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1. Muhammad523 · 1790074429 · focus · HN ↗

   I think people simply ignore the banners and logos all around so its not that much of a problem

   1. EDEdDNEdDYFaN · 1790075112 · focus · HN ↗

      I am sure you are aware that on a subconscious level the ads have an impact on you, even if you think you are actively “ignoring” them

      1. inexcf · 1790077635 · focus · HN ↗

         I specifically avoid products i see ads for, cause the product can't be that great if it needs obnoxious advertisements, so the effect is more than subconscious. Now, i don't see many ads cause i block all of them where i can and roadside advertisements are not allowed here in Germany, but even if i was, i am of the opinion that the effect of this subliminal manipulation is severely overstated by the people selling ad space. I think the idea that i would buy something just because a company writes their name everywhere is ridiculous and as far as i know studies show that the effect on buying decisions is basically not measurable. I think the entire value in advertisements is just more people in general knowing of a brand.

         1. dingaling · 1790083875 · focus · HN ↗

            Quick, name three tyre brands. No, not those ones - ones for which you've never seen an ad

            1. sethammons · 1790091460 · focus · HN ↗

               fwiw, while I can mention firestone, bf goodrich, more michelin, what I actually did on my last tires is drive to the tire shop and go whatever les schwab sells in-house. Promotion and distribution need not be confined to the internet. I saw the tire shop while driving, so I guess you could point out they have a business sign.

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