Ned Crowley

"Books, movies, ads, cave drawings….it all comes down to storytelling."

Ned Crowley is a brilliant craftsman and storyteller whose ability to distill big, emotional ideas down to their purest, most human form has made him one of advertising’s most quietly powerful legends. As U.S. Chief Creative Officer of Mcgarry-Bowen, he has shaped iconic campaigns for global brands with a signature blend of wit, empathy, and cinematic precision. Ned doesn’t just make ads—he builds worlds, threading insight and craft into work that moves people and moves markets. A lifelong writer and performer, his creative instincts are rooted in truth, timing, and the power of a well-told story. At Ad Legends, Ned brings his rare ability to make the complex feel intimate—and the intimate feel universal.