November 19, 20169 yr Do the Ads on TV/Internet/Billboards drive you to go and buy/use those services or do you buy/use based on cost /price? I only buy based on cost/price, and I'm such a tight-wad I rarely buy anything. Just purchased my 1st pair of gym shoes since 2012 ($39.00)......and still haven't wore them. :lol2:
November 19, 20169 yr Nope, well, not totally. I will respond to certain sale ads (grocery, etc.), but I will not choose one product over the other simply because they spend more money on ads or have a slicker ad campaign than a competitor. I'm far more likely to be persuaded by word of mouth, and I try to do the same for others.
November 19, 20169 yr Ads that autoload onto certain websites, however, will specifically drive me away from said advertiser.
November 19, 20169 yr How so? I don't know anyone who says they make buying decisions based on ads, but nearly $700 billion was spent on advertising this year alone (I imagine over a trillion is more accurate). So, one side is wrong, and I know where I'd wager my money. :lol2:
November 19, 20169 yr Ads definitely get me interested in a product or service. Often, I use them as points of reference to compare similar products and services that I have not seen advertised.
November 20, 20169 yr I don't know anyone who says they make buying decisions based on ads, but nearly $700 billion was spent on advertising this year alone (I imagine over a trillion is more accurate). So, one side is wrong, and I know where I'd wager my money. :lol2: Depends on the person. Heck, ads have made me NOT buy products many, many times.
November 20, 20169 yr Local print ads for sales at Kroger and so forth do in my case. My man Johny Old School.
November 20, 20169 yr Interesting question. I imagine I do more than I think I do. I do know a food commercial will influence where I eat at times. I am not sure they are the final decision maker for me, but they do get me in the game.
November 20, 20169 yr No, but I did save a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico. How long did it take you?
November 20, 20169 yr I am an old school person. I drive an old VW bug and dress for comfort. I do know plenty of people who have to have the newest and hottest things on the market and will pay top price. That is not me. I am not much for change. I usually make a fashion change five years after something goes out of style and is 50% off. I am old enough to not give a damn what others think. If anyone is immune to ads, it would be me.
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