Madonna's Record Breaking Numbers
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been a record breaking week for Madonna. Along with the largest halftime US viewership in Super Bowl history including Madonna's Bridgestone Halftime performance (peaking at 112.6 million viewers), the pre-orders for the Material Girl's upcoming MDNA album ascended to the top spot on iTunes stores in 50 countries and was the largest one day pre-order of any album in iTunes history, it was confirmed today by her record label Interscope. Commented Madonna, "Thanks for all the L-U-V!! from around the world."
A key part of the album release included a first of its kind worldwide promotion by Clear Channel, a leading global media and entertainment company, which premiered Madonna's highly anticipated new single and video, "Give Me All Your Luvin'," across its full range of media platforms, including radio, outdoor, online and mobile on Friday, February 3. As part of the campaign, Clear Channel used extensive on-air and online promotions to drive listeners and Madonna fans to iTunes, where they could buy the new single and pre-order MDNA, scheduled to be released globally March 26.
Below are some of the astounding numbers that add up for Madonna this past week.
MADONNA BY THE NUMBERS:
50
Number 1's Pre-orders for Madonna's MDNA album on iTunes (biggest one day pre-order in iTunes history) hit the top spot at iTunes stores in 50 countries!
11,000,000+
YouTube downloads of new Madonna videoand counting
The most searched subject on YouTube and Google during the Super Bowl
13
Madonna's new single catapults to the #13 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart
56
"Give Me All Your Luvin'" marks Madonna's 56th app! earance on the Hot 100 according to Billboard's Keith Caulfield
112.6 Million
Peak audience viewership during Madonna's halftime performance largest in Super Bowl history up 4 million from last year surpasses Michael Jackson's 1993 halftime performance
47.1 Million
Households saw Madonna's Super Bowl Performance
#6
Trending at No. 6 on European Airplay Charts
#2
iTunes Single, jumped from previous spot 11 after the Super Bowl
2500
Spins in less than 48 hours at Top 40 radio
25
"Give Me All Your Luvin'" single's chart debut
51
Global Tour Dates Announced by Live Nation
1600
Clear Channel Digital Billboards Around the Globe aired Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'"
SUPER BOWL BYTHE NUMBERS:
320
Hours of rehearsal prior to performance
750
Hours to create and complete the Givenchy gold cape Madonna arrived in
4
Special guests: Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO and Cee Lo Green
1
Slackliner
20
Dancing Dolls
17
Core Dancers
200
Members of Gospel Choirs from Indianapolis area
150
Gladiators carried Madonna onto the stadium with 280 feet of custom made 3 inch rope
1200
lbs. - wei! ght of M adonna's golden throne designed by Madonna and Jimmie Martin in London. Throne included 2 specially designed sphinx heads covered in Swarovski crystals.
100
Members of Drumline
250
Volunteers who assembled and took down stage during half time in 6 minutes (go Hoosiers!)
27
Carts which carried the stage were wheeled in by the volunteers
36
Projectors hung from ceiling of stadium to create light show
120
Individual lashes applied to each of Madonna's eyelids per eye
18k
Rose gold ground down and added to Madonna's eye shadow and lips by makeup artist Gina Brooke
200
Pairs of black briefs provided by Calvin Klein for the Gladiators (they got to wear them home)
MADONNA BY THE LETTERS:
MDNA
Title of Madonna's upcoming CD (scheduled for March 26th release)
W.E.
Title of just released film directed and co-written by Madonna
L.U.V.
Madonna
Y.O.U.
You Wanna?