Author: Stephen Harty

Stephen Harty hangs around at the busy intersection of culture, commerce and politics. He’s led some of the country’s most creative ad agencies, worked in both federal and city governments and is currently a trustee of a liberal arts college. He makes his living as a consultant and lecturer.

mercedes super bowl commercial

by Stephen Harty February 1, 2017 Comments0

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Born to Be Wild – Again

This Super Bowl commercial directed by the Coen brothers pits bikers versus a Mercedes driver, set to Steppenwolf’s hit “Born to Be Wild.”

go pro ad

by Stephen Harty January 21, 2017 Comments0

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Creativity Falls From the Sky

Why be earthbound when GoPro can launch you into the heavens?

Wes Anderson

by Stephen Harty December 15, 2016 Comments0

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Wes Anderson’s Wild Christmas Ride

This Wes Anderson Christmas ad will definitely get you in the holiday spirit. Join actor Adrien Brody on this trippy train trek made for H&M.

Field Trip to Mars

by Stephen Harty October 16, 2016 Comments0

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A School Bus, Virtual Reality, and an Out-of-This-World Journey

Some lucky school kids got to take a field trip to another planet thanks to Lockheed Martin, McCann, and some new VR technology.

Shaq Public Domain Image

by Stephen Harty September 24, 2016 Comments0

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Who’s Your Lyft Driver? Surprise! It’s Shaq

Shaquille O’Neal gives some unsuspecting Lyft passengers a ride to remember in this funny spot that’s been a big hit on YouTube.