Top 5 adverts of 2014...so far

I'm sure, like me, you all sigh when your favourite tv show goes to an ad break. Why must they interrupt our viewing pleasure with their marketing tactics. But....I must admit, I do appreciate a good advert, and every now and then there's a real stonker out there! If it can make me smile or laugh (sometimes even shed a tear) then that brand, in my opinion, has done well and deserves my attention between re-runs of Friends (will that show ever get old??!).

So, I thought I'd relive some of my favourite adverts to grace our screens so far this year...

1. Freeview – Cat & Budgie

Singing animals....enough said?

2. Barclays – My Flexible Mortgage (Hamster)

Barclays' ad's are great at explaining fairly complicated (and boring) topics, in a very simple manner. And they've managed to make it entertaining at the same time. 

3. Cadbury's Dairy Milk – Yes sir, I will boogie

Another classic from Dairy Milk – we all know that feeling of listening to hold music...hope I get this song next time! 

4. Save The Children – I'm Giving My Voice

Such a powerful advert, conveyed in just 60 seconds! An advert should grab your attention and this definitely caught mine. 

5. Three - #SingitKitty

Another hashtag...another hit of an advert! Part of a bigger advertising campaign, which also incorporated various social media channels and a microsite where you could put yourself in the video! They've totally engaged their audience, again. I think Three have pretty much nailed this whole advertising malarkey!

So there you have it - my top 5 ads of this year (so far). What has been your favourite tv ad this year?