What a game! I had no rooting interest on the field this year, so I was happy to enjoy the back-and-forth action that went down to the wire. Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on the franchise’s first championship! Now let’s move on to the competitors who paid big bucks to catch a piece of theContinue reading “Super Bowl 52: Winners and Losers on the Big Stage”
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Super Bowl 50: Winners & Losers on the Big Stage
We know who won on the field, but who won the battle of the brands? Here’s our take on the winners and losers of Super Bowl 50 advertisers. “If it doesn’t sell, it’s not creative.” -David Ogilvy Winners Give A Damn, Budweiser: First, the King of Beers spent $5 million on a PSA condemning drinking and driving.Continue reading “Super Bowl 50: Winners & Losers on the Big Stage”
Movin’ on Up: Small Businesses Go to the Big Game
It all started with a groundbreaking company that just wanted to encourage more interest amongst girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Who could predict that Goldieblox would become the first small business to advertise during the Super Bowl? In 2014, Intuit ran a contest to award one small business the opportunity of a lifetime — the chanceContinue reading “Movin’ on Up: Small Businesses Go to the Big Game”
Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout
I planned on writing about marketing lessons to be had from some of the better Super Bowl commercials until I read 5 Marketing Lessons From the Super Bowl’s Most Popular Commercials from the fine folks at Entrepreneur this morning via Pulse. So that’s been done. Speaking of the Super Bowl commercials, I felt like theyContinue reading “Super Bowl XLVII: Not A Complete Blackout”
The Harbowl: A Marketer’s Dream (Oh, And Those $3.7 Million Ads!)
As marketers, we’re always looking for the story beyond the story. The one that will draw you in, grab your emotions and make you care. Yes, even for mammoth events like the Super Bowl. In 2013, the game is full of story lines, but the one grabbing everyone’s attention is the sibling rivalry. For theContinue reading “The Harbowl: A Marketer’s Dream (Oh, And Those $3.7 Million Ads!)”
Advertising: Do You Watch?
Are you a fan of ads? In the age of TIVO and DVRs, you’re probably thinking that’s not even relevant anymore. But I’m talking about all types of advertisements, from magazine and online ads to billboards and yes, television. I came across an article on the ‘winners’ of Olympic advertising, so this subject came toContinue reading “Advertising: Do You Watch?”
Sports & Leisure: Scoring Points and Creating Fans
It’s no surprise that fan is the root of fanatic. People are passionate about their sports teams, so why not make your brand an integral part? From game day giveaways to local team tie-ins, you can elicit as much passion about your company as the home team. Becoming a part of game day is aContinue reading “Sports & Leisure: Scoring Points and Creating Fans”
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