A Super Bowl 2024 ad costs $7 million dollars. No, not, for a 60-second ad; that's $7 million for a 30-second spot. Every year I pick my favorite Super Bowl ad and talk about why it was my favorite. I'm not even going to watch them this year. It's American Airlines who wins Blue2 Media's soon-to-be award for the best use of the Super Bowl in self-promotion. "What did they do," you ask? Some clever marketing person (I wish it was me, and I hope that American Airlines tells us whose idea it was. I would bet $7 million if I had it that it was a 'she.') said, "Let's name the flights we are adding from Kansas City to Vegas after numbers that mean something to the world of Taylor Swift and football, and those they celebrate around it." Flight 1989 (Taylor Swift's most successful album name) is already sold out. Yes, I checked. And of course, there is a flight for Kelce's jersey number (Flight 87), and also other celebrated player's numbers. No official press release was put out by AA, but in a statement they did say... "The excitement surrounding this year's sporting events has never been greater. You could say that after tonight's games, we are in our football era, and we are thrilled to provide additional direct flights from Kansas City to Las Vegas. To our customers who are huge sports fans, look what you made us do." The result? Advertising history. The biggest bang for no buck is my take. Well done, American Airlines. Well done. --Christine Merser, Managing Partner, Blue2 Media #SuperBowlLVIII #SuperBowl #SuperBowlAd #AmericanAirlines Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee
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🏈 Exciting Opportunity for Local Businesses in the New Orleans DMA! 🌟 As we gear up for the big game, I wanted to shed some light on why advertising during the Super Bowl this year could be a game-changer for local businesses in the New Orleans DMA. 🏆 1️⃣ Unrivaled Reach: The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events on television, drawing millions of viewers from all walks of life. Broadcasting your message during this high-stakes game ensures your business reaches a vast and diverse audience, maximizing your brand exposure. 📺 2️⃣ Local Pride: New Orleans has a unique and passionate community, and the Super Bowl provides an opportunity to connect with your local audience on a whole new level. By aligning your brand with this iconic event, you tap into the collective pride and enthusiasm of your community. 🎭 3️⃣ Memorable Moments: Super Bowl commercials are known for creating lasting impressions. This is your chance to craft a message that resonates, captivates, and stays with your audience long after the final whistle. Make your business the talk of the town! 🗣️ 4️⃣ Boosting Brand Credibility: Associating your brand with the excitement and prestige of the Super Bowl can elevate your business's credibility. Showcasing your products or services during this prime time demonstrates confidence and positions your brand as a leader in your local market. 🌐 5️⃣ Strategic Timing: With the Super Bowl being a cultural phenomenon, your advertisement becomes part of the conversation during and after the game. This strategic timing allows you to leverage the momentum and keep your business top of mind in the days and weeks that follow. ⏰ 🚀 Ready to Score Big? I'm here to help your business make the most of this incredible opportunity. Let's discuss how we can tailor a Super Bowl advertising strategy that aligns perfectly with your goals. Drop me a message if you're interested in elevating your brand's presence during the Super Bowl! 🚀🏈 #SuperBowlAdvertising #LocalBusinessSuccess #WWLTV #NewOrleansDMA #GameOn 🎉
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This year, brands are shelling out $7 million for 30 seconds of airtime, on Super Bowl. Is Super Bowl advertising really worth it? As per a research article by Kantar it apparently is totally worth it. “Every $1 spent on a Super Bowl ad reportedly yields a return of $4.60.” The first Super Bowl in 1967 a 30sec airtime for Super Bowl ad costed $42,000. So this year, 2024, brands will be spending whooping 165x more than in 1967. #marketing #advertising #SuperBowl #branding #strategy
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This case is one of the best “reactive/topical/newsjack/high-pace/tapping into a trend”- projects from our beloved advertising-industry that ever crossed my social channels. What a damn good idea and execution.
Coors Light turned a damaged billboard into a marketing home run. ⚾️ Awarded 'Out Of Home Grand Prix' at The Clio Awards earlier this week, 'Coors Light Out' is one of the greatest reactive marketing moves of the year. After baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani inadvertently damaged a billboard featuring a Coors Light advertisement during a game, the brand (part of Molson Coors Beverage Company) responded by introducing a special commemorative can, and revising its entire out of home campaign, with that iconic black square paying homage to the LED screen. Don't miss out: watch ALL the 2024 Clio Awards Grand Prix on my blog (link in the comments). #Advertising #Marketing #Creativity #Baseball #MLB #CoorsLight #ClioAwards
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