Squarespace | Sally’s Seashells × Zendaya
Zendaya stars in this modern twist on the classic tongue twister, “Sally sells seashells by the seashore,” reimagined as a story of entrepreneurial ambition powered by Squarespace. The ad traces Sally’s journey from beachside stand to e-commerce empire, all thanks to one thing: building her brand online. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Familiar […]
Adobe | Billion Dolla
Adobe’s “Billion Dolla” ad is a wild, fast-paced creative fever dream that follows a young entrepreneur with an idea so big, even she can’t explain it—yet everyone wants in. The twist? She hasn’t built the product. She’s just got the deck. And it was made in Adobe. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Big […]
Microsoft | #OriginalByDesign × Kiana Clay
Microsoft’s #OriginalByDesign campaign profiles Kiana Clay—adaptive athlete, entrepreneur, and a force of resilience—showcasing how Microsoft technology helps her defy limits, design her path, and keep pushing forward. It’s a stirring portrait of purpose, passion, and empowerment through tech. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): 1. Personal Storytelling = Deep Emotional EngagementThe ad zeroes in […]
Squarespace | Dream It × Idris Elba
Idris Elba returns in this poetic, visually rich ad that turns dreams into digital reality. With rhythm and flow, he walks us through abstract ambition—dreaming of launching something—and how Squarespace makes those dreams real with clean, professional websites built to elevate any idea. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Poetry + Star Power = […]
Squarespace | Make It with Idris Elba – “I Think Uh. I Should Uh.”
In this ad, Idris Elba faces something most of us know well: the hesitation that hits right before we start something new. As he stumbles through the words—“I think uh, I should uh…”—we see a familiar feeling play out on screen: overthinking. The solution? Squarespace. With a clean, confident aesthetic, the brand steps in as […]
HP | “Chain Reaction” featuring Aaron Takahashi
HP’s “Chain Reaction” ad stars Aaron Takahashi, who finds himself caught in a series of increasingly ridiculous events after a simple printer malfunction. What starts as a minor inconvenience quickly spirals into an uncontrollable chain of chaos—leading to an absurd sequence of mishaps that humorously highlight the frustrations of office technology. The Formula (That Works […]
Apple | The Whole Working-from-Home Thing
Apple’s “The Whole Working-from-Home Thing” ad brings the reality of remote work to life through the eyes of a diverse cast of employees juggling family, pets, and Zoom meetings. From a cat walking across a keyboard to a toddler interrupting a virtual presentation, Apple shows how its products make the WFH experience more manageable—and even […]
Paycom | Unnecessary Action Hero — Episode 5: Gymnastics
Paycom continues its Unnecessary Action Hero series with a delightfully absurd Episode 5, where our suited-up hero takes on the ultimate workplace villain: manually entering HR data. This time, he somersaults, cartwheels, and backflips his way across an office—gymnast-style—to deliver a message loud and clear: there’s an easier way to manage HR and payroll. The […]
Spendesk | Smart Spend Management: The Key to Every Successful Mission
Spendesk goes full action-thriller mode with this cinematic spot that reimagines finance teams as covert operatives. The message? Behind every business success, there’s a stealthy, sharp spend management system. It’s finance, but make it Mission Impossible. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Spy-Movie Aesthetic = Instant IntrigueFrom the dramatic lighting to the tense soundtrack […]
ServiceNow | Connecting Corners with AI
This cinematic ad from ServiceNow explores what happens when departments work in silos—emails get missed, teams misalign, and time is wasted. But with AI quietly connecting the dots, work starts to flow. The message? ServiceNow helps your business run smarter by bringing everything—and everyone—together. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Everyday Inefficiencies = Built-In […]
HubSpot | Have you heard of HubSpot?
