Super Bowl LVIII ads will cost $7 million per 30-second slot

High-market brands are splurging millions for advertisements during the Super Bowl. This colossal event boasts a reliable audience of over 100 million viewers, making it one of the most lucrative advertising platforms on television. This year, companies are shelling out a staggering $7 million for just 30 seconds of airtime, a figure that’s remained consistent with last year but marks a significant increase of over 50% from 2019. However, this hefty price tag only covers the airtime, with additional expenses often incurred for celebrity endorsements and high-budget vignettes to showcase products.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is among the big spenders aiming to reignite Americans’ love for Bud Light. This beer once dominated sales in the U.S. for over two decades before a downturn attributed to a problematic partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. Interestingly, while many industries traditionally invest heavily in Super Bowl ads, one notable absence this year will be crypto companies. Despite the $1.7 trillion digital asset market being healthier compared to previous years, most major cryptocurrency firms are opting out of Super Bowl advertising.

Crypto companies, once prominent advertisers during the Super Bowl, now believe they can allocate their advertising budgets more effectively outside the NFL spotlight. This decision reflects strategic shifts within the industry as companies seek to optimize their marketing strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape. Notably, FTX, a now-defunct crypto firm, made headlines in 2022 for its $6.5 million Super Bowl ad alongside other industry giants like Coinbase and Crypto.com……….[read more]

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How do shifts in advertising strategies, such as the decision by many cryptocurrency firms to forgo Super Bowl ads, reflect broader trends in marketing and consumer behavior, and what implications might this have for the future of advertising and brand visibility in the digital age?