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Slack | “Traffic”

Slack shows a busy city filled with animated blob-like creatures stuck in traffic. Everyone is honking, shouting, and confused—until a team starts using Slack. As they communicate in channels, things calm down. Their work moves faster. The message is simple: Slack turns chaos into clarity.

The Formula (That Works at Any Budget)

City Traffic = Workplace Confusion
The ad compares traffic jams to messy work communication. When everyone talks over each other, nothing moves.
→ Lesson: Use familiar chaos to show the value of order.

Slack in Action = Clear, Fast Collaboration
One team starts using Slack channels. They organize, assign tasks, and get things done—while others are still stuck.
→ Lesson: Show your product in action, solving a real problem.

Cartoon Creatures = Universal Appeal
The characters are funny, expressive, and easy to relate to. You don’t need words to understand what’s happening.
→ Lesson: Keep visuals simple and language-free for wide reach.

Humor Breakdown

The humor comes from how dramatic the traffic jam is. Blobs are screaming, falling, and panicking. Then—calm. Slack brings peace to the chaos.
→ Lesson: Exaggerated frustration makes the solution feel even better.

Final Verdict

Slack’s “Traffic” ad is short, smart, and clear. It uses a fun setting to show a real pain point—workplace confusion. And it shows Slack as the tool that brings teams back on track.

BRAVE-o-meter Score:
B-7 | R-8 | A-7 | V-8 | E-7
BRAVE – 7.4/10

Watch the full ad & learn more:
Website: slack.com
LinkedIn: Slack 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:

  • B — Boldness: Is the ad original, creative, or daring? Does it break away from generic B2B marketing, or is it just another forgettable corporate video?
  • R — Relevance: Does it connect with a real buyer pain point? Is it addressing a specific frustration or need, or just listing product features?
  • A — Attention: Does it grab and hold attention in the first few seconds? Is it visually or tonally engaging, or easy to skip?
  • V — Vibe: Does it create an emotional response—laughter, recognition, or surprise? Or does it feel like just another corporate info dump?
  • E — Effectiveness: 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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