Same with junk mail for high $$$$$ purchases Archived Message Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes on May 23, 2025, 13:44:45, in reply to "Is there any actual evidence" I wasn't going to pay 4k for a Norwegian cruise but this unsolicited mailing has completely changed my mind! Previous Message that bombarding us with weeks worth of ads for items we search on google (or mention in conversation) has a positive net effect for the companies doing the bombarding? Same question for sending me a fucking email every fucking time I put something in my fucking cart on your fucking site without fucking buying it. Message Thread: Is there any actual evidence - Sammich May 23, 2025, 12:27:00 Because they can trace you to seeing the ad, yes. They know. And they can A/B test outcomes* - Chilango May 24, 2025, 12:16:51 Somewhat related, stop being so thirsty with your surveys after I purchase a good/service.* - Tortillini May 23, 2025, 15:30:24 But they have bonuses based on NPS!* - assassin May 23, 2025, 15:44:11 In general yes, keeping the brand/product perpetually top of mind is pretty impactful.* - OB25 May 23, 2025, 14:34:21 there was a planet money ep on this a few weeks ago. data says yes apparently* - John Coctostan May 23, 2025, 14:34:08 Same with junk mail for high $$$$$ purchases - ISeeDeadHawkeyes May 23, 2025, 13:44:45 Fuck. Where's Stu?* - complainant May 23, 2025, 13:41:17 I purchased something due to a facebook targeted ad, sadly* - gvibes May 23, 2025, 12:51:26 Instagram got me on the night guard cleaner. - assassin May 23, 2025, 14:30:50 Pretty big ticket purchase, actually. An outdoor grill island thing* - gvibes May 23, 2025, 15:46:41 I just submerge it in mouthwash while I'm brushing my teeth. - Sammich May 23, 2025, 14:36:06 You need the power of sonic waves!* - assassin May 23, 2025, 15:10:02 sometimes I also brush it with my sonicare* - Sammich May 23, 2025, 15:42:28 burner email account * - bbonb May 23, 2025, 12:49:56 Correct.* - complainant May 23, 2025, 13:41:53 I literally avoid doing business with any company that does this. * - Tuscy May 23, 2025, 12:36:47   Searching