As social media's prowess continues to grow, advertisers are coming up with more ways to capitalize on your dedication to watching the big game.
When the power went out during the 2013 Super Bowl, Oreo (@Oreo) made sure everyone remembered that you can still "dunk in the dark." Twitter/@Oreo
It all started with a tweet about an Oreo.
When the Super Bowl stadium experienced a blackout in the middle of last year's game, Oreo sent a tweet to capitalize on the unfortunate turn of events.
"Power out? No problem," the tweet read, along with an ad showing an Oreo and the tagline, "You can still dunk in the dark."
The tweet was retweeted 15,643 times and became a symbol of the marketing power of social media. In addition to receiving kudos for a clever way to draw attention from the biggest live event of the year, it set a new bar for the advertising industry. There's a good chance social media will be an even bigger part of your game-watching experience this Sunday.
"There's a competitiveness to have that social-listening campaign and create that piece of 'Oreo' content that everyone starts talking about," said Michelle Barna-Stern, director of social media communications for marketing agency Deep Focus. "Trying to shift that conversation, at least for a moment, from the Super Bowl to your brand is everyone's hope."
Super Bowl ads have long become their own kind of spectacle, with viewers ready to be dazzled by what advertisers will air to millions of viewers during the big game. Now, that marketing focus has extended beyond the television set as brands ramp up viewer engagement with tweets and other social campaigns.
Last year, advertisers got six times the social mentions on the day of the game. Facebook reported 50 million people talking about the event on its social network, while Twitter reported more than 24.1 million tweets about the game, the ads and the halftime show. And with TV ads costing $4.5 million for 30-second slots this year, a social media campaign can be considerably cheaper.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy following victory over the Broncos in last year's Super Bowl. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images
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