SAP | Business AI “Office Cat”

SAP’s “Business AI ‘Office Cat’” ad introduces their AI solutions in a playful and engaging way, using a quirky office cat character to demonstrate how SAP’s AI can transform business operations. The ad highlights the ease and efficiency SAP’s AI brings to the workplace, showing how it can seamlessly integrate into daily business processes to improve productivity and streamline tasks.

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget):

Relatable Work Frustrations = Instant Connection – The ad taps into the universal frustrations of office life—disorganization, missed opportunities, and lack of time—before showing how SAP’s AI simplifies everything.
Lesson: Tap into common frustrations your audience faces and offer a relatable solution.

Unexpected Humor = Memorable Ad – The addition of an office cat adds a humorous twist to the usual business-focused narrative, lightening the mood and making the ad more memorable.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid to inject humor into otherwise serious topics to make your ad stand out.

Simplicity in Messaging = Clear Understanding – The ad keeps the explanation of SAP’s AI simple, showing the impact on productivity and work efficiency rather than getting bogged down in complex details.
Lesson: Keep the messaging straightforward and focused on the core benefit.

Humor Breakdown:

Playful & Absurd Humor – The humor is playful and slightly absurd, with the office cat’s antics providing a lighthearted contrast to the more serious subject of AI in business.
Relatable Situations – The ad uses humor to highlight common office problems, making it easy for viewers to connect with the scenarios.
Subtle but Effective – The humor is not over-the-top but still effective in making the ad entertaining while showcasing the product’s benefits.

Final Verdict:

SAP delivers a smart and entertaining ad that mixes humor with practicality, making a complex topic like AI accessible and relatable. The ad successfully balances business benefits with humor, ensuring the message sticks.

Brave-o-meter score: 

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

BRAVE – 7.4/10

Watch the full ad & learn more:
Website: SAP
LinkedIn: SAP 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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