Love is in the Air - 9 Fun Valentine's Ads From Around the World

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Many companies around the world are doing all they can to incorporate valentine's day into their messaging this time of year

This nicely (and heart) shaped Valentine's Day advertisement is from a lingerie store, Straps, in India.
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Dom Francisco restaurant in Brazil used a great play on "being in bed" with napkins and silverware. The copy on the print ad reads: Valentine's Day in Dom Francisco's restaurant.
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These "pole dancers" were placed on the streets of Sydney the week before Valentine's Day with the message, "Be inspired this Valentin's Day."

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SexyAvenue.com, the official dealer of pleasure would like to wish you a happy Valentine's Day. (France)

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I'm Absolut-ely Your Valentine, USA

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Every Day is Valentine's Day, USA

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Say it the Right Way, England

This ad for British Airways reads: "this Valentine's Day, say it with an escape voucher. "


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No Surprises, India


The copy of this Durex ad reads: "NOVEMBER 14TH/Have no surprises for Children's Day/Happy Valentine's Day/DUREX."

According to Ads of the World, the idea is communicating the fact that the time period between Valentine's day and children's day (Jawaharlal Nehru Birthday in India) is nine months, which is also the time period of pregnancy.
Thus, to avoid surprises on children's day use Durex condoms on valentine's day.

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Ride It, Italy

Ducati, an Italian motorcycle and accessories company, uses cupid arrows to help get their Valentine's message across

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