Superbowl fun facts from Aaron's class

Aaron Kolodny's notes from Professor, John Rollins, Managing Sports Business class. Seems like a great class!

The projected Super Bowl revenue is approximately $620 Million with media broadcast revenue accounting for $375 Million and each 30 second commercial costs approximately $5 Million with a one-minute advertisement costing approximately $9 Million.

This event is a financial boom and a logistical nightmare for local economies. What once was just a football game has turned into a marketing fiasco.

It is estimated that over 200 Million will watch the game this February.

The Super Bowl now consists of 10 days of activities: parties, concerts, receptions, a fan village, media day, appearances by players and celebrities and more.

Companies and sponsors spend millions to be associated with the Super Bowl and in conjunction help build and enhance the Super Bowl brand.Moreover, the Super Bowl is a solid economic impetus for the host city with companies putting together weeklong entertainment packages for their clients with lavish perks.

The NFL has something unique that ultimately everyone wants to be a part of and price is not a deterrent.

Here's to a great game this weekend!

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