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How many people here have purchased something solely because they saw an advertisement for it, or how many people do you know who have done that? I can't recal
by Razengan 7y ago
How many people here have purchased something solely because they saw an advertisement for it, or how many people do you know who have done that?
I can't recall myself ever seeing an ad for something I did not already know of and then spending money on it.
Whenever I have found something that I didn't already know and then purchased it, it has been because of word-of-mouth (including online comments), reviews or recommendations/features on digital stores like Steam, GOG, App Store etc.
- vangar3 7y agoMe neither. However HN is an echo chamber of intelligent people who aren't going to sway their opinion or purchases based on ads. It's harder for me to visualize but the majority of people out there pay attention to ads and even will convince them to purchase. When I go to the movies, people will laugh or agree at the most stupid ads. I don't think most people educate themselves or their children about not engaging in such content. It's why those morning shows that are really just ads in disguise are still airing today.
- Enginerrrd 7y agoI suppose it depends what you call an ad. I've definitely bought products based on 'independent' youtube reviewers who received free products to review. From a sidebar ad though? Of course not, and I never will. They do get accidental clicks from me sometimes though.