Fiverr | The Fiverr Journey
The ad moves fast through four success stories, each tied to a Fiverr freelancer. It starts with a gamer brand, “TMX Games,” showcasing a sleek new logo and color system. Next is “CAKE:05 Patisserie,” with a beautiful website delivered after four rounds of revisions—credited to “freelance brilliance.” Then a fashion brand explodes online, with headlines […]
Fiverr | Opportunity Knocks
Melissa, owner of the real-life Four Seasons Total Landscaping, stands outside her building and says, “Success!” She talks about being in the right place at the right time. Suddenly, she drives a futuristic, tank-like vehicle through her garage into a massive, high-tech indoor landscaping facility. Workers in teal jumpsuits tend to exotic plants with advanced […]
Fiverr | Expand Your Team
A woman presents to her team, announcing they’ve increased revenue by 60% and credits the team’s efforts. Suddenly, someone interrupts with “Cake in the break room! Going away party for Marco.” Confused, the woman asks, “Who’s Marco?” The scene cuts to a party setup with a decorated cake that says “Bye Bye Marco.” Team members […]
Fiverr | Celebrate Success
A man tells his coworker he found an amazing digital marketing expert on Fiverr. He shows his laptop screen. The coworker reacts with wild excitement — jumping, cheering, and celebrating loudly in the middle of a quiet office. On-screen text reads: “The company had its most effective campaign yet” and “The team continues hiring top […]
Best, | Email in Real Life
The ad brings email frustrations to life by acting them out in person. Office workers re-enact awkward email habits—leaving auto-responders on, forgetting attachments, sending long disclaimers, shouting in all-caps, and forwarding irrelevant videos—all as face-to-face conversations. The result? A hilarious reminder that email isn’t built for managing real work. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
Teamwork.com | The No-Show
The video opens with a chaotic “Before Teamwork.com” scenario: a frazzled manager suggests lying to a client about WiFi issues to cover for an absent team member. One colleague looks panicked. Another reaches for the router to stage a fake outage. The tone is tense, desperate, and slightly absurd.The scene shifts to “After Teamwork.com.”The same […]
Workday | Welcome to the future of HCM
Workday’s Barbry McGann introduces the platform’s capabilities for managing a skills-based workforce. The video explains how Workday’s Skills Miner uses machine learning to map a company’s real-time “Skills Supply” from internal sources—like resumes, performance data, and feedback. It matches this to “Skills Demand” based on open roles and business priorities. The ad also highlights strategic […]
QuickBooks | Get Yours with Danny de Vito
QuickBooks’ “Get Yours” campaign stars Danny DeVito as a no-nonsense coach for small business owners. In short, punchy ads, he gives hilarious (but helpful) advice to real entrepreneurs—from electricians to doggy daycare owners. The campaign highlights how QuickBooks saves them time, money, and stress, all while keeping the tone light and fun. The Formula (That […]
Umault | The Horror of Neglecting your B2B Brand
A young couple moves into a new home. At first, everything seems normal. But soon, strange things start to happen.Lights flicker. Whispers echo. Shadows move.It turns out the house is haunted—not by ghosts, but by their neglected B2B brand.The message? If you ignore your brand, it can come back to haunt you. The Formula (That […]
Umault | Possessed – The Origin Story of a B2B Marketer
A mother is worried. Her son, Damien, isn’t acting normal. He’s possessed—but not by a ghost. He’s obsessed with B2B marketing strategy. He blurts out phrases like “buyer journey” in a demonic voice. This horror-movie parody blends a spooky setup with industry jargon. Umault uses the setup to poke fun at how serious B2B marketers […]
Fiverr | Turn Nothing Into Something
Fiverr delivers a slick, stylized narrative that captures the emotional and practical journey of building something from scratch. We open on an empty room—literally nothing. From there, the video shows a startup founder transforming that nothing into a vibrant business, piece by piece, with the help of Fiverr freelancers. No words. No dialogue. Just dynamic […]
Zendesk | Helpful AI agents
Zendesk delivers a hilariously dry mockumentary-style ad that introduces its AI tools by doing the opposite of what you’d expect: showing AI agents acting like unhelpful humans. Set in a fictional office called “AI-ssist,” we meet chatbots that are late for meetings, passive-aggressive, and more focused on their lunch than solving support tickets. The twist? […]
SAP | Swimming in HR problems?
