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1. This will not be doing any of my homework, whereas more along the lines of giving me the information I need to make a poll. The exact quote from my teacher: "the poll needs to be completed by people who you DO NOT know." What better place to come than here where I do not know most of you?

2. This entire thread is completely abiding by NS rules, there is absolutely NO way anyone will be doing my project.

3. All you need to do is answer the poll. I got to do some researching to find some statistics maybe done by a pro as my other part of my research.

4. Question on a poll question? Ask me then.

5. Pop-ups are considered Website(s), Just to tell you.

Definition of advertisement and this poll:

The poll means the advertisement you either see the most often or would be more likely to change your mind on a subject, or get you to do something, not really too much upon whether or not you are affected as much as to actually go buy the product.

Advertising to you happens anywhere anytime. Simply wearing clothes is a form of advertisement. If you see Billabong shirts, it has, therefore, shown that there is a shirt company or other company out there selling that shirt under that name.

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All votes will help and be VERY appreciated.

Well..

Uhm..


I'm currently working on POP ads..

TV definately especially that new snickers advert.....

"Quit yo' jibba jabba. You ain't hurt!"

i voted "other", because i mock all forms of advertisement. they all affect me, on a scale of 1-10, at a big honking 0.

this is actually honest. i am trying not to be full of myself. i don't watch TV, and i blatantly ignore all advertisements on my computer.

you forgot radio. and i don't know what influences me the most. almost no advertisement is for something i'd buy.

Websites.

Because TV and magazines may get my atention, but I only buy it after I´ve researched the oficial website and reviews. If I get enough information out of it, I may buy it.

TV and magazine advertises are too shalow, and I dont buy stuff just for the hype.

I'm more likely to go to advertisedsite.com if it's on a link on a website I like, than if it were on a TV ad on a TV show I like.

The kind that are so obnoxious I boycott the company behind it.

TV ads. Most web adds are either easily ignored or too annoying to be bothered with. Good TV adds will actually stop me from fastforwarding my DVR to watch them.

None. Ads don't change what I buy. In my opinion, ads exist for me to mock.

well the ones that affect me most are those billboards with the pictures of ladies in sexy positions selling some product aimed at women, why do they torment my fragile mind honestly what do they want from me!?

if your talking about making me buy things I'd say T.V that vanish moose guy is awesome with his hypnotizing eyes and voice that makes me cringe yet at the same time worship him as a God :eek:

I only respond to advertising in email spam or pop up ads. The more annoying and persistent the pop up the better. It's people like me that make that type of advertising work and encourage new forms of spam and pop ups. You're welcome.

Well, I rarely notice the advertising in print media, as it took me a second to remember if the magazines and papers I read even carry advertising. I listen to public radio, so there's no advertising, and I don't watch TV at all, so I am not subjected to any TV ads. That leaves websites, I guess. There's a banner in the corner right now about Super Uberservers. I noticed it, which is more than I can say for any other advertising. So I guess that affects me the most, which is to say almost not at all.

Does that help?

Well, I rarely notice the advertising in print media, as it took me a second to remember if the magazines and papers I read even carry advertising. I listen to public radio, so there's no advertising, and I don't watch TV at all, so I am not subjected to any TV ads. That leaves websites, I guess. There's a banner in the corner right now about Super Uberservers. I noticed it, which is more than I can say for any other advertising. So I guess that affects me the most, which is to say almost not at all.

Does that help?

Yes, it helped me to realize that I did not mean which one makes you buy things the most often, but which one is more likely to.

Radio ads when the dj/host of the show reads the ads. I know I'm being manipulated, I can't help it. Viso, Eco-PDX, Potenza, and Everybody's Garden Center keep getting my business.

None of the ones listed. I find that word of mouth is the most effective type of advertising.

None of the ones listed. I find that word of mouth is the most effective type of advertising.

Very nice, I completely forgot about that one. It has to be -by far- the best way to manipulate my mind towards going somewhere.

What? No one likes POP ads?

