Creative
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CeraVe dubs NBA’s Durant its ‘Face of Legs’ in social-first campaign
The global effort responds to viral posts mocking the Rockets star for his dry skin, including through a Mean Tweets-inspired video.
By Peter Adams • Updated 15 hours ago -
Deep Dive
‘Don Draper is rolling over in his grave’: Super Bowl 60 ads play it safe
Most brands returned to the same conceptual wells while emergent ad categories like AI and health and wellness offered a mixed bag.
By Peter Adams , Chris Kelly • Feb. 9, 2026 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Super Bowl 2026: Viewership, engagement and ads analysis
Breaking down all the key stats from the big game’s ads, including cost, reach, social engagement and more.
By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 9, 2026 -
Q&A
Edward Jones’ brand chief on marketing wealth management via sports, ads
Chief Brand, Experience and Marketing Officer Hema Widhani discusses the firm’s recent ad campaign and college football partnership.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 9, 2026 -
Sponsored by Filmsupply
Keeping it real: 3 trends redefining creative video marketing today
See the three creative video trends shaping how filmmakers and brands build emotional connection today.
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Chipotle pokes fun at AI Super Bowl ads to spotlight real ingredients
After another brand's AI-generated Super Bowl spot airs, the restaurant chain will post a video on Instagram Reels to dole out free entree codes.
By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 5, 2026 -
Retrieved from Uber Eats on February 03, 2026
Uber Eats lets fans build their own Super Bowl ad with in-app integration
The delivery platform created a content library full of alternate scenes for its own commercial that include cameos from a handful of celebrities.
By Aaron Baar • Feb. 5, 2026 -
Why Rocket’s Redfin is kicking off a $1M home giveaway at the Super Bowl
CMO Jonathan Mildenhall explains how consumers can take part in a home search via a scavenger hunt in the Redfin app.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 4, 2026 -
Ritz doubles down on salty positioning in second Super Bowl campaign
The Mondelēz brand continues to embrace more culturally attuned marketing with a Ritz Island ad starring Bowen Yang, Jon Hamm and Scarlett Johansson.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 3, 2026 -
E.l.f. taps into halftime show hype with purpose-driven Super Bowl play
The brand will be giving loyalty members a free subscription to Duolingo to help democratize access to learning a second language.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 3, 2026 -
Grubhub — and George Clooney — make Super Bowl debuts to ‘eat the fees’
The delivery platform promotes a new offer to remove delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50 in an oddball ad directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 2, 2026 -
State Farm slams rivals as ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ in Super Bowl return
The celebrity-packed effort airing in the first quarter centers on a fictional Halfway There Insurance firm and parodic cover of a Bon Jovi classic.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2026 -
Sponsored by Musicbed
3 music trends shaping today’s commercial films
Uncover three key music trends that are transforming modern brand storytelling.
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Heineken weds friendship with fandom for global platform
“Fans Have More Friends” asserts the importance of sociability and unites the brewer’s sponsorships across soccer, Formula 1 and music festivals.
By Sara Karlovitch • Jan. 30, 2026 -
P.F. Chang’s names new CMO on tails of brand platform launch
Holly Smith replaces Sonika Patel, who lasted less than a year in the role but oversaw the launch of a “Light the Fire” campaign around the holidays.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 30, 2026 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Dove finds real beauty in ‘Bridgerton’
The Unilever brand and agency Mythology used a masquerade ball in the style of the Netflix hit to boost long-running work around self-confidence.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 30, 2026 -
Retrieved from Fanatics on January 28, 2026
Fanatics Sportsbook bets on Kendall Jenner for Super Bowl debut
The sportsbook is also inviting consumers to bet with or against the celebrity on its app around which team will come out on top at the big game.
By Aaron Baar • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Retrieved from YouTube on January 29, 2026
How Pepsi is taking the fight to Coca-Cola at the Super Bowl and beyond
The marketer is continuing a revived Pepsi Challenge around its Pepsi Zero Sugar brand, and its big game ad features an icon from Coke’s advertising.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Unpacking the marketing industry trends forecast for 2026
Marketers must remain resilient as they navigate ongoing challenges, including an uncertain economic backdrop and the advancement of AI.
By Marketing Dive staff • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Crocs puts self-expression over algorithmic sameness with new platform
Agency Flower Shop handled creative on “Wonderfully Unordinary,” a platform that centers on self-expression and real-world experiences.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Coke’s World Cup campaign taps into unifying power of fan emotions
Ads set to a cover of Van Halen’s “Jump” show shared excitement for a tournament that is arriving in a highly fractured political climate.
By Peter Adams • Updated Jan. 29, 2026 -
How Dollar Shave Club is calling out B.S. after a Super Bowl stiff arm
The DTC disruptor brand pivoted after its latest edgy campaign was rejected for the big game for using profanity.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Chipotle’s new CMO on how the brand’s latest ad meets consumer trends
“Choices” contrasts daily prep at the fast-casual Mexican chain with images of nuggets in fryer baskets and frozen burger patties on a conveyor belt.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Honda takes modular approach to Winter Olympics campaign creative
The official automotive partner of Team USA will be able to mix and match assets like athlete footage to suit different media channels and verticals.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 22, 2026 -
How Macy’s is flexing its Style Crew affiliate program beyond social media
The department store recently experimented with its Style Crew of over 600 influencers by integrating them into in-person events and direct mailers.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 22, 2026