If you're riled up to watch the biggest TV spots of the year live, you'd better not continue looking at this post. On the other hand, if you just can't wait for the ads, or you simply won't have time to watch them during tonight's Super Bowl, then here's a compilation of spoilers that have already been leaked on the web.
The top 20 most viral Super Bowl ads, according to ViralVideoChart.com, feature Pepsi with Justin Timberlake, Busta, Missy, LL and Macy Gray; Sunsilk with Madonna and Shakira, Bud Light, Coca Cola, Doritos and Fex Ex among others.
As I mentioned in a previous post, "At this February's game day for the Giants and Patriots, the cost for commercial spots is obscene at about $2.7 million per 30 seconds of air time: that's $90,000 per second!"
They haven't even officially aired yet, but some of them have had thousands of views already; Justin Timberlake's Pepsi ad, for example, has had 915,893 views at time of posting.
If ads are your thing, don't forget to check out Hey Nielson where you can rate them in real time.
Check out the top 10 below (for good measure, I added Victoria's Secret Angel, Adriana Lima's Super Bowl preview up top)
Magnetic Attraction Pepsi Stuff Super Bowl Justin Timberlake
Bob's House -- Pepsi's new Super Bowl Ad
Marilyn Monroe-Shakira-Madonna in Sunsilk add 2008 (preview)
Garmin Super Bowl Commercial
Busta, LL, Missy & Macy Gray Pepsi Super Bowl Ad
GOOD Magazine: 2008 Super Bowl XLII
career builder super bowl XLI commercial
Bud Light 'Breathe Fire" Super Bowl XLII clip
Career Builder Super Bowl Ad
FedEx Super Bowl Commercial
The rest of the top 20 list can be seen at ViralVideoChart.com
11 Super Bowl Ads Leaked Pre-Game
Superbowl Spoilers
Trend Themes
1. Pre-release Spoilers - Opportunity for companies to generate buzz and build anticipation by teasing their pre-release ads online.
2. Real-time Ad Ratings - Opportunity for companies to receive immediate feedback on their Super Bowl ads and adjust their marketing strategies accordingly.
3. Viral Advertising - Opportunity for companies to create buzz-worthy and shareable ads that can be shared and discussed online both before and after the Super Bowl.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising & Marketing - Companies within this industry can utilize pre-release ads and real-time feedback to create effective and unforgettable Super Bowl campaigns.
2. Media & Broadcasting - This industry can capitalize on the popularity of the Super Bowl and the excitement around the advertising campaigns by offering exclusive deals and experiences to viewers watching from home.
3. Sports & Entertainment - With the Super Bowl being a major cultural event enjoyed by millions of people, companies in this industry can use the platform to promote upcoming events, products or services to a captive audience.