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For all the fear surrounding ad blocking, there are still a lot of people watching ads.
Consider Geico's Unskippable pre-roll ad: It currently has more than 8.1 million views on YouTube. Or look to Android's ad featuring unlikely animal friends: It became the most shared ad of all time, with more than 6.4 million shares.
Whether inspired by an innovation in technology or simply using the corner of a building to tell a story, this year's best in advertising made us pay attention -- and even a little jealous. Check out some of our favorites below:
10 Inspiring & Creative Ads From 2015
1) Comcast Xfinity | Emily's Oz
A 7-year-old blind girl describes what her version of the Land of Oz looks like -- and it's absolutely magical.
2) Nike | Short a Guy
This fast-paced ad is a fun break from the overwhelming number of famous athlete-focused spots this year.
3) John Lewis Home Insurance | Tiny Dancer
One tiny ballerina can cause a lot of harm to your home.
4) Atlantic Group | 37 Days
Is it possible to grow a garden in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth?
5) Women's Aid & Ocean Outdoor | Look at Me
By using facial recognition technology, the cuts and bruises on the woman's face healed when passersby looked at the digital billboard.
6) Geico | Unskippable Ads
These ads made headlines for cleverly using the YouTube pre-roll ad format, which you can skip after five seconds.
7) Honda | The Other Side
Viewers could hold down the "R" key to switch back and forth between two ads, revealing the double life of one Honda Civic driver.
8) Shiseido | High School Girl?
This surprising ad makes perfect use of the product while also addressing gender norms.
9) Android | Friends Furever
This was the most shared ad of the year thanks to the adorableness of unlikely animal pals.
10) Depaul | There's Another Side to the Story
If you only read one side of this ad, you're missing the real story.
What were your favorite ads of the year? Let us know in the comments below!
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