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Data: NFL Playoffs’ Weekend Watch-Time Dominance
Inscape data shows how NFL watch-time grew as the playoff field shrunk, culminating in a big Conference Championship Sunday on Jan. 29.
New Ads, Old Music: Why Super Bowl Ads License Classic Songs Over New Releases
Super Bowl ads regularly feature music — but brands should avoid opting for newer hits to appeal to the widest group of viewers.
iSpot Data: Q1 National TV Ad Spend Rises 37% Year-Over-Year
iSpot’s new Q1 report shows big increases for national TV ad spend and impressions, thanks in part to events like the Olympics and Super Bowl.
The Future of Sports on TV: Q&A with Beachfront's Tom St. John
TV[R]EV speaks with Tom St. John, head of partnerships at Beachfront, about the state of sports on television heading into NewFronts/upfronts.
Does the NFL Think it Can Even Bowl Over Valentine's Day?
Fans won't "love" the NFL for pitting its biggest day against Valentine's Day plans. And networks and restaurants probably won't either.
How Disney+ Pushed Ads Promoting 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
In the lead-up to its newest Marvel show, here's how Disney+ built hype with TV and social video ads.
What's the Point of Awards Season When What's 'New' Doesn't Matter Anymore?
Award season is highlighting the fact that everyone's just watching what they want at this point, whether that's live or on-demand.
Pepsi’s Halftime Show is the Top Super Bowl-Related Video on YouTube
According to data from Tubular Labs, the most-watched Super Bowl-related YouTube video wasn’t a clip from the game or a commercial — it was Pepsi’s full halftime show featuring The Weeknd.
What's the Future of the Super Bowl as a TV Event?
Super Bowl ratings declining set off some alarm bells -- but the more interesting conversation is around what it means for the future of the game on TV.
Which Brands Drove Super Bowl Advertising for Autos?
Auto brands are traditionally some of the biggest advertisers during the Super Bowl, but hung back a bit in 2021 with just four spots for the industry.
Why the Hell Do Brands Buy Super Bowl Ads? And Why the Hell Don't They?
A critical look at the case for and against advertising during the Super Bowl.
Frito-Lay Brands Aim For Star-Powered Laughs With Super Bowl Ads
Funny ads are a Super Bowl staple: According to iSpot's Ace Metrix, at least 53% of ads were viewed as funny each year since 2014, and hit a high-water mark of 69% of spots during the 2020 game. This post dives into some specific insights around Frito-Lay commercials for this year's Big Game.
A Data Dose of NFL, Ahead of the Big Game
We put together a few quick viewership and advertising insights around NFL football, including what else fans are most likely to be watching on TV, with insights from Inscape, iSpot and Tubular Labs.
Which Advertisers are Looking 'Super' on TV Before Sunday's Game?
The Super Bowl is still two days away, but advertisers have already been ramping up for the big game. We share some insights from top brands, via iSpot.