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Super Bowl Episode: An advertising event unlike any other
With Super Bowl LV less than a week away, Mintel experts anticipate the cultural impact of the most-watched US TV broadcast event in the context of a divided nation, an economic crisis, and a global pandemic. They explore the challenges facing advertisers as they struggle to find the right tone and grab attention. With some big names and veteran Super Bowl brands dropping out of the ad lineup, what is the right move for smaller brands and those still participating? What lessons should brands and marketers take away from the event and what impact will it have on the industry going forward? Join the analysts as they discuss these topics and more, including second-screen viewing and Zoom tailgates.

With Super Bowl LV less than a week away, Mintel experts anticipate the cultural impact of the most-watched US TV broadcast event in the context of a divided nation, an economic crisis, and a global pandemic. They explore the challenges facing advertisers as they struggle to find the right tone and grab attention. With some big names and veteran Super Bowl brands dropping out of the ad lineup, what is the right move for smaller brands and those still participating? What lessons should brands and marketers take away from the event and what impact will it have on the industry going forward? Join the analysts as they discuss these topics and more, including second-screen viewing and Zoom tailgates.

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Andrew Davidson
SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Mintel Comperemedia
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Colin O’Brien
Consumer Insights Analyst, Sports, Mintel Reports US
Sara Nettesheim
Consumer Insights Analyst, Social Media, Mintel Reports US
Nick Batt
Senior Research Analyst, Mintel Comperemedia
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