--- title: "3M YouTube Ads: 17 Video Ad Examples | AdSee" description: "Explore 17 top 3M YouTube video ads with 25.7M total views. Analyze product creatives across safety and industrial gear with estimated spend ranges." url: "https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/3m" --- # 3M YouTube Ads: Top Commercials and Video Examples 3M manufactures products across industrial, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer markets, including brands like Scotch Tape and Post-it Notes. Across 17 video ads tracked in one market, 3M has generated 25.7M views. Its video advertising focuses heavily on worker safety and industrial gear, highlighting products such as WorkTunes hearing protection, safety eyewear, welding solutions, and electrical tapes. Last updated: 2026-10-25T11:01:36.000Z ## Key figures - Rank: #1660 YouTube advertiser by estimated spend (https://www.adsee.ai/top-youtube-advertisers/page/9) - Company: 3M Company - Category: Other — Industrial and consumer manufacturing - Headquarters: United States - Estimated total YouTube ad spend: $514K – $1.3M (all-time, estimated range) - Ads indexed: 17 - Total views: 25.7M - Markets: 1 countries the ads ran in ## Most-viewed 3M YouTube ads Top 17 by views, list updated October 2026. 1. [3M WorkTunes — Entertainment and Hearing Protection](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/retail-ecommerce/3m-worktunes-entertainment-and-hearing-protection-UJFI3F4t7WA) — 4.6M views, 15s 2. [3M WorkTunes Connect Hearing Protector](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/3m-worktunes-connect-hearing-protector-laueoxjrXHs) — 4.2M views, 30s 3. [3M Welding Solutions: Boost Capacity, Improve Safety & Speed](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/b2b-services/3m-welding-solutions-boost-capacity-improve-safety-speed-J0z2rV2kwVM) — 4.1M views, 21s 4. [3M Anti-Fog Safety Eyewear with Scotchgard Protector](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/3m-anti-fog-safety-eyewear-with-scotchgard-protector-qPfSTlmneFk) — 1.8M views, 30s 5. [Scotch Electrical Tape - Trusted for Generations](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/scotch-electrical-tape-trusted-for-generations-CQxlRZQeStI) — 1.6M views, 15s 6. [3M Industrial Masking Tapes — 100 Years of Innovation](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/automotive/3m-industrial-masking-tapes-100-years-of-innovation-6lZt10D1huo) — 1.4M views, 28s 7. [3M Electrical Tape — The Electrical Tape Since 1946](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/3m-electrical-tape-the-electrical-tape-since-1946-OoV2g7sQgdE) — 1.3M views, 34s 8. [3M CLAW Drywall Hooks — Heavyweight Hanging Solution](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/home-goods/3m-claw-drywall-hooks-heavyweight-hanging-solution-xL98WJuWTE0) — 1.3M views, 30s 9. [3M Electrical Box Inserts: Simplify Your Job!](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/b2b-services/3m-electrical-box-inserts-simplify-your-job-ONxiBM6abU4) — 980.9K views, 30s 10. [3M VentureClad Adhesive Jacketing Solutions](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/b2b-services/3m-ventureclad-adhesive-jacketing-solutions--f9_FBgERvw) — 840.7K views, 30s 11. [3M — Evolving the Workforce](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/b2b-services/3m-evolving-the-workforce-op4R9j6bcqQ) — 823.9K views, 30s 12. [3M — Making Energy Efficient](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/3m-making-energy-efficient-hs96B4ZXeoU) — 717.7K views, 30s 13. [3M — Evolving Health & Safety](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/healthcare/3m-evolving-health-safety-Zdz9Z-1jsx8) — 634.9K views, 30s 14. [3M — Moving Mobility Forward](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/automotive/3m-moving-mobility-forward-5FLumjqx3Jc) — 573.7K views, 30s 15. [3M Performance Spray Gun 2 - Efficiency and Precision](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/automotive/3m-performance-spray-gun-2-efficiency-and-precision-r22PoLunN9M) — 311.4K views, 34s 16. [3M Welding Solutions: Boost Capacity, Comfort, and Speed](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/b2b-services/3m-welding-solutions-boost-capacity-comfort-and-speed-hN6Pm8GyDgI) — 283.8K views, 21s 17. [3MTM Industrial Masking Tapes: 100 Years of Innovation](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/automotive/3mtm-industrial-masking-tapes-100-years-of-innovation-tmCNaNvwGpw) — 93.5K views, 30s ## About 3M 3M is an American multinational conglomerate that manufactures over 60,000 products across industrial, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer markets globally. Its portfolio includes widely recognized consumer brands such as Scotch Tape, Post-it Notes, Scotchgard, and Nexcare. Founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, the business is headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota. ## 3M YouTube ads — FAQ ### What is 3M? 3M is an American multinational conglomerate that manufactures industrial, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer products. Based in Maplewood, Minnesota, 3M produces thousands of items, including Scotch Tape, Post-it Notes, Scotchgard, and Nexcare. ### What are 3M's YouTube ads about? 3M's YouTube ads highlight industrial and personal safety equipment alongside adhesive products. Common subjects include 3M WorkTunes hearing protection, safety eyewear, welding solutions, electrical and industrial masking tapes, and 3M CLAW drywall hooks. ### What ad formats does 3M use on YouTube? 3M primarily uses horizontal video ads on YouTube, with a smaller portion of vertical formats. The vast majority of 3M's video ads are mid-length spots running between 16 and 30 seconds. ### In which languages does 3M advertise on YouTube? 3M advertises exclusively in English on YouTube. ### How many YouTube ads does 3M run? AdSee has indexed 17 YouTube ads from 3M, with 25.7M views in total, shown in 1 country. ### Where does 3M advertise on YouTube? 3M's YouTube ads in the AdSee library ran most often in the United States. ### How much does 3M spend on YouTube ads? AdSee estimates 3M's YouTube ad spend at $514K – $1.3M. The estimate is calculated from the views of its indexed ads and typical cost-per-view rates in the countries where they ran; it is not spend reported by 3M. ### What is 3M's most-viewed YouTube ad? The most-viewed 3M ad in the AdSee library is “3M WorkTunes — Entertainment and Hearing Protection”, with 4.6M views on YouTube. ## More top Other advertisers - #1514 [Metsä Group](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/mets-group) — est. spend $333K – $1.5M, 57 ads - #1533 [Georgia Power](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/georgia-power) — est. spend $572K – $1.4M, 18 ads - #1575 [Enedis](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/enedis) — est. spend $581K – $1.4M, 17 ads - #1653 [Direct Energy](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/direct-energy) — est. spend $518K – $1.3M, 23 ads - #1703 [Zott](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/zott) — est. spend $149K – $1.2M, 55 ads - #1720 [EDP](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/edp) — est. spend $61.0K – $1.2M, 22 ads - #1776 [Exmark](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/exmark) — est. spend $469K – $1.2M, 42 ads - #1833 [Ohm Énergie](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/ohm-nergie) — est. spend $336K – $1.1M, 30 ads All brands: https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands Spend figures are estimated ranges derived from view counts and country-level CPV benchmarks — they are not reported by the advertiser. Method: https://www.adsee.ai/methodology/ad-spend-estimates