People hate ads. How are they still lucrative? Ive noticed with some apps on my phone, there are native popup ads trying to sell some paid token or premium membership or something, and they are YEARS OLD. But yet, the only thing I know about the popup when I see it, is that it has a 'Not Now' or 'Maybe Later' button. Same goes for any ad on any website. <br><br>
Ive noticed with my own browsing habits, that when I am on a website trying to read an article or a how-to, or just exploring, my mental goal is not to shop. So these ads are simply an annoyance that are getting in the way of what im actually trying to do. However, when I AM trying to shop, on a website where goods and services are sold, I am much more privy to be influenced by an ad. <br><br>
At the gas pump when they put on the little embedded TV that plays ads, I toggle my 'mental ad blocker', but when I happen to hear a company name hosting the ad, immediately a feeling of annoyance and intrusion is associated with that company. How are modern methods of advertising even making anybody any money?