Seriously?

to be honest, none of those affect me.

I am much more likely to ask someone if they have used a specific product or service.

I'm about to go out and buy the pledge disposable dusters, because my friend raves about them. The same with a particular floor cleaning system.

I have adblock for firefox, and pop up blockers...so I don't have to deal with those, I don't pay attention to tv ads as the television is on merely for background noise. I couldn't even tell you what was on without looking at it. I don't listen to the radio, except in my car, and that's usually my mp3 player anyway. Ads rarely catch my attention, and if they do, it's because they annoy me so much that I swear never to buy the product. (in the US several years ago, the Dodge Neon had an annoying commercial, where it just said "Hi" at the end-annoyed me to the point that when we were looking for a new/used car, and a Neon was the least expensive, I told my husband we couldn't buy it because of the commercial) Needless to say, thats the opposite reaction an ad agency is trying to illicit.

What? No one likes POP ads?

Seriously?

Click here to get ur free ipod.

I'm persuaded when I'm told its in my best interest to buy something like..."only a real patriot would...buy a ford" "If you don't want to die young...drink sprite" "Only a Nazi would...eat at McDonalds" etc. etc.

those flash ones that pop out and cover the whole page. They annoy me so much that I boycott every company that uses them.

Click here to get ur free ipod.

Point of Purchase, not pop-ups. :p

Click here to get ur free ipod.

where is the link?

Point of Purchase, not pop-ups. :p

are those like the Godiva chocolate bars sitting on the register counter at Barnes and Noble. Even when I have no intention of buying one, if I have enough money left on my gift card, I always get one

Point of Purchase, not pop-ups. :p
Like Blockbuster asking if you want to try their new subscription service?

where is the link?
Um, it must have fallen off the page. Links will do that sometimes. I suggest looking around on the floor. [/bad humour]

Um, it must have fallen off the page. Links will do that sometimes. I suggest looking around on the floor.
the internet has no floor.

[/bad humour]
oh.

Almost any ad fills me with a cold determination to never, ever buy the product.

It's a good thing I don't own a gun, or there'd be a hole in the middle of my TV screen, seriously impeding my enjoyment of Mythbusters.

are those like the Godiva chocolate bars sitting on the register counter at Barnes and Noble. Even when I have no intention of buying one, if I have enough money left on my gift card, I always get one

Like Blockbuster asking if you want to try their new subscription service?

You are both correct, and now I want to rent a movie and eat some Godiva chocolate.

It depends on what you mean by "affect". If you mean adversely (regarding my view of the company and product), then the slimier and more ridiculous it is, the greater the effect. Few things as disgusting as the view of slimy, grinning women trying their best to appear as vile, manipulative and stupid as possible, disgusting children running around, ridiculous, stupid cheesy music and brain-dead speech, and retarded animated figures saying - or even worse, singing - things so moronic the sheer idiocy makes you feel like euthanizing whoever is responsible for his or her own good.

Raw, unadorned and useful information on the other hand receives my respect, and leaves me concidering the thing in question as a potential alternative if relevant to my needs. Web content laid out by more technically oriented people (as opposed to the typical marketing schmucks) typically fall into this category.

Almost any ad fills me with a cold determination to never, ever buy the product.

It's a good thing I don't own a gun, or there'd be a hole in the middle of my TV screen, seriously impeding my enjoyment of Mythbusters.

Yea, I am not one for ads either... I have to do this to pass though, ALL VOTES ARE APRECIATED.

Radio ads when the dj/host of the show reads the ads. I know I'm being manipulated, I can't help it. Viso, Eco-PDX, Potenza, and Everybody's Garden Center keep getting my business.

Agreed. Other than hearing it from friends (effective for obvious reasons) the only time I ever remeber trying something that was advertised was after I had to hear a radio dj/host rant about it now and then over the course of a few months.

I stopped watching TV because of the ads.

Agreed. Other than hearing it from friends (effective for obvious reasons) the only time I ever remeber trying something that was advertised was after I had to hear a radio dj/host rant about it now and then over the course of a few months.
We don't say "agreed". Here, it's QFT (Quoted for Truth).

