- The Swipe
- Posts
- Beard & Balls In Harmony
Beard & Balls In Harmony
The begging billboard, shock absorbers so good, and more.
Welcome back to your daily marketing swipe file. The best ads, served fresh daily, and as tasty as your favorite slice of pepperoni pizza. 🍕 Let’s dig in.

Hire the best, for 70% less.
Athyna, today’s sponsor, helps companies hire the best global talent for a fraction of the cost of hiring locally.
Whether it’s business and ops, or product and engineering, the team at Athyna have you covered from start to finish. If hiring incredible talent, matched with AI-precision, all at lightning speed sound good to you—reach out and team will sort you out.
*This is sponsored content

'Beard & balls in harmony' -Manscaped
What’s happening: The ad introduces the 'Beard & Balls Bundle,' featuring the Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra and the Beard Hedger for men’s grooming needs. It humorously presents the idea of grooming as an all-inclusive self-care package, showcasing the tools both for your beard and… well, down there.

Why it’s awesome: This ad uses cheeky humor to grab attention while addressing a taboo topic with confidence. The bold imagery of the tools, paired with playful product names, makes grooming feel approachable and even cool.
'The begging billboard' - Lewis Capaldi
What’s happening: This self-deprecating yet hilarious ad by Lewis Capaldi pokes fun at himself with a bold statement: “15 million albums sold, 37 billion streams, and I’m still here, begging for your attention. Pathetic.” It’s accompanied by an over-the-top image of Capaldi dramatically on his knees.

Why it’s awesome: Capaldi’s humor is the star here. This approach makes him endearing, relatable, and unmissable. It breaks through typical advertising fluff with raw honesty and wit.
'Shock absorbers so good, even cards can handle it' - Monroe Shock Absorbers
What’s happening: This clever visual ad shows a child building a house of cards in the back seat of a car, emphasizing Monroe’s exceptional shock absorbers. The idea is clear: the ride is so smooth that even the most delicate structures can remain intact.

Why it’s awesome: It’s visually striking, playful, and demonstrates the product’s value without needing words. The humor lies in the absurdity—who builds card houses in moving cars? You’d only consider it with Monroe’s magic.

The future moves fast—stay ahead.
Futuristica, today’s sponsor, keeps busy executives informed on AI, robotics, crypto, and beyond—without the fluff.
Trusted by leaders at Anthropic, Google, TSMC, and Nvidia, Futuristica delivers the sharpest insights on emerging tech, so you’re always ahead of the curve.
If you want to stay on top of what’s next in just a few minutes a day, sign up for free and see what it’s all about.
*This is sponsored content

'Eat that, History class!'
What’s happening: The ad teases you with bizarre medieval imagery of a man swallowing a fish with legs, paired with the line: “Insane history facts you never learned as a kid. Find out for free.”

Why it’s awesome: The ad hooks you with curiosity and absurd humor, promising fascinating tidbits you’ll want to share. The quirky art adds a lighthearted tone that feels anything but educationally dull.
'By Order of Netflix—It’s Official' - Netflix
What’s happening: A teaser for the highly anticipated “Peaky Blinders” film, featuring a photo of the script on a worn table. With the iconic logo and details like “starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby,” this ad sends fans into a frenzy.

Why it’s awesome: The minimalist approach builds hype without giving much away. It taps into fan anticipation and the legendary Peaky Blinders brand, proving less is more when you’ve got a cult following.

P.S. Want to collaborate?
Here are some ways.
Share today’s news with someone would would dig it. It really helps us to grow.
Let’s partner up. Looking for some ad inventory? Cool, we’ve got some.
Deeper integrations. If it’s some longer form storytelling you are after, reply to this email and we can get the ball rolling.

That’s a wrap! We hope these bold, fun, and inspiring ads gave you your daily dose of creative energy. See you soon for some more best-in-class marketing goodies!
How was today's swipe file? |
Disclaimer: All images and ads featured in this newsletter are the property of their respective creators and brands. They are used here for educational and commentary purposes only. If you are the copyright holder and would like your material removed, please contact us directly.