Secret Santa

What is that?

Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee?

Christmas isn't for another two and a half weeks.

Amber.

I wanted to wish my bestie insane amounts of luck

on her big presentation today.

Thank you.

Soon you'll be looking at the new creative director

at Melanie Stone Advertising.

I'm so proud of you.

Gotta go. Scroll My Ad is my task master, you know.

Lots of video bloggers to watch and report on.

You know you love it.

Did I show you my new favorite?

Rosie Gomez. She's like a Hispanic female Simon Cowell.

Guys, have you seen the insane prices

at the Only At Christmas Store on First Street?

Who do they think is going to purchase an $85 stocking?

I hear a boycott in our future.

I already feel sorry for that store.

She has millions of followers.

Go get her, Amber.

You know I will.

I have Scroll My Ad dollars with her name on them.

Can you give a little something for children in need?

Oh! That's very generous.

My pleasure.

What's this?

A thank you ribbon. It makes people feel good,

brings them luck.

Everybody could use a little Christmas magic, hmm?

I wish that were true, but the holidays are just good

for us advertisers to help our clients sell more stuff.

Oh, but...

No, you see that building over there?

That's my agency. That's where the real magic happens.

There must have been a time when you believed?

When I was a kid, I guess, but everyone grows up, right?

Have a good one... Um...

Santa.

Suit yourself, Santa.

Everyone's waiting for you in the conference room.

Let's hope it goes as planned.

Don't worry, Kendal. It will.

Come on, Tiffany, kill the nice act.

We both know Curazon's campaign should have been mine.

I've been here longer.

Kendal, I always give credit where credit is due.

But this wasn't about seniority.

I got Curazon because you didn't deliver for your last client

on their campaign.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Well, our client, Jeff Crane, CEO of Curazon Enterprises,

obviously needs no introduction.

It's good to see you, Mr. Crane.

And you know our rising star, Tiffany Baxter.

I had a great initial meeting with Ms. Baxter.

I look forward to seeing what she's got for me today.

Well, the room is yours, Tiffany.

Thank you, Melanie.

Tomorrow, as you know, we launch our new Curazon Toys

online Christmas ad, which we will hard press

to go viral in the morning.

You asked for bold, Mr. Crane.

Melanie Stone Advertising is giving you bold.

When you have Curazon Kid Picks

for the holidays, you don't need anything else.

[TELEPHONE RINGING IN THE BACKGROUND]

We've got a winner on our hands.

Congratulations, Tiffany. You did it.

Nice work, Ms. Baxter. It is impressive.

And bold, as promised.

Thank you.

Alright, everyone, get to work.

We need to break the internet tomorrow.

Jeff, I do hope that you'll be coming

to the agency Christmas party?

Tiffany Baxter, creative director.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

You are my very best friend.

Very best.

But so clueless.

What?

Oh my God!

Oh my God!

Duane proposed!

Oh. My holiday gift's an old, crappy...

Don't be silly. Your gifts are always awesome.

Besides, no one could be a better best friend than you.

Always generous, and...

What? Can't I appreciate my bestie?

Duane also got us tickets for a two week cruise.

Two weeks?

I know I always help you weather Christmas,

and you I always end up somewhere fun,

like the wine country cottage last year.

Yeah.

But I can't not go.

Of course, of course. Don't be silly.

I... It's all good.

No, I'll be fine.

I know, I know. Another amazing ad that's already gone viral.

What can I...

What?

No.

Have you all seen the Curazon Christmas ad

this morning?

I am so mad. Basically they're saying,

"Who needs Santa when you have Curazon Kids Picks."

Oh!

So, no one in that little ad room

raised their hand to say that this is a terrible idea?

What I want to know is whoever came up with this nasty ad,

who hurt you?

I just created two new hashtags,

#weneedSanta, and #cancelCurazon.

Oh my God.

Oh no!

The second someone has eyes on Tiffany Baxter,

send her to my office.

She's here, Melanie.

She's coming.

Glad you could show up this morning.

This agency is dead without this client.

Curazon is our tent pole. Do you understand?

I do.

Good.

We need to come up with a response fast,

and when I say we, I mean you.

Well, you always say that there's no such thing

as bad publicity, and any good campaign

always gets a little bit of backlash, right?

A little backlash?

Curazon has already lost millions, Tiffany.

Oh. God, um..

What can we do?

You're the creative genius.

Come up with something.

Take some time off, Tiffany.

Come back only when you have the perfect idea.

Just make sure it's in time for the Christmas party

so you can pitch it to Jeff.

Got it?

Got it.

Good.

Because if you don't, not only can you kiss

that promotion good bye, but I'm not sure

there'll be a place here for you at all.

I've... I got this.

Mm-hmm.

I don't got this.

[MUSIC PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND]

I think my career is over.

[MUSIC PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND]

I literally don't know what to do.

I know less than zero about celebrating Christmas.

I always spend it with you.

Besides our trips, every year I volunteer to do Secret Santa,

helping those that can't afford it have a real Christmas.

What am I going to tell them?

Sorry, I'll be in the Bahamas?

How am I supposed to come up with inspiration

for a time of year that just makes me sad?

Like, where am I going to learn what a heartfelt

holiday Christmas is?

To help me create a new campaign.

Wait.

Wait.

What?

What?

Oh.

No.

Not a good idea.

But I am your best friend, and I need to help.