Super Bowl ads aren’t just commercials—they’re a cultural moment, a case study in brand impact, and a $7 million gamble for 30 seconds of airtime. In this episode, Ralph and Lauren break down the best, the worst, and the most effective ads from this year’s game. From Wanda Sykes flipping the script on shock marketing to Tom Brady’s Duracell-powered longevity, they chat about what worked, what flopped, and what brands should do after the big game to keep the momentum going. Whether you’re here for the ads, the strategy, or just to hear Ralph admit that Lauren might be funnier than him, this one’s for you. Stay tuned for part two coming soon!

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Perpetual Traffic Enters the Chat
00:00:47 – Football? Or Just an Ad Delivery System?
00:03:42 – Why Super Bowl Ads Are Basically the Oscars for Marketers
00:04:08 – Kendrick Lamar, X’s & O’s, and a Halftime Show Divided
00:06:19 – Shock, Awe, and Millions of Ad Dollars at Play
00:08:56 – The Most Talked-About Commercial (Hint: Boobs & Wanda Sykes)
00:12:33 – Did Novartis Just Win the Super Bowl? Or…?
00:17:18 – Post Malone, Shane Gillis & Bud Light’s Redemption Arc
00:20:43 – NASCAR's Big Swing & The Demographic They’re Betting On
00:26:29 – Tom Brady, Duracell, and the Most Unexpectedly Brilliant Ad
00:28:57 – Wrapping It Up: The Ads That Worked, The Ones That Flopped

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Best Super Bowl 2025 Commercials Ad Meter Ranking
Breast Cancer Super Bowl Commercial with Wanda Sykes
Leslie Jones Stops Your Annoying Relatives from Ruining Thanksgiving | The Daily Show
Watch All the Ads of Super Bowl 2025
The 10 Most Viewed Super Bowls of All Time
Ontario Commercial Highlighting Contributions to the USA
Charted: The Rising Cost of Super Bowl Ads 1965-2025
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