Our Favorite Christmas Ads of 2016

The holiday season is an occasion for giving and, consequently, a prime time for marketers to display their messages to shoppers. However, this season, advertisements were not filled with blaring messages of discounts, but rather appeals to the hearts and emotions of consumers. Here are five of our favorite commercials that appeared this season.

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1) Amazon Prime: “A Priest and Imam Meet for a Cup of Tea”

In response to anti-Muslim rhetoric, Amazon advocates for religious tolerance (and even friendship) with this warm portrait of two old friends. Though the Priest and Imam practice different faiths, Amazon focuses on their common challenges and shared empathy. Learn more at http://causemarketing.com/commercial-gallery/amazon-prime-ad-priest-imam/

 

2) Apple: “Frankie’s Holiday”

An unexpected holiday visitor finally receives the warm welcome he's always yearned for.

 

3) Heathrow Airport: “Coming Home for Christmas”

Throughout their 70 years, Heathrow have specialised in reconnecting people with their loved ones, especially at this time of year, because coming home for Christmas is the best gift of all. Among the millions of seasonal passengers, there are some extra-special arrivals that have made it home in time for the big day...

4) Allegro: “English for Beginners”

Czasami brakuje słów, by wyrazić to, co najważniejsze. W takim przypadku trzeba się ich po prostu nauczyć. #Allegro #CzegoSzukasz #angielski #święta #iloveyou #youareperfect #english #englishforbeginners #christmas #iamyourgrandpa #grandpa #whatareyoulookingfor #bardzo

 

5) Mercedes-Benz: “Snow Date”

No matter where you're going, if conditions are bad, you need a car that can handle it. When snow, ice or rain are in the forecast, Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive can help you cope. Because, as our new commercial points out, there are things you simply can't miss.

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