The latest ads and stories for the festive season

BRANDS
John Lewis Partnership bonus at risk despite 'positive' Christmas trading

John Lewis Partnership bonus at risk despite 'positive' Christmas trading

January 10, 2019
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
M&S celebrates dropping 'blockbuster' Christmas ad

M&S celebrates dropping 'blockbuster' Christmas ad

January 10, 2019
Matthew Chapman
BRANDS
Tesco enjoys best Christmas sales growth since 2009

Tesco enjoys best Christmas sales growth since 2009

January 10, 2019
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Sainsbury's blames retreat from Black Friday for sales drop

Sainsbury's blames retreat from Black Friday for sales drop

January 09, 2019
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Morrisons chief says Christmas campaign did the job as festive sales nudge up

Morrisons chief says Christmas campaign did the job as festive sales nudge up

January 08, 2019
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Agency Christmas cards: the top five

Agency Christmas cards: the top five

December 21, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
Watch: The public reviews 2018's biggest Christmas ads

Watch: The public reviews 2018's biggest Christmas ads

December 21, 2018
Ben Londesbrough
AGENCY
Campaign's US editor picks her favourite American Christmas ads

Campaign's US editor picks her favourite American Christmas ads

December 21, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
Poundland's dirty elves: why the retailer isn't backing down on smut

Poundland's dirty elves: why the retailer isn't backing down on smut

December 20, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Adwatch of the Year: Kevin the carrot crowned favourite Christmas ad

Adwatch of the Year: Kevin the carrot crowned favourite Christmas ad

December 20, 2018
Gail Kemp & Kate Magee
BRANDS
Christmas drink-driving campaign shuns shock tactics

Christmas drink-driving campaign shuns shock tactics

December 19, 2018
Jonathan Owen
AGENCY
David Kolbusz shares his big idea for how to fix Christmas advertising

David Kolbusz shares his big idea for how to fix Christmas advertising

December 18, 2018
David Kolbusz
AGENCY
The big Campaign agency Christmas card bonanza 2018

The big Campaign agency Christmas card bonanza 2018

December 18, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
Twitter backs Shelter campaign with #DuvetKnowItsChristmas film

Twitter backs Shelter campaign with #DuvetKnowItsChristmas film

December 17, 2018
Omar Oakes
AGENCY
Nationwide launches 12 festive spots in 'Voices' campaign

Nationwide launches 12 festive spots in 'Voices' campaign

December 17, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
EasyJet and Luton Airport create Christmas lightshow

EasyJet and Luton Airport create Christmas lightshow

December 17, 2018
Gurjit Degun
BRANDS
Christmas ads 'fall short' on LGBT+ representation

Christmas ads 'fall short' on LGBT+ representation

December 14, 2018
Daniel Farey-Jones
AGENCY
KP backs charity with Christmas jumper adorned with packs of nuts

KP backs charity with Christmas jumper adorned with packs of nuts

December 14, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Sky Cinema hires Cassetteboy to prove Die Hard is a Christmas film

Sky Cinema hires Cassetteboy to prove Die Hard is a Christmas film

December 13, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Top five most complained-about Christmas ads

Top five most complained-about Christmas ads

December 11, 2018
Orianna Rosa Royle
BRANDS
'Shopping on ice': Iceland installs in-store ice rink

'Shopping on ice': Iceland installs in-store ice rink

December 10, 2018
Arvind Hickman
AGENCY
Kettle Chips offers crisps-inspired seasoning shakers in festive giveaway

Kettle Chips offers crisps-inspired seasoning shakers in festive giveaway

December 07, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Christmas 2018 brand activations: Sainsbury's, Google and Lego

Christmas 2018 brand activations: Sainsbury's, Google and Lego

December 07, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
Lego unveils Christmas-themed brick-built experience

Lego unveils Christmas-themed brick-built experience

December 07, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Brexit and high-street woes dampen ad revenues, not Christmas fatigue

Brexit and high-street woes dampen ad revenues, not Christmas fatigue

December 07, 2018
Maisie McCabe
BRANDS
ITV chief questions regulation around Iceland 'Rang-tan' ad

ITV chief questions regulation around Iceland 'Rang-tan' ad

December 06, 2018
Daniel Farey-Jones
AGENCY
Turkey of the Week: BT drains the joy out of Christmas

