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Super Bowl Coverage

Half the fun of watching the Super Bowl is seeing the Super Bowl ads. Go inside the game with info on ad rates, what companies are paying to play and the Super Bowl commercials themselves.
  1. Super Bowl XL Coverage (115)
  2. Super Bowl XLI Coverage (21)
  3. Super Bowl XLII Coverage (4)
  4. Super Bowl XXXIX Coverage (11)

The Best and Worst Ads of Super Bowl 2012

Super Bowl XLVI delivered an astonishing game. Sadly, the ads that played during the breaks were less than stellar, but some did float to the top. Here is a list of the five best, and worst, ads produced for the Super Bowl in 2012.

How To Create a Great Super Bowl Ad

What does a good Super Bowl spot have, and what is a bad Super Bowl spot lacking? Here’s some advice for agencies creating the work, and clients ready to buy it.

Super Bowl XLIII Commercial Scorecard

Viewers have weighed in on their choices. Find out if there was a clear-cut winner and what advertising industry pros have to say about the game.

Super Bowl XL Advertisers

They suited up and played the game. But how did they do? Check the complete list of Super Bowl XL Advertisers and how their ads played out in the big game.

Super Bowl XXXVIII Commercials - Touchdowns and Fumbles

How did Super Bowl XXXVII's ads stack up? Industry pros from top advertising agencies weigh in.

AOL May Ask for Super Bowl Refund

Super Bowl Halftime Show sponsor AOL may ask for a refund after Janet Jackson's breast was exposed during her performance. The company says it won't be able to broadcast the halftime show on the Internet now, which was part of the estimated $10 million deal.

Damage Control Instant After Janet Jackson's Breast Exposed

The NFL, CBS and MTV went into full PR mode after Janet Jackson's breast was exposed during the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show.

CBS Will Use "Enhanced" Tape Delay During Grammys

Janet Jackson's uninvited guest during the Super Bowl Halftime Show has CBS changing its plans for the Grammys.

Super Bowl XXXVIII Advertising Pre-Game

When it comes to advertising, what can you expect to see in this year's Super Bowl? Get a pre-game rundown on who's advertising, how much they're paying and a glimpse into the ads that will air on Super Bowl Sunday.

Super Bowl XXXVIII's Advertisers Suit Up

Ready for the big game? Advertisers are. The advertising pre-game continues to help prep for Super Bowl XXXVIII. Take a look at ad trends, newcomers and their plans to get the most out of their millions.

Super Bowl Ads Set New Record

Ad prices are at an all-time high for this year's Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Almost Sold Out

Ad space for this year's Super Bowl is filling up fast.

CBS Rejects Anti-Bush Ad

The network rejects a commercial for the Super Bowl, stating its policy banning issue ads.

Apple and Pepsi Take Their Promotion to the Super Bowl

The two companies are joining up to give away 100 million free songs. And they're taking that promotion to the Super Bowl.

A Pizza Campaign With Everything On It

Pizza Hut is spending $50 million to get ready for the big game.

Dodge Pulls Sponsorship of Lingerie Bowl

Models wearing lingerie playing football sounded like a good idea to Dodge at first. But execs decided to drop the sponsorship calling the event "a distraction."

Staples Plays in Super Bowl

The office supplies store will spend millions to advertise in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Super Bowl XXXV Preview

Baltimore vs. New York isn't the only game in town. Advertisers are suiting up for the big game as well.

Super Bowl XXXV Fun Facts

Fun facts for Super Bowl XXXV.

USAToday.com Asks for Super Ads

Do you have what it takes to make a Super Bowl ad? If so, USAToday.com is looking for you.

Super Bowl XL Advertiser Lineup

On the eve of the big game, find out who's buying advertising in Super Bowl XL.

Super Bowl XLIV Commercial Scorecard

A look at the best Super Bowl commercials from several different advertising Web sites. What was the best commercial? Which celebrities made guest appearances? The scorecard gives a comprehensive look at all 68 commercials from the big game.

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