The latest ads and stories for the festive season

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Christmas 2024 round-up: Watch all the festive ads

Christmas 2024 round-up: Watch all the festive ads

December 24, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Alzheimer’s Society disrupts ITV festive announcements with bespoke idents

Alzheimer’s Society disrupts ITV festive announcements with bespoke idents

December 20, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Chicken nugget takes centre stage in festive McDonald’s press ad

Chicken nugget takes centre stage in festive McDonald’s press ad

December 18, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Deliveroo pays homage to Smithy’s curry order with Gavin & Stacey-inspired campaign

Deliveroo pays homage to Smithy’s curry order with Gavin & Stacey-inspired campaign

December 17, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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‘We didn't just want an ad’: the making of Adam & Eve/DDB’s Disney short

‘We didn't just want an ad’: the making of Adam & Eve/DDB’s Disney short

December 09, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
BRANDS
Snapchat captures ‘little joys’ of Christmas in OOH campaign

Snapchat captures ‘little joys’ of Christmas in OOH campaign

December 09, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Toblerone festive campaign suggests diamonds are a gift's best friend

Toblerone festive campaign suggests diamonds are a gift's best friend

December 03, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
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TUI takes Santa's elves on holiday in illustrated children’s book

TUI takes Santa's elves on holiday in illustrated children’s book

December 03, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
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Wallace & Gromit take over BBC this Christmas with idents and new film premiere

Wallace & Gromit take over BBC this Christmas with idents and new film premiere

November 30, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Vodafone Christmas campaign dials up the nostalgia

Vodafone Christmas campaign dials up the nostalgia

November 29, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
BRANDS
Airbnb's Christmas ad shows Santa's struggles in a hotel

Airbnb's Christmas ad shows Santa's struggles in a hotel

November 27, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
BRANDS
Bumble hosts house party for singles at Christmas

Bumble hosts house party for singles at Christmas

November 27, 2024
Lucy Shelley
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Waitrose ad exposes dessert thief in part two of Christmas ‘whodunnit’

Waitrose ad exposes dessert thief in part two of Christmas ‘whodunnit’

November 26, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Aldi spoofs Waitrose's whodunnit mystery in social film

Aldi spoofs Waitrose's whodunnit mystery in social film

November 26, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
BRANDS
JD puts cinemagoers on big screen in 'Family' campaign activation

JD puts cinemagoers on big screen in 'Family' campaign activation

November 25, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
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National Lottery rolls out festive scratchcards campaign

National Lottery rolls out festive scratchcards campaign

November 22, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Waitrose unveils next phase of whodunnit Christmas social campaign with Line of Duty stars

Waitrose unveils next phase of whodunnit Christmas social campaign with Line of Duty stars

November 21, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Papa Johns "Early celebrator" Bicycle Studio

Papa Johns focuses on 'real moments' of Christmas in Bicycle Studio campaign

November 19, 2024
Beau Jackson
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Is 2024 a vintage year for Christmas ads?

Is 2024 a vintage year for Christmas ads?

November 19, 2024
Staff
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Carlsberg UK launches Christmas jumper in ‘kit reveal’ video

Carlsberg UK launches Christmas jumper in ‘kit reveal’ video

November 18, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
BRANDS
Pepsi Max festive spot urges people to drop work and studies

Pepsi Max festive spot urges people to drop work and studies

November 17, 2024
Will Green
AGENCY
‘It’s all about that little bit of escapism’: McDonald’s festive ad lights up Christmas

‘It’s all about that little bit of escapism’: McDonald’s festive ad lights up Christmas

November 16, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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The Entertainer Christmas ad showcases fickle nature of kids with toys

The Entertainer Christmas ad showcases fickle nature of kids with toys

November 15, 2024
Marianne Calnan
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Babybel returns with giant cheese in 'big cheesmas delivery'

Babybel returns with giant cheese in 'big cheesmas delivery'

November 15, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
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"Family" JD Sports 2024 Uncommon Creative Studio

JD Sports enlists stars' families for its Christmas ad

November 15, 2024
Beau Jackson
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Peta's dark festive ad shows friendship between girl and a cow

Peta's dark festive ad shows friendship between girl and a cow

November 14, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
BRANDS
Coca-Cola unveils ‘Holidays are coming’ ad made by AI