Turkey of the Week: BT drains the joy out of Christmas

December 06, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Pick of the Week: BBC's 'Wonderland' captures true festive feeling

Pick of the Week: BBC's 'Wonderland' captures true festive feeling

December 06, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
BRANDS
Co-op ranked top Christmas ad by positive sentiment

Co-op ranked top Christmas ad by positive sentiment

December 06, 2018
Daniel Farey-Jones
AGENCY
Lidl 'sabotages' upmarket rivals with punchy outdoor campaign

Lidl 'sabotages' upmarket rivals with punchy outdoor campaign

December 04, 2018
Omar Oakes
BRANDS
Bompas & Parr to host Nutcracker-themed experience

Bompas & Parr to host Nutcracker-themed experience

December 04, 2018
Kim Benjamin
BRANDS
Swarovski creates sparkle-themed installations

Swarovski creates sparkle-themed installations

December 04, 2018
Kim Benjamin
AGENCY
John Lewis' Elton John spot 'lacks relevance and credibility' in Kantar Christmas ad survey

John Lewis' Elton John spot 'lacks relevance and credibility' in Kantar Christmas ad survey

December 04, 2018
Omar Oakes
AGENCY
John Lewis pumps out Elton John in product spots for Apple, Google, Nespresso and Lego

John Lewis pumps out Elton John in product spots for Apple, Google, Nespresso and Lego

December 03, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Iceland's 'Rang-tan' delivers 65m views plus sales and consideration lift

Iceland's 'Rang-tan' delivers 65m views plus sales and consideration lift

December 03, 2018
Arvind Hickman
AGENCY
Phillip Schofield, Rio Ferdinand and Christine Lampard share Christmas stories in BT campaign

Phillip Schofield, Rio Ferdinand and Christine Lampard share Christmas stories in BT campaign

December 03, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Refuge's reversible Christmas poems reveal shocking reality of domestic violence

Refuge's reversible Christmas poems reveal shocking reality of domestic violence

December 03, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Pampers recruits Paloma Faith for return of 'Thank you midwife' campaign

Pampers recruits Paloma Faith for return of 'Thank you midwife' campaign

December 03, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
BBC's Christmas ad freezes time for one magical day by the seaside

BBC's Christmas ad freezes time for one magical day by the seaside

December 01, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Complaints pour in over Sainsbury's Christmas 'plug boy'

Complaints pour in over Sainsbury's Christmas 'plug boy'

November 30, 2018
Orianna Rosa Royle
BRANDS
Absolut partners Capital FM's Roman Kemp to give away taxi rides

Absolut partners Capital FM's Roman Kemp to give away taxi rides

November 30, 2018
Gurjit Degun
BRANDS
Sainsbury's creates pop-up with Quality Street cocktails

Sainsbury's creates pop-up with Quality Street cocktails

November 30, 2018
Gurjit Degun
BRANDS
Tiffany & Co unveils beatboxing robots installation with Tinie Tempah

Tiffany & Co unveils beatboxing robots installation with Tinie Tempah

November 30, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Harvey Nichols' shoppable Christmas carolers bring party outfits to working women

Harvey Nichols' shoppable Christmas carolers bring party outfits to working women

November 29, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Santa searches for missing child in ICRC's haunting Christmas campaign

Santa searches for missing child in ICRC's haunting Christmas campaign

November 26, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
BRANDS
Royal Mail brings Christmas cheer with 'singing' postboxes

Royal Mail brings Christmas cheer with 'singing' postboxes

November 26, 2018
Kim Benjamin
AGENCY
Heathrow tops list of 'most engaging' festive ads, face-reading study finds

Heathrow tops list of 'most engaging' festive ads, face-reading study finds

November 26, 2018
Omar Oakes
BRANDS
Paco Rabanne opens Christmas markets with 'golden blasts of glitter'

Paco Rabanne opens Christmas markets with 'golden blasts of glitter'

November 26, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Carrot wars: Aldi's Christmas ad sparks shopper battles over Kevin toys

Carrot wars: Aldi's Christmas ad sparks shopper battles over Kevin toys

November 23, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
BRANDS
Cadbury to launch Secret Santa 'postal service'

