Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Superbowl calls for Superads

If you consider three months close-by, then Sueprbowl XLVIII (48) is just around the corner, and Fox has already puts its pricey 30-second space on the market. The space has been on sale since May, and there’s no doubt that spots are in the making.
I don’t want to come here today, beat the dead horse, and rant on why good advertising (or should I say visually stunning and funny 30-second videos) shouldn’t be reserved for one night of the year. I’m just hopeful we’ll see some cool stuff this winter.
Last year there was a lot of talk about the advertising let down that happened last Superbowl. For once, those who watch just for the ads ended up talking more about the game the next day.
Us ad fans don’t even need to watch the actual game to see the ads. The minute they air, they’re uploaded to Youtube. Websites showcase the best and worst and the Tumblr Social Justice League rips apart the controversial.
In an industry that thrives on the new, maybe this year will bring more interactive and web content to the table beside the Buffalo wings and chips. How many people will be streaming the game via their desktops, or missing the live action by following play by play from feed on their smartphone and tablets?

Oreo set the bar high, and I hope other advertisers are ready for more impromptu advertising. I certainly am.

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