they love.

We love this ad for featuring members of the MINI community and its simplicity.  No A-list names or dialogue—just a simple reminder of what the holiday season is all about.

Getir: Getir Saves Christmas

In this spot, we see a man burn his Christmas pudding. But thanks to Getir, the man is able to order another pudding quickly and the family’s Christmas dining plan stays on track!

We love how Getir uses the relatable subject of Christmas dinner disasters to promote its services.

Stella Artois: Stella Please

In this spot for drink brand Stella Artois, celebrity chef Marco Pierre White reminds people to use their manners and say please when they order a Stella. We love how this ad pays tribute to hard-pressed hospitality workers during the Christmas party season.

Guinness: Good: Things Are In Our Grasp

This spot opens with a series of black and white objects – socks on a washing line, a white cat on a black drum before revealing the ultimate black and white object: a pint of GUINNESS, in a pub.  The campaign features The Guinness Pub Choir covering the classic Elvis Presley hit Always On My Mind and ends with the message “GUINNESS has pledged 30 million pounds to pubs”.

We love how Guinness celebrates local pubs for their role in bringing communities together and helping friends and families connect.

Carrefour: The Ingredient of Christmas

This ad shows different footage of Carrefour customers and employees mobilizing to collect unsold food and donate them to the vulnerable.

We love this ad because it focuses on philanthropy and  celebrates everyday heroes who work in the shadows to do good around them.

Check out last months’ Ads We Loved: ‘Tis the season-Part I