Storytelling in High-Visibility Sporting Events Including the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Annie Wilson, Senior Lecturer of Marketing at Wharton, dives into how brands win the spotlight during major sporting events such as the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl. From athlete sponsorships and global partnerships to storytelling-driven commercials, she explains how companies craft event-specific campaigns that capture attention and connect with consumers worldwide.
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Brief Summary
Annie Wilson discusses marketing strategies for the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, highlighting differences in brand engagement and storytelling.
Key points
- The Ripple Effect Podcast. Join host Dan Loney as he explores the minds of Wharton faculty and their groundbreaking research.
- Olympics vs. Super Bowl Marketing. Annie Wilson discusses the differences in marketing strategies for the Olympics and Super Bowl.
- Curling's Popularity Surge. Curling has gained immense popularity in the U.S. during the Olympics, sparking brand interest.
- Patriotism in Advertising. A notable increase in patriotic themes in Super Bowl ads reflects changing audience sentiments.
- Guerrilla Marketing Strategies. Brands are getting creative with guerrilla marketing to compete with larger competitors during the Olympics.
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Episode highlights
- The Ripple Effect PodcastJoin host Dan Loney as he explores the minds of Wharton faculty and their groundbreaking research.0:50Feb 17, 2026
- Olympics vs. Super Bowl MarketingAnnie Wilson discusses the differences in marketing strategies for the Olympics and Super Bowl.“The Olympics is more about long-running campaigns.”2:36Feb 17, 2026
- Curling's Popularity SurgeCurling has gained immense popularity in the U.S. during the Olympics, sparking brand interest.“Curling has become unbelievably loved in the U.S.”6:45Feb 17, 2026
- Patriotism in AdvertisingA notable increase in patriotic themes in Super Bowl ads reflects changing audience sentiments.“Patriotism in Super Bowl ads has increased recently.”8:22Feb 17, 2026
- Guerrilla Marketing StrategiesBrands are getting creative with guerrilla marketing to compete with larger competitors during the Olympics.“Brands are getting creative with guerrilla marketing.”11:36Feb 17, 2026





