Lisa B. Marshall

Communication expert, author ('Smart Talk') and speaker

By now, you've likely seen or heard about the Volkswagen Super Bowl ad that features a white middle-aged Minnesota man with a Jamaican accent. Some have claimed the ad is culturally insensitive, others find it enjoyable. No matter which side of the fence you are on, we all can learn quite a bit.

Christine Crandell

President, New Business Strategies

Most Super Bowl ads are quickly forgotten despite the glued eyeballs, dropped jaws and chuckling. I would argue that these ads do not drive sales; rather, they create unhappy customers.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Jim Steyer

Writer, Director and Producer

Advertisers will do anything to make sure their commercials are the most talked about on Monday morning, which means sex, violence, and a general disregard for the millions of kids watching with their families.