Microsort's Find Your Joy ad uses an adorable dog to demonstrate the powerful connection and joy that can come from technology. In the 90-second ad, a family pet named Rufus is bored at home, trying to get the attention of his technology-locked owners. He watches them on Zoom calls, and playing video games, prompting a dream sequence in which he goes into a virtual 'Dogtopia.'
Accompanied by the neighbor's dog, Rufus rolls around on the hills seen in a windows start-up screen, flies a plane, and becomes a Minecraft character. What's most exciting, is that all the elements seen in Dogtopia will become available to Minecraft players for the month. This includes bone-shaped pools, and bacon roller coasters.
Dreamy Dog Tech Ads
Microsort's Find Your Joy Ad Stars a Family Pet Named Rufus
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Industry Implications
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