This year 184 million Americans will watch the Super Bowl and over 40 million will host a Super Bowl party. Below are ten interesting facts, not related to deflate-gate.
$500,000 Fine
That's the amount of money Seahawks running back, Marshawn Lynch would have been fined if he did not speak with the media leading up to the Super Bowl.
395,000 Halftime Tweets
For Twitter, halftime is king. According to Twitter, last year over 100,000 Tweets were sent at kickoff and 125,000 at the end of the game. However, halftime trumped both, with almost 400,000 Tweets.
325 Million Gallons of Beer
More than 325 million gallons of beer will be guzzled during this year's Super Bowl, and as Forbes notes, that's more than a gallon of beer for each person in the United States. This is also enough beer to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
13.5 Million Puppy Bowl Viewers
Last year, a record 13.5 million watched Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl instead of the Super Bowl. This year, don't be surprised if that record is broken once again.
48 Million Will Order Takeout
To put this number in perspective, more Americans will order takeout than the entire population of Canada.
12.5 Million Pizzas
More pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year. New Year's Eve, Halloween, the night before Thanksgiving, & New Year's Day round out the top five. With 12.5 million pizzas expected to be ordered this year, corrugated box makers are being pushed to the limit. Pizza Hut alone, expects to deliver two million pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday. Viewers will also consume more than 1.25 billion chicken wings and 11.2 million pounds of chips, but vegetables will actually be the most consumed food on Super Bowl Sunday.
10.8% Surge in Porn Consumption
Last year, following the Bronco's agonizing defeat, porn viewership in Denver surged by 10.8%. Similarly, Patriots fans also turned to porn in increased numbers after their Super Bowl loss in 2012.
12,000 Joints
Junk food isn't the only thing people will be consuming on Sunday. A Seattle marijuana retailer is hurying to roll 12,000 joints in preparation for Super Bowl Sunday.
15% more likely to get a DWI
Unfortunately, it's not surprising that drunk driving arrests increase on Super Bowl Sunday. According to KIMT News, people are 15% more likely to get a DWI on Super Bowl Sunday than all other Sundays combined.
Glendale Lost $2 Million
Most people think that Super Bowl host cities rake in the cash, however that's not necessarily the case. In 2008, when the city of Glendale last hosted the Super Bowl, the city lost $2 million. This year, the Glendale mayor expects to lose money once again.
This also appears at GenYize.com.
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With an expected 100,000 visitors and more than $500 million estimated economic impact, as well as over 1 million participants in local events and activities, the Super Bowl can mean big business for small and mid-sized companies near the scene. From construction and real estate to entertainment and hospitality, local businesses often see the biggest gains in the lead up to the Super Bowl.
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Be ready for the surge. Local businesses can expect increased customer interactions and, in many cases, will need to keep careful track of their inventory and plan ahead to prepare for the influx. Some local retailers, especially those with football and Super Bowl merchandise and tailgate supplies may even want to take an almost holiday season approach to their inventory and even adopt Black Friday readiness to make sure stores are running at full steam and don't run out of the most sought after items.
Work together and work smart. Small and mid-sized, local businesses may also want to band together to provide a suite of services to incoming visitors or to big businesses needing local support. Restaurants and hotels can work together with event planners and PR companies for parties and with local retailers that help visitors get ready for the tailgate scene. When working together, it is crucial for small businesses to work as smart and effectively as possible. Setting up basic guidelines can be the key to beneficial and long lasting partnerships, ones that extend far beyond Super Bowl weekend.
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Here are a few tips for small businesses around the nation:
Know what Super Bowlers like to eat. The clearest winners nationwide are bars, restaurants, caterers, party suppliers, and supermarkets on what has become the 2nd largest food consumption day of the year. This means they need to be stocked and ready for surges. Inventory management is crucial if you're in the food or football business; especially if you sell football food.
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Gear up social media marketing. Even if you can't afford a $4.5 million Super Bowl ad, there are many opportunities to take advantage of the hype for your own marketing. Try leveraging social media and engaging your fans and audience with game day posts and promotions. Pay attention to trending topics and hashtags to see if any are relevant to your business. A clever Facebook post or a timely picture on Instagram or Twitter could go far.
#RTM during #superbowl when you are SMB? Yes, it's possible http://t.co/BV5G9HOOfv pic.twitter.com/yVLkiWfYWX
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As you wait for the biggest football game of the season, make sure to think about how you can use the Super Bowl to kick off your small business this season.
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