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| Author: | veganfan21 [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
Inspired by the discussion on millennial consumption trends. Do you let commercials and other advertising methods sway your purchasing decisions? I'd like to think that's a no for me but I wouldn't be surprised if I have some vulnerabilities there. I don't give a shit about commercials or billboards. I understand however that the frequent display of whatever brand on billboards and commercials may slip into my conscience and play a role in how I perceive certain products and services without me realizing that influence. To mitigate that I try to research whatever I may be purchasing (avoiding paid testimonials of course) and collect independent data. The price of the product/service dictates how much effort I'll put into the research. While doing this I will avoid the product/service's own claims about itself beyond the basic specifications. Again depending on what I'm purchasing I may lay the research out in a quick Excel file to quantify everything and see things from a different visual perspective. Then I'll make a decision. I'd like to think this habit means I'm not a blind follower of the advertising industry but I don't know. I hope not. What about everyone else. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
Nope. I'm absolutely immune. I only buy exactly what I need and only the best products for the job. I am living my best life. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
I know we've done this thread a couple times in the past. Like vegan I like to think it doesn't but I'm sure it has to some degree. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
Dictate? No. Does it have some influence? Yes. Oddly, there are some brands and services I will never use because of their advertising. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:58 am ] |
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Darkside wrote: Dictate? No. Does it have some influence? Yes. Oddly, there are some brands and services I will never use because of their advertising. All toilet paper? |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:07 am ] |
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Darkside wrote: Dictate? No. Does it have some influence? Yes. Oddly, there are some brands and services I will never use because of their advertising. The disclaimers in the ads for just about any prescription drug terrify the crap out of me. Don't take this medication if you have 10 fingers. If you awaken in an abnormally large pool of vomit and blood, you should notify your physician... |
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| Author: | Nardi [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:14 am ] |
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Darkside wrote: Dictate? No. Does it have some influence? Yes. Oddly, there are some brands and services I will never use because of their advertising. Who are the best comedians? Geico, Progressive, or Allstate. I don't get State Farm Aaron Rodgers commercials. Supposedly, It's a battle of Aaron's agents. However, one is an agent FOR the insurance company, not Aaron. I have some advice for Aaron. When push comes to shove, "your agent" is going to throw you under the bus. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
Tall Midget wrote: Darkside wrote: Dictate? No. Does it have some influence? Yes. Oddly, there are some brands and services I will never use because of their advertising. The disclaimers in the ads for just about any prescription drug terrify the crap out of me. Don't take this medication if you have 10 fingers. If you awaken in an abnormally large pool of vomit and blood, you should notify your physician... Don't take Midgetxryl if you are allergic to Midgetxryl. Uh, no shit. |
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| Author: | IMU [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:17 am ] |
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Knowing a brand / product exists is helpful. But when it comes to making a purchase, I'm researching or getting opinions from friends that have already tried it. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:28 am ] |
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Advertising is great at letting me know a product exists but for anything moderately expensive I rely on reviews and for anything cheap I'll buy it once and see what happens. There is too much information that is really easy to get to rely on a tv commercial. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:29 am ] |
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I do and I always will |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:30 am ] |
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I have to agree with those that said the ads are letting me know about things more than anything. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:40 am ] |
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Count me in the group that is smarter than JORR and immune to advertising as well |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:51 am ] |
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nope. I'm absolutely immune. I only buy exactly what I need and only the best products for the job. I am living my best life. MANY here have met you and might disagree. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:53 am ] |
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GoldenJet wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nope. I'm absolutely immune. I only buy exactly what I need and only the best products for the job. I am living my best life. MANY here have met you and might disagree. He was mocking Rick with that post. |
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:57 am ] |
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FavreFan wrote: GoldenJet wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nope. I'm absolutely immune. I only buy exactly what I need and only the best products for the job. I am living my best life. MANY here have met you and might disagree. He was mocking Rick with that post. My post mocked his mock. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:00 pm ] |
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GoldenJet wrote: FavreFan wrote: GoldenJet wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nope. I'm absolutely immune. I only buy exactly what I need and only the best products for the job. I am living my best life. MANY here have met you and might disagree. He was mocking Rick with that post. My post mocked his mock.  I wasn't mocking Rick specifically. I was mocking anyone who actually believes he isn't influenced by advertising. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:30 pm ] |
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When it comes to food, yes. Every time KFC comes out with a new flavor, I want to try it. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:44 pm ] |
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Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:12 pm ] |
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Regular commercials influence them less now that my kids are adults. What I really wonder is just how much product placement does shape my choices? |
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| Author: | Juice's Lecture Notes [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:17 pm ] |
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Uh, where the hell is the Draper mult? |
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:18 pm ] |
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SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:24 pm ] |
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. My experience of consistent disappointments from Wendy's pretty much leave me immune to their ads. Zack and IMU'S old threads about Baconators were the last thing that led me there. |
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| Author: | Don Draper [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:24 pm ] |
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Juice's Lecture Notes wrote: Uh, where the hell is the Draper mult? People want to be told what to do so badly that they’ll listen to anyone. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:24 pm ] |
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. Oh, so you ended up trying something and you won't have it again because you didn't like it? |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:28 pm ] |
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Yes, I buy every product I see advertised. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:43 pm ] |
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Regular Reader wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. My experience of consistent disappointments from Wendy's pretty much leave me immune to their ads. Zack and IMU'S old threads about Baconators were the last thing that led me there. 4 for $4 is game changing. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:51 pm ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. Oh, so you ended up trying something and you won't have it again because you didn't like it? I was wondering when you guys would start formally going at it. This might do it. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:52 pm ] |
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SpiralStairs wrote: Regular Reader wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: Wendys. That shit works on me for some reason like no other burger chain. Yeah, it worked on me with that Maple Bacon Chicken sandwich they have out now. It looked so good on the commercial. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted. I literally threw it out after one bite. I'd rather be force fed Cici's Pizza or skinwiches from Arby's. My experience of consistent disappointments from Wendy's pretty much leave me immune to their ads. Zack and IMU'S old threads about Baconators were the last thing that led me there. 4 for $4 is game changing. Is that advertising or an appeal to parsimony?
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| Author: | GoldenJet [ Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do you let advertising dictate your shopping choices? |
That maple bacon chicken picture in the drive thru worked on me. It was kinda weird, it probably should have been served on a waffle. The thing had syrup on it. My will was not so strong as JORR...I ate it all. |
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