I stopped watching TV because of the ads.

You still are in a way seeing/hearing ads right? Billboards, radio's... even your shirt can be an advertisement technically. If it blares such things as "roxy surfer" or "billabong," then it is advertising.

(Even if you wear a plain white t-shirt like I do. Who made it?)

We don't say "agreed". Here, it's QFT (Quoted for Truth).

QFT.

Websites.

Ads online tend to be more tailored towards the type of person visiting the site, unlike TV and radio ads. That, and I run into less "male enhancement" ads online (I don't know why) than I do on an average night on TV. Those things just suck the fun out of any show I watch.

You still are in a way seeing/hearing ads right? Billboards, radio's... even your shirt can be an advertisement technically. If it blares such things as "roxy surfer" or "billabong," then it is advertising.

(Even if you wear a plain white t-shirt like I do. Who made it?)

Of course. TV ads just annoyed me entirely too much. At least once a commercial break, there would be an ad that was so annoying I'd want to toss my TV out the window. I just decided life was better without the irritation.

Ones with flashing lights.....but then I am epileptic!
*lol*

I guess I'd have to say TV.
Mostly, they make me aggressive. For some unknown reason, I guess I've avoided bleonging to ANY target group of any brand, and as a result I usually marvel at the sheer stupidity and sometimes painfully embarassing attempts at humour. I don't buy any brands (ok, I like Ikea and Body Shop. These are the two exceptions to the rule), and I don't care if the advertisers drag celebrities in front of the camera (most of whom I regularly fail to recognise anyway), try to create an image for themselves or - worst of all! - try to be funny. More than 3 spots in a row make me aggressive, and I usually end up swearing never to buy the product again.

Keep this poll going please.

i voted other as in 'i ignore adverts' before reading the OP, so you can take one vote off that option if you like. i am probably most influenced by TV ads because they are most in your face but i also tend to change channel when the ads start, or go and get a drink or whatever. but me and my flatmate sometimes play 'the ad game' when we are bored (guess what the ad is promoting before the brand name comes up) so i am probably affected in some way by them.

Glad to help. :cool:

Other: None.

Though I suppose it is impossible, as it must have some effect. However, if it does, I ignore it.

Glad to help. :cool:

ALL VOTES APPRETIATED.*

-=There is absolutely NO way anyone will do my project.=-

*Poll Update:

Other means other form of media, not "I am not affected by ads." If you do not get affected by ads, then please do not vote int he poll; by voting in the poll you can ruin whatever kind of statistics I will have.

ALL VOTES APPRETIATED.*

-=There is absolutely NO way anyone will do my project.=-

*Poll Update:

Other means other form of media, not "I am not affected by ads." If you do not get affected by ads, then please do not vote int he poll; by voting in the poll you can ruin whatever kind of statistics I will have.

Please do NOT choose other becuase you "are not" affected. I guess I will put this up.

Glad to help. :cool:

I appreciate it :)

ALL VOTES APPRETIATED.*

-=There is absolutely NO way anyone will do my project.=-

*Poll Update:

Other means other form of media, not "I am not affected by ads." If you do not get affected by ads, then please do not vote int he poll; by voting in the poll you can ruin whatever kind of statistics I will have.

ALL VOTES APPRETIATED.*

-=There is absolutely NO way anyone will do my project.=-

*Poll Update:

Other means other form of media, not "I am not affected by ads." If you do not get affected by ads, then please do not vote int he poll; by voting in the poll you can ruin whatever kind of statistics I will have.

Please do NOT choose other becuase you "are not" affected. I guess I will put this up.

should have had a joke option. for those of us who are pathologically incapable of answering a poll seriously or not voting in a poll that doesn't concern us.

I always have to pay attention to sexy car comercials. Unless they are Lexus comercials, then I don't care cuz Toyota sux.

PUNCH THE POPE FOR A FREE IPOD!

