EMERGENCY MINI-POD! Behind Robert Kraft’s Blue Square Super Bowl Ad with Org President Adam Katz
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
Community Reactions and Common Criticisms
Jonah raises criticisms; Adam responds about Israel-related language and portraying Jewish strength.
In this special emergency episode, host Jonah Platt interviews Adam Katz, president of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate. They discuss the purpose and strategy behind the $15 million 2026 Super Bowl ad aired by the organization, founded by Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft. The discussion covers the ad's target audience, primarily the unengaged Americans oblivious to the severity of antisemitism. Adam explains the rigorous data-driven process behind creating and testing the ad and addresses varying reactions and criticisms from the Jewish community.
The episode also explores the effectiveness and future direction of the organization’s campaign to combat Jewish hate, emphasizing the importance of allyship and broader community action.
Topics include:
- The Super Bowl Ad: Goals and Target Audience
- The Creative Process Behind the Ad
- Testing and Refining the Ad
- Addressing Criticisms and Reactions
- The Importance of Allyship and Audience Targeting
- Measuring the Impact of the Campaign
- The Blue Square Initiative
- Evolution of the Organization and Messaging
- What it means to actively participate in fighting Jewish hate
Mentioned in the episode:
Robert Kraft and the Kraft Group
Blue Square Alliance Jewish Hate Data
Sharing Blue Square on Social Media
Van Jones Wearing Blue Square on CNN
Shift from Combat Hate/Antisemitism to BSA
BSA Super Bowl Commercial 2025 Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady
"Tony" 2023 Swastika Painted on the Garage
What's Up With Hate Instagram
Being Jewish: Discussing When There Are No Words
Stand Up To Jewish Hate Instagram
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