SAP turns a corporate HR nightmare into a literal flood. The video opens on an overwhelmed HR leader sitting in a rapidly flooding office—paperwork floating, employees flailing, and a clear sense of drowning in disorganization. But at the center of it all, the HR lead remains calm, dry, and in control. Why? Because SAP’s human […]
Workday | Rock Stars Undercover
In this Super Bowl-style B2B ad, Workday takes on a common office phrase: “You’re a rock star!” But instead of praise, the line sparks outrage—from actual rock stars. Legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Gary Clark Jr. are not happy that corporate employees are being called “rock stars” for handling budgets and […]
Fiverr | Need a Freelancer? Obviously Fiverr
In this fast-paced, exaggerated spot, Fiverr shows what happens when a business owner refuses to ask for help—especially when buried under paperwork and looming deadlines. The ad humorously reminds small business owners that they don’t have to do everything themselves. Fiverr exists to make hiring freelancers obvious, easy, and efficient. The Formula (That Works at […]
Dropbox Sign | Fall in love with an easier way to get work done
This Dropbox Sign ad tells a funny, relatable story: A woman goes on a first date… but brings her entire office setup with her. Why? She needs to receive, print, sign, scan, and send a document—right in the middle of a busy restaurant. When her printer jams during dinner, her date calmly introduces her to […]
Squarespace | 5 to 9 × Dolly Parton
Squarespace flips the script on the classic Dolly Parton anthem “9 to 5” with a bold, musical tribute to side hustlers, dreamers, and after-hours entrepreneurs. Set to a remixed version of “5 to 9,” this ad celebrates the creative energy people pour into their passions after the workday ends. Squarespace positions itself as the website […]
Thinkbox | Happily Ever After
Thinkbox’s “Happily Ever After” flips the script on fairy tales with a hilarious twist: a love-struck, fire-breathing dragon discovers the power of TV advertising to win over his princess. This ad isn’t just a pitch for TV—it’s a story about storytelling itself. And in the process, it becomes a brilliant meta-ad for why TV works. […]
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 […]
Trello | Feels Like Magic | Portal
Trello’s “Feels Like Magic” ad leans into a surreal, whimsical tone as it takes us through a productivity portal—literally. A woman opens a glowing wardrobe door and steps into a world where teams are aligned, work flows effortlessly, and nothing gets lost in translation. It’s a visual metaphor for how Trello simplifies project management across […]
Monday.com | Back to the office (or not)
This Monday.com ad captures the awkward limbo of hybrid work culture by following one employee’s very literal and very funny attempt to “return to the office.” As the camera follows her through parks, stairwells, and near-empty conference rooms, it becomes clear: the workplace isn’t one place anymore—and that’s exactly why Monday.com exists. The Formula (That […]
Dissolve | This Is a Generic Brand Video
Dissolve’s ad brilliantly parodies the typical, cookie-cutter brand video by exaggerating all the clichés often seen in corporate advertising. It humorously critiques the overused tropes—such as slow-motion shots of people working, vague emotional appeals, and dramatic music—that dominate the marketing world. The ad’s message is clear: break away from generic content and do something more […]
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 […]
Slack | Sandwich works from home
Slack’s “Sandwich Works From Home” ad cleverly reimagines the workplace dynamic, turning a simple, relatable scenario into a funny yet insightful commentary on modern office life. The spot follows a sandwich-maker working from home, creating a humorous parallel between the complexities of remote work and the classic sandwich-making process. Slack positions itself as the tool […]
Monday.com | The platform where everyone manages work, their way
Monday.com’s ad presents the flexibility of its platform, emphasizing how it allows teams to manage work in a way that suits their unique needs and workflows. It showcases how the platform adapts to various industries, allowing businesses to streamline tasks and collaborate effectively, no matter their specific processes. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Gusto | If you had to choose… herding cats or building a benefits package?
Gusto takes a literal approach to a common workplace frustration, comparing the pain of managing employee benefits to the even more impossible task of herding cats. By leaning into absurdity—complete with a room full of uncooperative felines—the ad makes a clear, relatable point: HR tasks shouldn’t be this hard. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
ADP | Machine Learning
In this ad, ADP humorously portrays a future where everyday office machines, like copiers and vending machines, have developed minds of their own. The scenes depict these machines attempting to participate in workplace activities, leading to amusing and chaotic situations. For instance, a copier tries to contribute ideas during a brainstorming session, and a vending […]
Zoho | Excitement meets Zoho One
Zoho One’s ad leans into absurd humor and exaggerated enthusiasm to make business software—usually a dry topic—feel like the most exciting thing on the planet. The spot plays on over-the-top excitement, treating Zoho’s integrated business software suite like a life-changing revelation. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Exaggerated Reactions = Immediate Engagement – The […]
LinkedIn | Find Your In | Laundromat
LinkedIn’s “Find Your In” campaign takes an unexpected, lighthearted approach to networking by setting the scene in a laundromat—a place where you’d never expect to make a career connection. The ad cleverly challenges traditional ideas of networking, showing that opportunities can pop up anywhere—but LinkedIn makes them happen more intentionally. The Formula (That Works at […]
Slack | “So Yeah, We Tried Slack…”
Slack’s ad, “So Yeah, We Tried Slack…”, brilliantly captures the before-and-after chaos of workplace communication. It plays out like a mockumentary, featuring employees trapped in a productivity nightmare—endless email threads, lost messages, and confusion—until Slack swoops in to save the day. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Exaggerate the Pain Points – The ad […]
HubSpot Customer Platform | And That’s Why We Use HubSpot
In HubSpot’s “And That’s Why We Use HubSpot” commercial, the brand showcases the ease and efficiency of its customer platform, emphasizing how it helps businesses streamline their operations and improve their overall customer experience. Through a series of humorous and relatable business scenarios, the ad highlights the platform’s benefits in simplifying marketing, sales, and customer […]
Slack | The Big Meeting
In Slack’s “The Big Meeting,” the commercial highlights how the platform streamlines communication, helping teams avoid the chaos of unnecessary meetings. The ad humorously portrays a typical, overlong meeting where employees struggle to stay engaged, only for Slack to swoop in and save the day with seamless communication and collaboration. The commercial uses humor to […]
Teamwork.com | Meet The Client
Teamwork.com’s “Meet The Client” ad gives a humorous and relatable look at the often frustrating client-business relationship, especially when working on complex projects. Through exaggerated scenarios, the ad highlights the challenges that project managers and teams face in trying to please a client who keeps changing their mind. Teamwork.com presents itself as the solution to […]
ADP | The 25th Hour
Discover how ADP creatively tackled Business & Work in their latest video “The 25th Hour” within the Human Resources Services industry. Get ready for a Inspirational journey that’s sure to inspire and captivate. Don’t miss out on this engaging content that’s making waves!