Gets me every time, I always wanted to punch a pope.

I voted "other" because you don't have an "all of the above" option.

I look at all ads because I have a professional interest in advertising. I studied ad design in school. I'm an artist who uses ad design principles in my art work. So I look at ads in all media to critique them.

So, how do they affect me as a buyer?

The kind of ad that will affect me most depends on what kind of product it is selling. I am more attracted to financial services ads in print media than on television or radio, for instance. If I am looking for a lot of detailed information about a product/service, I will be attracted to web ads that have links, but I hate non-linking web ads because they tell me nothing and I hate pop-ups because they interrupt me when I am not shopping. I mostly like television ads just for the visuals, but I am attracted to basic consumer product ads on tv that give me straightforward information because it is an efficient means of giving said info.

I remember ads that look good or are entertaining, but that does not mean they will cause me to buy the product/service.

I am attracted to ads that give me straightforward information. I like ads that promote consumer reports and product test results. I like ads that are clear and short.

I am turned off by ads that contain misleading language or treat me as stupid. I am instantly turned off by intrusive ads like pop-ups and point of sale promotions. Though I also hate the ever-lengthening ad breaks on television, I hate pops and POPS more because I can't escape them. I can go get a snack while the tv ads are on.

I don't remember the last time I actually bought something because of an ad, but I do frequently decide NOT to buy something because I dislike its ads.

EDIT: So what makes me buy things? Word of mouth recommendations and my own product research. The most an ad can do is clue to me to what products are available.

Television advertisements probably affect me the most for the simple reason that they are significantly less easily ignored than print advertisements, while simultaneously being less intrusive and thus automatically annoying than pop-up ads, spam emails, and so forth. Of course, the effect in question cuts both ways, anyway - I am at least as likely to see a commercial and think, "Geez, that looks idiotic; I'm definitely not buying that" as to see it and think, "Huh, that looks interesting." (I actually can't think of the last time I thought the latter, to be honest.)

Television advertisements probably affect me the most for the simple reason that they are significantly less easily ignored than print advertisements, while simultaneously being less intrusive and thus automatically annoying than pop-up ads, spam emails, and so forth. Of course, the effect in question cuts both ways, anyway - I am at least as likely to see a commercial and think, "Geez, that looks idiotic; I'm definitely not buying that" as to see it and think, "Huh, that looks interesting." (I actually can't think of the last time I thought the latter, to be honest.)
There's a school of thought in advertising that you don't actually have to make a good impression on the consumer. You just have to plant the product's name in the consumer's brain. So even a really annoying ad is believed to sell the product just by creating brand recognition. You'll remember the name long after you've forgotten the ad. I personally think that's bull, but some advertisers think it works (HEAD-ON! APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! thusly :headbang: ).*



*Arguably the most perfect ad ever made. ;)

If it makes me laugh, it effects me (this excludes pop-ups). Generally, print ads and web ads don't amuse me. TV and radio ads do amuse me, sometimes. However, just because I enjoy an ad, it doesn't mean I'll buy the product.

I don't tend to make purchases based on ads.

i voted "other", because i mock all forms of advertisement. they all affect me, on a scale of 1-10, at a big honking 0.

this is actually honest. i am trying not to be full of myself. i don't watch TV, and i blatantly ignore all advertisements on my computer.

Pretty much the same here. The only advertisement that really affects me are things that normally interest me. So generally the only time I pay any attention to an add is when I am looking for the product already. Most often I find those adds in Armchair General, so I voted magazine.

Need this to stay alive.

other: radio/TV

Some website advertising; if it wasn't for NationStates I'd've never bought Jennifer Government. Of course, if I hadn't heard the book was good by word-of-mouth (at the last NS meet ;) ) I wouldn't've bought it either, and word of mouth is how I heard about the game in the first place.
Also Amazon's "People who bought x also bought y" thing is occasionally useful.

