Automakers set to impress with car commercials during Super Bowl
Sports fans who settle down to watch the Super Bowl on February 5 may be tempted to run out at halftime to visit their local car leasing dealers.
Automakers are pouring on the pressure to capture audience attention from the estimated 110 million television viewers with an array of new ads. Priced at $3.5 million for every 30 seconds of air time, the costly commercials will include entries from Chrysler, Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Many critics said that VW took the top honors for its humorous ad during last year’s football championship game that featured a child dressed as Star Wars' Darth Vader trying to use "the force" to start his father's car. Emboldened by the plaudits, VW has upped the stakes for this year’s advertising venture with a longer, 60-second spot.
"Last year's Super Bowl campaign was an overwhelming success for the brand," said Brian Thomas, VW's general manager of brand marketing. "We see this year's Super Bowl as a great way to continue this success."
The commercial has its competition cut out for it, however. Other vehicle lease pitches expected to run during the Big Game include spots from Chevrolet, Cadillac, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia and Lexus.
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