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The NFL announced that while 'RedZone' will now include brief commercials and sponsorships, the broadcast will remain largely uninterrupted, with football still prominently on screen, reassuring fans that the viewing experience will not be significantly diminished despite the introduction of ads.
Scott Hanson confirmed that NFL RedZone will introduce commercials in 2025, ending its long-standing commercial-free tradition, though the show will still aim to keep viewers updated on scores and touchdowns. The change follows ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and NFL RedZone rights.
NFL RedZone will now include commercials this season after a previous experiment with commercial-free broadcasting was poorly received, with host Scott Hanson confirming the change as a business decision, though he assures the show's coverage of key moments will remain unaffected.
The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR race at Nashville Superspeedway was broadcast on Amazon Prime, featuring minimal traditional commercials (6 minutes) and extensive side-by-side advertising (38 minutes), with a total of 103 commercials from 47 companies, highlighting a shift in advertising strategy during sports broadcasts.
The 10 best Super Bowl 2024 commercials have been ranked, featuring ads from companies like T-Mobile, BetMGM, BMW, and more. While not considered among the best of all time, these ads made the cut for this year's top 10. Additionally, for those not interested in the Super Bowl, a list of five great Netflix movies to watch instead of the game is provided.
Super Bowl LVIII became the most-watched television show in history with an estimated 123.4 million viewers, up 7% from last year's record. The game was also the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, with strong viewership throughout the playoffs. The event featured a halftime show from Usher, iconic commercials, and celebrity endorsements, showcasing the enduring appeal of live sports programming amidst the shift to streaming platforms.
The 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas featured a lineup of star-studded commercials, including teasers for Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine," a Verizon ad with Beyoncé, Dunkin' Donuts' spot featuring J.Lo and Ben Affleck, and Uber Eats' ad starring Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. Advertising expert Jennifer Marshall praised the use of real friendships and relationships in commercials, highlighting the Dunkin' Donuts ad as her personal favorite. The average cost of a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl is $7 million, but the event overperformed expectations, potentially surpassing 2023's record viewership.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aired a Super Bowl ad resembling his family's political ads, which drew criticism from his relatives for its content and his views on healthcare. Despite apologizing for any pain caused, the apology fell flat as the ad remains pinned on his social media page. With Kennedy polling at 13% against Donald Trump and Joe Biden, his Democratic family members may be concerned about his potential impact as a spoiler candidate in the 2024 campaign.
Advertising expert Jennifer Marshall weighed in on the 2024 Super Bowl commercials, highlighting the highly-anticipated first look at Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine', a Verizon commercial teasing Beyoncé's new album, Dunkin's Donuts featuring JLo and Ben Affleck alongside Matt Damon and Tom Brady, and more. The commercials featured real-life relationships and celebrity sparkle, with social media extending their reach. The average cost of a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl is $7 million, but the event overperformed expectations, with early predictions indicating it could beat 2023's record Super Bowl viewership of 115.1 million.
Super Bowl LVIII featured a lineup of memorable commercials, with celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ben Affleck, and Tom Brady making appearances. The top 10 commercials included humorous spots from companies like Mountain Dew, State Farm, and BetMGM, as well as heartfelt ads from Kia, Google, and the NFL. Paramount+ claimed the top spot with a commercial featuring Sir Patrick Stewart and other stars, while Google Pixel's heartwarming ad also made a strong impression.
USA Today's ad meter ranked the top 5 Super Bowl commercials of 2024, with State Farm's ad featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito taking the top spot. Other notable ads included Uber Eats with Jennifer Aniston, Kia's sentimental EV9 ad, Dunkin's star-studded commercial, and the NFL's "Born to Play" featuring a boy from Ghana imagining playing football with NFL stars.
The 2024 Super Bowl commercials were ranked by the USA TODAY Ad Meter, with State Farm's "Like a Good Neighbaaa" taking the top spot. Other top commercials included ads from Dunkin', Kia, Uber Eats, and the NFL. Over 160,000 people participated in the ranking, showcasing the enduring impact of the big game's commercials.
The 2024 Super Bowl featured star-studded commercials, with Tina Fey's Booking.com ad taking the top spot on YouTube's most-watched list, followed by T-Mobile, State Farm, Snapchat, and Google. Movie trailers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" and "Twisters" also made the top 10, while a surprise entry was the controversial Church of Scientology's commercial. Usher's halftime show performance led to a significant increase in views on his official YouTube channel, and in total, Super Bowl ads on YouTube garnered over 90 million views and 1 million watch hours on game day.
The Kansas City Chiefs secured their second consecutive Super Bowl victory in an epic matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Alongside the game, several memorable commercials aired, including ones from Cetaphil, Dunkin', Uber Eats, Bud Light, e.l.f. Cosmetics, T-Mobile, Hellmann’s, and FanDuel, featuring appearances by celebrities like Tom Brady, Jennifer Aniston, and Kate McKinnon.
USA TODAY Ad Meter has revealed the top 10 Super Bowl 58 commercials, with State Farm's "Like a Good Neighbaaa" taking the top spot, followed by Dunkin's "The DunKings" and Kia's "Perfect 10 | The Kia EV9." Other notable commercials include Uber Eats' "Worth Remembering" and the NFL's "Born to Play."