But other than that, it's word of mouth; my computer is good at blocking pop-ups, banner ads and all that jazz, so I never see them; I have to telly, so no TV ads for me; I listen to BBC Radio, so no radio ads; I rarely heed the adverts in print magazines (I only read PC Gamer anyway, so - unless you consider the whole thing a PC games advert - I'm going to trust the reviews more than the adverts), although I used to use them for finding new shops, but as we have google now that's no longer necessary.

Some website advertising; if it wasn't for NationStates I'd've never bought Jennifer Government. Of course, if I hadn't heard the book was good by word-of-mouth (at the last NS meet ;) ) I wouldn't've bought it either, and word of mouth is how I heard about the game in the first place.
Also Amazon's "People who bought x also bought y" thing is occasionally useful.

But other than that, it's word of mouth; my computer is good at blocking pop-ups, banner ads and all that jazz, so I never see them; I have to telly, so no TV ads for me; I listen to BBC Radio, so no radio ads; I rarely heed the adverts in print magazines (I only read PC Gamer anyway, so - unless you consider the whole thing a PC games advert - I'm going to trust the reviews more than the adverts), although I used to use them for finding new shops, but as we have google now that's no longer necessary.

All Google is is just one massive advertisement for other websites.

There's a school of thought in advertising that you don't actually have to make a good impression on the consumer. You just have to plant the product's name in the consumer's brain. So even a really annoying ad is believed to sell the product just by creating brand recognition. You'll remember the name long after you've forgotten the ad. I personally think that's bull, but some advertisers think it works (HEAD-ON! APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD!! thusly :headbang: ).*



*Arguably the most perfect ad ever made. ;)

Well, I suppose they have a point - if I ever felt a need for an analgesic I could apply directly to my forehead, Head-on is unquestionably the name that would first come to mind. Of course, given how much that commercial annoys me, I would do pretty much anything short of self-decapitation just to avoid needing such a product. :p

All Google is is just one massive advertisement for other websites.

Actually, that reminds me: The ads Google shows down the right are useful when you're trying to find somewhere to buy something from.

Advertisements usually have no effect on me at all. But on the rare occasion one does, it is from a TV spot. Visuals and sounds combined are best after all.

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Well, I suppose they have a point - if I ever felt a need for an analgesic I could apply directly to my forehead, Head-on is unquestionably the name that would first come to mind. Of course, given how much that commercial annoys me, I would do pretty much anything short of self-decapitation just to avoid needing such a product. :p
Ah, but an ad that actually creates the need for the product being advertised (i.e., gives you a headache and makes you want to rub something on your head hard enough to make you stop hearing them shouting at you), now THAT's an ad. There's a liquor-soaked kind of genius behind such machinations. ;)

None, I don't pay any attention to advertisments.

Funny ones.

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None, I don't pay any attention to advertisments.

Please read the first post before you answer "none."

I can honestly say that my interest in anything is diminished in direct proportion to the amount of advertising associated with it. Basically, if I see an ad for a given product or service, I'll make a point of buying or procuring a similar product or service that has no marketing campaigns currently running.

*edit: Or I'll just wait 'til the hype runs down, hopefully not contributing to any perceived sales curve.

I can honestly say that my interest in anything is diminished in direct proportion to the amount of advertising associated with it. Basically, if I see an ad for a given product or service, I'll make a point of buying or procuring a similar product or service that has no marketing campaigns currently running.

*edit: Or I'll just wait 'til the hype runs down, hopefully not contributing to any perceived sales curve.

Nice one, but you are still affected by advertising, right? It influenced you NOT to buy a product, therefore you are affected by the ad.

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Nice one, but you are still affected by advertising, right? It influenced you NOT to buy a product, therefore you are affected by the ad.

...and it's that kind of "influence" that gets marketing weasels fired. Mission accomplished, from where I'm sitting.

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1. This will not be doing any of my homework, whereas more along the lines of giving me the information I need to make a poll. The exact quote from my teacher: "the poll needs to be completed by people who you DO NOT know." What better place to come than here where I do not know most of you?

Poll invalidated right there:p