Chevy Silverado EV Meets “Sopranos” in Nostalgia-Charged Super Bowl Ad
If your favorite pop-culture phenomenon hasn’t yet been revived and recycled in an attempt to sell you something, it’s probably only a matter of time. The latest example: One of last night’s Super Bowl commercials was a reshot version of the iconic opening credits sequence from The Sopranos — complete with a starring role for […]
Toyota Highlander’s Super Bowl Ad Features Cobie Smulders
“I watch the game for the snacks and the commercials,” Cobie Smulders says about the Super Bowl. But when the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smulders had transcended simply watching the commercials. Instead, she was featured in a Toyota Super Bowl ad behind the wheel of the all-new 2020 Toyota […]
LeBron James Super Bowl Ad Launches Strong, Silent GMC Hummer
The controversial, gas-guzzling Hummer is about to return as a GMC model — but this time, it’s being powered by electricity and a major ad campaign starring pro basketball star LeBron James. After several teasers, GMC debuted its full 30-second ad for the Hummer on Super Bowl Sunday, playing up the model’s immense yet quiet […]
Audi Super Bowl Ad Shows Off New Electric e-tron Sportback
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The beginning of February brings with it the buzz of the Super Bowl, with viewers tuning in for football fun, halftime performances, and the traditional slew of wacky commercials. Football’s biggest night is an attractive one for companies of all kinds, with each competing to attract the attention […]
Jeep and Bill Murray Shake Things Up with a “Groundhog Day” Super Bowl Ad
For the Super Bowl, Jeep debuted a 60-second ad spot in which Bill Murray reprised his iconic role as Phil Connors from the movie “Groundhog Day” — but with a twist. Break Away From the Norm: Check out the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Don’t drive angry! The ad opens with Phil Connors waking up in the […]
Boston Celebs Showcase Hyundai Sonata ‘Smaht Pahk’ Tech in Super Bowl Ad
Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities who marvel at the handy new Remote Smart Parking Assist feature on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Titled “Smaht Pahk,” the minute-long commercial brings together actors John Krasinski and Chris Evans, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Rachel Dratch, and Boston Red Sox icon David “Big […]
GMC Hummer Electric Truck Could Debut in Super Bowl Ad
It looks like General Motors’ notorious Hummer brand will be making a comeback just in time for the Super Bowl — and getting a serious image makeover to match. Citing a report from the Wall Street Journal, The Truth About Cars says the Hummer will return as an electric GMC pickup truck in early 2022. […]
Kia Used Its Super Bowl Ad Money to Fund Scholarships Instead
In February, CBS charged a record $5.25 million for a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LII. Brands like Pepsi, M&M’s, Bud Light, and Amazon all spent ungodly amounts of money to showcase their products to beer-filled, football-watching Americans. But instead of hiring a celebrity to drive one of its cars and talk about how awesome […]
Hyundai Scores with Hit Super Bowl Ad “The Elevator”
Hyundai’s commercial for this year’s Super Bowl was a big hit with viewers across the U.S. “The Elevator” ranked as the night’s fourth best ad — and best car commercial — on USA Today’s Ad Meter, racked up tens of millions of views on YouTube and social media, and helped spike traffic to Hyundai’s website. […]
Did You See Audi’s Super Bowl Ad?
This year’s Super Bowl was certainly more boring than any of us could have dreamed of, but at least there were the commercials. In between the flashy promotions for upcoming movies and carbonated drinks were several car ads. Weeks later, we’re still thinking about Audi’s latest offering, called “Cashew,” and its message. Audi Technology Today: […]
Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Ad: “Say the Word”
A Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad introduced the OEM’s new A-Class high-tech sedan with a thought-provoking idea on Sunday night during the second quarter of the Big Game. Learn More: About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class What if everything in your life listened to you like your new A Class? You can watch the 60-second commercial below. […]
Kia Reveals Full Melissa McCarthy Super Bowl Ad Ahead of Sunday’s Game
As we previously mentioned at The News Wheel, Kia was the first among automakers to announce that it would have a commercial air during this year’s Super Bowl. The brand enlisted actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy, for a couple of 15-second spots that aired a couple weeks ago, using only her voice to introduce viewers […]
BMW Skips Out on Super Bowl Advertising for the Second Year in a Row
With less than a month left until Super Bowl LI, many sports fans are currently pondering which teams will advance through the playoffs. However, many viewers are eagerly waiting to learn more about which brands will have commercials during the big game. It would seem that one big name in the automotive industry has decided […]
Honda to Air Super Bowl Ad for All-New 2017 CR-V
It’s too early to know for sure which teams will be in the Super Bowl, but we can already say for certain that the big game will feature the television debut of the completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda CR-V. The automaker has announced that the all-new CR-V model will be featured in a commercial […]
Helen Mirren Shames Drunk Drivers in Super Bowl Ad
More Super Bowl 50 commercials are hitting YouTube, getting viewers excited for the big game. Beer giant Budweiser is a staple advertiser during the annual event, and this year one of its spots uses the large personality of Dame Helen Mirren to drive home the point of how stupid drunk driving is. When the commercial opens, […]
Audi Features David Bowie Song in Super Bowl Ad
As if you could forget, Super Bowl 50 is gearing up to take over American TVs on Sunday night. Audi, along with several other brands, chose to debut its big game commercial on YouTube before Sunday, and it features the next-generation Audi R8 V10 plus as well as a soundtrack by the late David Bowie. When […]
[VIDEO] Hyundai’s Super Bowl Ad Earns Laughs from Kevin Hart’s Charisma
Like Kevin Hart, Hyundai has made a name for itself over recent years, building a loyal fan base eager for the latest material it has to offer. That’s why it’s fitting that comedian Kevin Hart is starring in one of Hyundai Motors’ four Super Bowl 50 ads running during the big game on February 7th. In […]
Hunkalicious Ryan Reynolds Ogled Over in Hyundai’s 2016 Super Bowl Ad [VIDEO]
Two women in a 2017 Elantra learn that the only thing in Ryan Reynolds's world... is Ryan Reynolds
To advertise the next-generation 2017 Elantra, Hyundai Motors has given us a glimpse into Ryan Reynolds’ self-centered mind. And unfortunately, we don’t mean Deadpool’s derisive, foul-mouthed antics. In the new Hyundai commercial, which will air during Super Bowl 50 on February 7th, two unsuspecting ladies drive through Ryanville—a suburban town inhabited by many iterations of […]