Salesforce | Without Salesforce: Chaos.
Salesforce contrasts the chaos of managing business without their platform against the clarity and growth that comes with it. The video opens with a chaotic office scene, where employees struggle with fragmented tools, missed deadlines, and frustrated interactions. Then, Salesforce steps in, presenting a streamlined, connected workspace where teams collaborate smoothly and data flows effortlessly, […]
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? […]
DigitalOcean | King of the Ocean
DigitalOcean drops a high-energy, startup-friendly anthem that positions developers as bold visionaries—no longer stuck in the shadows, but ruling the tech seas. The video opens with a confident voiceover: “You’re not just building an app. You’re building a business.” It sets the tone early—this is about empowerment. Visually, it’s fast-paced: devs typing, ideas launching, clouds […]
Monday.com | Your team’s future depends on monday.com
Monday.com launches a high-stakes workplace parody that feels more like a Hollywood disaster trailer than a typical B2B commercial. The setting? A project spiraling into chaos. The tone? Urgent, dramatic, and over-the-top. From doomsday voiceovers to slow-motion collapses, the ad uses action movie tropes to dramatize what happens when your team doesn’t use Monday.com. Instead […]
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 […]
ClickUp | Surgeons Can’t Work Without Their Tools In One Place
In this commercial, ClickUp draws a sharp comparison between surgeons and professionals who juggle multiple apps. The setting? A chaotic operating room where a doctor can’t find his tools. One’s across the hall. Another’s under a vending machine. Everything’s scattered—just like your projects when you don’t use ClickUp. The result? Confusion, panic, and lost time. […]
ClickUp | Are You Hitting A Wall-ter At Work?
In this ad, ClickUp personifies workplace frustration through a literal wall named Wall-ter. He’s a sarcastic, unhelpful, cinder block of an obstacle—both physically and metaphorically representing the blockers that teams face without the right productivity tools. The ad opens in a bland office where employees keep “hitting a wall”—only this time, it’s not a figure […]
Wix | Build a Professional Bookings Website
In this ad, Wix delivers a sharp, upbeat product demo that walks service professionals through how to create a bookings website—from adding services to syncing calendars. But here’s the twist: it’s not just functional. It’s fun. While the video focuses on clear UI walkthroughs and screen recordings, it also sprinkles in playful, fictional business names […]
Zendesk | WTF is Zendesk?
In the ‘WTF is Zendesk?’ commercial, Zendesk employs self-aware humor to address a common question: “What exactly does Zendesk do?” The ad uses witty dialogue and engaging visuals to demystify the complexities of customer service software, making it accessible and relatable to a broad audience. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Self-Referential Humor = […]
Wistia | This ad for Soapbox cost $100,000 to produce
In this ambitious commercial, Wistia explores the relationship between budget and creativity by producing three distinct ads for their video creation tool, Soapbox, each with a different budget: $1,000, $10,000, and $100,000. The $100,000 version showcases high-end production values, aiming to demonstrate how increased investment impacts the final product. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
Mailchimp | Taking Stock | Original Series
In this original short-form comedy series, Mailchimp Presents offers a satirical glimpse into the world of stock photography. Taking Stock follows Hannah, a photographer navigating the absurdities of a quirky stock photo agency. The series delves into the challenges of creative work, highlighting the humorous and often bizarre scenarios that arise in the pursuit of […]
Catchpoint | Transforming Network Insights for Better Sleep
In this product explainer ad, Catchpoint highlights the stress experienced by IT professionals who deal with network monitoring. The video opens with an engineer at his desk, visibly tired and overwhelmed by the network data displayed on his computer screens. He looks frustrated and exhausted, his body language reflecting the pressure of his job. There […]
Workato | Conducting Your Enterprise Symphony
In this ad, Workato transforms enterprise integration into a cinematic metaphor by comparing disconnected systems to a chaotic orchestra. The spot opens with a flustered conductor trying to manage an ensemble that’s completely out of sync—horns blaring off-beat, violins scraping dissonantly, and each section operating in isolation. It’s a sharp, visual dramatization of how misaligned […]
Vividly | Escape Spreadsheet Hell