Coca-Cola unveils ‘Holidays are coming’ ad made by AI

November 14, 2024
Lucy Shelley
BRANDS
Nespresso brings snowman and David Beckham together for Christmas

Nespresso brings snowman and David Beckham together for Christmas

November 14, 2024
Eszter Gurbicz
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‘Wonderful nostalgia’, ‘little annoyances’, ‘brilliantly chosen track’: creatives react to John Lewis Christmas ad

‘Wonderful nostalgia’, ‘little annoyances’, ‘brilliantly chosen track’: creatives react to John Lewis Christmas ad

November 14, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Sports Direct Christmas ad stars Frank Lampard, Eddie Hearn and Lucy Bronze

Sports Direct Christmas ad stars Frank Lampard, Eddie Hearn and Lucy Bronze

November 14, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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John Lewis: A tale of two sisters

Watch: John Lewis Christmas ad depicts 'magical journey of memories' between sisters

November 14, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Disney Christmas ad by Adam & Eve/DDB shows friendship between boy and octopus

Disney Christmas ad by Adam & Eve/DDB shows friendship between boy and octopus

November 12, 2024
Shauna Lewis
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Tesco Christmas ad channels ‘emotion and entertainment’

Tesco Christmas ad channels ‘emotion and entertainment’

November 12, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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Starbucks offers a break from the chaos in Christmas animation

Starbucks offers a break from the chaos in Christmas animation

November 11, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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O2 Christmas ad spotlights data poverty with snow flurry of sim cards

O2 Christmas ad spotlights data poverty with snow flurry of sim cards

November 08, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
BRANDS
Alison Hammond: will help 'huns' with Christmas shopping queries

Alison Hammond stars as 'Very Godmother' in ITV Daytime partnership

November 08, 2024
Beau Jackson
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Pick of the Week? (To be continued)

Pick of the Week? (To be continued)

November 07, 2024
Staff
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Pick of the Week

Pick of the Week

November 07, 2024
Staff
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Clockwise from top left: Walker, McCann, Bullard, Elwood, George, Richings and McClure

How would you rate this year’s first wave of Christmas ads?

November 07, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
The Information
BRANDS
Barbour partners Aardman for second 'Shaun the Sheep' Christmas spot

Barbour partners Aardman for second 'Shaun the Sheep' Christmas spot

November 07, 2024
Charlotte Rawlings
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M&S Clothing & Home ad imagines Christmas inside a snow globe

M&S Clothing & Home ad imagines Christmas inside a snow globe

November 07, 2024
Marianne Calnan
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Cadbury counts down with 24 Christmas advent ads

Cadbury counts down with 24 Christmas advent ads

November 06, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Greater Anglia’s Red Hare leads the way to festive fun

Greater Anglia’s Red Hare leads the way to festive fun

November 06, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh stars in Boots' 'A Christmas makeover' ad

Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh stars in Boots' 'A Christmas makeover' ad

November 06, 2024
Shauna Lewis
The Information
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Waitrose & Partners campaign conjures up star-studded festive mystery

Waitrose & Partners campaign conjures up star-studded festive mystery

November 05, 2024
Jamie Rossouw
BRANDS
Amazon's Christmas campaign puts theatre caretaker's talent centre stage

Amazon's Christmas campaign puts theatre caretaker's talent centre stage

November 04, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Shelter’s Christmas ad uses space fantasy to highlight grim reality of temporary housing

Shelter’s Christmas ad uses space fantasy to highlight grim reality of temporary housing

November 04, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Very and TK Maxx: animal-themed Christmas spots are returning for a second year

Very and TK Maxx reprise last year's Christmas ads for 2024

November 01, 2024
Ida Axling
BRANDS
Jo Malone event in Covent Garden

Jo Malone unveils festive-gameshow-inspired pop-up

November 01, 2024
Alessandra Scotto di Santolo
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Debenhams offers stress-free Christmas in Elizabeth Hurley-fronted ad

Debenhams offers stress-free Christmas in Elizabeth Hurley-fronted ad

November 01, 2024
Lucy Shelley
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Argos rolls out Christmas ad by T&Pm

Argos rolls out Christmas ad by T&Pm

November 01, 2024
Jamie Rossouw
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Freemans Christmas ad sees Sophie Ellis-Bextor and co knocking on people's doors

Freemans Christmas ad sees Sophie Ellis-Bextor and co knocking on people's doors

October 24, 2024
Ben Bold
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Revealed: how the most effective Christmas ads increase brands’ market share

Revealed: how the most effective Christmas ads increase brands’ market share

October 15, 2024
Jennifer Small
The Knowledge
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Very pre-Christmas spot transports viewers to rainbow dream world of toys

Very pre-Christmas spot transports viewers to rainbow dream world of toys

October 01, 2024
Ben Bold
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Sainsbury’s, Asda, M&S – which festive campaigns actually worked?

