Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ad Week
I am continually amused and perplexed by the things that Facebook, Gmail and the like believe that I am inclined to buy. I mean, what about my constant rejection of FarmVille and PetVille invitations makes Facebook think an ad for Mafia Wars is well placed? Does my profile just scream "Boat, RV & Outdoor Show" junkie? Why do my emails make the Google corporation think I want an Eco-Friendly Wedding Ring, or for that matter any kind of wedding ring, capital or lower case? And though I am very flattered, I am somewhat unconvinced that Gmail really thinks that I am a "Songwiting Genius." I very rarely break out the six string for my computer, for one thing.
I am continually amused and perplexed by the things that Facebook, Gmail and the like believe that I am inclined to buy. I mean, what about my constant rejection of FarmVille and PetVille invitations makes Facebook think an ad for Mafia Wars is well placed? Does my profile just scream "Boat, RV & Outdoor Show" junkie? Why do my emails make the Google corporation think I want an Eco-Friendly Wedding Ring, or for that matter any kind of wedding ring, capital or lower case? And though I am very flattered, I am somewhat unconvinced that Gmail really thinks that I am a "Songwiting Genius." I very rarely break out the six string for my computer, for one thing.
