Super Bowl LIII · February 3, 2019 · Funniest Ad of 2019

Bubly: Bublé vs. Bubly

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Singer Michael Bublé insists on pronouncing the sparkling water brand "Bubly" as "Bublé" — even after a customer and a clerk correct him. A comedic battle of names that delighted Super Bowl audiences.

Air Date
Feb 3, 2019
Game
Super Bowl LIII
Achievement
Funniest Ad 2019
Featured Credit
Lead Writer

Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz

Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz served as Lead Writer on PepsiCo's Bubly debut Super Bowl commercial, crafting the sharp comedic premise and wordplay that made the Michael Bublé name-confusion concept one of the funniest ads of Super Bowl LIII.

One of the most-talked-about comedic Super Bowl ads of 2019 — a perfect showcase of Ken's wit and wordplay expertise

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Bubly: Bublé vs. Bubly

About This Commercial

The Story Behind the Ad

At a store, singer Michael Bublé insists on pronouncing the name of the sparkling water brand Bubly as 'Bublé' — even after another customer and a store clerk (whom Bublé refers to as 'Davé') correct him. The ad plays on the near-identical pronunciation of the singer's name and the brand name.

The commercial was PepsiCo's debut Super Bowl spot for Bubly, their sparkling water brand. It was a massive success, introducing the brand to a national audience with humor and the star power of Michael Bublé.

The ad's clever wordplay and Bublé's self-deprecating performance made it one of the most memorable and shared commercials from Super Bowl LIII, earning widespread praise from advertising critics and audiences alike.

Complete Production Credits

Everyone Who Made It Happen

Brand / Client

PepsiCo / Bubly
BrandBubly (PepsiCo)
Chief Marketing OfficerTodd Kaplan
VP, MarketingStacy Taffet

Agency / Creative Team

Goodby Silverstein & Partners
AgencyGoodby Silverstein & Partners
Lead WriterKen "Spanky" Moskowitz
Chief Creative OfficerMargaret Johnson
Executive Creative DirectorKeith Anderson
Creative DirectorTristan Graham
Art DirectorNiklas Lilja
Executive ProducerHilary Coate

Production

Hungry Man Productions
Production CompanyHungry Man Productions
DirectorWayne McClammy
Executive ProducerMino Jarjoura
ProducerRachel Curl
Director of PhotographyDarko Suvak

Post-Production / Editorial

Cosmo Street Editorial
Editorial CompanyCosmo Street Editorial
EditorTom Scherma
Executive ProducerYvette Cobarrubias
ColorCompany 3

Featured Talent

On-Screen Performers
HimselfMichael Bublé
Store Clerk 'Davé'Featured Actor