Sainsbury’s, Asda, M&S – which festive campaigns actually worked?

January 15, 2024
Evie Barrett
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Christmas 2023 round-up: Watch all the festive ads

Christmas 2023 round-up: Watch all the festive ads

December 22, 2023
Charlotte Rawlings
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Guinness' Footpints snow boots

Guinness unveils 'Foot Pints' boots that leave stout-prints in the snow

December 19, 2023
Ben Bold
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Created by Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Kinetic, N20 and EssenceMediacom

Tesco brings 'Become more Christmas' cheer to London commuters

December 19, 2023
Ben Bold
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From clockwise top left: Primark, Waitrose, JD Sports, Baileys and Coca-Cola

Primark and JD Sports Christmas spots 'most representative of black people'

December 12, 2023
Ben Bold
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Agency Christmas cards: send your submissions in now

Agency Christmas cards: send your submissions in now

December 11, 2023
Staff
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From clockwise top left: M&S Clothing and Home, Tesco, Asda and Coca-Cola

The best Christmas ad of 2023 (according to ±±¾©Èü³µpk10 readers) is…

December 08, 2023
Ben Bold
MEDIA
Channel 4: festive ident works with Judith Kerr's beloved children's books series

Channel 4 unveils Christmas ident starring Mog the cat

December 01, 2023
Beau Jackson
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The best Christmas ad of 2023: Vote deadline extended

The best Christmas ad of 2023: Vote deadline extended

November 30, 2023
Staff
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Christmas 2023 round-up: Burger King, Tui, Cadbury, Apple and more

Christmas 2023 round-up: Burger King, Tui, Cadbury, Apple and more

November 29, 2023
Staff
Burger King questions the existence of Santa in festive campaign

Burger King questions the existence of Santa in festive campaign

November 28, 2023
Will Green
BRANDS
Charlie's Bar: 'no strangers here'

Charlie’s Bar homemade Christmas ad goes viral (and gets approval from John Lewis)

November 27, 2023
Ben Bold
MEDIA
Aldi: The "Secret Christmas factory" pins from Pinterest.

Pinterest and Aldi collaborate on secret Christmas inspiration board

November 24, 2023
Beau Jackson
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Co-op: members and customers can donate to community causes

Co-op again shuns big-budget Christmas ad for community cash boost

November 23, 2023
Ben Bold
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Rockshore enlists Ronan Keating to trade banter in its festive ad

Rockshore enlists Ronan Keating to trade banter in its festive ad

November 21, 2023
Will Green
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Tesco's Christmas ad celebrates people getting into the festive spirit

Tesco's Christmas ad celebrates people getting into the festive spirit

November 19, 2023
Gurjit Degun
BRANDS
Outernet London: The central London space provides a 360 experience for visitors

Uniqlo and Outernet collaborate to create digital 'snow globe'

November 17, 2023
Beau Jackson
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An artist's impression of Aldi's soon-to-launch Pigs in Blankets Restaurant

Aldi rolls out 'bottomless' Pigs in Blankets Restaurant

November 16, 2023
Ben Bold
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±±¾©Èü³µpk10 Podcast Xmas special: Atkin and Brim on John Lewis, Asda, Aldi, McDonald’s and more

±±¾©Èü³µpk10 Podcast Xmas special: Atkin and Brim on John Lewis, Asda, Aldi, McDonald’s and more

November 16, 2023
Staff
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All I want for Christmas is brand positioning

All I want for Christmas is brand positioning

November 15, 2023
Simon Massey
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Christmas 2023 round-up: Tesco, Aldi, Temptations, Unilever and more

Christmas 2023 round-up: Tesco, Aldi, Temptations, Unilever and more

November 15, 2023
Staff
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John Lewis isn’t ‘winning’ Christmas this year, social data reveals