HubSpot’s ad leans into one of the oldest marketing truths: word-of-mouth wins. But here, it’s turned into a full-on absurdist sketch. Everyone’s heard of HubSpot—except the one person who hasn’t. What unfolds is a surreal, energetic spiral of over-the-top reactions, all centered around one hilarious truth: it’s kind of weird not to know HubSpot at […]
Phonexa | The Startup
This ad from Phonexa leans all the way into startup clichés—with dramatic lighting, motivational quotes, and a hilariously self-serious founder who thinks he’s building the next big thing (spoiler: it’s socks). It’s a pitch-perfect parody that shines a light on overhyped startup culture while cleverly positioning Phonexa as the grown-up in the room. The Formula […]
GoDaddy | Classy Lookin’ Logo
GoDaddy’s latest ad, Classy Lookin’ Logo, injects humor into the often-stressful process of creating the perfect brand identity. The ad showcases an entrepreneur who gets way too carried away with designing a logo, illustrating how easy it is to overcomplicate things. Enter GoDaddy’s simple, sleek solutions to save the day, showing that building your business […]
Monday.com | for whatever you run
Monday.com’s latest ad takes a creative leap by portraying a business being run inside an orca. This imaginative setting underscores the platform’s versatility, emphasizing that no matter how unconventional or unique your business environment might be—even inside a giant marine mammal—Monday.com can adapt to your needs. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Unconventional Setting […]
UKG | Fairytale Workplace
UKG’s “Fairytale Workplace” ad takes a lighthearted approach to address workplace challenges by presenting a fantastical world where everything works perfectly — employees are always happy, tasks are completed effortlessly, and everyone works in perfect harmony. The ad contrasts this idyllic fantasy with the reality of many organizations, where things aren’t always so smooth, and […]
HubSpot | Spread Too Thin
HubSpot’s “Spread Too Thin” ad humorously highlights the chaotic and overwhelming life of a small business owner trying to juggle everything. Through relatable scenarios, the ad effectively underscores the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs who handle marketing, sales, and customer support all at once. By showcasing the struggle, HubSpot presents its software as the perfect solution […]
Teamwork.com | The Client: Part Three
In the third installment of its ongoing mockumentary series, Teamwork.com dives deeper into the painful, hilarious dynamics between chaotic agencies and impossible clients. “The Client: Part Three” features passive-aggressive feedback, contradictory demands, and the never-ending “final, final” revision cycle—all too real for agency folks. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Mockumentary Format = Built-in […]
Squarespace | Launch It
In “Launch It,” Squarespace delivers a sleek, cinematic ode to entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers who are ready to take their ideas live. With a dramatic tone and striking visuals, the ad positions Squarespace as the go-to launchpad for building your brand, business, or personal platform online. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): High Stakes […]
Square | Open Everywhere with Square
Square’s “Open Everywhere with Square” is a straightforward ad that captures the core of what Square is about: empowering businesses to sell anywhere, from brick-and-mortar to digital spaces. The ad isn’t just about the product’s features but highlights the freedom and flexibility it offers to small businesses striving to grow without geographical limits. The Formula […]
WeTransfer | Doubt. Create. Repeat.
WeTransfer’s film “Doubt. Create. Repeat.” isn’t a typical B2B ad—it’s a poetic manifesto. Stripped of product demos or punchlines, the spot dives deep into the raw, often messy emotional experience of creating. It acknowledges the self-doubt, the imposter syndrome, the creative block—and then gently reminds creators to keep going anyway. The Formula (That Works at […]
Apple | Escape from the office
Apple’s “Escape from the Office” is a cinematic, 9-minute comedy that feels more like a short film than a commercial—and that’s exactly the point. It follows a scrappy team of corporate misfits as they quit their soul-sucking jobs to build a startup, powered entirely by Apple’s business tools. It’s part heist film, part underdog story, […]
HoneyBook | The One-Stop Shop for Your Business
HoneyBook’s ad ditches buzzwords and decks in favor of pure personality. Set in a colorful, fast-paced world of small business chaos, it shows just how many hats solopreneurs wear—and how much easier life becomes when everything runs through HoneyBook. Think of it as a 60-second stress spiral turned productivity fantasy. The Formula (That Works at […]
Resilience | “The Argument”
