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MrBeast Launches $1 Million Puzzle Contest, No Solvers Yet!

2/10/2026

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Summary

MrBeast Promotes Contest

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, aired a February 8, 2026, Super Bowl ad promoting a $1 million puzzle contest with Salesforce and plans to announce the winner via Twitter.
As of now, no participants have solved the puzzle presented in the ad.
Hints will be released through social media and MrBeast appearances.
About 60 million people visited the contest website shortly after the ad aired.

Summary

Super Bowl Advertisers Struggle

NBCUniversal reported that 30 seconds of Super Bowl airtime cost up to $10 million.
Advertisers including Mr. Beast and Salesforce faced technology issues during campaigns.
Salesforce's $1 million prize contest experienced delays in registration emails due to high traffic.
Marc Benioff (Salesforce CEO) noted over 53 million visits to the campaign's landing page.
AI.com, launched by Crypto.com cofounder Kris Marszalek, crashed after its ad aired.

History

Historical Context

The Super Bowl advertising landscape shifted dramatically in 2000, with 30-second spots costing $2.2 million, marking a peak for dot-com companies that accounted for 20% of ads. This trend has continued, with 2026's ad rates reaching $10 million, reflecting the event's cultural significance and advertisers' growing reliance on digital engagement amid evolving media consumption patterns.

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MrBeast Promotes Contest

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, aired a February 8, 2026, Super Bowl ad promoting a $1 million puzzle contest with Salesforce and plans to announce the winner via Twitter.
As of now, no participants have solved the puzzle presented in the ad.
Hints will be released through social media and MrBeast appearances.
About 60 million people visited the contest website shortly after the ad aired.

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