John Lewis isn’t ‘winning’ Christmas this year, social data reveals

November 15, 2023
Evie Barrett
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Temptations takes inspiration from 1970s in festive spot by Adam & Eve/DDB

Temptations takes inspiration from 1970s in festive spot by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 14, 2023
Gurjit Degun
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KFC Christmas ad responds to call for Kentucky Fried Turkey with… a big fat nope

KFC Christmas ad responds to call for Kentucky Fried Turkey with… a big fat nope

November 13, 2023
Ben Bold
BRANDS
Walkers Christmas ad plays on 'sharing struggles' at Christmas

Walkers Christmas ad plays on 'sharing struggles' at Christmas

November 13, 2023
Ben Bold
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Gallet and Rodriguez: “The storytelling aspect of the John Lewis Christmas ad aligns with our passion for pushing creative boundaries'

Behind the scenes: Megaforce on shooting the John Lewis Christmas ad

November 09, 2023
Imogen Watson
The Information
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Asda: Michael Buble-powered Christmas tree

Asda Christmas tree lights up only when people sing it Michael Bublé songs

November 09, 2023
Ben Bold
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From clockwise top left: M&S 'Thismas', Sara Collinge, Hanna Campbell, Jo Arden and Maria Koutsoudakis

What do you think of M&S’s response to criticism of its Christmas ad?

November 09, 2023
Ben Bold
The Information
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Christmas Private View part two: Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's and more

Christmas Private View part two: Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's and more

November 09, 2023
Nicholas Hulley and Darren Bailes
The Information
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AA/WARC: Advertisers set to capitalise on audiences seeking gift ideas and Christmas cheer (Getty Images)

Record season of adspend predicted for Christmas 2023

November 09, 2023
Beau Jackson
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'Let your traditions grow': explores the joy of enduring and changing traditions

John Lewis & Partners ad recounts Christmas tale of Venus flytrap

November 09, 2023
Imogen Watson
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KFC: to serve KFT this Christmas?

KFC teaser hints at switch to Kentucky Fried Turkey for Christmas

November 08, 2023
Ben Bold
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Waitrose: "It's time for the good stuff" by Saatchi & Saatchi London

Christmas Private View: Etsy, M&S, TK Maxx, Waitrose and Argos

November 08, 2023
Regan Warner, Dan Morris and Charlene Chandrasekaran
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System1: Aldi and M&S Food currently in the lead for effectiveness in 2023 Christmas ad season

Which brands are early frontrunners for most effective Christmas ad 2023?

November 08, 2023
Beau Jackson
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John Lewis: teaser unveiled on X (formerly known as Twitter) just days ahead of main ad reveal

John Lewis teases much-anticipated Christmas ad

November 07, 2023
Ben Bold
BRANDS
Friends share joy in Amazon’s Beatles-soundtracked Christmas ad

Friends share joy in Amazon’s Beatles-soundtracked Christmas ad

November 06, 2023
Daniel Farey-Jones
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Sophie Lewis: chief strategy officer at M&C Saatchi London

Brands serve 'junk and finery' over a small but perfectly formed Christmas

November 06, 2023
Sophie Lewis
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Lidl puts toy donation at heart of Christmas ad

Lidl puts toy donation at heart of Christmas ad

November 06, 2023
Jamie Rossouw
BRANDS
Aldi spoofs Willy Wonka for sharing-focused Christmas ad

Aldi spoofs Willy Wonka for sharing-focused Christmas ad

November 06, 2023
Daniel Farey-Jones
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Deliveroo champions mince pies for breakfast in festive film

Deliveroo champions mince pies for breakfast in festive film

November 06, 2023
Charlotte Rawlings
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Asda calls on Michael Bublé to highlight quality in Christmas ad

Asda calls on Michael Bublé to highlight quality in Christmas ad

November 04, 2023
Gurjit Degun
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Disney’s diverse holiday campaign centres on new film ‘Wish’

Disney’s diverse holiday campaign centres on new film ‘Wish’

November 03, 2023
Jamie Rossouw
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Vodafone focuses on ritual rather than gifts in Christmas spot

Vodafone focuses on ritual rather than gifts in Christmas spot

November 03, 2023
Will Green
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Morrisons reveals first Christmas ad by Leo Burnett

Morrisons reveals first Christmas ad by Leo Burnett

November 03, 2023
Daniel Farey-Jones and Gurjit Degun
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Sainsbury's festive ad from NCA asks what Santa has for Christmas dinner

