Money Talks, Honesty Wins

A century of heroes, highlighting tough truths, and more.

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'Money talks, honesty wins' - Hyposwiss Private Bank

  • What’s happening: Okay, let’s get real. Hyposwiss is laying it all out there: they love their clients for the cash, and the clients love them for not beating around the bush about it. It’s a classic case of mutual appreciation... and transactional honesty.

  • Why it’s awesome: I mean, who doesn’t love a bank that admits the obvious? They’re not pretending to be your best friend; they’re just really good at keeping your money safe while making you feel valued. It’s cheeky, it’s bold, and it’s a little too honest – and I love it.

'A century of heroes' - Getty Images

  • What’s happening: Getty Images throws it back 100 years to show us that nurses have been absolute legends forever. From the Spanish Flu to COVID-19, these heroes have stayed masked up and ready to save the day, literally.

  • Why it’s awesome: It’s like time-travel, but instead of DeLoreans, we’re riding on emotion. The side-by-side comparison just hits you right in the feels, reminding you that some things, like heroism and face masks, never go out of style. Also, Getty casually flexes its collection of iconic moments. Well played.

'Highlighting tough truths' - Staedtler

  • What’s happening: Ever wanted to break up with someone, but also kind of teach them a lesson? Enter Staedtler’s highlighter, your partner in emphasizing the awkward truth in the brightest yellow possible. Tough love, but make it bold.

  • Why it’s awesome: This ad is savage in the best way. It turns a plain old highlighter into a weapon for clarity. Plus, who doesn’t love the passive-aggressive brilliance of marking exactly what you want someone to take away from your words? Genius.

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'More than just a pull' - Land Rover

  • What’s happening: Picture this: your SUV isn’t just pulling a trailer – oh no, it’s ripping through steel sheets like it’s a superhero. Land Rover is out here flexing the Defender’s strength in the most dramatic way possible.

  • Why it’s awesome: This isn’t just a car; it’s a flex on wheels. It makes you want to tow something ridiculous just to see if it can handle it (spoiler: it probably can). The ad is so confident, it’s borderline cocky – and honestly, I’m here for it.

'Are you winged or boneless?' - KFC

  • What’s happening: This one’s a callout. KFC is challenging you to prove your chicken-eating skills, ranking you as a “novice” or a “pro eater” based on how clean you can strip a wing. Think you’ve got what it takes? Bring it.

  • Why it’s awesome: It’s hilarious, it’s competitive, and it’s so KFC. They know their fans take wings seriously, and this ad basically says, ‘Step up or step out.’ Plus, now I’m eyeing my next bucket of wings like it’s a boss level in a game. Challenge accepted.

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