Advertising has always been thought of as a crappy and noisy trade, but if an Ad is designed properly to tackle various issues, it actually causes people to stop and think about the issues at hand. Below you will find 30 of the most provocative social issue Ads that you can find on the internet. These Ads cover a range of issues such as racism, environmental concerns among others.

The Father of Advertising, put it this way “advertising justifies its existence when used in the public interest—it is much too powerful a tool to use solely for commercial purposes.”

This statement is so true, check out these images below to see what it’s all about.