| Title | The Car |
| Agency | DDB New York |
| Campaign | Thoughts |
| Advertiser | New York Lottery |
| Brand | New York Lottery |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2013 / 11 |
| Business Sector | Lottery & Gambling |
| Tagline | Hey, you never know. |
| Story | What will you think about when you don't have to think about money? Playing the games of the New York Lottery can help you decide. A new spot via DDB New York. |
| Media Type | Television |
| Length | |
| AI Description | The New York Lottery ad titled "The Car" features a luxury convertible driving smoothly over a long bridge, with the expansive shimmering water and overcast sky forming a backdrop. The imagery transitions to a mysterious atmosphere as it questions, "If you rip out the last page of a mystery novel, does it make it a better mystery?" This sets the tone for contemplation. A man, the sole occupant of the car, appears lost in thought as he drives. His expression suggests deep reflection on what he might think about if money were no longer a concern, reinforcing the theme of unexpected possibilities brought by winning the lottery. The visual is simple yet effective, highlighting the allure of an open road and the luxurious freedom that financial independence could provide. The ad concludes with the New York Lottery logo and the tagline, "Hey, you never know," encapsulating the message of chance and opportunity. |
| Editing Company | Cutting Room |
| Record/Mix | Sound Lounge |
| Chief Creative Officer | Matt Eastwood |
| Group Creative Director | Mike Sullivan |
| Group Creative Director | Rich Sharp |
| Associate Creative Director | Carlos Wigle |
| Copywriter | Aron Fried |
| Head of Production | Ed Zazzera |
| Executive Producer | Walter Brindak |
| Business Manager | Kelly McCann |
| Group Account Director | Leo Mamorsky |
| Account Director | Kelly Gorsky |
| Account Supervisor | Heather Olson |
| Account Executive | Kemi Adewumi |
| Account Executive | Tarina Hesaltine |
| Editor | Chuck Willis |
| Editor | Dave Belizario |
| Producer | Eytan Gutman |
| Executive Producer | Melissa Lubin |
| Special Effects / VFX | Light of Day Productions and VFX |
| Special Effects / VFX | Amy Taylor |
| Special Effects / VFX | Colin Stackpole |
| Special Effects / VFX | Charles Nordeen |
| Special Effects / VFX | Kristen Barnard |
| Head of Finishing | Josh Williams |
| CG Director | Jim Collins |
| CG Lead | Mike Wharton |
| Colorization | Tom Poole |
| Colorization | Company 3 |
| Record/Mix | Tom Jucarone |