In “The Argument,” Resilience takes us into the world of a heated workplace discussion where everything goes wrong—thanks to the chaos that ensues when people stop listening. The ad showcases how failing to address challenges head-on can create unnecessary confusion. Resilience offers a solution that helps organizations steer clear of these miscommunications and stay focused […]
NerdWallet | Future You
In “Future You,” NerdWallet takes a simple financial planning benefit and gives it a wildly imaginative twist—your future self shows up to let you know just how much better life can be when you make smart money moves today. Whether it’s buying a home, starting a business, or just having peace of mind, this ad […]
Intuit Quickbooks | Celebrate the full picture of your business in one place
QuickBooks’ “Celebrate the Full Picture” ad ditches spreadsheets and stress in favor of a charming, colorful musical number about financial clarity. From payroll to expenses, invoicing to inventory, this is QuickBooks reintroducing itself as more than accounting software—it’s your business control center, with all the knobs, dials, and auto-syncs in one place. And yes—there’s singing. […]
ClickUp | Returning To Work | Lunch For The Office
ClickUp’s “Returning to Work: Lunch For The Office” is a pitch-perfect office satire that nails the chaos of hybrid work culture. When a well-meaning employee tries to coordinate lunch for the office, it spirals into a frenzy of slack pings, passive-aggressive edits, timezone mix-ups, and dietary chaos—all to highlight the pain of scattered workflows. It’s […]
Umault | B2B Never Dies – A B2B marketer is bitten by a zombie
What happens when traditional B2B marketing just won’t die? Umalt’s ad takes a hilariously dark twist on outdated marketing tactics—literally turning them into the walking dead. The ad follows a B2B marketer bitten by a “zombie” of bad marketing, transforming into a lifeless, buzzword-spouting creature, unable to resist the siren call of bland messaging and […]
Amazon Business | Leo’s Inventions – Smart Business Buying
Amazon Business delivers a charming blend of humor and absurdity in this ad, featuring Leo, a self-proclaimed inventor who thinks innovation means overcomplicating everything. While Leo designs comically unnecessary contraptions, Amazon Business proves that smart business buying doesn’t have to be complicated—just streamlined, efficient, and hassle-free. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Over-Complication = […]
Adobe | The Heist
Adobe flips the typical high-stakes heist story on its head with a hilarious twist: in a world of cutting-edge security, the real challenge isn’t cracking a safe—it’s opening a simple PDF. The ad leans into spy-movie tropes before delivering a perfectly absurd punchline, making Adobe Acrobat the unexpected hero of the mission. The Formula (That […]
Volvo | When CEO of Volvo Pulled An Insane Marketing Stunt
Volvo pulls off a high-risk, high-reward marketing stunt that instantly grabs attention. Instead of relying on traditional ads, Volvo’s CEO steps into the spotlight—literally—demonstrating the company’s unwavering commitment to safety and innovation in a way that’s impossible to ignore. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): CEO as the Ultimate Brand Ambassador – Rather than […]
MNTN | Seymour Roas at MNTN
MNTN’s “Seymour ROAS” ad brings back Ryan Reynolds’ signature ad style—deadpan humor, self-awareness, and a marketing term turned into a quirky character. This time, we meet Seymour ROAS (Return on Ad Spend), a literal embodiment of every marketer’s dream: an ad that actually delivers results. The concept is simple but hilarious—why chase better ad performance […]
Canva | The Intervention
Canva’s “The Intervention” takes a hilarious, almost sitcom-like approach to highlight the frustrations of bad design. The ad plays out as an intervention for someone who insists on using outdated, clunky design software—while everyone else has moved on to the simplicity and efficiency of Canva. It’s a witty, relatable take on how painful the design […]
Expensify | 2 Chainz x Adam Scott | Expensify This FULL Super Bowl Commercial 2019
Let’s be real—nobody wakes up excited to file an expense report. But Expensify turned that snooze-fest of a task into a full-blown, diamond-covered, money-cannon-firing rap video. Sure, they had 2 Chainz (Grammy-winning rapper, “It’s a Vibe”) and Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, Severance), plus a Super Bowl-sized budget to play with. But take away the […]
Wix | New York Yankees Start Promoting Themselves
This Wix commercial cleverly plays on the slightly absurd nature of celebrity endorsements. By featuring MLB stars Didi Gregorius and manager Aaron Boone, the ad directly acknowledges that it would be “weird” for them to promote themselves. This self-aware humor gives the commercial an engaging, meta quality, rather than a straight-faced product pitch. The Formula […]
Slack | Teams Do Amazing Things — “Animals!”
