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The most emotionally effective ad campaign of the 2012 London Olympics were these “Thank You Mom” ads showing athletes the way their moms still see them, even as they’re walking through the Opening Ceremonies or preparing to compete during the Games: as kids. Procter & Gamble has run similar spots before, but the 2012 campaign was the most powerful.