PepsiCo brand Bubly's Super Bowl spot is funniest, most ingenious, analysis finds

In-game commercials were rated on their emotional impact across five sentiments: funny, heartfelt, ingenious, eerie and WTF.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 6, 2019

Comic Dive: Gutterballs

Even celebrity-driven ads couldn't enliven a Super Bowl that saw ratings hit a 10-year low. 

By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Feb. 5, 2019

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Refinery29 pairs with Intuit on 'Money Diaries' podcast, video series

"Money Diaries" content racked up 7 million unique visitors and was some of the most-searched-for content on the publisher's site.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Olay beats other brands at Super Bowl digital marketing, Merkle report says

The P&G brand earned high marks in social media, paid search, SEO and digital media while Avocados From Mexico took second place.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Bacardi employees cozy up to 'shaken and stirred' generation during #BacktotheBar event

Now in its second year, the annual event will showcase drink trends like "Instagrammable handcrafted cocktails" at local bars in 130 cities worldwide.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019

Is corn syrup a desirable beer ingredient? AB InBev Super Bowl ad ignites debate

In response, MillerCoors purchased a full-page advertisement in The New York Times to slam Bud Light and highlight that its beer is made with corn syrup.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2019

By the numbers: Super Bowl 2019

The big game's ads, broken down by sentiment, social engagement and more.

By Marketing Dive Team • Feb. 4, 2019

Risk-averse advertisers fumble in historically boring Super Bowl

There were a few dominant players and wowing moments this year, like a gruesome "Game of Thrones" tie-up for Bud Light, but a lack of edge made the commercial breaks feel almost as bland as the sluggish on-field action.

By Peter Adams , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • Feb. 4, 2019

Super Bowl QSR ads don't always lead to meaningful traffic gains

While many fast food brands turned to promotions instead, additional tools are needed to understand the full impact of these marketing efforts.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 4, 2019

Hulu taps viral Instagram egg for mental health PSA after Super Bowl

Nonprofit Mental Health America and the @world_record_egg account partnered on the ad that aired on Hulu after the big game.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019

Nike, Intersport team up for podcast series targeting aspiring runners

Featuring ultra-marathon runner Coach Lee, the series was inspired by research showing fitness enthusiasts opt for "in-ear coaching" over music during workouts.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019

Ron Burgundy returns with a podcast, nets Charmin, Safe Auto and Fair as sponsors

The audio series starring Will Ferrell's character from the "Anchorman" franchise is a collaboration between iHeartRadio and Funny or Die.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019

Aerie brings on Busy Philipps, Jameela Jamil and more for expanded 'real' role model initiative

The celebs and activists will raise awareness for the causes most important to them by appearing in unretouched images and videos for the brand.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019

BJ's partners with DoorDash for 'Super Sick Monday'

The free delivery and video campaign was inspired by the 14 million people who reportedly call in sick to work the morning after the Super Bowl.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2019

Burger King trolls McDonald's for losing Big Mac trademark in the EU

In its latest stunt, the burger chain takes aim at its archrival by offering "Not Big Macs" in Sweden.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2019

Super Bowl cola detente? Statues of Pepsi, Coke founders meet in Atlanta

Pepsi is both calling for a truce while simultaneously provoking its chief rival on its home turf, a clear effort to attract attention ahead of the big game.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 1, 2019

TE Connectivity, 20th Century Fox debut B2B series on science behind 'Alita' film

The series includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the movie's cast and is available on TE's website and social channels.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2019

Amazon pokes fun at failed voice tech in Super Bowl spot

Several failed Alexa-enabled devices, including a hot tub, podcast-playing toothbrush and dog collar that orders food in response to barking, are featured.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 31, 2019

Domino's doles out loyalty points for all pizza — including competitors' — with help of AI

The brand is deploying a proprietary scanning technology on its mobile app ahead of one of the busiest pizza sales days of the year.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 30, 2019

Dietz & Watson plays off 'Deez Nuts' meme for Super Bowl stunt

The brand unveiled a 30-second spot starring Craig Robinson of "The Office" to promote a new Dietz Nuts product it's selling on Amazon.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019

Pizza Hut promises free pizza for a year to first baby born during Super Bowl

The chain is also delivering free pizza to hospitals in Boston and Los Angeles to "ease the FOMO" of soon-to-be parents, who might miss the game.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019

Mr. Peanut goes for joyride to save A-Rod from eating kale chips

Planters' first-ever ad for the Super Bowl also stars actor Charlie Sheen.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019

How food and drink companies can win over African-American millennials

According to a study from Viant, they are more likely to buy Ruffles and are social drinkers who enjoy the majority of their alcohol away from home.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2019

Comic Dive: Gillette Hits Gender Politics Turbulence

The Procter & Gamble razor brand tried to tackle toxic masculinity with a #MeToo-inspired spot but sparked social media outcry.

By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Jan. 29, 2019

Kraft Heinz's Devour places ad on porn site for edgy Super Bowl campaign

The frozen meals maker confirmed that the Pornhub media placement was intentional, continuing a "food porn" theme for its big game debut.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 29, 2019