Flashback: The Secrets Behind Nothin' But Net

Posted Jan 24, 2010
McDonald’s has reportedly shot a spot with LeBron James and Dwight Howard that recreates the famous Michael Jordan-Larry Bird “Nothin’ But Net” McDonald’s ad. The spot could run on the Super Bowl, just like the original one did 17 years ago. With that in mind, we got in touch with Jim Ferguson, who was part of the creative team at Leo Burnett that came up with the spot for the fast food chain. (CNBC)

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