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Masters of Scale

Super Bowl ads: Lessons from Beyoncé, J. Lo and Taylor

Masters of Scale

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Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Reid Hoffman, Mindset, Diversity & Inclusion, Jeff Berman, Bob Safian, Startups

4.64.4K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

The on-field Super Bowl went down to the wire, but the TV ads battle was a rout. That’s what one of the ad world’s most influential leaders, Autodesk chief marketing officer Dara Treseder, tells Rapid Response host Bob Safian, arguing that when brands spend $7 million for a 30-second slot, it’s winner-take-all. She also explains how the Super Bowl sets the tone for the year ahead in marketing, and outlines why three metrics — being memorable, ownable, and relevant — matter most in delivering a positive return on marketing. So… was the winner Bud Light, BMW, Doordash, Verizon, or someone else? Listen in!

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0:00.0

Hi there, it's Tucker Lagersky, a researcher at Masters of Scale.

0:04.0

It's no secret that changes to the economy can greatly impact the future of a business,

0:09.0

especially for those just beginning their entrepreneurial journeys.

0:12.0

That's why it's essential to have a keen

0:14.0

understanding of economic events such as recessions, inflation, or even fluctuating gas prices.

0:20.0

Luckily, our friends at the Planet Money podcast have you covered.

0:23.6

Each week the folks at Planet Money take world events and break them down,

0:27.3

explaining how it all ties back to the economy.

0:30.8

So to better understand how the economy shapes the world and your business, be sure to check

0:35.2

out NPR's Planet Money wherever you get your podcasts.

0:39.2

Now on to our show. You don't only want people to remember the ad,

0:47.0

but you want them to remember the brand behind the ad.

0:50.0

And I think there were a few ads that everyone is talking about the ad, but no one is remembering the brand.

0:57.0

Bud Light stayed very light.

1:00.0

You could say that again. They were so light. They were up in the air, right?

1:05.0

It's about really understanding who your brand is, who your customers are and what you're going to do.

1:12.0

But I will say, at the end of the day,

1:14.0

they are hard costs associated to this.

1:17.3

So if you spend that money, show me the roaming.

1:21.8

Show me the roaming. Show me the returnomey. Show me the Romey.

1:22.6

Show me the return on marketing investment.

1:28.6

That's Dara Treseter, Chief Marketing Officer at Autodesk, formerly at Peloton, Apple, and elsewhere.

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