Top 5 Super Bowl ads that went viral this year
Some brands have consistently managed to steal ad limelight over consecutive seasons. Some even managed to stand out in an already-crowded ad space. exchange4media picks out the best ads of this year's Super Bowl

One of the biggest forces that unite the social networking space is sports. It also poses as an opportunity for brands to leverage consumer attention, and subtly seep in brand loyalty through positive reinforcement. This year’s most anticipated sporting event in the US, Super Bowl XLIX, brought together, not only netizens across the US, but all over the world. People may not even know much about the sport, but an event like this provides a mega platform for brands to bring out the best ads of the year.
Traditional players like Toyota, Nissan, McDonald’s were all in the running this year. However, some brands have consistently managed to steal ad limelight over consecutive seasons. And, some even managed to stand out in an already-crowded ad space. exchange4media picks out the best ads of this Super Bowl season:
Budweiser: This year, Budweiser took the risk of providing a sequel to one of the most beloved ads from last year’s game. The 2015 ad known as “Lost Dog” is the second installment in the story of the puppy who found a home and brother with one of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Last year's version was about the inception of a bond between the two lovable animals, while this one tells you all you need to know from its title. There's also a spiritual resemblance to the 2013 Budweiser ad with the man reuniting with his Clydesdale.
The commercial fetched 24,894,179 views on YouTube since its launch last week.
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Clash of Clans: This is a big one from the mobile gaming industry. Mobile gaming ads are usually pretty functional. They end up having a lot of hardsell gameplay, and a flash to download the game at the end.
But "Clash of Clans" broke the mold with its Super Bowl ad by bringing on board actor Liam Neeson.
In the ad, Neeson adopts the serious persona of his character in the “Taken” series as he plans to seek revenge on one of his online-gaming rivals.
The commercial has garnered 24,053,553 views on YouTube in a span of three days.
Watch the video here:
Coca Cola: For the quintessential netizen, it comes as no surprise that the cyber space is swarming with cyberbullies and trolls. Online private spaces are turned in to sources of despair. In an attempt to change that perception (read fear), Coca-Cola hopes to steer things in a more optimistic direction.
Before the 60-second spot commercial was aired during the game, the brand launched a series of teasers as is signaled a message of "optimism, uplift and inclusion" for the Super Bowl Sunday.
Watch the videos here:
Microsoft: The tech giant unveiled two Super Bowl ads, with an unusual twist — the voice of rapper Common reciting passages from speeches by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The ads continue the “empowerment” theme that Microsoft featured in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial last year, which showed how NFL player Steve Gleason — who has ALS — uses Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet to run eye-tracking technology that allows him to speak via the computer.
The first ad features Braylon O’Neill, who was born without the tibia and fibula bones on both of his legs. He’s now playing sports thanks to Microsoft technology, which helped analyze his mechanics.
The second ad features Estella Pyfrom and her “Brilliant Bus” that gives kids in underserved neighborhoods access to technology and the Internet. Pyfrom, 71, invested more than $1 million in savings to build a bus with 12 computer stations that travels to different communities and has helped more than 31,000 kids learn about reading, math, science, history, and other subjects.
Watch the videos here:
Dove Men: As part of its #RealStrength campaign, Dove ran a minute-long spot commercial featuring fathers of children of all ages. A number of advertisers re-branded Super Bowl Sunday commercials as an ode to Father’s Day this year. The Dove Men+Care ad celebrated all the father figures of the world with children calling out to their dads.
From toddlers on monkey bars to daughters at their wedding reception, the 60-second spot depicted fathers spending time with their little ones in all the pivotal moments of their lives.
“90 percent of men around the world say that their caring side is part of their masculinity and strength,” read the commercial information via YouTube. “Let’s acknowledge the caring side of men and celebrate their #RealStrength as a true sign of masculinity.”
The commercial fetched 3,277,132 views on YouTube since its launch.
Watch the video here:
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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