The pinnacle event for traditional, broadcast advertising is going social, according to two of the major advertisers Mercedes Benz and Audi (of America). It's worth taking note as the Superbowl is famed for some pretty big campaigns the eventually go global - we'd have to assume there'll be some great, creative thinking.
It's already appearing a competitive launch pad for new thinking, Mercedes Benz' VP of marketing, Stephen Cannon, is quoted in USA Today saying "We're using the 2011 Super Bowl as our head-long plunge into committing to social media "€¦it's our strategic leap of faith". That last comment is insightful?
Mercedes are also claiming that in the next few years they plan to create cars targeting a much younger demographic, though intends to be much more social-media savvy long before that, Cannon says.
Hmm - surely you create the product first to inspire engagement and conversation?
Of course with 68 marketing slots - the US public can expect brands clamouring for Facebook Likes left, right and centre or at least running strong social media components across their campaigns. But beware! "Most efforts won't be able to stand out amidst the flood of 'Let's Do a Facebook Contest About the Super Bowl' marketing lemmings," says social media guru Jay Baer from Convince and Convert.
Here's what USA Today are reporting the two big car brands are planning:
So there's a common theme in terms of monitoring and finding key influencers and rewarding the best via a simple content. Fingers crossed we'll see some top draw creative that is really aligned to the brand's customers during such a bif event, and not just social media campaigns for the sake of it! We'll keep you posted as more emerges. What are your thoughts?
By Danyl Bosomworth
Dan helped to co-found Smart Insights in 2010 and acted as Marketing Director until leaving in November 2014 to focus on his other role as Managing Director of First 10 Digital. His experience spans brand development and digital marketing, with roles both agency and client side for nearly 20 years. Creative, passionate and focussed, his goal is on commercial success whilst increasing brand equity through effective integration and remembering that marketing is about real people. Dan's interests and recent experience span digital strategy, social media, and eCRM. You can learn more about Dan's background here Linked In.
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