I have gathered together 10 of what I think are some of the best online Flash ads.

Lego Star Wars

I’ll start of with this ad which has been around for a little while but always hooks me in. Well it is Lego and Star Wars – all in one banner full of win!

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Pringles

Next is this rather clickable Pringles ad. Here is, finally, a piece of interactive advertising which relies on copywriting instead of  “form-over-function”.

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“Get it? She has a Pringles can on her hand” – just brilliant, and really tickled me. A lovely, simple piece of brand advertising. It goes on… and on… and on. Maybe the slogan should be ‘once you click, you just can’t stop’.

AutoTrader

This AutoTrader advert was pretty addictive due to its interactivity and the quirky little Auto Trader fella. You can draw your perfect car, bike or… well whatever comes into your head first. :s

Mini spin off

Mini spin off is an ad where you can create a vinyl for the roof of your mini in seconds. Doubt anybody will actually purchase one of these roof vinyls but is a bit of fun and goes well with all the other mini ad campaigns I think.

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McDonalds

McDonalds Flick a Pickle allows you to cause havoc and vandalise a web page, great stuff for all chavy teenagers. Not really sure what this ad actually communicates apart from the fact that if you have a routine at McDonald’s you’re too fat and shouldn’t be throwing out the only healthy bit of the burger!!!

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Kelloggs

A rather witty banner from Kelloggs. The scroll bar on the right hand side makes this ad look not very clickable but maybe that is the point of the ad. Maybe they don’t need you clicking through they just wanted to let you know what it does and the fact it is in stores as a selling product.

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BurgerKing and Sharpie

Draw all over this guys face with a Sharpie and a really cool drawing wrapping effect.

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Amanco

Like toilets? Well you’ll like our next ad, a sharp and funny idea. Pull away.

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Sprint

Not much information in this banner, the meaning of this ad is shown indirectly – ‘Use Sprint and you’re not throwing away your money’. Clever (but frustrating!) ad.

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Companhia Athletica

Try the home gym bike but try not to ride too fast. Oh no actually, do You may find yourself playing it over and over again.

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