Cadbury to launch Secret Santa 'postal service'

November 22, 2018
Gurjit Degun
BRANDS
Tesco highlights vegan Christmas options with dinner party

Tesco highlights vegan Christmas options with dinner party

November 22, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Christmas ads 2018: Iceland, John Lewis, McDonald's, Sainsbury's and more in the spotlight

Christmas ads 2018: Iceland, John Lewis, McDonald's, Sainsbury's and more in the spotlight

November 22, 2018
Staff
AGENCY
Pick of the Week: John Lewis' Elton John tribute is a new take on a classic formula

Pick of the Week: John Lewis' Elton John tribute is a new take on a classic formula

November 22, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
BRANDS
Debenhams seeks to make customers feel 'Christmassy' with in-store experience

Debenhams seeks to make customers feel 'Christmassy' with in-store experience

November 21, 2018
Ben Londesbrough
AGENCY
John Lewis (the man) stars in Twitter UK Christmas campaign

John Lewis (the man) stars in Twitter UK Christmas campaign

November 20, 2018
John Harrington
BRANDS
John Lewis fans seriously <3 Elton John, Facebook data shows

John Lewis fans seriously <3 Elton John, Facebook data shows

November 19, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Sainsbury's vs John Lewis: the battle of the school plays

Sainsbury's vs John Lewis: the battle of the school plays

November 19, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
Clearcast MD speaks out about abuse directed at staff following Iceland decision

Clearcast MD speaks out about abuse directed at staff following Iceland decision

November 19, 2018
Chris Mundy
AGENCY
Waitrose family fast-forwards through John Lewis ad in Christmas crossover

Waitrose family fast-forwards through John Lewis ad in Christmas crossover

November 19, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Tiffany & Co unveils first scented Christmas tree in London

Tiffany & Co unveils first scented Christmas tree in London

November 19, 2018
Kim Benjamin
AGENCY
Elton John's best, worst and weirdest advertising appearances

Elton John's best, worst and weirdest advertising appearances

November 19, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
McDonald's revisits #ReindeerReady for Christmas ad

McDonald's revisits #ReindeerReady for Christmas ad

November 18, 2018
Kim Benjamin
AGENCY
A little bit funny: the best parodies of John Lewis' Elton John ad

A little bit funny: the best parodies of John Lewis' Elton John ad

November 16, 2018
Rob McKinlay
AGENCY
John Lewis 'The boy and the piano': the creative directors' verdict

John Lewis 'The boy and the piano': the creative directors' verdict

November 16, 2018
Staff
BRANDS
John Lewis creates behind-the-scenes experience of Elton John Christmas ad

John Lewis creates behind-the-scenes experience of Elton John Christmas ad

November 16, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
John Lewis Christmas ad: how has Elton performed?

John Lewis Christmas ad: how has Elton performed?

November 16, 2018
Kim Benjamin
AGENCY
Christmas ads 2018: Adland reviews Tesco, Cadbury, Heathrow, Boots and more

Christmas ads 2018: Adland reviews Tesco, Cadbury, Heathrow, Boots and more

November 15, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Pick of the Week: Sainsbury's proves you can go to the theatre more than once in a year

Pick of the Week: Sainsbury's proves you can go to the theatre more than once in a year

November 15, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
John Lewis unveils Christmas ad featuring Elton John

John Lewis unveils Christmas ad featuring Elton John

November 15, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Iceland deploys animatronic orangutan as part of anti-palm oil campaign

Iceland deploys animatronic orangutan as part of anti-palm oil campaign

November 14, 2018
Magda Ibrahim
AGENCY
Moz the Monster was the 2017 John Lewis Christmas ad

The ads that set the bar for Adam & Eve/DDB's 10th Christmas with John Lewis

November 14, 2018
Magda Ibrahim
BRANDS
Should Iceland's ad have been cleared for TV?

Should Iceland's ad have been cleared for TV?

