With a clear physical map of nasal receptors--which is a potential outcome of this research, says Sobel--scientists can target the regions that respond to unpleasant smells, even blocking odors from binding on the receptor level.
The cost of a Super Bowl commercial runs about $5 million for 30 seconds of airtime. But the benefits that the spot can bring to a brand can help to justify the cost. These ads can carry an exorbitant price tag, but theyâre often well worth it.
For the second consecutive year, NBC's Sunday Night Football is TV's costliest show for advertisers, with a 30-second spot in the 2013-2014 season averaging $593,700 in upfront negotiations, up 8.9% from $545,142 last year, according to Ad Age's annual pricing survey.