Dropbox | My shot + Your illustration

A drummer plays in a studio—this is “My shot.” It cuts to abstract illustrations labeled “Your illustration.” Then we enter a Dropbox Paper doc titled Illustration Motion Studies. It includes multiple illustration drafts, collaborator comments, a Soundcloud link, and a YouTube embed of the drumming clip. As the video plays inside the doc, visuals from […]
Squarespace | A Better Web Awaits

The internet has become a noisy, confusing place. Squarespace turns that idea into a chaotic real-world street. The ad begins with strange images: a baby with an adult face, a broken visitor counter, and a man stepping into a messy street. That street represents the internet. He’s quickly surrounded by weird, loud characters. A muscle […]
Asana | Put an end to workplace silos with Asana

Real office buildings are filmed to look like coworkers talking—without using animation or actors. Their voices express common workplace frustrations, especially around teams working in isolation. The message is clear: siloed work slows everyone down. Asana brings all teams and projects into one place so work moves forward together. The Formula (That Works at Any […]
Gong.io | Gong Super Bowl Commercial

Gong.io’s “Sound of Success” Super Bowl commercial introduces its Reality Platform™ through a loud, literal metaphor: every sales win triggers a giant, resounding gong. The ad uses humorous, exaggerated moments to visualize sales success—and connect it directly to Gong’s value. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Symbolic Sound + Visual Metaphor = Brand Recall […]
ClickUp | JIRA Lawyer 5

ClickUp’s “JIRA Lawyer 5” features the return of Mike Fry, a dramatic parody of a legal infomercial spokesman who “defends” teams burdened by JIRA’s complexity. Through Fry’s exaggerated rants and faux legal advice, the ad positions ClickUp as the simpler, saner project management alternative. The Formula (That Works at Any Budget) Parody Format + Real […]
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 […]
Salesforce | “Data Forest”

Salesforce’s “Data Forest” commercial features Matthew McConaughey exploring a dense, metaphorical forest—symbolizing the overwhelming complexity of today’s data landscape. As he journeys deeper, the message becomes clear: to thrive in the AI era, companies must not only harness data but do so with trust and ethics. The call to action? “Ask More of AI.” The […]
Salesforce | “Gold Rush”

Matthew McConaughey rides through a Western landscape in Salesforce’s “Gold Rush.” But instead of hunting treasure, he’s talking about data—and how it’s only valuable when used wisely. The ad draws a clear line: Data is the new gold, but AI needs ethics. Salesforce’s message? Don’t just use AI. Ask more of it. The Formula (That […]
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 […]