November 14, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
'Christmas quarter' adspend forecast to be 5% higher than in 2017

'Christmas quarter' adspend forecast to be 5% higher than in 2017

November 14, 2018
Kim Benjamin
BRANDS
John Lewis has rebranded its Oxford Street signage today

John Lewis changes Oxford Street storefront to just 'John'

November 13, 2018
Magda Ibrahim
BRANDS
RIP: the Christmas commercial (2011-2018)

RIP: the Christmas commercial (2011-2018)

November 13, 2018
Laurence Green
AGENCY
The food topic driving the conversation this Christmas: sprouts

The food topic driving the conversation this Christmas: sprouts

November 13, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Iceland's Rang-tan ad has received 30 million aggregated views

Iceland's 'Rang-tan' ad hits 30m online views and prompts petition

November 12, 2018
Magda Ibrahim
AGENCY
KFC's Western-style Christmas ad puts turkey in its place

KFC's Western-style Christmas ad puts turkey in its place

November 12, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Sainsbury's takes on John Lewis in accidental school play face-off

Sainsbury's takes on John Lewis in accidental school play face-off

November 12, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Iceland's difficulty with 'Rang-tan' film highlights Clearcast's unusual status

Iceland's difficulty with 'Rang-tan' film highlights Clearcast's unusual status

November 09, 2018
Brinsley Dresden
BRANDS
The making of the ad: Cadbury 'Secret Santa'

The making of the ad: Cadbury 'Secret Santa'

November 09, 2018
Georgina Brazier & Ben Londesbrough
AGENCY
Martin Freeman returns on ice for Vodafone Christmas spot

Martin Freeman returns on ice for Vodafone Christmas spot

November 09, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Cadbury Christmas spot celebrates joy of Secret Santa

Cadbury Christmas spot celebrates joy of Secret Santa

November 09, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Clearcast halted Iceland's plans to reuse Greenpeace 'Rang-tan' film

Clearcast halted Iceland's plans to reuse Greenpeace 'Rang-tan' film

November 09, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Waitrose launches Christmas campaign with innovative ITV ad break

Waitrose launches Christmas campaign with innovative ITV ad break

November 09, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Holly Willoughby returns for M&S clothing Christmas campaign

Holly Willoughby returns for M&S clothing Christmas campaign

November 08, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Christmas ads 2018: Adland reviews the work so far

Christmas ads 2018: Adland reviews the work so far

November 08, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Boots celebrates mother/daughter relationship for Christmas

Boots celebrates mother/daughter relationship for Christmas

November 08, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
M&S democratises food range with unscripted Christmas ad starring real people

M&S democratises food range with unscripted Christmas ad starring real people

November 08, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Heathrow bears depart Florida for the UK in Christmas campaign

Heathrow bears depart Florida for the UK in Christmas campaign

November 08, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Aldi's Kevin the Carrot battles parsnip in festive campaign

Aldi's Kevin the Carrot battles parsnip in festive campaign

November 08, 2018
Matthew Chapman
AGENCY
Debenhams enters Christmas fray with campaign spotlighting thoughtful givers

Debenhams enters Christmas fray with campaign spotlighting thoughtful givers

November 07, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Tesco celebrates diversity of Christmas Day rituals in festive campaign

Tesco celebrates diversity of Christmas Day rituals in festive campaign

November 06, 2018
Simon Gwynn
AGENCY
Coke truck returns in revamped ad starring Zero Sugar variant

Coke truck returns in revamped ad starring Zero Sugar variant

November 06, 2018
Simon Gwynn
BRANDS
Seedlip targets Christmas shoppers with pop-up shop and bar

Seedlip targets Christmas shoppers with pop-up shop and bar

November 06, 2018
Gurjit Degun
AGENCY
Elves are back Behavin' Badly in Christmas 'appeal'

Elves are back Behavin' Badly in Christmas 'appeal'

November 06, 2018
Rob McKinlay
AGENCY
Cesar builds studio that lets dogs design jumpers for Christmas campaign

Cesar builds studio that lets dogs design jumpers for Christmas campaign

November 06, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
TK Maxx's Christmas campaign sends shoppers on Europe-wide search for never-ending stockings

TK Maxx's Christmas campaign sends shoppers on Europe-wide search for never-ending stockings

November 06, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Lidl shoppers take Christmas to the extreme in TBWA's swansong campaign

Lidl shoppers take Christmas to the extreme in TBWA's swansong campaign

November 02, 2018
Brittaney Kiefer
AGENCY
Co-op's 2017 Christmas TV ad

Co-op responds to Xmas ad ennui by 'delaying' festive campaign and donating to good causes

