Top Ten 2008 Song Commercials

Published: January 07, 2009 19:04

Music can make a good ad great, and sometimes the song is the highlight of a commercial. Here are some popular ads and some of our favorites from 2008. Song information is in the individual links.

10. Michelob Ultra - Runners - Shine On

The song is catchy, and bonus points for including runners.

9. Dentyne - Face Time - Rain On Me

The ad is cute, and song is sweet.

8. Heineken - Beertender

This ad got a lot of buzz because of the song.

7. AT&T - Mother's Day - Flowers

Visually appealing and catchy song.

6. Bud Light Lime - Bring It Out

The party atmosphere of the ad goes well with the song. Santogold was all over the place in commercials this year.

5. Target - Brand New Day

Poppy, happy music is usually what Target uses, but this one stands out.

4. Nike - SPARQ - My Better - List of Demands

Dramatic use of a song to evoke a sense of competition.

3. Old Navy - The Urban Explorer

Lights had a multi-ad deal with Old Navy that spanned several months.

2. GM - The Story

Covering their line of automobiles, this anthem ad is complemented nicely by the music.

1. Apple - MacBook Air - Envelope

Seemed like everybody wanted to know what song this was.