I’M STEVE HORN, an Adweek Creative 100 honoree and Emmy-nominated copywriter who also draws.

I’m currently a Group Creative Director at Translation, an ad agency in Brooklyn, where I get to merge my interests in sports, music, and entertainment to help clients solve their biggest business problems by standing out in culture.

Before moving to New York, I lived in Chicago. Before that, I was born, raised, and educated in Madison, Wisconsin (plus a brief stint in Galway, Ireland). So, yes, I do enjoy hot dairy and cold beer.

My work is in the permanent archive at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and I’ve been awarded almost every major award for advertising including the Titanium Cannes Lion, the Grand Clio, the GRANDY, a Sports Emmy, over a dozen One Show and D&AD pencils, and…wait for it…some Webbys!

When I’m not working I enjoy cooking, reading, hooping, and walking many miles over New York City’s many bridges and boroughs.

Below, you’ll find some of my favorite projects I’ve made for (and with) some of my favorite people and brands (which, unfortunately, should go without saying because according to Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission brands ARE people).

Anyhoo, enough about me. Tell me about you, dear website viewer. ▼▼▼▼

“YOU LOVE ME” | Beats by Dr. Dre

You love Black culture. But do you love the lives behind it?

“NBA LANE” | NBA 75th Anniversary

Welcome to a world where 75 seasons of basketball history come together to live as one.

“THE HEIST II” | Emirates NBA Cup 2024

The NBA Cup is back up for grabs. And all the heavy hitters are after it again.

“THE HEIST” | The NBA In-Season Tournament

The whole league wants to get their hands on the first-ever NBA Cup. By any means necessary.

“JINGLE HOOPS REGIFTED” | NBA Christmas Day 2024

Remixing a classic and giving hoops fans what they've asked for every Christmas.

“THE TOAST” | NBA Finals 2024

To the season that was and the champion to be. Here’s to going out with a best-of-seven bang.

“THE TIP-OFF” | NBA Start of Season 2024-25

Everybody’s in as a new season begins.

“WE’RE ALL IN THE FINALS” | NBA Finals 2023

Learning the difference between champagne and just pain.

“EVERYONE’S GAME” | NBA Start of Season 2023-24

With more to play for than ever, everyone has a shot at greatness and a target on their back.

“THE GIFT OF GAME” | NBA Christmas Day 2023

We’re handing out five action-packed, gift-wrapped games this holiday season.

“MELO RUMORS” | Puma

Say what you want about him – the truth is, there’s no one like Melo Ball.

“WIN IT ALL” | PlayStation x NBA 2K25

Where will your wins take you?

“THE NONSTOP NBA” | NBA 2022-23

In the NBA, what’s happening next is happening now. And Non-Stop is here for all of it, all season long.

“WHAT’S NEXT.” | The Big 12 Conference

College sports has everyone else asking, “what’s next?” We know, we are.

MISC. NBA, ETC. | The National Basketball Association

A grab basket of ball projects, through the years.

“COUNTDOWN” | The Big 12 Conference

One thing’s clear: we’ve always been greater than twelve.

“IT’S THE MUSIC” | Beats by Dr. Dre

It’s not about the features inside the earbuds. It’s about the music that comes out of them.

“BOUNCE BACK” | Kaiser Permanente

Take it from Klay Thompson: mental strength and physical support can always bring us back to the top.

“WHAT’S INSIDE MATTERS” | Maytag

Good looks, hard work, and a touch of nostalgia. Just like a Maytag appliance.

“HEROES WANTED” | NBA 2019-20

Every team has a shot because every city has a hero.

“YOURS FOR THE MAKING” | KitchenAid

Food fuels the body. Cooking it feeds the soul.

“OTHER PROJECTS” | Various Clients

A smattering of writing, designing, linking, and building.

“DOODLES” | By Steve Horn

I drew these.

Madison, WI to New York, NY | MCMXCII-????