This Slack commercial embraces the bizarre, imagining an office staffed by anthropomorphic animals. Instead of a straightforward pitch about productivity, the ad uses playful surrealism to suggest that even the most diverse (and, frankly, absurd) teams can come together seamlessly using Slack. This isn’t just about features; it’s about a company that embraces the unexpected. […]
Squarespace | The Singularity
Squarespace just dropped one of the most surreal (and oddly poetic) B2B ads in recent memory. Instead of the usual “build your website easily” pitch, The Singularity takes a more cinematic approach—posing a mind-bending question: What if AI, upon gaining consciousness, just wanted to make a website? With sleek visuals, a hypnotic voiceover, and a […]
Squarespace | Bakery
Squarespace’s “Bakery” ad is a visually engaging piece that highlights how the platform empowers small business owners to establish a compelling online presence. Set in a charming bakery, the ad underscores the seamless integration of Squarespace’s tools to showcase products and connect with customers effectively. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Authentic Setting = […]
Comcast Business | Impossible Shot
Globant | Taste ID Ad
What if AI could decode your personal taste? Globant’s latest ad imagines a future where technology understands your preferences better than you do. By blending sleek futurism with a hint of satire, this ad paints a world where personalization is pushed to its limits—raising both excitement and just a little bit of unease. The Formula […]
Perplexity | “The Know-It-Alls”
Imagine a world where AI doesn’t just assist—it knows everything. That’s the unsettling yet intriguing premise of Perplexity’s cinematic new spot, “The Know-It-Alls.” Shot like a sci-fi thriller, the ad leans into the eerie omniscience of AI, blurring the line between curiosity and absolute knowledge. Rather than a standard product demo, this is world-building at […]
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 […]
Progressive Insurance | Parties By Payton
Running a small business can be unpredictable, and Payton’s party planning business is no exception. Her attempts to throw the perfect event for every client inevitably go awry—guests arrive too early, supplies run out, and there’s no backup plan when things go sideways. Sound familiar? In this ad, Progressive cleverly illustrates how their business insurance […]
Juniper Networks | Fast Lane Productivity – The NOW Way to Network
In a world where speed and efficiency are everything, Juniper Networks brings us a smart take on how businesses can boost productivity by embracing the NOW way to network. This ad cleverly showcases the challenges of a fast-paced, technology-driven world, where traditional methods just can’t keep up. The concept is simple: modern business demands real-time […]
Amazon Business | Run a Tighter Ship – Smart Business Buying
Amazon Business takes a smart and practical approach to business purchasing in this ad, focusing on how companies can streamline operations and improve efficiency. The ad addresses the common frustrations of managing procurement processes—delays, excess paperwork, and complex approval workflows—and offers Amazon’s platform as a smarter, more efficient solution. Through a series of relatable scenarios, […]
Postman | API Collaboration with Postman – This Is Big
APIs power the modern world—but let’s be real, managing them can be a nightmare. That’s where Postman steps in, and they’re making one thing clear: collaboration in API development just got way easier. This ad ditches the dry, technical jargon in favor of a sleek, high-energy showcase of how Postman streamlines API workflows. No fluff, […]
Ziflow | Stuff Creative Teams Never Say
If you’ve ever worked on a creative team, you know the struggle: endless revision loops, conflicting feedback, and file names like “Final_v37_REALLYFINAL_THISONE.psd.” Ziflow gets it—and this ad turns that chaos into comedy. By flipping the script and showcasing things creative teams would never actually say, Ziflow highlights the daily pain points of collaboration in the […]
Panaya | The Twilight of Testing – What Keeps IT & Test Managers Up at Night
Software testing might not seem like thriller material—until you’re the one responsible for catching every bug before a major release. Panaya’s latest ad plays on this very real anxiety, turning IT and test managers’ worst nightmares into a cinematic suspense story. With eerie lighting, dramatic tension, and a protagonist slowly unraveling under the pressure, it’s […]
Mailchimp | Turn Clustomers into Customers
Ever feel like your marketing is attracting all the wrong people? Intuit Mailchimp takes that struggle and turns it into a crime scene, investigating a classic marketing fail: clustomers—the confused, uninterested, totally-not-your-target-audience people filling up your lists. From nonsense product recommendations to customers who don’t even know why they’re there, this ad perfectly captures the […]
Trend Micro | Life of a CISO – Managing Your Cyber Risk
Being a CISO isn’t just a job—it’s a high-stakes juggling act where one missed risk could mean disaster. Trend Micro’s latest ad captures the pressure of modern cybersecurity leadership, showing the relentless, never-off-the-clock reality of managing threats, compliance, and business expectations—all while keeping everything from spiraling into chaos. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
Grammarly | Blow Your Workload Out of the Water
If you’ve ever been buried under a mountain of emails, documents, or messages, you know the struggle. Grammarly gets it—and this ad turns that stress into a smooth, streamlined experience. By highlighting how Grammarly can help you clear the clutter, the ad showcases the power of having an AI-powered assistant that ensures your writing flows […]
