SAP | Business growing fast?

A businessman begins his day calmly at his desk. But as the voiceover talks about growth, his office slowly transforms into a chaotic jungle. The environment spirals out of control—plants burst through his laptop, oversized boxes drop from the sky, and he’s chased by exaggerated versions of customers and developers. He falls into a pit, buried under flying invoices, representing the stress of rapid, unmanageable business growth.

In the middle of the chaos, he uses his phone to send a voice command: “Hey Joule, adjust growth plan.” Instantly, the madness stops. The jungle clears, the noise fades, and he rises into a peaceful, sunlit space. The ad ends with the message: “Stay unstoppable with SAP Business Suite.”

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget)

Painful truth = Growth without control becomes chaos
This ad visualizes the dark side of business success—when rapid growth overwhelms systems, people, and processes.
Lesson: Highlight the emotional reality of scaling problems to connect deeply with decision-makers.

Metaphor = Business becomes a literal jungle
SAP turns business operations into a physical survival challenge. Instead of showing dashboards or graphs, it makes abstract stress feel real.
Lesson: Visual metaphors can turn invisible pain points into powerful stories.

Simple trigger = AI agent brings calm
With a single voice command, the problem is solved. No deep tech explanation needed—just a simple interaction with an AI agent.
Lesson: Show how easy your product is to use, and how big the payoff is.

Humor Breakdown

While the tone isn’t comedic, the ad leans into exaggerated chaos for emotional impact. The visual of being chased by wild customers or bombarded with invoices is surreal and slightly absurd—but relatable. It makes the stress feel extreme in a way that’s entertaining to watch.
Lesson: Even serious topics can benefit from stylized exaggeration to boost memorability.

Final Verdict

SAP delivers a strong, metaphor-driven ad that captures the anxiety of rapid business growth and positions its AI platform as the instant fix. By showing how one command can turn chaos into control, SAP demonstrates value, simplicity, and trust. It’s a creative way to visualize a technical solution—and it works.

BRAVE-o-meter Score

B-8 | R-9 | A-7 | V-8 | E-8
BRAVE – 8.0/10

Watch the full ad & learn more:

Website: sap.com
LinkedIn: SAP on LinkedIn

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Understanding the B.R.A.V.E. Scoring System

The B.R.A.V.E. scoring system uses AI to deliver an unbiased evaluation of top-of-the-funnel B2B brand ads. It measures potential impact, memorability, and effectiveness by assessing five key components of a video ad or commercial. This system gauges an ad's capacity to drive brand recall and enhance salience, ensuring that creative work not only captures attention but also leaves a lasting impression.

What B.R.A.V.E. Stands For:

Each letter represents a key factor in determining an ad’s success:

  • BBoldness: Is the ad original, creative, or daring? Does it break away from generic B2B marketing, or is it just another forgettable corporate video?
  • RRelevance: Does it connect with a real buyer pain point? Is it addressing a specific frustration or need, or just listing product features?
  • AAttention: Does it grab and hold attention in the first few seconds? Is it visually or tonally engaging, or easy to skip?
  • VVibe: Does it create an emotional response—laughter, recognition, or surprise? Or does it feel like just another corporate info dump?
  • EEffectiveness: Will buyers remember the brand when they need a solution? Does the ad make an impact that lasts beyond the moment?

How It’s Applied to B2B Video Rating

Each video is scored 1 to 10 in all five categories, based on how well it meets the criteria. The total score (out of 50) is then divided by 5 to give a final B.R.A.V.E. score out of 10.

For example:

  • An ad scoring B-8 | R-9 | A-7 | V-6 | E-8 has a total of 38/50.
  • The final B.R.A.V.E. score is 7.6/10.

Why It Matters

B2B ads often struggle with being bland, forgettable, or ineffective. The B.R.A.V.E. system ensures they are judged by their ability to break through, connect with buyers, and drive action.

Simply put: If your ad isn’t B.R.A.V.E., it’s invisible.

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