November 02, 2018
Ben Bold

The Work

BBC "Wonderland" by BBC Creative

BBC "Wonderland" by BBC Creative

December 03, 2018
International Committee of the Red Cross "The one gift Santa can't deliver" by Adam & Eve/DDB

International Committee of the Red Cross "The one gift Santa can't deliver" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 26, 2018
St Mungo's "Potential" by AMV BBDO

St Mungo's "Potential" by AMV BBDO

November 23, 2018
EBay "It's happening on eBay" by 72andSunny Amsterdam

EBay "It's happening on eBay" by 72andSunny Amsterdam

November 21, 2018
Apple "Share your gifts" by Media Arts Lab

Apple "Share your gifts" by Media Arts Lab

November 21, 2018
McDonald's "#ReindeerReady" by Leo Burnett London

McDonald's "#ReindeerReady" by Leo Burnett London

November 20, 2018
Twitter UK "#NotARetailStore" by The Romans

Twitter UK "#NotARetailStore" by The Romans

November 20, 2018
BRANDS
John Lewis & Partners "The boy and the piano" by Adam & Eve/DDB

John Lewis & Partners "The boy and the piano" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 15, 2018
BRANDS
Boots "Get them something that says... you get them"

Boots "Get them something that says... you get them"

November 13, 2018
BRANDS
Heathrow "Making it home makes it Christmas" by Havas London

Heathrow "Making it home makes it Christmas" by Havas London

November 12, 2018
BRANDS
Sainsbury's "The big night" by Wieden & Kennedy

Sainsbury's "The big night" by Wieden & Kennedy

November 12, 2018
BRANDS
Vodafone "Christmas covered" by Ogilvy UK

Vodafone "Christmas covered" by Ogilvy UK

November 12, 2018
BRANDS
Cadbury "Secret Santa" by VCCP

Cadbury "Secret Santa" by VCCP

November 09, 2018
BRANDS
Waitrose & Partners "Too good to wait" by Adam & Eve/DDB

Waitrose & Partners "Too good to wait" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 09, 2018
BRANDS
Aldi "Kevin the Carrot and the Wicked Parsnip" by McCann UK

Aldi "Kevin the Carrot and the Wicked Parsnip" by McCann UK

November 08, 2018
AGENCY
Visa "All they want for Christmas is you" by Saatchi & Saatchi

Visa "All they want for Christmas is you" by Saatchi & Saatchi

November 08, 2018
Tesco "However you do Christmas" by BBH London

Tesco "However you do Christmas" by BBH London

November 07, 2018
Debenhams "Do a bit of you know you did good" by Mother

Debenhams "Do a bit of you know you did good" by Mother

November 07, 2018
Cesar "Twinning" by AMV BBDO

Cesar "Twinning" by AMV BBDO

November 07, 2018
TK Maxx "The never-ending stocking" by Wieden & Kennedy London

TK Maxx "The never-ending stocking" by Wieden & Kennedy London

November 07, 2018
Save the Children "Please wear responsibly" by Adam & Eve/DDB

Save the Children "Please wear responsibly" by Adam & Eve/DDB

November 06, 2018
Argos "Christmas fool" by The & Partnership London

Argos "Christmas fool" by The & Partnership London

November 05, 2018
Lidl "Upgrade your Christmas" by TBWA\London

Lidl "Upgrade your Christmas" by TBWA\London

November 05, 2018
Amazon "Can you feel it" by Lucky Generals

Amazon "Can you feel it" by Lucky Generals

November 03, 2018
Barbour "Maybe just maybe" by The Corner

Barbour "Maybe just maybe" by The Corner

November 02, 2018
Currys PC World "The magic of Christmas upgraded" by AMV BBDO

Currys PC World "The magic of Christmas upgraded" by AMV BBDO

November 02, 2018
Fortnum & Mason "Masters of merry" by Otherway London

Fortnum & Mason "Masters of merry" by Otherway London

November 02, 2018
Intu "The impossible gift" by Now

Intu "The impossible gift" by Now

November 01, 2018
Very.co.uk "Elsie's gift" by St Luke's

Very.co.uk "Elsie's gift" by St Luke's

October 31, 2018