Neil and Eric break down the true economics and ROI of Super Bowl ads, explaining why they rarely make sense from a profit standpoint. They unpack real costs beyond the $7–10M media buy, debate short-term versus long-term impact, and compare Super Bowl advertising to digital ads, influencers, and low-fi content. The conversation also explores brand value, CAC, LTV, marketing efficiency, and why even the biggest companies avoid heavy spend on traditional ads in favor of scalable digital channels.Key takeaways• Super Bowl ads rarely deliver positive ROI• True costs often exceed $20–30M• Digital ads usually outperform on efficiencyChapters((((((