In this episode of Generation Trader, sponsored by E*TRADE, Cheddar's Hope King and Baker Machado take a look at this year's Super Bowl. They explore the top advertising moments, and how companies are using this opportunity to captivate consumers.
The Philadelphia Eagles took home the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the 52nd Super Bowl, defeating the New England Patriots to capture their first Super Bowl title. Companies reportedly spent $5 Million for a thirty-second spot to capture viewers between the plays Sunday Night.
One major advertiser again this year was Pepsi. One of the game's most talked about commercials featured two of the company's brands, Doritos and Mountain Dew. The ad showcases a singing battle between Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, and actor Morgan Freeman, lip syncing to Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot.
Procter and Gamble's Tide commercials were some of the most well-received during Sunday night's game. The detergent brand purchased several spots featuring Stranger Things actor David Harbour, with a message "Every Ad is a Tide Ad."
Stocks are down across the board Monday, and these companies highlighted fell like the rest of the market. There are a lot of factors you should take into account when deciding where to invest, and we will see how these marketing campaigns will impact performance in the future.
Business research group The Conference Board said that its consumer confidence index increased two months in a row.
Grant Buckholt, financial adviser with Northwestern Mutual, joined Cheddar News to discuss what exactly a holiday bonus entails and provided tips on how to budget it.
New car sales in the U.S. are forecasted to grow next year.
Many of us will look to chart a path to tackling finances as the New Year arrives. Jamila Souffrant, author of "Your Journey to Financial Freedom," joined Cheddar News to discuss steps on what to take if you're looking to take control of your life for financial freedom.
If you're looking to upgrade your home entertainment system, Vizio may have you covered, especially this holiday season. Phil Schneider, head of device sales with Vizio, spoke with Cheddar News about what's currently in demand.
There are reports that Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount have held talks to join forces. Cheddar News breaks it down to discuss what this could mean for the media landscape and for viewers.
Thursday kicks off the busiest holiday travel period of the year.
SiriusXM is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly trapping customers into subscription plans.
IKEA says it expects shipping delays and other product availability issues due to ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
There are multiple reports that talks are underway for a potential merger of Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount Global.
