Pharma Makes its Mark on the Super Bowl—But Not Without Controversy

Most Super Bowl viewers expect to see ads for beer, snacks, and trucks. And Sunday's game delivered on all the usual commercial fronts. But in 2025, a somewhat more surprising trend emerged: pharmaceutical advertisers went big for the Big Game. Novartis shelled out millions for its first Super Bowl ad, which playfully shined a spotlight...

Feb 10, 2025 - 20:26
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Pharma Makes its Mark on the Super Bowl—But Not Without Controversy
Most Super Bowl viewers expect to see ads for beer, snacks, and trucks. And Sunday's game delivered on all the usual commercial fronts. But in 2025, a somewhat more surprising trend emerged: pharmaceutical advertisers went big for the Big Game. Novartis shelled out millions for its first Super Bowl ad, which playfully shined a spotlight...