At a glance
Discover who really scored in the Big Game. Uncover intriguing data on viewership, ads, tweets, and the unexpected marketing victory of a surprise guest.
Every February, millions of Americans tune in to watch two of the country's best football teams compete in the tournament finale. Easily one of the most watched events in the world, garnering over 115 million viewers, it is a major focus for those in the advertising and marketing world. Thirty second commercial spots sell for over $4.5 million each. It is often joked that more people tune in for the commercials than the game. This year, the game lived up to the hype, and the ads encouraged family values and focused on dads. During the game, over 12.6 million tweets and 589,000 photos were generated, with the peak of conversation between 7-8pm EST largely on Twitter. The ads were major foci, with Budweiser's Lost Dog spot being an emotional hit. However, Nationwide did create big waves with their spot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKUy-tfrIHY Pepsi saw a nice boost due to their sponsorship of the Halftime Show with Katy Perry. Being the second most mentioned brand, it showed they used their investment smartly. However, the real winner of the game ended up being surprise guest, Missy Elliott. Joining main act, Katy Perry for 3 songs, Missy saw a huge sales spike the following week. All in all, the game attracted record numbers and did drive conversation. Where it goes next year will be interesting and one all in the marketing world will be watching.
Nicky Yates
Published on February 4, 2015 9:06 pm
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs
How much do Super Bowl commercials cost?
Super Bowl commercial spots cost over $4.5 million for just 30 seconds of airtime. This makes it one of the most expensive advertising opportunities on television.
How many people watch the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl attracts over 115 million viewers, making it one of the most watched events in the world. It's easily the biggest television audience of the year in the United States.
What happened to Missy Elliott after the Super Bowl halftime show?
Missy Elliott saw a huge sales spike the week following her surprise appearance during Katy Perry's halftime performance. She joined Perry for three songs and became an unexpected marketing winner from the event.
How much social media activity does the Super Bowl generate?
The Super Bowl generates massive social media engagement, with over 12.6 million tweets and 589,000 photos posted during the game. The peak conversation time is typically between 7-8pm EST, largely happening on Twitter.
