DO COOL SHIT
DO COOL SHIT
KRIS LAYHER // EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

WE WILL ROCK YOU

2022 GMC sIERRA LAUNCH

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CLIENT: GMC

AGENCY: LEO BURNETT DETROIT

ROLE: ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

 

Super Cruise, sold through a simple, human truth: everyone claps to that song.

Instead of over-explaining driver-assist tech, we built the launch around a behavior the audience already knows by muscle memory. If you’re on the way to the concert and your hands are busy keeping the beat, hands-free driving suddenly feels not just impressive—it feels useful.

Work

  • Launch film built around the clapping behavior as the “demo”

  • Versions/cutdowns adapted for multiple placements

My role
Co-Created the concept with my creative partner, Joe Rinaldi, responsible through finish with approvals via ECD and client sign-off.

  • Owned casting and wardrobe through selection and final approvals

  • Sat in edit, color, and sound sessions; guided finish with partner teams

  • Protected the central demonstration idea across revisions so the spot stayed clear and culture-native

“WE WILL ROCK YOU” - 2022 GMC SIERRA :60