In this ad, Vividly takes a bold, theatrical approach to showcase the chaos of spreadsheet-driven trade promotion management. The video opens with a sinister narrator—set in a dimly lit office—speaking directly to the audience like a haunted guide through “spreadsheet hell.” He paints a vivid picture of the confusion, errors, and frustration marketers face every […]
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 […]
Salesforce | Personalize your Partners’ Experience
In this ad, Salesforce highlights how personalizing partner experiences can make a big difference. The story starts with a new partner entering the office. She’s quickly ignored, her name is forgotten, and she’s handed a generic stack of leads. Frustrated, she walks away. Salesforce steps in and transforms the experience by offering a tailored, personalized […]
Walkme | Walkme in real life
In this ad, WalkMe humorously imagines how its digital adoption platform could make life outside of work easier. The ad exaggerates real-life scenarios—like dealing with a smoking car engine, burning food, playing poker, and even helping a stranger give birth in a park—to show how WalkMe’s guidance could simplify even the most chaotic situations. The […]
Squarespace | Make It With Keanu Reeves
In this ad, Squarespace features Keanu Reeves in a surreal and humorous scenario where he rides his motorcycle in the middle of a desert highway while standing on it, citing lines from Will Power’s “Adventures In Success.” The commercial emphasizes the ease and creativity that Squarespace offers to individuals looking to build their own websites. […]
Zendesk | “I like it when he gives me the business”
In this ad, Zendesk humorously personifies the relationship between a business and its customers. The narrative unfolds as a woman recounts her frustrations with her partner—who is revealed to be the business itself. She shares how the business’s poor customer service led her to publicly vent on social media, causing embarrassment. The ad emphasizes the […]
Zendesk | The Zendesk AI Effect
In this ad, Zendesk showcases how their AI-powered customer service platform transforms the customer experience. The video highlights real-world examples of businesses leveraging Zendesk AI to enhance productivity, improve service quality, and achieve measurable business results. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Real-World Examples = Credible ImpactThe ad features authentic testimonials from businesses that […]
Veritas Technologies | The Truth in Cloud: This is impossible
In this ad, Veritas shows a team in an office, trying to figure out how to migrate to the cloud. The team struggles with the complexity of the task, surrounded by pizza, snacks, and coffee, trying to crack this “impossible” challenge. The ad emphasizes that cloud migration doesn’t have to be as difficult as it […]
Intuit Mailchimp | The Brain Finds A New Audience with Facebook Ads
In this ad, Mailchimp cleverly uses a plastic or glass-like brain model to visually explain how the platform acts as a “second brain” for marketers. Set up on a table, the brain model lights up in one specific section as the speaker explains how Mailchimp helps her find new audiences. This metaphorical brain highlights how […]
Salesforce | Stop playing hide and seek with customer data
Salesforce’s ad brings an unexpected twist to the usually dry subject of customer data management. By using a playful metaphor, the ad emphasizes the power of their CRM tool to bring together scattered data and streamline customer insights. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Playful Metaphor + Relatable Frustration = Instant ConnectionThe ad kicks […]
Wistia | This ad for Soapbox cost $10,000 to produce
Wistia’s ad is a fourth-wall-breaking, behind-the-scenes rollercoaster that turns a modest production budget into a full-on marketing flex. The message? You don’t need a massive budget to make great video—just a tool like Soapbox, and a little bit of know-how. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Meta Commentary + Transparency = Instant CredibilityFrom the […]
GitHub | Building the Future
GitHub’s spot isn’t just a love letter to developers—it’s a cinematic tribute to the collective power of open source. We move through vignettes of coders around the world, collaborating asynchronously across languages, time zones, and backgrounds. The message is clear: the future isn’t built alone, and it’s probably built on GitHub. The Formula (That Works […]
Capterra | All in a Weeks Work
Capterra takes us inside a whirlwind week at a small business—where HR, finance, and operations collide in chaos. The twist? Every issue could’ve been avoided with the right software. From dance breaks to mild meltdowns, the ad shows how fast things unravel without the right tools—and how Capterra helps teams find them fast. The Formula […]
Dropbox | Keep Rising with Dropbox
