Humorous Ad Campaign Design

Job ID: 39923082

Budget: $250 – $750 CAD

We Cant Fix This Campaign Brief

Creative Brief: “We Can’t Fix This, But We Fixed His Books” Campaign

Overview

Côté & Associates Professional Corporation (CAPC) and TaxDepots.com are launching a humorous, visually engaging ad campaign in Florida, USA. The campaign introduces our professional bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services to small business owners, trades, and independent contractors in a relatable and memorable way.

The theme:

"We can't fix this... but we fixed his books."

Each ad contrasts a chaotic, funny, or relatable real-life mess with the calm reliability of our bookkeeping and tax expertise.

Campaign Goal

Build awareness of CAPC / TaxDepots.com in the U.S. (starting with Florida)

Position our firms as approachable, trustworthy, and efficient

Generate leads through humor-driven relatability

Encourage consultations via clear calls to action

Deliverables

4–6 static ad designs

Social media-optimized (1080x1080 px)

JPG + editable AI or PSD format

Includes tagline, subtext, logo, and CTA

Tagline & Copy Elements

Main tagline:

"We can't fix this..."

Follow-up text:

"...but we fixed his books."

Supporting line (optional):

"Professional bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services you can count on."

Company footer:

Côté & Associates / TaxDepots.com
Bookkeeping | Tax | Payroll | Advisory

Call to Action (CTA):

"Let’s Fix Your Books"

"Book Your Free Consultation"

"Schedule Now"

Creative Direction

Tone: Clean, confident, and humorous — using irony and contrast rather than slapstick.
Mood: Playful professionalism.

Examples of Situations (Visual Concepts):

Burnt dinner on a grill – caption: "We can’t fix this… but we fixed his books."

Messy garage overflowing with tools

DIY haircut disaster

Leaking kitchen sink with water everywhere

Hurricane cleanup scene (tastefully humorous, not insensitive)

Dog covered in paint with footprints on the floor

Each image should make viewers chuckle — then think: "Yeah, I could use someone to fix my books."

Design Style

Color Palette:

CAPC Blue: #0E4E9B

Beige / White / Soft neutrals for contrast

Font Style: Sans-serif, modern, easy to read (Montserrat, Lato, Open Sans)

Layout: Minimalist, balanced composition; focus on the humor and message

Logo Placement: Bottom-right corner or footer bar

Audience

Florida small business owners and contractors (construction, trades, local services)

Entrepreneurs, gig workers, and real estate agents

Individuals frustrated by messy finances or bookkeeping

Assets Provided by Client

CAPC and TaxDepots.com logos (PNG & SVG)

Brand color palette

Text overlays and ad copy examples

Optional mock-ups for layout inspiration

Timeline

Concepts due: 5 days after award

Final delivery: Within 10 days of approval

Budget

$200–$300 USD total, depending on experience and design quality.

Evaluation Criteria

Creativity and humor in visual storytelling

Clean, professional execution

Consistent branding and layout across all ads

Understanding of U.S. (Florida) tone and humor

Submission Requirements

Please include:

A link to your design portfolio

Example of at least one humorous or storytelling-based ad you’ve created

Estimated turnaround time