12 Best YouTube Ads

Do you love watching YouTube videos? Find yourself climbing down the loophole of YouTube’s engaging videos? If so, you’ve probably seen countless ads while trying to enjoy your content.

Discover examples on our list of top 12 YouTube ad campaigns known for compelling content, smart targeting, and driving conversions. Perfect for businesses refining their strategy or anyone seeking inspiration!

1. B&H

B&H’s video ad of their brief history can be found right away on this list. We enjoyed this because it was provided loads of information, while being lighthearted and fun. Their catchy background music was something that stood out to us. The combination of graphics, maps, commentary, comical quips, and personal interviews creates an example that customers will be sure to remember.

2. Masterclass

This is a great example because people who are interested in videos similar to this will find the ad interesting (even if it’s a little long). We thought it was unique to raise awareness to how important negotiation is to our daily lives. Additionally, we thought it was helpful to have interesting background music to improve their video just a bit.

3. BlueHost

BlueHost was smart by maintaining a short 30 second ad. We really liked how they made their product look very easy to use. Their use of amazing graphics and bold colors was another great choice. Their catchy music makes their example even better. Finally, we thought it was smart to show their logo at the end of this ad.

4. Aviation Gin

For YouTube ads, celebrities are really the way to go. This company uses Ryan Reynolds to hook their customers into watching their ad. We liked how they showcased their logo for a while so customers know what they’re selling. Additionally, this company picked a perfect length for their ad, not too long but long enough to get their point across.

5. Dove

This was a highly impactful ad. Though it isn’t directly selling their product, it goes through an eye-opening experience that deals with beauty pressures placed on young girls. This advertisement will give viewers goosebumps because of what we might not realize we are being forced to believe and see.

6. Clif Bars

This is a company that for sure does a perfect job showcasing that they are a natural company. Going into their factory so customers understand where their food is coming from is a great choice. Additionally, we like how they make their company owners seem very personable. Additionally, they show some of their workers so people can see the diversity of their company.

7. Mountain Dew

Here we have a quirky example that stands out due to its uniqueness. There isn’t much to say about this example, but because it’s so strange, it helps them to stand out. Including their tag line “Do the Dew” was another great choice because customers will be able to identify their product it if they haven’t already.

8. Bosch

Bosch showcases their many different products. They use a tacky phrase “Like a Bosch” to convey that life is better when using their products. They also chose an actor that looks a bit dorky to make their commercial funnier. Adding in small little animations also improve this design.

9. FX on Hulu

This commercial is short which is exactly what people look for. Their catchy music and short clips from their show was smart. Once again, adding in their pricing was brilliant. Using their brightly colored green that their logo is covered in was another choice that we didn’t skip over.

10. One Wheel

One Wheel took advantage of a perfect slogan which also seems to be their mission statement, “help destroy boredom, forever.” Adding into this example that their product was made in the USA will attract quite a few customers. They made sure to show their logo design which was unique and creative. Overall, this was an example that other companies can certainly check out for inspiration.

11. Dr. Pepper

Here’s another company that chooses to attract customers by having a more humorous commercial. Though it is short, it gets people to chuckle and wonder what this product is. Creating “Fansville” just for their ad was also unique and gets people talking.

12. Amazon

This ad uses Michael B Jordan to create a character for their Amazon Alexa. It is both funny and allows customers to know what Alexa can do. It also helps that this ad isn’t super long so we are able to stay engaged for the whole thing.