Brands of the Week: Eagles with the Super Bowl, no more pennies, Dick Vitale is back, Kobe Bryant sneakers, rising age of first time home buyers, and more

In this episode, Donny Deutsch highlights the brands that are currently trending up or down, with a focus on the recent Super Bowl and its commercials. The conversation shifts to the importance of storytelling in advertising, the cultural implications of reading and home buying trends, and social insights regarding wedding spending and teen phone usage. The episode concludes with a light-hearted mention of Wimbledon’s innovative approach to sustainability. Takeaways: The Super Bowl commercials lacked creativity this year. Human stories resonate more in advertising than celebrity appearances. Women made up a significant portion of the Super Bowl audience. Reading levels among U.S. students are declining. The average age of first-time home buyers is rising. Tardy individuals may be more creative and optimistic. Teenagers are spending too much time on their phones in school. Higher wedding spending correlates with increased divorce rates. Wimbledon is creatively repurposing tennis balls for wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices