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ADWEEK Brings a New AI-Powered Judge to Super Bowl Ads

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Published
January 27, 2026

ADWEEK partners with tech startup for AI-powered index that will rank Super Bowl ads based on their performance in generative AI platforms.

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Key Points

  • ADWEEK partners with tech startup Emberos to launch an AI-powered index that will rank Super Bowl ads based on their performance in generative AI platforms.
  • The "Real Time AI Influence Index" will score brands on metrics like mention frequency and accuracy across major AI models, shifting focus from social buzz to "share of prompt."
  • The initiative provides a new benchmark for advertisers while also testing the brand recall and consistency of AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok.

ADWEEK is partnering with tech startup Emberos to launch the "Real Time AI Influence Index" for Super Bowl 60, creating a new scoreboard that measures how advertisers' multi-million dollar spots perform inside generative AI platforms.

  • How it works: A live top-7 ranking will appear on ADWEEK’s website during the game, scoring brands on metrics like mention frequency, descriptive accuracy, and consistency across platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok. The index reflects a new reality where ad success isn't just about social buzz but also about how it's remembered by AI.

  • Share of prompt: The initiative marks a new front in marketing analytics, trading the old battle for "share of voice" for a new one over "share of prompt." As AI becomes a new gatekeeper of cultural memory, brands are scrambling to control how their biggest moments are recorded and retold by these systems.

The index won't just be a report card for advertisers; it will also offer a comparative look at the AI platforms themselves, assessing their performance, brand recall, and overall consistency in a high-stakes, real-time cultural event. The startup powering the new index, Emberos, recently emerged from stealth with a focus on helping brands control their AI narratives.