Backcountry Marketing

The Super Bowl Commercial that Didn't Cost a Dime


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In this episode, Cole Heilborn sits down with Mike Lewis, the VP of Marketing and DTC at Bison Coolers, to discuss how a small outdoor brand found itself featured in a Super Bowl commercial without paying a dime.

Mike walks us through how Google handpicked Bison Coolers to represent Texas in its nationwide Gemini campaign, why their family-run story resonated, and how the experience has transformed their marketing approach. From prepping for the massive wave of visibility to capitalizing on newfound brand awareness, Mike shares the real impact of landing on one of the biggest advertising stages in the world.

They also explore the changing landscape of outdoor marketing, how humor is a powerful brand tool, and why storytelling, not just ad spend, breaks through the noise in today’s digital world.

Referenced Topics:
  • Google’s Gemini Campaign featuring Bison Coolers

  • Behind-the-scenes footage of Bison’s Super Bowl ad shoot

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This podcast is produced by Port Side, a creative studio powered by the Backcountry Marketing Filter™, a methodology shaped by 200+ conversations with marketing leaders to turn insight into emotionally-driven video strategy.

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