The Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad and its resulting controversy shows it's important to focus your energy on what is increasingly more important to consumers.

Key Takeaways American Eagle shares took off Monday after the president praised its recent ad campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.Critics said the ads were hypersexualized and made references to discriminatory ideas about genetics.

American Eagle Outfitters has a message to its critics, who took issue over its ad with 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney that sparked a debate over race and Western beauty standards.