Blocklists Are Costing Marketers Valuable Sports Engagement
Briefly

Super Bowl 59, with 127.7 million viewers, marks a historical peak in sports viewership, reflecting not only athletic competition but also the cultural significance of the event. With an upcoming year filled with significant sports milestones, the emotional connection sports foster among fans drives immense media and advertiser interest. Notably, Taylor Swift's involvement in the Super Bowl narrative significantly influenced online discussion. Advertisers are urged to align with trusted content, as research shows this enhances audience attention and improves brand recall, ultimately benefiting profitability.
In fact, our research suggests that ads on traditional news sites capture 20% more attention and deliver a 77% increase in brand recall.
Last year, the media buzz around the Super Bowl was driven mainly by Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce-which, according to Teads, accounted for 65% of the interest online.
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