This Sunday marks the annual Super Bowl LVIII, and there’s curiosity within the crypto community about rumors of no crypto ads appearing this year, similar to last year. However, an executive of crypto exchange Kraken suggests that the event’s American-centric focus clashes with its global plans.
Most notably, the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX stood out as a major advertiser during the 2022 Super Bowl, featuring comedian Larry David, only to collapse just nine months later.
On Feb. 1, Cointelegraph reported that David regretted taking part in the FTX promotion, in which he encouraged viewers “not to miss out on the next big thing.”
“So, like an idiot, I did it,” David declared.
In a recent Fox Business report, Kraken’s chief marketing officer, Mayur Gupta, emphasized a transition in crypto advertising, moving away from generating hype towards educating the public about crypto’s potential for the future.
“If the last wave of crypto marketing was all about hype and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), this current wave has to be rooted in education and awareness for the substance and true value proposition of crypto as a movement that will bring financial freedom and inclusion.”
Furthermore, Gupta pointed out that the Super Bowl mainly caters to an American audience.
He anticipates that the next major wave of crypto users will come from locations worldwide, suggesting the exchange’s preference for events with a more global appeal.
“The Super Bowl is a very U.S.-centric event, and the next wave of crypto users will come from all around the world, not just the United States,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Reuters recently reported that the U.S. federal government is working to increase the global viewership of the Super Bowl this year.
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The game will be reportedly broadcasted in 190 countries, and the U.S. State Department will help organize watch parties in 30 locations abroad.
According to data from Neilsen, the Super Bowl has reached over 100 million viewers every year since 2010.
No spot bitcoin ETF ads during Super Bowl…
Not huge surprise…
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