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Coinbase's Minimalist Super Bowl Ad Promotes Accessible Crypto

2/9/2026

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Coinbase will air a minimalist Super Bowl ad with simple graphics and lyrics from the Backstreet Boys' song "Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)."
Coinbase's chief marketing officer Cat Ferdon says the ad aims to capture attention and promote cryptocurrency as accessible to all.
The ad reflects a broader minimalist advertising trend among startups.
About 60% of Super Bowl viewers watch in groups, making the ad a shared experience.

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Story summary

Coinbase will air a minimalist Super Bowl ad with simple graphics and lyrics from the Backstreet Boys' song "Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)."
Coinbase's chief marketing officer Cat Ferdon says the ad aims to capture attention and promote cryptocurrency as accessible to all.
The ad reflects a broader minimalist advertising trend among startups.
About 60% of Super Bowl viewers watch in groups, making the ad a shared experience.