There were two very distinctive ends of the spectrum to the Super Bowl XLIX commercials this year. There was the ever present humorous ads created by beer and chip companies, and then there were some very serious and emotionally tense commercials with poignant messaging. The latter seems a bit unusual for the Super Bowl spectacle. … Read more
While millions of Americans look forward to the Super Bowl every year, it’s not just the game people enjoy. We look forward to the whole package – the parties, the food, the booze, and, of course, the commercials. Most are pretty unremarkable and never manage to stick with us for more then a few moments. … Read more
Around this time last year, I wrote an article about the launch of the WWE Network. The premise of the article had less to do with the WWE and more to do with the proliferation of content networks. With so many new networks – many subscription based, many free – is the end of cable … Read more
Go Viral or Go Home Each year, companies seem like they have to do more than the previous year to get your attention during the Super Bowl. Let’s face it, when a company is investing $4 million for a 30 second spot, Return on Investment (ROI) becomes even more critical. Advertising companies started a new … Read more