The World Cup is a perfect opportunity for advertising executives to get their creative heads in gear. But who has come up with the best ad?
Mad Men and the World Cup —
The World Cup is a perfect opportunity for advertising executives to get their creative heads in gear. But who has come up with the best ad?
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Luis Suarez is one of the players featured in Adidas' advert. As well as sponsoring players and kits for teams, Adidas has been the World Cup's official ball sponsor since 1970.
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Luis Suarez is one of the players featured in Adidas' advert. As well as sponsoring players and kits for teams, Adidas has been the World Cup's official ball sponsor since 1970.
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BBC presenter Gary Lineker played in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups for England and features in the broadcaster's short film to promote its Brazil 2014 coverage.
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BBC presenter Gary Lineker played in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups for England and features in the broadcaster's short film to promote its Brazil 2014 coverage.
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Whatever you do don't mention the 1950 World Cup to Brazil. It's a defeat that still haunts the 2014 hosts as Puma are keen to point out.
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Whatever you do don't mention the 1950 World Cup to Brazil. It's a defeat that still haunts the 2014 hosts as Puma are keen to point out.
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Marouane Fellaini's afro plays a key role in the ING Belgium advert.
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Marouane Fellaini's afro plays a key role in the ING Belgium advert.
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Guess who plays a leading part in Nike's World Cup advert?
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Guess who plays a leading part in Nike's World Cup advert?
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McDonald's campaign features people from all walks of life showcasing their football skills.
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McDonald's campaign features people from all walks of life showcasing their football skills.
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The ad for "Beats by Dre" has won plenty of praise.
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The ad for "Beats by Dre" has won plenty of praise.
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Spain are world champions and Movistar's World Cup advert shows a winning touch.
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Spain are world champions and Movistar's World Cup advert shows a winning touch.
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Banco de Chile's advert mines a rich seam in linking the survival of over 30 miners in the 2010 mining disaster with the Chilean national team's World Cup dreams.
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Banco de Chile's advert mines a rich seam in linking the survival of over 30 miners in the 2010 mining disaster with the Chilean national team's World Cup dreams.
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