Lusha | 500 Million Phone Numbers or Just The One You Need?

In a world flooded with data, finding the right contact can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Lusha’s ad taps into this overwhelming challenge by showing how their platform cuts through the noise, helping you find exactly what you need. With a clever twist on the classic “too much of a good thing” dilemma, Lusha turns data overload into a streamlined solution for sales teams and recruiters.

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget):

Too Much Data = Too Little Focus – The ad highlights the frustration of being bombarded by irrelevant contacts. The humor comes from how overwhelming a huge database can be.
→ Lesson: Sometimes less is more. Show how your product helps customers cut through the clutter.

Quick & Clever – The ad quickly gets to the point, using minimal setup to land a memorable punchline.
→ Lesson: Efficiency in both messaging and timing keeps the audience engaged and the value clear.

Product as the Hero – Lusha doesn’t just show how big their database is—it shows how it empowers users to find the exact contact they need.
→ Lesson: Focus on the benefit, not the feature. Your product’s utility speaks for itself.

Type of Humor:

Dry Humor / Understatement – The ad uses understatement to highlight the absurdity of having 500 million phone numbers but not being able to find the one you need. It plays on the frustration of data overload, showing that Lusha’s solution is the clear, sensible alternative.
→ Lesson: Dry humor works when the situation is relatable, and the solution feels obvious.

Final Verdict:
Lusha’s ad turns a common business frustration into a clear, concise pitch. By using smart humor to illustrate how they simplify an overwhelming task, they position themselves as the ultimate solution to data overload.

Brave-o-meter score: 

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

BRAVE – 8.2/10 

Watch the full ad & learn more:

Website: https://www.lusha.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lusha

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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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