[Opinionated Blowhard]

There is only one reason that Superbowl ads will tout philanthropy — because it works to sell their products. The companies paying for the ads think that consumers will have good feelings about the companies due to the philanthropy ads, which will translate into sales. There is no higher purpose or meaning to them. They are crass and cynical.

[hinckley buzzard]

.Of course. These ads are the corporate version of virtue signaling. Cynical devices to manipulate public opinion. Like the ads from ExxonMobil touting wind power.