Is advertising the most important factor affecting consumer decisions?

by **ByronW** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:47 pm

So do you think advertising is important when shopping for products etc.

Do you think advertising helps you choose your product?

I need to know please help

THANK YOU :)

by **jimp3335** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:57 pm

Not for me. I hate commercials. I buy because things are safe and from a company that is reputable. I heard about our laundry, personal care and cleaning supplies from a friend.

I might see something on an ad and check it out when I go to the store and if I need or think I'll like it I'll buy it but I don't buy something just b/c I saw it on an ad.

by **greatgolf2day4019** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:06 am

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by **someones** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:16 am

While your main question is pretty much impossible to answer with 100% certainty I thought I'd give a nice ambiguous answer;
Advertising definitely has an influence on consumer decisions.
While people do hate ads they still remember them and this has an effect. Whether it's subtle, subconscious, good or bad it has an effect.
And while people do take the advice of friends over ads on a lot of maters, what has influenced that friend's decision?