Mailchimp | Mail Shrimp
A young person sits alone in a retro-futuristic sorting room, eating a shrimp sandwich. Around them, glowing paper-filled shelves stretch across the space. Workers in uniform move quietly. One shrimp has a human-like eye staring back. As emotional music swells, the person reflects. The ad ends with the text “MailShrimp” transforming into “MailChimp.” The Formula […]
Palo Alto Networks | This is Precision AI™
Palo Alto Networks introduces “Precision AI™” with a cinematic journey through a futuristic cyber battlefield. The story follows an agent named J, who fends off advanced digital threats using AI-driven tools. It’s a high-tech action sequence that brings together machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI—all under Palo Alto Networks’ cybersecurity umbrella. The Formula (That […]
Volvo Trucks | The Epic Split feat. Van Damme
Volvo Trucks stages a bold stunt: Jean-Claude Van Damme performs a slow-motion split between two reversing trucks. Set to Enya’s Only Time, the ad is filmed in one take at sunrise on an empty runway. It highlights the stability and precision of Volvo’s dynamic steering system with poetic drama and technical control. The Formula (That […]
General Electric | What Matters
GE’s “What Matters” campaign aired during the 2018 Winter Olympics and tells a simple truth: technology matters, but people matter more. Through short vignettes—from a boy finishing homework to a grandmother making it to a school play—the ad shows how GE’s work in healthcare, aviation, and energy quietly powers meaningful moments in daily life. The […]
Acrobat | Acrobat’s Got It: Baby Proof
A financial advisor is reviewing a document—until his toddler starts smashing the keyboard. In Adobe Acrobat’s “Baby Proof” ad, chaos meets calm thanks to Acrobat’s security tools. With password protection and secure sharing, even baby-sized disasters can’t ruin your workflow. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Relatable Parenting + Humor = Instant Connection The […]
Upwork | “Hey World”
Upwork’s “Hey World” campaign delivers bold, playful messages to famous people and organizations—offering freelance help for their public challenges. From Elon Musk to NASA, the ad uses cultural references to promote Upwork’s network of skilled freelancers as fast, flexible problem-solvers. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Pop Culture Callouts + Direct Address = Instant […]
Canva | What Will You Design Today?
Canva’s “What Will You Design Today?” ad highlights real people using Canva to turn their ideas into reality. From small business owners to activists, users show how Canva’s simple design tools help anyone create high-quality visuals—no design skills needed. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Real Users + Simple Tools = Broad Appeal The […]
Lenovo | Users Happen | “Lunch”
Lenovo’s Users Happen ad uses humor to show the chaos that IT teams often deal with. In the “Lunch” episode, a user’s meal turns into a tech disaster. The ad highlights the need for durable, reliable workplace devices. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Workplace Accidents + Humor = Engaging Content The ad shows […]
ClickUp | KJ feat. GaTa – It’s About Time
ClickUp teams up with rapper GaTa and ClickUp’s own K.J. (Kenneth Harkness) in a high-energy music video about time. The song, called “It’s About Time,” blends workplace stress, missed deadlines, and digital overload into a fun, fast-paced track. It shows how ClickUp helps teams save time by keeping everything in one place. The Formula (That […]
ClickUp | Whiteboards | Official Song
ClickUp introduces its Whiteboards feature through a catchy musical ad. It shows how teams often use too many tools, making work feel messy and slow. The song highlights this chaos in a fun, exaggerated way—and then shows how ClickUp solves it. With Whiteboards, teams can brainstorm and act in one place. The Formula (That Works […]
ClickUp | When a tech company drops a track..
In this ad, ClickUp imagines what happens when a tech company decides to release a music track. The result? A fun, fast-paced look at cross-team collaboration, with designers, engineers, and marketers working in harmony—literally. ClickUp’s platform powers it all behind the scenes, turning chaos into coordination. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Unexpected Scenario […]
ClickUp | Whiteboard | Permanent Marker
In this ad, a team member starts drawing ideas directly on the office wall—with a permanent marker. Another colleague quickly jumps in to stop the chaos. The message? There’s a better way. ClickUp Whiteboards offer a clean, collaborative, and digital solution for brainstorming—without ruining your office walls. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Everyday […]
ClickUp | How Project Managers Feel When They’ve Had It!
