The Nike “Why Risk It?” Commercial – One of the Best Ever?

If you’ve been following Out of the Wilderness for awhile, you’re probably aware I like to write about commercials. Let’s face it, we watch more of commercial content than any program we ever watch! A guy I used to work in television with once said that all we make (as TV show producers) is aContinue reading “The Nike “Why Risk It?” Commercial – One of the Best Ever?”

Teenagers Getting Buicks? What the???

Everything I know about teen trends I learned from my nieces. Squatted trucks. New music. Saying “bruh” every third word. Love Island. But there’s one I never saw coming. Buick. Isn’t that our grandparents brand? While Buick doesn’t land on this list of best cars for teens, the “It’s a Buick” lineup, and especially theContinue reading “Teenagers Getting Buicks? What the???”

Nike Does Women Right In New A’ja Wilson Commercial

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry That’s one of my favorite quotes. It’s a teaching that applies to today’s post, too. Nike makes an attempt toContinue reading “Nike Does Women Right In New A’ja Wilson Commercial”

That Is So You – The Buick Commercials

You’re reading my blog posts every day at 1pm central? That is so you. There’s a blog that fits your life because at the heart of every post is… interesting information? OK, I’m reaching here… and totally stealing lines from this Buick commercial. Watch it, then scroll down for more thoughts… In fact, I DOContinue reading “That Is So You – The Buick Commercials”

Buick Alexa Commercial Hits Better During Hockey Than Basketball?

Not too long ago during the NCAA basketball tournaments, Buick sort of went out on a limb (I guess?) with an ad promoting women’s sports. How they went about it was the potential risk and you can read my review of the ad campaign here. In a nutshell, though, the ads were ironic and aContinue reading “Buick Alexa Commercial Hits Better During Hockey Than Basketball?”