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Best Ads 2025: A Great Idea, Brilliantly Executed

Ideas over spectacle. From OOH & pranks to on-ground activations, these campaigns prove sharp thinking, not glossy TVCs, is what truly makes the mark

BY Yash Bhatia
Published: Jan 12, 2026 11:16 AM 
Best Ads 2025: A Great Idea, Brilliantly Executed

Not every campaign needs a glossy TVC or high-decibel visuals to leave a mark. Sometimes, it is the idea, sharp, timely and well executed, that does the heavy lifting. With that in mind, IMPACT brings together a curated selection of campaigns that stood out for their thinking-first approach and clever execution. Spanning OOH, on-ground activations, prank-led concepts and the revival of familiar characters, this list celebrates work that cut through without relying on spectacle alone, proving that when the idea is strong, it naturally becomes the hero.

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  • Ogilvy
  • NPCI
  • Britannia
  • Sideways Consulting
  • DDB Mudra
  • FCB India
  • FCB Kinnect
  • tgthr
  • #ConmanVsCommonMan
  • Talented
  • Indian Railways
  • TOI
  • Lucky Yatra
  • Too Yumm!
  • Nature Shapes Britannia
  • Chai Bansuri
  • National Payments Corporation of India
  • Indian Cancer Society
  • Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea

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