Shopify Celebrates the Power of an Idea in First Mother LA Campaign

Shopify shows its AI assistant, Sidekick, in a supporting role as it targets would-be entrepreneurs

Shopify’s first campaign with Mother argues that AI can help anyone turn an idea into a business.

The commerce platform puts its AI assistant, Sidekick, at the center of its new brand platform, “Just An Idea,” showing how the technology can help entrepreneurs navigate the practical challenges of getting a business off the ground.

The two-minute hero spot follows four budding entrepreneurs who find inspiration in unexpected places. An office worker develops a product to stop birds from flying into his glass office window; a group of high school students creates personalized pimple patches; a couple designs colorful sofas for dogs; and a fashion founder finds inspiration when water stains one of his sketches.

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Hannah Bowler

Hannah Bowler is a journalist covering the global advertising and media industry, with a focus on agency networks, brand strategy and the evolving role of creativity in business.