IBM | Create Customer Service in Service of Customers with watsonx Assistant

Let’s be honest—most AI-powered customer service feels like a digital runaround. Endless menus, robotic responses, and the ever-dreaded “I didn’t quite get that.” IBM’s latest ad flips that script, showcasing how watsonx Assistant turns frustrating interactions into smooth, efficient experiences.

This isn’t just another “AI makes everything better” pitch. Instead, the ad focuses on what’s broken in customer service today—then positions watsonx Assistant as the solution that finally gets it right.

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget):

Pain Points First, Product Second – The ad starts with relatable frustrations, ensuring the audience feels the problem before introducing the fix.
Lesson: If your product solves a common struggle, make sure people remember the struggle first.

Conversational, Not Corporate – The tone is clear, concise, and human—no jargon overload.
Lesson: Just because it’s B2B doesn’t mean it has to sound like a whitepaper.

Efficiency = The Real Selling Point – The focus isn’t just on AI—it’s on faster responses, better resolutions, and happier customers.
Lesson: Show the outcome, not just the tech.

Trust Through Familiarity – IBM positions itself as a leader in AI, but instead of overhyping, it keeps the message grounded in practical, everyday improvements.
Lesson: In a crowded AI market, clarity beats complexity.

Final Verdict:

No gimmicks, no over-the-top claims—just a smart, effective pitch for AI that makes customer service actually serve customers. Simple, confident, and straight to the point.

Brave-o-meter score: 

B-7 | R-9 | A-7 | V-8 | E-9

BRAVE – 8.0/10

Watch the full ad & learn more:
Website: IBM.com
LinkedIn: IBM LinkedIn Page

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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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