USD Professor Says Look for More Humor in Super Bowl Ads
VERMILLION, S.D. -- If the buildup to Sunday’s Super Bowl ads are any indication, a lot of them will use humor, according to an assistant professor in the University of South Dakota’s Department of Media & Journalism.
Brandon Nutting said the commercials, which will cost up to $5 million for a 30-second spot, have become so important that brands seem to be teasing them earlier and earlier. The tie between humor and purchase intent has always been murky, but if it helps viewers remember the brand that shows it worked and can be worth every penny, he said.
Nutting said advertisers are also sure to use social media to discuss their brands because such networks have become a major player in the advertising mix.