Best Father’s Day Ad Campaigns That Nailed Emotion and Creativity

Our fathers are the rock upon which we can put our faith. They are constant in their support and will always be there for us. They encourage us to keep going even when things are tough, and they are the wind beneath our wings. Dads love us even when we can't see it, and they make sure we have all we need. The people who help us achieve our goals in life are often our dads. Our dads have been our biggest advocates from the time they taught us to ride bikes as children until now, when we're adults, when we pursue our goals and ambitions. Fathers deserve recognition all year round for being there for their children through thick and thin, believing in them and their abilities, and helping them attain their full potential. We honour our fathers and everything they do for us each year on Father's Day.

Several brands realising the importance of this day, have put their creative minds to work and crafted some of the most thoughtful commercials to make Father’s Day more special:

Zomato’s Father’s Day Ad Celebrates the Unsung Multi-Tasker – Dad
Apollo Tyres
Hero Lectro
Hisense India
IFFALCON
Pizza Hut
Upstox
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Zepto
Bharat Matrimony
Dove Men+Care
Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Godrej Group
HDFC
Himalaya Babycare
Licious
Poonawalla Fincorp
Narayana Group
SBI Life

Zomato’s Father’s Day Ad Celebrates the Unsung Multi-Tasker – Dad

Zomato has released a heartwarming Father's Day campaign that beautifully captures the silent strength and support fathers offer through every stage of life. The ad traces the journey from childhood to adulthood, showing how fathers are always present, whether it's dropping you off, staying up at night, or simply being a comforting presence.

Adding a quirky twist, the film cleverly compares the roles fathers play to popular modern services. He’s our very own Uber, always ready to drive us; our Spotify, singing lullabies late at night; our personal event planner, just like Zomato District; our reliable news update, like Inshorts; and even our human Truecaller, always picking up the landline. And when the child casually mentions mangoes, he brings them home by evening, just like Blinkit.

Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres celebrated Father’s Day in 2024 with a heartfelt and warming ad highlighting how fathers navigate life with love and resilience. But the ad has a little twist. It is not talking about a bond between father and child, but between an owner and his pet dog. The narrative captured here showcases that parental bonds can be between animals and humans, just as the present generations see their pets as their children. 

Hero Lectro

Hero Lectro showcased that the greatest Father’s Day gift is not an expensive watch or a car, but rather the moments we share. The ad showcases an emotional journey where fathers play a constant supportive role, from teaching us to walk to riding our first bicycle. They are not just teachers and mentors, but also companions and friends who provide wisdom and insights as we grow up. 

Hisense India

Hisense India created a Father’s Day campaign that not only highlighted the bond between fathers and children but also the multiple roles they play in our lives. The brand made its campaign interactive by asking users to send photos of their MVP, their dad with Hisense. This campaign was to show that dads are always there for us and support us no matter what we do. 

IFFALCON

IFFALCON had one of the most quirky and relatable Father's Day campaigns. It highlights how fathers take hours to make a decision, as they pay attention to every detail, whether it's choosing a TV or picking the next family vacation. They always want what is best for their family, and will take the time and energy to choose one that not only suits everyone's needs but also their budget. The brand demonstrates the extent to which fathers are invested in purchasing to keep their families happy. 

Pizza Hut

Fathers are not always able to openly express their love and affection. But we all know that it's there. Pizza Hut’s Father’s Day campaign is a take on that where a son wishes his father on his special day and agrees to foot the bill for a pizza party together. All his father does is share a thumbs-up emoji, but lost is the sweet and loving smile that the father gives, beaming with pride. 

Upstox

Upstox financial investment brand celebrated Father’s Day with its #FirstFinancialAdvisor campaign. It shows a video of conversations between fathers and their children from childhood drama to adulthood problem-solving. But it highlights simple money-saving lessons to supportive, dynamic guides. Fathers are our first personal growth and financial educators who influence our lives and teach us how to make the right decisions, especially when it comes to finances. 

Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance

In 2024, Kotak Mahindra launched a digital film featuring their brand ambassador, Rajkummar Rao. It pays tribute to the essence of a father’s love and inspiration in one's life. While a father’s love is often perceived as tough, they stand by you in every phase of life. Rajkummar Rao talks about his moments with his father and celebrates him as his first hero. 

Zepto

Zepto celebrated Father’s Day with its #JustSayIt campaign that openly encouraged people to express their love and appreciation for their fathers. The campaign was a touching video that played across multiple platforms and encouraged its audience with teasers and interactive content. The idea was simple: just make sure that your father knows just how much you love and cherish him on his special day.   

Bharat Matrimony

Last year, Bharat Matrimony aired an advertisement for Father's Day that brilliantly depicted the love between a father and daughter while also apologizing to all fathers. The idea for the commercial came from the observation that dads miss their daughters when they grow up, even though they want them to get married.

It captures images of heartbroken dads during the 'bidaai' ceremony when the bride gets ready to move in with her new family after saying a sad goodbye to her parents.

Some dads put up a strong front to control their emotions, while others flash a proud, teary smile. At the conclusion of the film, BharatMatrimony issues an "apology" for matching daughters with suitable life partners and for causing this heartbreaking separation.

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Dove Men+Care

Dove Men+Care announced the debut of their #CongratsItsADad campaign in 2023, which honors fathers and the moment they become the first guardians of their children, on Father's Day. The initiative's execution showcased a remarkable level of agility, aligning with the brand's continued dedication to acknowledging the life-changing impact of care. #CongratsItsADad is all about the dads who got the best Father's Day present ever: a baby.

