Christmas adverts10 Dec 2025McDonald's Netherlands pulls AI Christmas ad after backlashMcDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".10 Dec 202512 Nov 2025Pair behind John Lewis ad 'blown away' by reactionThe advert, created by University of Lincoln alumni, has been praised for exploring masculinity.12 Nov 20259 Nov 2025How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinityWe look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been.9 Nov 202514 Nov 2024John Lewis, Tesco, Amazon go for tear-jerkers, as others find Christmas funSet to Richard Ashcroft's Sonnet, this year's John Lewis TV advert has a "traditional feel", experts say.14 Nov 202427 Nov 2023Pub 'blown away' by Christmas ad responseA Northern Irish pub's take on Christmas adverts gets the John Lewis seal of approval.27 Nov 202320 Nov 2023Star of John Lewis ad kept secret for four monthsEight-year-old Teddy filmed the retailer's festive advert in August but could not tell his friends.20 Nov 202316 Nov 2023Shoppers welcome ditching of Christmas ad - expertIceland's decision to scrap its Christmas TV ad "resonates with its customers," an expert says.16 Nov 20239 Nov 2023John Lewis Christmas advert divides opinionSome said the ad, starring a Venus flytrap, was "scary", but others said it offered light relief.9 Nov 20232 Nov 2023M&S pulls Christmas ad post after 'flag' backlashM&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames.2 Nov 2023...
