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Partner Posting December 9, 2015

The YouTube Ads of 2015 Winners

The Webbys are consummate celebrators of the best videos the Internet has to offer. So, we Partnered with YouTube to celebrate the most iconic digital ads of 2015 as voted by you, the people.

 

The wait is over. The moment has arrived. Nominees, marketers and fans came out in droves to vote for these breakthrough ads recognizing the most iconic digital marketing on YouTube across five categories.

Without further ado, here are the winners:

 

#TheYouTubeAd 2015 Winners

The Webbys are consummate celebrators of the best videos the Internet has to offer. So, we Partnered with YouTube to celebrate the most iconic digital ads of 2015 as voted by you, the people.
 

#TheYouTubeAd You Wish You Were In

The Terminator is back, but this time prank mankind. In “Arnold Pranks Fans as the Terminator…for Charity, “ over 24 million viewers watched Arnold reprise one of his most famous roles for the After-School All-Stars charity. Kudos to the Omaze team for giving us a serious case of FOMO.

#TheYouTubeAd That Restores Your Faith In Humanity

Working together with BBDO Starcom, Barbie shined a light on the incredible powers of the imagination. With over 18 million views, “Imagine The Possibilities | Barbie,” showed us how inspiring all young girls can be.

#TheYouTubeAd That Is Your Guilty Pleasure

In “Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein,” this steamy ad sees the pop star model a pair of underwear that, with over 10 million views, has gotten a lot of people’s attention.

#TheYouTubeAd That Gives You Feels

Starting as teenage sweethearts, “Extra Gum: The Story of Sarah & Juan” by Energy BBDO tells the tale of their life-long romance. With tears of joy, more than 14 million of you watched their love open up and bloom.

#TheYouTubeAd That Gets You Going

There’s no limit to what girls can do as proven in the inspiring “Always #LikeAGirl – Unstoppable” ad by Leo Burnett. With nearly 39 million viewers embracing that notion, no obstacle is too big.

Combined, the winning videos have been watched by over 106 million viewers. That’s more than the combined populations of Canada and the U.K. who watched these ads! Congrats to all of the winners and nominees and thanks again to all who voted.

For more of the year’s best YouTube Ads, see here. And to see the rest of the nominees, head to the YouTube Ads Leaderboard.

Don’t forget you can watch all the highlights from the 20th Annual Webby Awards now!

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