Super Bowl LVII Ad Spots Sold Out. Why Did It Take So Long This Year?

Patrick Rishe, Host of “Suite Talk: The Business Behind Sports“, takes a look at the 2023 Super Bowl LVII Ad trends.

An uncertain economy is one of the biggest factors as to why it took companies so long to buy out the ad spaces for this year’s Super Bowl. Not to mention we have seen nothing but a rise in ad prices for the Super Bowl over the years. Dr. Rishe gives his quick take on these topics and more, that are affecting the Super Bowl LVII Ad market this year.

“The collapse of cryptocurrency, e.g., FTX, who has already stricken their sponsorship with other sports entities, were supposed to have a 60second commercial in the super bowl, which is gone; secondly, supply chain issues still plague the economy and companies meant to advertise couldn’t advertise their products because the products and new product lines are not ready; thirdly, the general uncertainty over where the economy is headed and when the recession is going to happen,” Rishe said.

Patrick Rishe is the Director of the Sports Business Program at Washington University in St. Louis and the Founder and CEO of Sportsimpacts. His company, Sportsimpacts, founded in 2000, has conducted over 80 economic impact studies for various sporting events and projects and numerous other professional, collegiate, and amateur events.

Recent Episodes

In a sports world increasingly defined by short-form clips, social algorithms, and viral takes, long-form storytelling remains a vital counterweight — the place where depth, nuance, and narrative still matter. The NBA, perhaps more than any other league, sits at the center of this tension: every quote can become a meme, every story a highlight…

The college football carousel is spinning faster than ever—accelerated by the transfer portal, NIL, and playoff-or-bust expectations. In this environment, staff turnover isn’t just a headline; it’s a human story affecting assistants and families who don’t have eight-figure buyouts. As discussed in this episode, a widely cited estimate suggests a majority of portal entrants…

Welcome to the second episode in our mini-series on the alternative asset market. Gennaro Leo is a sports executive and the co-founder of Austin Sports Ventures, a firm that partners with venture capital and private equity firms to invest in and operate assets across professional sports leagues, teams, and high-growth technology startups. In this…