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 […]
Descript | Introducing Descript
In this product explainer video, Descript introduces a revolutionary way to edit video and audio: by editing text.Forget timelines and clunky software. The ad clearly demonstrates how users can transcribe recordings instantly, then cut, rearrange, and polish content as easily as editing a Google Doc. The video walks through key features—automatic transcription, screen recording, multitrack […]
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 […]
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 […]
WordPress.com | Build a website that can
WordPress.com’s ad is a punchy, fast-paced tribute to modern creators who are doing it all. From side hustlers to small businesses, it shows how WordPress can support whoever you are, whatever you do. With a mix of humor, speed, and creator energy, it positions WordPress not just as a website builder—but as a launchpad. The […]
Adobe | Click, Baby, Click
In this brilliantly over-the-top ad, Adobe pokes fun at marketing gone rogue. A team celebrates a sudden explosion in clicks—only to realize their campaign is targeting babies. The result? A hilarious takedown of vanity metrics and a smart pitch for Adobe’s real-time analytics tools that actually make sense of the chaos. The Formula (That Works […]
DHL | License to Deliver
DHL leans into full-action movie parody territory in this high-octane, tongue-in-cheek spot that turns an everyday delivery driver into a globe-trotting secret agent. With slick production, explosive stunts, and an unmistakable James Bond flair, this ad positions DHL as the ultimate logistics partner—capable, reliable, and faster than the competition. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
AppMesh | Sales Therapy – SalesMesh
AppMesh’s “Sales Therapy” ad is a clever, low-budget spot featuring a single sales rep venting to a therapist—not about his personal life, but about his CRM. The premise? His CRM doesn’t listen, support, or even acknowledge him. It’s the ultimate toxic relationship, but with software. AppMesh positions itself as the CRM that finally understands. The […]
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 […]
MailChimp | JailBlimp
Mailchimp’s JailBlimp is delightfully absurd, hilariously meta, and surprisingly strategic. It follows a bizarre narrative involving a mysterious blimp-shaped prison—yes, really—but it all circles back to a clear message: Mailchimp helps businesses escape the “marketing traps” they didn’t know they were in. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Absurdist Storytelling = Maximum MemorabilityFrom the […]
TurboTax | Matchmaker × Jason Sudeikis
TurboTax’s “Matchmaker” ad starring Jason Sudeikis delivers a charming and quick-witted metaphor: finding the right tax expert is like finding the perfect match. With all the energy of a dating app and the polish of a premium rom-com trailer, the spot elevates a mundane tax task into a feel-good, human-centered experience. The Formula (That Works […]
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. […]
Volvo Trucks | A Love Story
Volvo Trucks flips the script on truck advertising with a romantic tale between two haulers. Yes, trucks. Set against a cinematic backdrop of winding roads and soaring music, the spot tells a love story that’s unexpected, tender, and—somehow—heartwarming. It’s all part of showcasing the reliability and emotional connection drivers feel with their vehicles. The Formula […]
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 | 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WalkMe | Employee Frustration can be Difficult to Diagnose
WalkMe’s ad takes a humorous and insightful approach to highlighting employee frustrations in the workplace. The ad features a comical “diagnosis” of a worker’s frustration with technology. The scenario uses a doctor-patient dynamic, where the employee’s frustrations are misinterpreted and treated as something far more complex than they are. Ultimately, WalkMe positions itself as the […]
WalkMe | Imagine a couples therapy session with your software! #2
In WalkMe’s second ad in the therapy series, the focus shifts to a hilarious and relatable couples therapy session—this time between a software and its user. The user voices all their frustrations with the software, while the software gets a chance to defend itself. The comedic portrayal highlights the miscommunications and unmet expectations that occur […]
WalkMe | What would your software say to you in therapy? #1
WalkMe’s ad takes a humorous look at the relationship people have with software. The ad imagines a software program going through therapy to voice all its frustrations about being misused, misunderstood, and underappreciated by its users. This comedic take offers a light-hearted approach to the challenges of tech adoption and user experience, highlighting how WalkMe […]
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 […]
GoDaddy | GoDaddy Airo® Can – Friendship Saver
GoDaddy continues its surreal streak with “Friendship Saver,” an ad where two friends nearly implode over a heated name debate for a new business. Enter GoDaddy Airo®—the AI tool that swoops in like a digital best friend, solving naming crises and saving friendships with just a few clicks. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
Workbooks | the No BS CRM
Workbooks’ “No BS CRM” campaign takes a bold and humorous approach to highlight the frustrations many businesses face with traditional CRM systems. By using exaggerated scenarios and a candid tone, the ad positions Workbooks as a straightforward, reliable alternative for midsize businesses seeking a no-nonsense CRM solution. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Humorous […]
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 […]
SAP | When Business Works Together
SAP’s “When Business Works Together” ad focuses on the power of collaboration in business, showing how different organizations, when aligned and using the right tools, can achieve extraordinary results. The ad emphasizes SAP’s role in creating seamless connections across various functions, helping businesses achieve greater efficiency and success. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
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 […]
AppsFlyer |Return to Growth With Data You Can Trust
This sleek, cinematic ad from AppsFlyer leans into the existential crisis of modern marketing: how do you grow when you can’t trust your data? Set against dramatic music and high-contrast visuals, “Return to Growth” positions AppsFlyer as the north star in a chaotic, privacy-regulated landscape. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Big Stakes Language […]
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 […]
Flux | a better way to make hardware
Flux’s ad showcases how their technology transforms hardware design and production. It targets engineers and product designers, highlighting how Flux simplifies and streamlines the process of creating and manufacturing hardware by leveraging modern tools and methodologies. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Clear Problem + Innovative Solution = Instant Connection – The ad starts […]
