QuartrApp| Quartr Everywhere
Quartr’s “Quartr Everywhere” ad leans into absurdity to prove a point: you can use the app literally anywhere. Whether you’re at a board meeting, in the bath, or in the middle of a high-speed car chase (yes, really), Quartr brings investor insights to your fingertips—no excuses, no friction. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
Synthesia | Welcome to Synthesia
Synthesia’s “Welcome to Synthesia” ad doesn’t just explain what they do—it shows it. Created entirely using their AI avatars and voiceovers, the ad puts their own product on display from the very first frame. It’s polished, to-the-point, and just futuristic enough to make you raise an eyebrow (in a good way). The Formula (That Works […]
Mentimeter | Turn scary presentations into engaging conversations
Mentimeter’s ad leans into the universal fear of boring, lifeless presentations—and flips it with flair. With theatrical visuals and tongue-in-cheek delivery, it paints a dramatic picture of traditional presentations as horror stories… only to save the day with its interactive, engaging tool. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Exaggerate a Universal Pain Point – […]
Intuit QuickBooks | Presents: The New Business Dilemma
QuickBooks brings a fresh perspective to the struggles of new business owners in their ad, The New Business Dilemma. With a clever mix of wit and relatability, this ad highlights the often-overlooked complexities of entrepreneurship, while positioning QuickBooks as the seamless solution to those overwhelming “what now?” moments. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
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 […]
SAP | Product Promotion
SAP’s “Product Promotion” ad is a whirlwind of corporate clichés, over-the-top metaphors, and fast-paced editing—all wrapped in a tongue-in-cheek narrative that mocks the typical jargon-heavy product demo while still delivering a compelling case for SAP’s business solutions. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Corporate Satire Meets Real Solutions – The ad begins with a […]
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 […]
McAfee+ | McAfee+ is like having your own private detective
McAfee+ brings in the trench coat, magnifying glass, and noir vibes—because in the chaotic world of digital life, having McAfee+ is like having your own personal private detective. The ad leans hard into the classic detective trope, reimagining online protection as a gumshoe who watches your back, tracks threats, and keeps your data safe from […]
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 […]
Alibaba.com | Will Meets Way
Alibaba.com’s “Will Meets Way” is an emotional, cinematic tribute to the resilience of entrepreneurs. Through real-world business owners from around the globe, the spot tells the story of how grit, creativity, and determination meet the right tools (aka Alibaba.com) to turn big dreams into scalable businesses. It’s not a joke-heavy B2B ad—but it’s proof that […]
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 […]
FactSet | “Not Just the Facts” Part II
FactSet continues its tongue-in-cheek takedown of outdated financial analysis, proving that data without context is useless. The ad leans into dry, deadpan humor, contrasting old-school, robotic number crunching with FactSet’s ability to provide actionable insights, not just raw facts. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Deadpan Humor = Instant Differentiation – The delivery is […]
HappySignals | IT is Emotions
HappySignals takes a refreshingly human approach to IT, flipping the script on the typical tech-focused, jargon-heavy messaging. Instead of showcasing software features, the ad reminds us that IT decisions impact real people’s emotions—from frustration to relief. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Empathy Over Specs = Deeper Connection – Instead of talking about uptime, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Figma | Figma Slides: All hands on deck
Figma’s ad for Figma Slides transforms a dull, predictable corporate meeting into a chaotic, high-stakes naval operation. With a full-blown war room atmosphere, flashing alerts, and a captain barking orders, the ad turns last-minute slide edits into a dramatic crisis—until Figma Slides swoops in to restore order. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): High-Stakes […]
Monday CRM | CRMCare.org by monday CRM
Monday CRM takes a satirical jab at the struggles of bad CRM software by framing it as a humanitarian crisis. CRMCare.org—a fictional relief organization—”rescues” teams from outdated, inefficient CRMs, treating their suffering as a dire emergency. The ad blends mock-serious philanthropy with over-the-top dramatization to hammer home the pain of clunky CRMs and the relief […]
Gamma | Introducing Gamma: Presentations, Websites, and More, powered by AI
Gamma positions itself as the AI-powered alternative to slides and docs, promising a faster, smarter way to create presentations, websites, and content. This ad leans on sleek visuals and a punchy narrative to sell a future where manual formatting is obsolete and AI does the heavy lifting. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Framing […]
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 […]
Air.Inc | BREAKING: Bonnie Blue reacts to new ‘world record’ holder
Air pulls a marketing masterstroke by hijacking a real-world controversy to call out a competitor. Instead of running from Bonnie Blue’s reputation issues, they flip the script—using her as a mouthpiece to expose industry hypocrisy. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): Real-World Controversy = Built-In Virality – Bonnie Blue was already in hot water, […]
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 […]
Webflow | We have a typo
Picture this: A critical website typo goes live. The signup button vanishes into thin air. Is it a crisis? Is it a catastrophe? Webflow takes you inside this moment of digital panic, not to scare you, but to cleverly reveal a world where these nightmares simply… don’t happen. It’s more than an ad; it’s an […]
Wrike | AL – 70s Full – 0:52 – EN
Wrike goes full retro with this 70s-inspired workplace nightmare, where chaotic project management is a relic of the past—or at least, it should be. The ad leans into exaggerated office inefficiencies, complete with outdated processes, overcomplicated workflows, and a dramatically overwhelmed employee drowning in paperwork. It’s a playful but pointed way to show why modern […]
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 | Decisions | Maybe It’s Time to Try Slack
Slack’s “Decisions” ad brings humor and relatability to the often painful decision-making process within organizations. The ad showcases the challenges that arise when teams struggle to make quick, efficient decisions. By positioning Slack as the solution to streamline communication and simplify team collaboration, the ad highlights how the platform can transform the way decisions are […]
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. […]
Asana | Tame Your Work Worries
Asana’s ad, “Tame Your Work Worries,” takes on the all-too-familiar challenge of juggling multiple tasks and feeling overwhelmed at work. By showcasing how chaotic and frustrating managing work without the right tools can be, the ad highlights how Asana can help transform that chaos into smooth, organized productivity. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget): […]
Zapier | Set your work in motion
Work should flow, not feel like a never-ending to-do list. Zapier’s latest ad nails that feeling, turning workplace inefficiencies into a smooth, synchronized system—without the usual corporate video stiffness. Rather than overwhelming viewers with technical jargon, the ad takes a more intuitive, visually engaging approach. We see different work apps and tasks linking seamlessly, almost […]
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 […]
Malwarebytes | Ms. Clicks on Sh!t
We all know someone like Ms. Clicks on Sh!t—reckless with emails, oblivious to phishing scams, and a walking IT nightmare. Malwarebytes takes this universal office character and runs with it, turning cybersecurity awareness into pure entertainment. Instead of a dry explainer about malware protection, this ad delivers a full-on sitcom scenario, complete with dramatic music, […]
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, […]
Rohde & Schwarz | DC Power Supplies – Designed for You, Not for the Hype
Rohde & Schwarz takes a direct, no-nonsense approach with “Designed for You, Not for the Hype,” positioning their DC power supplies as the practical, reliable choice in a market filled with overhyped, flashy competitors. Instead of relying on gimmicks or exaggerated claims, the ad speaks to engineers and professionals who just want equipment that works—without […]
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 […]
