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This year's Super Bowl was not just a battleground for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers but also for brands vying for the title of the most effective advertisement. With 123.4 million viewers tuned in, the stakes were higher than ever for the 59 commercials aired. Analyzing ad effectiveness goes beyond mere viewership. While traditional metrics such as ad recall and brand awareness offer insights, innovative methodologies are paving the way for more accurate evaluations. Engaged-view conversions emerge as a crucial metric, tying advertising directly to customer actions and sales. What Makes an Ad Effective? The most effective ads are those that create a memorable and engaging experience for the viewer, driving not just awareness but action. This year, ads by State Farm®, Dunkin', Kia, and Uber Eats, among others, stood out not just for their creativity but for their ability to resonate with the audience and drive engagement. Here is our favorite:

Dunkin's Brilliant #SuperBowl Ad Strategy Dunkin' has nailed one of the smartest Super Bowl commercials this year. One of the challenges with Super Bowl ads is that hundreds of millions of people see them, so your ad needs to be relevant for everyone, while also resonating with your core customers. Let's talk about how Dunkin' accomplished this brilliantly: Humor is a Surefire Win: You can never go wrong with humor, and Ben Affleck absolutely crushed it with his hilarious performance in this ad. Star Power Appeals to a Wide Audience: Having Jennifer Lopez in the ad ensures that women are interested, and the fact that she's Ben Affleck's wife adds another layer of funny reliability. Leveraging Local Ties: Tom Brady's inclusion appeals to football fans, but it's also incredibly smart because Dunkin' was founded in Boston, and Brady has deep ties to the Boston-based New England Patriots. Reaching Gen Z: By featuring Jack Harlow, the popular singer/rapper, Dunkin' effectively targets Gen Z and engages fans of his music. Merch Matters: The best thing Dunkin' did was offer merchandise related to the ad afterward. There's nothing better than seeing something you love and being able to purchase it right away. We can learn from Dunkin's successful approach. Strive to create campaigns that are universally appealing while also speaking directly to your core audience. Leverage humour, star power, and local connections, and target different generations. Most importantly, provide opportunities for your audience to engage further with your brand through merchandise or other tangible offerings. By implementing these strategies, you'll create impactful, memorable campaigns that drive real results. #MarketingAnalysis #Dunking

Check out our latest blog where we're shining a spotlight on the standout campaigns from the Super Bowl. Tell us: what was YOUR top pick for the best Super Bowl ad this year? 🌐 Read here: https://lnkd.in/ewkZM7F8 #LSPR #LSP #CPD #shortcourses #superbowl2024 #campaigns

Happy Va"LENT"ine's Day! I was able to spend it with AMA Houston – American Marketing Association learning about brand identity with the CMO of the Rockets Julian Duncan. Thanks, Hannah Moore for attending with me. I learned quite a bit: -Evaluate and select your "Brand Archetype". -Voice your value as a brand to the community. -Community, Culture, and Commerce are important. #branding #CMO #marketing

I love seeing big directors bring their talents to #advertising. I think we'll start to see even more of this as brands move from working with #influencers to prioritizing #creators, #creativedirectors and #bigideas. #AdIndustry

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This is the sort of ad strategy I like. State Farm's _word_ is "neighbor". It's essentially their brand. They said a familiar word a *lot*, in a memorable way. The classic ad strategy is repetition and they innovated on that. #advertising #IMHO

America runs on Dunkin'... (and apparently Patrick Mahomes!) 📺 : https://lnkd.in/gzRvG-XT Dunkin's latest Super Bowl commercial isn't just entertainment—it's pure and unfiltered marketing brilliance! By roping in the likes of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Brady, Dunkin effortlessly taps into the hearts of Bostonians and fans worldwide. The ad cleverly combines humour, celebrity endorsement, and a catchy jingle to create a memorable and shareable moment. From Affleck's impeccable comedic timing to Tom Brady coming in from left field, every aspect of the ad is carefully crafted to resonate with the audience and reinforce Dunkin's brand identity. And let's not forget Jennifer Lopez's cameo, adding an extra pinch of excitement and surprise to the mix! Dunkin's Super Bowl marketing is a shining example of how to mix celebrity flair, humor, and strategic promotion to brew up a winning campaign. Which in this day and age is quite HARD-MAN 😉 #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing #OnlineMarketing #SEO #EmailMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #BrandBuilding #Advertising #MarketingStrategy #MarketingTips #MarketingTrends #MarketingAgency #MarketingWorld #Marketing101 #MarketingLife #MarketingGoals #MarketingPro #MarketingCampaign #MarketingMindset #MarketingInsights #MarketingGenius #MarketingHacks #MarketingConsultant #MarketingGuru #MarketingPlan #MarketingOnline #MarketingTools #MarketingExpert #MarketingSuccess #MarketingManagement #MarketingAutomation #MarketingInnovation #MarketingStrategies #MarketingSkills #MarketingProfessionals #MarketingCoach #MarketingSolutions #MarketingGoals #MarketingTips #MarketingAnalysis #MarketingData #MarketingROI #MarketingMetrics #MarketingFunnels #MarketingResearch #MarketingStats #MarketingTechniques #MarketingUpdates #BusinessMarketing #CreativeMarketing #MarketResearch #DigitalStrategy #Branding #ContentStrategy #SocialMediaStrategy #SEOStrategy #EmailCampaign #ContentCreation #BrandIdentity #MarketingCommunication #MarketingDigital #MarketingOnline #MarketingStrategist #MarketingIdeas #MarketingConsulting #MarketingPlan #digitalmarketing #cpgbrands #marketingcampaign #marketing

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Tide Super Bowl video ad - It's a Tide Ad (2018) The goal behind this strategy was to get everyone who was watching the Super Bowl to think about Tide whenever they saw clean clothes in other commercials, this way everyone would think of Tide every time they saw another commercial that wasn't even about laundry detergent. This would mainly spark conversation among friends in-person and online, talking about how every commercial at the Super Bowl was a Tide commercial, and they would also discuss the genius of the campaign itself, earning more awareness from those who didn't even see the commercial, such as marketing/advertising students. #InnovativeContent2024 https://lnkd.in/ggbhFr3e