Paul Bernabe •  Copywriter
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The E*TRADE Baby


I was very lucky to be a part of history to give voice to the iconic E*TRADE Baby on social, writing for events as big as the Super Bowl to smaller celebrations like #ShortKingSpring. Crafting lines with his wit and humor always makes me realize just how much advanced he was compared to me at that age. He invested in stocks. I invested in Barney.


Client: E*TRADE
Agency:
MullenLowe New York
AD: Jermine Hodge
CDs: Richard Singer & Zack Menna


Super Bowl - Supplementary Shorts

I was tasked with taking the field to play a supporting role in E*TRADE’s Super Bowl spot Baby Wedding and to drive home our point that with E*TRADE, you’re ready for anything — on the field and in life.



Camping Trip
BFF:        Ready for this camping trip?

BABY:     When my money’s working hard, I’m ready for just about anything.

BFF:       What about bears?

BABY:    A bear market? Yes. Actual bears? Not so much.

SFX:       A bear roars.

BFF:       Uh-oh.

Piggy Bank
BABY:        
Meet my old financial partner. I had to fire him cause he was always breaking under pressure.



Game Day Twitter

I was also asked to write lines for the E*TRADE Baby to tweet out at the beginning and end of the big game.



E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
This is my eighth game. What can I say? The excitement keeps me looking young. #ETRADEBabyWedding


E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
Congrats to the MVP. That would be me, for successfully staying up past my bedtime. #ETRADEBabyWedding



Peacock Pause Unit

Wrote a little bit for the Baby’s reaction to you pressing pause on Peacock.






General Twitter and Instagram

Last but not least, I wrote copy for the E*TRADE Baby’s Twitter and Instagram feeds, where he commented on special occasions, the news, and whatever crossed his tiny, yet brilliant mind.


 E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
You gave me life, so I’ll give you a gift. That’s how this works, right? #HappyMothersDay

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

Ah, the Tooth Fairy. I remember our encounter fondly. It was my very first trade. #ToothFairyDay

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

The only thing I’m invested in right now is getting out of the office early. #SummerFridays

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
I’d help with the pilot shortage, but no one likes to see a baby on a plane. Especially in the cockpit.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

I’m the gift that keeps on giving… financial wisdom.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
Happy 246th birthday, America. Take it from me, you’re still looking good for your age.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
Three things to stay away from today: black cats; broken mirrors; and bad investments. #Fridaythe13th

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
Now that football’s back, can someone explain to me how you throw this thing?

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

I need my 1099, and a nap. Not necessarily in that order.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

Ah spring cleaning, the ritual of putting clothes away that I never wore in the first place.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

I hope my investments bloom better than my flowers.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

Shout out to the only woman who’ll take my calls. #HappyMothersDay

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

Just heard about #ShortKingSpring. What a time to be alive. And 26 inches tall.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

New year, new me, new resolutions that I won’t keep past February.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

For me, every day is #InternationalBathDay. Thanks rubber duckie.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

In this economy, we all have to make sacrifices. Guess I’m cutting back on bottle service this month.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby

I’m feeling pretty good about my finances this year. My bracket, not so much.

E*TRADE Baby @etradebaby
Did anyone else know #LeaveTheOfficeEarlyDay was a thing?