Workday’s AI Agents Steal the Show—With Help from Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol
Workday is bringing the business world and rock ‘n’ roll together in a humorous new ad campaign starring music legends Gwen Stefani, Paul Stanley, and Billy Idol—only this time, they’re trading guitars for office meetings.
Launching during The Masters tournament, Workday’s “Rock Star” campaign pokes fun at the idea of calling office workers “rock stars” by showing what happens when real rock stars try to fit into corporate life. From awkward watercooler chats to mastering corporate jargon, the commercials are a witty reminder that true rock stars belong on stage.
But at the heart of the campaign is Workday’s AI platform, where its role-based AI agents are quietly transforming business behind the scenes. Unlike typical task-based AI tools, Workday agents come with advanced, configurable skills to handle multiple tasks—allowing employees to focus on strategic impact, not manual processes.
As Workday CMO Emma Chalwin puts it: “Agentic AI is the future of work, where humans and digital agents thrive together. And the real rock stars? They’re our customers, using Workday to lead with innovation and agility.”
