Stellantis Becomes Sole Automaker to Advertise During Super Bowl 59
The company highlights a 'comeback' narrative with Jeep and Ram commercials as rivals scale back on big-game spending.
- Stellantis aired two commercials during Super Bowl 59, becoming the only automaker to advertise during the event this year.
- The decision followed the abrupt departure of CEO Carlos Tavares in December, with Chairman John Elkann pushing for a campaign to signal a U.S. market resurgence.
- The Jeep ad, featuring actor Harrison Ford, celebrated individual freedom and included subtle nods to competition with Ford's Bronco SUV.
- Other automakers reportedly avoided Super Bowl advertising due to uncertainty in the industry and past campaigns promoting electric vehicles that were not yet available.
- Stellantis' marketing strategy combined traditional and electric vehicles, emphasizing a renewed commitment to storytelling and brand identity.