Super Bowl 2022 offered escapism as the remedy for a difficult and divided moment. Ads looked back with nostalgic cameos, or forward to hi-tech futures of androids and electric vehicles. Celebrities were everywhere – even if not always used effectively. And the top ads had a simple message – kick back and enjoy yourself. Even if that has to be with robots. We tested every big game ad: check out the most effective
Winners and losers: what ads performed best / worst?
Themes and trends: where is the ad industry headed?
Top scoring ads: what makes an ad stand out?
A Super Bowl debut for Boston Dynamics' robots - how would a wider audience react to the viral sensations? Answer: they loved them, in this spot.....
Advertising together for the first time with a whole jungle full of twerking wildlife, Doritos and Cheetos won’t win any awards for.....
EV brands have been trying for years to find a way to connect emotionally with audiences. Turns out all you needed was a robot dog and some.....
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Skechers ran two ads at the Super Bowl, both using country legend Willie Nelson. The one in the Top 10 was the more straightforward of the.....
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What’s better than one celebrity? Half a dozen! OK, that’s not always the case - plenty of brands have found that overloading your ad.....
Toyota continue their successful Paralymics tie-ins with this ad focusing on skiing champions Brian and Robin McKeever. As usual the brand.....
Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd play themselves in this clever, buddy-themed ad in which two bros reminisce about their friendship, with more and more.....
Comedian Awkwafina shares screentime with goats in Disney’s streaming ad. Lots of goats. The concept is a pun on the GOAT (Greatest Of All.....