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entertainment18 days ago•17 min saved

iSpot crowns 'Belief Is a Superpower' as 2026 Super Bowl’s most-liked ad

Variety summarizes iSpot’s likeability ranking of the 2026 Super Bowl ads, led by NFL’s Belief Is a Superpower as No. 1, with Ring’s Search Party for Dogs second and a two-way tie for Universal Orlando’s Lil’ Bro and the Mario Galaxy Movie teaser in third; followed by Budweiser’s American Icons, NBCUniversal’s Peacock Is Universal, Chris Hemsworth’s Alexa+ spot, Pepsi’s The Choice, Michelob Ultra’s The Ultra Instructor, and Lay’s Last Harvest in the top 10. Lay’s Challenge was excluded from the final ranking. iSpot scores are on a 1–950 scale based on a panel of more than 500 U.S. consumers.

via Variety|

#entertainment #ispot #likeability-scores

advertising19 days ago•8 min saved

Super Bowl ads swing between brilliance and cringe, with AI hype and celebrity shine

A roundup of this year’s Super Bowl ads highlights a mix of wins and misses, from Elf Beauty’s Melísa spot to a cringe-worthy body-hair shaver, with trends including celebrities appearing in multiple commercials, bold gross-out humor, and heavy AI messaging; longer online versions tend to be stronger than their broadcast cuts, and the piece even jokes about extending ad breaks to 15 minutes.

via latimes.com|

#advertising #advertising-trends #ai-in-advertising

advertising19 days ago•19 min saved

Joyful Chaos: Super Bowl Ads Chase Fun Over Frowns

Variety reports that this year’s Super Bowl spots largely avoided heavy, divisive messaging in favor of humor, nostalgia, and surreal moments. AI brands joined the mix with lighthearted, self-aware spots (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa sketch and Anthropic’s jab at OpenAI), while commercials leaned on celebrity cameos, covers, and feel-good narratives. Some ads did tackle bigger themes (such as Rocket Mortgage/Redfin’s dog-reunion story), but the overall tone was geared toward levity and escapism, with industry voices cautioning that the era of “hit the celebrity or song” ads isn’t dead yet—and experimentation remains a challenge for achieving a standout hit.

via Variety|

#advertising #ai #humor

entertainment20 days ago•42 min saved

A-List Sparks Dominate 2026 Super Bowl Ad Rankings

Yahoo’s roundup grades and ranks the 2026 Super Bowl commercials, highlighting star-studded spots featuring Kendall Jenner, George Clooney, Sabrina Carpenter, 50 Cent and more. The piece lists multiple A grades for DoorDash’s Beef 101 with 50 Cent, Dunkin’s Good Will Dunkin, Adrien Brody in TurboTax, e.l.f.’s Presenta with Melissa McCarthy, and Instacart’s Bananas with Ben Stiller and Benson Boone, then scores other spots (Lays Last Harvest; Fanatics’ Kendall; Amazon Alexa with Chris Hemsworth; Bosch with Guy Fieri; Hellmann’s with Andy Samberg and Elle Fanning) as B or lower while critiquing products like Ritz, Svedka, Manscaped, and Ro. The article nods to nostalgia, celebrity appeal, and occasionally flawed humor, delivering a mix of standout moments and notable misses across the commercial lineup.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#50-cent #ad-ranking #entertainment

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Temu's $36 Million Super Bowl Advertising Blitz: What You Need to Know"

Online retailer Temu spent $15 million on giveaways and five Super Bowl ads to regain customers after a drop in sales, with its "Shop Like a Billionaire" slogan showcased during the game. The Chinese-backed firm, owned by Pinduoduo, paid for three ads during the game and two after, with broadcast slots selling at a higher price than last year. The ads led to a surge in online searches for Temu, which aims to offer accessible and affordable prices.

via RetailWire|

#advertising #business #online-retail

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling Temu: The E-Commerce Giant's $36M Super Bowl Advertising Blitz"

Temu, owned by China-based PDD, spent $21 million on three Super Bowl commercials and offered $15 million in promotions. The ads led to a spike in web searches, but the company has faced declining sales and negative customer feedback, including concerns about security and delivery issues. Despite impressive sales growth in 2023, a survey showed that nearly one-third of its users plan to shop less on the app in the next three months. Margins have declined, and profitability is a concern as the company continues to offer steep discounts and rebates to grow rapidly in the US.

via New York Post |

#business #e-commerce #pinduoduo

businesstech2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the Temu Mystery: Super Bowl Ads and Pronunciation Revealed"

