SAP | Innovation can be an uphill battle

A typical office scene quickly turns into chaos. The moment the voiceover mentions innovation, the setting shifts. The office transforms into a grassy hillside where business people, desks, and computers tumble down uncontrollably.

The voiceover lists real challenges like new regulations, legal obstacles, and supply chain problems. A woman, overwhelmed by the chaos, pulls out her phone and speaks to her AI agent: “Hey Joule, optimize operations.”

The agent responds, “On it!” Instantly, the chaos continues around her, but she remains calm and steady. The ad ends with the message: “Stay unbreakable with supply chain management,” followed by SAP’s logo and tagline, “Bring out your best.”

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget)

The Painful Truth = Growth brings chaos
As businesses grow, complexity increases. Regulations, supply chains, and legal hurdles can spiral out of control. This ad visualizes that stress.
Lesson: Show your audience how overwhelming their reality feels—and how your product restores order.

The Visual Metaphor = A literal downhill slide
The exaggerated image of people and office equipment sliding down a hill turns abstract business problems into something viewers instantly understand.
Lesson: Use bold, memorable visuals to make complex challenges relatable.

The Simple Solution = SAP and AI stabilize operations
One voice command from the woman, and she stands confidently as the chaos continues around her. SAP shows how its AI agent brings calm to complex problems.
Lesson: Highlight how fast, easy, and effective your product is in real-world situations.

Humor Breakdown

The humor is visual and surreal. Watching suited professionals and office chairs tumble down a hillside is ridiculous—but it reflects how uncontrolled business feels. The voiceover’s tone shift adds playful exaggeration.
Lesson: Use absurd humor to dramatize pain points, making your message entertaining and memorable.

Final Verdict

SAP turns business complexity into a striking, unforgettable visual. The chaotic hillside shows how overwhelming growth and operations can be. But with one simple AI interaction, SAP restores order. It’s a clear, relatable message: your business can stay resilient, focused, and “unbreakable” with the right tools.

BRAVE-o-meter Score

B-9 | R-9 | A-8 | V-8 | E-8
BRAVE – 8.4/10

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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