Because they can trace you to seeing the ad, yes. They know. And they can A/B test outcomes* Archived Message Posted by Chilango on May 24, 2025, 12:16:51, in reply to "Is there any actual evidence" 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