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The WARC Podcast

Analyzing 2025’s Super Bowl Ads

Feb 13, 2025
Becca Peel, Head of Advisory at Contagious, and Vanessa Chin, Senior VP of Marketing at System1, dive into the standout ads from this year's Super Bowl. They discuss the evolving role of humor and celebrity endorsements, emphasizing their impact on brand identity. The duo highlights Instacart's family-focused messaging and Nike's comeback journey. They also stress the need for brands to maintain consistency throughout the year, rather than just capitalizing on major events for marketing. Their insights reveal the emotional connections that resonate in advertising.
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Quick takeaways

  • This year's Super Bowl ads demonstrated a shift towards emotional engagement and relatable storytelling, resulting in higher viewer reception scores.
  • While humor and celebrity involvement remained key elements, their effectiveness relied on consistent brand relevance and connection with the audience.

Deep dives

Super Bowl Advertising Overview

The Super Bowl represents the largest advertising event in the U.S., with companies willing to pay as much as $8 million for a 30-second ad spot. This year, the advertising landscape presented a blend of celebrity appearances, humor, and emotional narratives aimed at connecting with diverse audiences. Experts noted the annual expectations of celebrity-driven campaigns and humor, but also highlighted some brands' efforts to engage a female audience. It was observed that while traditional elements remained prevalent, a more nuanced approach to advertising emerged, especially in recognizing the emotional resonance of their messages.

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