Melissa Harlow Interview(s)

Viewpoints about Creativity

In a few words, can you tell us who you are what your job title is?

I am female voice talent from Southern California with a passion for ALL things creative. My recording studio was created with the same idea that most creatives don't need all the answers before we start a project. We have trust in our team and as long as we are collaborating, we will get the job done.

What word would you best use to describe your office’s culture? Give us an example

Since I am a ONE woman show, I would say the best word to describe my own culture is: Collaboration

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only use one app., which app would it be?

What's APP- Since I can call from the APP I can access anyone, anything and any information. I have been on a deserted island with only my satellite communication because you never know when the connection will die and you can text through your smart phone and stay connected with satellite coverage.

If you could choose three ads from history that you didn’t work on and add them to your portfolio, which three would you choose? Explain why

Melissa Harlow:

1 Learn to Fly- Foo Fighters Rockin' 1,000 Official Video- I heard an interview on NPR with the genius who created this amazing video. It took a year of collaboration and 1,000 musicians playing simultaneously. At the end there was a call to action for the Foo fighters to come to a small town in Italy to play. And the Foo Fighters did.
2 The first Ad for MTV- It changed the game in music
3 Dove's Real Beauty- I think this also changed the game for real advertising and pushed the movement ahead. They told a very bold leap into the unknown and it was flawless...not like all the other faces of beauty.

What is your opinion on the growing trend of agencies getting involved with developing products for clients?

Can you watch this case study for Hammerhead Navigation and tell us your thoughts on the product and the campaign?

A unique product. I found myself wanting to stop the video because I wanted to hear certain parts again leaving me to feel there was a lot of information in the video.