Upbeat Super Bowl Ads Centered On Brands Perform Best

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The positive and humorous tone of many Super Bowl commercials this year reflected a public desire to be entertained, in contrast to social-message ads that were more prevalent during pandemic and in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

“Positivity, lightness, and comfort are in high demand as consumers turn selfward,” according to a study of the creative content of Super Bowl advertising by researcher Kantar. “We have seen most advertisers follow suit with the tone of their ads during the Super Bowl.”