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AI-Infused Celebrity Ads Dominate 2026 Super Bowl Engagement
advertising-and-marketing18 days ago

AI-Infused Celebrity Ads Dominate 2026 Super Bowl Engagement

EDO’s post-game analysis ranks every Super Bowl LX ad by Engagement Index, revealing ai.com’s Introducing ai.com :30 as the top performer (EI 910), with Universal Pictures’ Minions & Monsters :30 close behind (909) and Lay’s The Lay’s Challenge :30 in the top trio. The study also maps share of engagement by category, showing AI Services and theatrical movie promos driving the most engagement, and highlighting trends toward AI-focused, celebrity-led, and needle-drop spots as the defining themes of this year’s Big Game advertising.

Maiden backs surprise film needle-drop as a calculated risk pays off
music1 month ago

Maiden backs surprise film needle-drop as a calculated risk pays off

Iron Maiden say licensing their music to the horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was a rare but calculated risk, approving the use of The Number of the Beast in a climactic scene. The band praised the British film and its directors, noting they don’t let many people use their music but felt the project was worth it. They also hint at more Maiden needle drops to come, including a track for the Corin Hardy movie Whistle, signaling a busy “Maiden at the Movies” year in 2026.

Stranger Things Season 5: Final Episode Countdown and Spoiler Insights
entertainment2 months ago

Stranger Things Season 5: Final Episode Countdown and Spoiler Insights

The final season of Stranger Things features notable music moments, including a '80s punk song by Butthole Surfers and a potential future '80s college rock needle drop by The Replacements, highlighting the show's influence on music revival and licensing, with Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' playing a significant role in its cultural impact.