Temu, the e-commerce company behind Super Bowl ads, is facing backlash and Congressional investigation for alleged use of forced labor and privacy concerns. The app has been accused of spying on customers and faces class action lawsuits over privacy violations. Despite denying the allegations and defending its privacy practices, Temu is under scrutiny for its alleged ties to China's communist party and the low quality of merchandise, refund issues, and shipping delays.

via NBC Chicago|

#businesstech #e-commerce #forced-labor

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling Temu: From Super Bowl Ads to Chart-Topping Success"

Temu, an e-commerce company that aired multiple Super Bowl ads, offers discounted products shipped directly from suppliers and manufacturers, resulting in longer shipping times. Despite reportedly questionable product quality and privacy concerns, the company has seen significant growth and user engagement. Temu's parent company, PDD Holdings Inc., has faced accusations related to cybersecurity and forced labor, but the company denies these claims.

via USA TODAY|

#business #e-commerce #pdd-holdings-inc

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Temu's Super Bowl Ad Blitz: A Game-Changing Move to Capture US Market"

Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo's subsidiary Temu aired four Super Bowl ads to target US consumers and position itself as a budget-friendly alternative to Amazon. The ads, part of a $3 billion marketing budget, emphasized competitive pricing and showcased the platform's heavily-discounted marketplace. Despite recent downgrades from Morgan Stanley and Moody's, the company aims to increase its US user base and compete with Amazon by leveraging its Chinese manufacturing advantage.

via Yahoo Finance|

#amazon #business #e-commerce

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Super Bowl Ads Spark 'Boycott Tesla' Movement Over Self-Driving Tech"

A pair of Super Bowl ads by The Dawn Project targeted Tesla's self-driving technology, urging viewers to boycott the company and claiming its vehicles are unsafe. The ads featured an Autopilot-driven Tesla ignoring a stop sign and striking child-sized dummies. Tesla's Autopilot technology has faced scrutiny from regulators, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluding that incorrect use of the software led to crashes. The company recalled about two million vehicles for mandated Autopilot updates, despite not agreeing with the NHTSA's findings. The software has been criticized for being easily fooled, and Tesla has been the subject of multiple recalls and safety investigations.

via The Hill|

#boycott #safety-concerns #self-driving-technology

businesstech2 years ago•2 min saved

"Temu's Super Bowl Ad Blitz: Unveiling the Online Superstore's Billionaire Ambitions"

Temu, an e-commerce site advertised during the Super Bowl, offers products at low prices but has garnered warnings and complaints about wrong sizes, damaged goods, and poor customer service. The company, a sister of Chinese firm Pinduoduo, has a C+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and faces concerns about product quality, privacy, and identity theft. Lawmakers have also criticized the company, and it has sued its rival, Shein, over antitrust issues.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|

#better-business-bureau #businesstech #chinese-firm

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Bud Light's Super Bowl Redemption: Can Star-Studded Ads Save the Brand?"

Bud Light, facing declining sales after a controversial partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney, is hoping to make a comeback through Super Bowl ads and new partnerships. An expert believes the brand has an opportunity for redemption by returning to its original branding and serving its customer base. However, the company must tread carefully in the culture war, as another misstep could be the "death knell" for the brand.

via Fox Business|

#anheuser-busch-inbev #bud-light #business

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Super Bowl 2024: Rebranding, Sell-Outs, and Winning Ads"

Anheuser-Busch is set to rebrand its beer brands, including Bud Light, Budweiser, and Michelob Ultra, with Super Bowl ads focusing on patriotism and humor to repair its image following a year of declining sales and controversy. The company aims to return to old successful themes and distance itself from past missteps, including a controversial influencer campaign that led to a boycott and falling sales. Anheuser-Busch has invested heavily in Super Bowl ad space, featuring sports stars, Clydesdale horses, and humorous characters from prior campaigns, with hopes of revitalizing its iconic brands.

via Fox Business|

#anheuser-busch #budweiser #business

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Budweiser's Super Bowl Rebranding and Clydesdales Comeback"

Anheuser-Busch is set to rebrand its beer brands, including Bud Light, Budweiser, and Michelob Ultra, with Super Bowl ads focusing on patriotism and humor to repair its image following a year of declining sales and controversy. The company plans to feature sports stars, Clydesdale horses, and humorous characters from previous ad campaigns, aiming to distance itself from past missteps, including a controversial influencer partnership. With a significant ad spend for the Super Bowl, Anheuser-Busch hopes to revitalize its iconic brands and reconnect with its traditional customer base.

via Fox Business|

#anheuser-busch #budweiser #business