Are Super Bowl Ads Still Worth It?

by Sam Taggart | January 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

logo_2010-Super-BowlSuper Bowl advertisements have long been one of the best ways to get your brand exposure and eyeballs. Take Go Daddy for example. The company, known for its racy advertising, began airing 30-second commercial spots during the Super Bowl in 2005. Since then, Go Daddy has become the largest certified domain registrar in the world, with more than 36 million domains under its management.

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched television events on a yearly basis, with somewhere between 40 – 43% of households watching (98 million viewers in 2009). Two days ago, Nielsen released survey results that stated just over half of the audience that tunes into the Super Bowl enjoys the commercials more than the actual game. “This survey reinforces the value of the Super Bowl as a marketing bonanza, featuring one of the most receptive TV audiences in the world,” said Randall Beard, executive vice president of Nielsen IAG. “With so many viewers waiting for the pitch, the pressure is on advertisers to create and place ads that will have a lasting impact.”

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Featured Sports Company- Kelly Perdew and Rotohog.com

by Lewis Howes | October 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

RotoHog.com is the next generation of online fantasy sports.  This combines a traditional points scoring system with an innovative stock market-style trading to make an exciting fantasy sports game.
 
Currently, Rotohog is partnered with and powering major sports leagues, leading international brands and global media companies.  Receive 50% Off any purchase of Premium Service, Platinum Service, Championship Service, Draft Kit or Pricing Guide with this code: RHSEP3.

    Kelly Perdew is the CEO of Rotohog. You may recognize him from winning the Apprentice 2, the popular business focused reality show with Donald Trump. If you are interested in connecting with Kelly or learning more about Rotohog click here

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Featured Sports Networker: Tim Hayden of Vivid Sky

by Lewis Howes | October 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Tim Hayden is the CEO of Vivid Sky, and creator of the in-stadium wireless initiative where fans can access unlimited content through a cell phone or through Vivid Sky’s rugged handheld devices.  His product is perfect for venues, stadiums, and arenas to provide more for fans including  instant replays, stats, and stadium services directly from their seat. 
 
Tim also serves on the board of many non-profit organizations in St. Louis and is an adjunct professor at St. Louis University where he teaches several Entrepreneurship classes. Tim is a prime example of someone who creates innovative products that improve the sports industry.  If you are interested in connecting with Tim and learning more about his various ventures, please connect with him on LinkedIn and check out his Vivid Sky Web site.

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