Sainsbury's festive ad from NCA asks what Santa has for Christmas dinner

November 03, 2023
Gurjit Degun
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Boots diverges from star-led Christmas campaigns in mother-daughter film

Boots diverges from star-led Christmas campaigns in mother-daughter film

November 03, 2023
Shauna Lewis

The Work

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JD Sports "King of the streets" by Cake

JD Sports "King of the streets" by Cake

November 08, 2021
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Amazon "Kindness, the greatest gift" by Lucky Generals

Amazon "Kindness, the greatest gift" by Lucky Generals

November 08, 2021
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Boots "Bags of joy" by VMLY&R

Boots "Bags of joy" by VMLY&R

November 05, 2021
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John Lewis & Partners "Unexpected guest" by Adam & Eve/DDB

John Lewis & Partners "Unexpected guest" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 05, 2021
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TK Maxx "Christmas to the Maxx" by Wieden & Kennedy London

TK Maxx "Christmas to the Maxx" by Wieden & Kennedy London

November 04, 2021
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M&S Food "Percy's first Christmas" by Grey London

M&S Food "Percy's first Christmas" by Grey London

November 04, 2021
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Innocent "A jolly safe Christmas" by BMB

Innocent "A jolly safe Christmas" by BMB

December 17, 2020
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British Gas "Here to solve" by ​Nucleus

British Gas "Here to solve" by ​Nucleus

December 14, 2020
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The Big Issue "Remember me?" by FCB Inferno

The Big Issue "Remember me?" by FCB Inferno

December 11, 2020
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Dogs Trust "A Christmas tale" (in-house)

Dogs Trust "A Christmas tale" (in-house)

December 09, 2020
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Stella Artois "The life Artois" by Mother

Stella Artois "The life Artois" by Mother

December 09, 2020
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NHS Charities Together "The gift" by Iris

NHS Charities Together "The gift" by Iris

December 08, 2020
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Dole "Unstuffed bears" by St. Luke's

Dole "Unstuffed bears" by St. Luke's

December 07, 2020
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Pringles "Let's celebrate" by Grey London

Pringles "Let's celebrate" by Grey London

December 07, 2020
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Just Eat "Doggy Dogg Christmas" by McCann London

Just Eat "Doggy Dogg Christmas" by McCann London

December 04, 2020
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Paddy Power "Pundits" by Chief

Paddy Power "Pundits" by Chief

December 04, 2020
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Visa "More than shopping" by Saatchi & Saatchi

Visa "More than shopping" by Saatchi & Saatchi

December 03, 2020
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Erste Group "#EdgarsChristmas" by Jung von Matt/Donau

Erste Group "#EdgarsChristmas" by Jung von Matt/Donau

December 02, 2020
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Co-op "Round are way" by Lucky Generals

Co-op "Round are way" by Lucky Generals

December 01, 2020
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Vodafone "The magic of connection" by Ogilvy UK

Vodafone "The magic of connection" by Ogilvy UK

November 19, 2020
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Sports Direct "Sport starts here" by Mox London

Sports Direct "Sport starts here" by Mox London

November 18, 2020
Disney "From our family to yours" (in-house)

Disney "From our family to yours" (in-house)

November 09, 2020
Marks & Spencer "This is M&S Christmas food" by Grey London

Marks & Spencer "This is M&S Christmas food" by Grey London

November 06, 2020
Three "Your phone's seen a lot this year" by Wonderhood Studios

Three "Your phone's seen a lot this year" by Wonderhood Studios

November 06, 2020
Aldi "Kevin's journey" by McCann UK

Aldi "Kevin's journey" by McCann UK

November 06, 2020
Walkers "A sausage CaRoll" by Elvis

Walkers "A sausage CaRoll" by Elvis

November 06, 2020
Greenies "Snowman" by Adam & Eve/DDB

Greenies "Snowman" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 05, 2020
Asda "Asda price Christmas" by AMV BBDO

Asda "Asda price Christmas" by AMV BBDO

November 04, 2020
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TK Maxx "The lil' goat" by Wieden & Kennedy London

TK Maxx "The lil' goat" by Wieden & Kennedy London

November 02, 2020
Very.co.uk "Christmas is this Very moment" by Grey London

Very.co.uk "Christmas is this Very moment" by Grey London

November 02, 2020