Dropbox’s “Keep Rising” is a visual love letter to creators, freelancers, and small business owners. Through cinematic montages and poetic narration, it champions the idea of building something meaningful—even when the path is tough. It’s not a product demo—it’s a brand anthem designed to stir ambition. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Cinematic Storytelling […]
Snowflake Inc | The Office Bromance: BI ❤️ IT
Snowflake dives into workplace comedy with a mockumentary-style ad that turns the often-contentious relationship between BI (Business Intelligence) and IT into a full-blown “bromance.” With dry humor and sitcom timing, it highlights how Snowflake brings harmony to departments that typically butt heads over data access, governance, and control. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
Snowflake Inc | Promoted to the C-Suite
Snowflake serves up satire with a sharp edge in “Promoted to the C-Suite,” where a data engineer is unexpectedly rewarded with a corner office, private jet perks, and full C-level clout—just for choosing Snowflake. It’s a cheeky take on how data can transform not just business results, but entire careers. The Formula (That Works at […]
Snowflake Inc | BI vs. IT: The Struggle for Data Ends Now
Snowflake delivers a comedic battle royale where BI (Business Intelligence) and IT teams square off in a parody of old-school workplace rivalries. In a world where dashboards duel databases, the ad dramatizes a real business pain point: siloed data teams fighting instead of collaborating. Snowflake steps in as the peacekeeper, turning conflict into clarity. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Front | The Human Touch
Front’s “The Human Touch” ad makes a bold emotional play in the B2B space. Instead of leading with product features, it leads with empathy—spotlighting the power of real human connection in customer communication. It’s cinematic, moving, and a direct challenge to cold, transactional software. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Emotional Storytelling = Deep […]
Zendesk | The Zendesk Sales Suite
Zendesk’s “Sales Suite” ad blends mock-serious corporate tone with sharp humor to poke fun at outdated, overcomplicated sales tech. It positions Zendesk as the refreshingly simple, human-centered alternative that understands how sales actually works—chaotic, emotional, and sometimes awkward. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Corporate Satire = Instant DifferentiationThe ad mimics the style of […]
Mailchimp | Now What, That’s What
Mailchimp’s “Now What, That’s What” ad tackles the all-too-familiar moment in business where you’ve just launched something… and then realize you have no clue what comes next. It’s a stylish, clever ride through the “messy middle” of marketing, offering Mailchimp as the clear next step when the excitement of launching fades into a fog of […]
ScreenCloud | IT Hero
ScreenCloud’s ad is a mockumentary-style tribute to the unsung legends of the office: IT teams. Framed like a superhero origin story, it follows one overwhelmed IT pro who unlocks his full potential—not with a cape, but with ScreenCloud’s digital signage solution. It’s a quirky, self-aware reminder that even behind-the-scenes heroes deserve a streamlined way to […]
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 […]
Dayforce | Do the work you’re meant to do
Dayforce delivers a poetic, cinematic ode to workers everywhere—pairing sweeping visuals with emotionally resonant narration to show how it helps people focus on what really matters. Whether you’re running a hotel, leading a factory team, or helping customers one-on-one, Dayforce positions itself as the software that frees you from the noise, so you can do […]
Okta | That’s Not the Father
Okta flips daytime TV drama into IT comedy gold in this identity-first security spot. Set on a spoof of a Maury-style show, an emotional employee is shocked to discover—live on stage—that the man who logged into her system is not her actual coworker. Enter: the punchline, and the problem—your company’s security is only as strong […]
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 […]
Okta | “That’s My IT Guy.”
Okta’s ad spins the usually invisible world of IT into the spotlight—with a twist of spy drama. When a cyberattack threatens a company, one employee proudly proclaims, “That’s my IT guy!” as their identity security expert pulls off the ultimate digital rescue. It’s sleek, dramatic, and glorifies the unsung heroes of the digital age. The […]
Cloudwaremx | Work worth celebrating | The smarter way to workflow
Cloudwaremx’s ad is a punchy, fast-moving ride through the chaotic underbelly of business operations gone wrong—and the dramatic shift when workflow finally clicks. The tone? Snappy. The visuals? Sharp. The message? Work should feel like winning, not whack-a-mole with tasks. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Exaggerated Workplace Chaos = Immediate Pain Point RecognitionThe […]
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 […]