The campaign included photos of new parents and encouraged everyone to recognize the care that dads and father figures provide in their lives. Dove Men+Care wasted no time turning the birthing photographs sent in by families and photographers around the nation into outdoor digital billboards. On the same day, they went up in more than 1,600 spots around New York City, including Penn Plaza and Times Square.

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Edelweiss Mutual Fund

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has released a digital film called "Chhoti chhoti kishton ne, Seench liya aaj rishton ko" in celebration of Father's Day.

The digital film's goal is to make a strong point about enabling dads to live independently and with purpose in retirement while capturing the unique link between a grandpa and his grandchild.

In the video, it was shown a middle-class family on a summer vacation to the village to stay with the boy's grandpa. The boy is five years old. As they get ready to depart, the pair touches the old man's feet in a traditional gesture to request his blessings. As the little boy clings to his grandpa, a touching scene unfolds.

In a touching turn of events, the old guy politely turns down the couple's small financial gift and instead surprises them by giving their son a larger sum of money along with some sincere wishes. As they watch this act of kindness develop, the couple is profoundly affected by the range of feelings they are experiencing. A catchy melody enhances the scene's emotional effect as it plays in the background of the film.

Godrej Group

A heartwarming recipe that pays tribute to fathers across the world is part of Godrej Group's #PerfectForDadRecipe, an inspiring Father's Day campaign. The campaign dives into deep contemplation and is sure to provoke thought. Highlighting a father's important contributions in the kitchen, #PerfectForDadRecipe encourages diversity in new-age parenting while shattering biases and addressing stereotypes connected with parental roles. An exclusive Father's Day dish called "The Misunderstood Dad Platter" is showcased in the advertising, which incorporates Godrej products.

Advocating for a shift in consumer mindset away from traditional gender stereotypes, the #PerfectforDadRecipe campaign highlights the equal abilities of fathers and mothers in the home and the role of parents. Godrej Group's Corporate Brand & Communications team and Creativeland Asia came up with the idea for #PerfectforDadRecipe to highlight the importance of fathers in raising children and making the house a home. Featuring Godrej items and a father in the kitchen, the ad taps into the many feelings and societal expectations around fatherhood.

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HDFC

The Father's Day advertisement by HDFC Mutual Fund stresses the value of starting early and how even modest investments now may pay off handsomely later. Many fathers instill in their children the values of saving for the future and working hard now will pay off in the end. The company takes a page out of Dad's playbook when it comes to saving money and promotes a similar attitude among consumers.

Himalaya Babycare

Because of the sacrifices they make and the challenges they go through, fathers are the very first heroes in our lives. They love and protect us. However, not many parents are aware that their children look up to them as role models. An advertisement for Father's Day that Himalaya Babycare created describes the spirit of fatherhood and encourages children of all ages to express to their fathers that they are their heroes.

Licious

In every household, fathers are the unofficial "meat experts," and they are frequently the ones who are responsible for purchasing chicken and mutton. The majority of people take their obligations extremely seriously, making certain that their family can enjoy the very best that life has to offer. The moment that they are taken away from this duty against their will, there will undoubtedly be some complaints received. In an homage to fathers on Father's Day, the meat brand Licious apologizes to fathers for relieving them of their "meat duties," in which the fathers express their displeasure with the situation.

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Poonawalla Fincorp

Cyrus Broacha portrays the character of Boman Naoroji, who has a crush on his red automobile, which he refers to as "Boman Ki Pyaari," and goes to great lengths to ensure that it is in perfect shape. On the other hand, "Boman Ki Pyaari" is of secondary importance to "Boman ki Dulhaari," which is his daughter. To raise money for his daughter's new venture, Boman decides to sell his much-loved automobile. Thankfully, Poonawalla Fincorp comes to the rescue, and "Boman ki Pyaari" continues to maintain its relationship with Boman. This campaign is being run by the company to draw attention to the collateral-free loan product that the company provides, with the end goal of encouraging clients to make it their preferred one-stop solution. It is the unwavering support that fathers provide for their children that this brand highlights. Fathers are there for their children even when they would rather remain in the background.

Narayana Group

The narrative of Narayana Group is about a father who is unshakable in his support of his son to assist him in achieving success. The movie praises the importance of fathers as motivators, role models, and mentors, demonstrating to children that they can inculcate values, discipline, and a desire for learning through their actions rather than just words.

SBI Life

The #PapaHainNaa digital film that SBI Life has created for Father's Day depicts the journey of self-realization that a father goes through as he realizes that he has been inadvertently imparting values of perseverance and dedication in his child.

One notion that is narrated by all of these advertisements is that behind the scenes, fathers not only put in a lot of effort to make their children's goals come true, but they also give their children the support that they require. When they are put in a position, fathers become more emotional than mothers, even though they convey the image of being emotionless. Fathers are frequently thought of as being the person with the most difficult hearts. To put it simply, they are the engine that propels the life of every child.

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FAQs

When is Father's Day celebrated?

Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June. This year, it is on 15th June.

What is the Dove Men+Care campaign about?

Dove Men+Care announced the debut of their #CongratsItsADad campaign in 2023, which honors fathers and the moment they become the first guardians of their children, on Father's Day.

What was Godrej's Father's Day campaign?

#PerfectforDadRecipe was Godrej's Father's Day campaign.