Maersk | Fast typing

A younger office worker types aggressively and loudly on his keyboard, irritating an older coworker in the neighboring cubicle. When confronted, the younger man insists the noise is justified — he’s managing time-sensitive cargo and a super supply chain through Maersk Air.

As he continues pounding the keys, he rattles off credentials: an own-controlled fleet, global gateways, and operations in more than 90 countries. The older coworker argues that typing louder won’t make anything faster.

Unfazed, the younger man confidently declares that it does — because it makes him “super double fast.”

The ad closes with the line:
“Be ready with increased speed to go all the way.”

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget)

Physical Action = Digital Benefit
The ad uses exaggerated, frantic typing as a physical metaphor for speed. It turns an abstract service benefit into something you can hear and feel.

→ Lesson: Represent a digital advantage through a simple, physical action people instantly recognize.

The “One-Man” Narrative
By calling himself a “one-man super supply chain,” the protagonist reframes a massive global logistics network as a personal superpower.

→ Lesson: Make enterprise-scale capability feel empowering at the individual level.

Feature-Driven Banter
Instead of listing specs on screen, the ad slips real product claims into casual office dialogue. The features feel conversational, not corporate.

→ Lesson: Use conflict and dialogue to deliver technical information naturally.

Humor Breakdown

The humor is dry, understated, and rooted in everyday office tension. The joke lands because the character treats “super double fast” as a completely serious, professional concept — exposing the childish competitiveness underneath corporate language.

→ Lesson: Let humor come from character contrast, not punchlines.

Final Verdict

Maersk adds personality to a category that rarely has any. By anchoring global speed and reliability to a petty office argument, the ad makes logistics feel human, modern, and memorable.

It communicates scale and performance without ever feeling industrial or cold — a smart balance for B2B brand storytelling.

BRAVE-o-meter Score: 

B: 7 | R: 7 | A: 6 | V: 7 | E: 8
BRAVE — 7.0 / 10

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Website: Maersk
LinkedIn: Maersk 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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