In this ad, a stressed-out project manager is overwhelmed by chaotic meetings, missed deadlines, and nonstop miscommunication. He’s clearly had enough. Just when it seems like he’s about to snap, ClickUp appears—transforming his messy workflow into a smooth, organized system. The ad uses humor and exaggeration to spotlight real project management pain points, positioning ClickUp […]
Zoho | Stay on top of your accounting just like Mr. Kutty
In this ad, Mr. Kutty, a CFO, gets an urgent accounting call just as he’s about to paraglide. Without missing a beat, he solves the issue on his phone using Zoho Books. Then, he takes off and enjoys his adventure. The message is clear: you can manage your business from anywhere. The Formula (That Works […]
Trello | No matter what’s up next, plan it with Trello
The video shows a campsite with all the equipment and supplies hanging on strings and organized in detail. Each item corresponds to a Trello card displayed on screen, highlighting how every essential for the camp—from tents to food to “40 lbs of ice”—was carefully planned on Trello. The ad visually demonstrates how Trello helps organize […]
WordPress.com | Build Your World
The ad follows creators from different professions — a baker, a barber, a designer, a chef, a florist, and more — as they build websites using WordPress.com. Each scene shows them working on their craft and customizing their online presence. A voiceover talks about the power of building your world online, whether it’s a store, […]
Freshworks | #HitRefresh with Freshworks
An animated customer service agent runs frantically through a chaotic office, clearly overwhelmed. She’s gripping a flaming telephone and hurls it at a glitching screen labeled “Bloat Overload.” The scene captures the stress of clunky legacy software—until the chaos stops, and everything refreshes. Freshworks appears as the modern solution, offering agents a calmer, cleaner way […]
Wix | Hackers? Again?! | You Deserve Better
A website owner faces repeated cyberattacks, symbolizing the frustrations of managing website security on platforms like WordPress. The ad highlights the challenges of constant maintenance, plugin vulnerabilities, and the stress of potential breaches. Wix positions itself as the solution, offering built-in security features and a more streamlined website management experience. The Formula (That Works at […]
Slack | “Traffic”
Slack shows a busy city filled with animated blob-like creatures stuck in traffic. Everyone is honking, shouting, and confused—until a team starts using Slack. As they communicate in channels, things calm down. Their work moves faster. The message is simple: Slack turns chaos into clarity. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) City Traffic = […]
Storylane | Love at First Demo
The ad portrays a whimsical and exaggerated scenario where a sales representative attempts to deliver a product demo using traditional methods. The demo is disjointed and lacks engagement, leading to a lackluster response from the prospect. Realizing the shortcomings, the rep switches to Storylane, creating an interactive and personalized demo. This new approach captivates the […]
Apple Intelligence | Catch up quick
A professional is asked to present and discuss key points in a meeting but faces a large amount of digital text on their laptop. Using Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools, they quickly summarize the information. This allows them to catch up fast and confidently share the main insights with the group. The Formula (That Works at […]
Salesforce | “Not Cool”
This short, punchy ad shows a woman trying to look up a company on her phone, only to find…nothing. No website. No social presence. Her reaction? A disgusted “Not cool.” Salesforce uses this 15-second scene to highlight a very real pain point: if your business isn’t digital, you’re invisible. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
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, […]
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? […]
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 […]
SAP | Is finance in the hot seat?
SAP dramatizes the stress of finance with a literal office fire. The scene opens on a CFO calmly seated at her desk, sipping coffee, while the entire office erupts in flames behind her. Alarms blare, employees panic, and chaos reigns—except for her. Why? Because SAP has her covered. The ad uses fire as a metaphor […]
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 […]
Adobe Acrobat | Acrobat’s Got It: Big Idea
In this fast-paced office comedy, Adobe Acrobat turns one employee’s “Big Idea” into a chaotic group effort—until Acrobat saves the day. It starts with a man proudly announcing he has a big idea. Immediately, his coworkers swarm, eager to help, tossing around buzzwords, whiteboards, and conflicting edits. The momentum spirals. The idea gets buried under […]
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. […]
Mosaik | Everybody’s Happy: the real estate music video
In this ad, Mosaik takes one of the most universally stressful experiences—buying or selling a home—and flips it into a full-blown musical number. Set in a hyper-polished suburban neighborhood, the ad features a cheerful real estate agent singing his way through every pain point of the home-buying process. But instead of listing features, he sells […]
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 = […]
Maersk | ‘Together, All The Way’
Maersk’s Together, All The Way is a cinematic portrayal of the company’s commitment to global connectivity. The ad follows the journey of a shipping container, illustrating the seamless integration of Maersk’s logistics services and the human stories intertwined with global trade. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Visual Storytelling = Emotional Engagement The ad […]
Maersk | Disconnected
In Disconnected, Maersk turns a logistics problem into a cinematic thriller. The ad follows four characters caught in a world where global supply chains stop making sense. Systems don’t talk to each other. Teams operate in silos. And no one can get a straight answer. It’s a metaphor for the fragmented nature of modern logistics. […]
Maersk | All the way
In this powerful ad, Maersk highlights its essential role in global logistics, showcasing the smooth movement of goods and how the company connects businesses across continents. The ad underscores Maersk’s commitment to both innovation and sustainability, with a clear message about the company’s ability to drive change in the logistics industry. The Formula (That Works […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Intuit Turbotax | The Dark Ad
In this ad, TurboTax uses a playful approach to address the common fears associated with tax filing. The commercial features a shadowy figure emerging from under the stairs in the middle of the night, symbolizing the apprehension many feel towards taxes. The message emphasizes that with TurboTax, there’s nothing to fear, highlighting the ease and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Squarespace | G Suite x Squarespace Present: Kombucha Dog
What happens when a kombucha brewer decides to use his product to help rescue dogs get adopted? You get Kombucha Dog: a real company with a real mission. This brand story is brought to life by Squarespace and G Suite, showing how sleek websites and integrated tools can fuel purpose-driven businesses. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
