Mobile ads move out of the browser

Advertising on mobile phones is still relatively new, but that doesn't mean some companies aren't already looking for ways to reach more users. Two companies, Mobile Posse and Acuity Mobile, think they've found the secret through the use of pop-up ads outside of the mobile browser.<BR><BR>Read More

 

[lev3k]

No, Mr. Phone Company. I don't want you making even more money off of my eyes.

 

[skylarp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lev3k:<BR>No, Mr. Phone Company. I don't want you making even more money off of my eyes. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>++<BR><BR>I can see how some people might be willing to accept cheaper cell phone service in exchange for watching "targeted" ads.<BR><BR>I am not one of those people.

 

[Marquis]

I am so very, very sick of the marketing clowns finding new ways to annoy me with advertisements.<BR><BR>For the love of all that is good in this world, please stop.<BR><BR>I've actually gotten to the point where I'm less likely to buy a product when I see an ad for it.

 

[HydraShok]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I've actually gotten to the point where I'm less likely to buy a product when I see an ad for it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I'm not to that point yet, but I'm nearly there. Although if I got ads on my phone I would probably be more likely to dump my cellular provider than complain to the company in the ads.

 

[usku]

Eww<BR><BR>Ads on my tv, ads on my browser, my games.....now my phone? Honestly....the last time I bought a product because of an ad was three years ago. It was for a brazilian beer, and it had a really really hot latin lady in a yellow bikini.<BR><BR>Tho on that note, I could see cellphone ads ending in comedy.<BR><BR>Your sitting in a meeting, your phone has been idle for 5 minutes, suddenly it lights up with an ad for some random weird porn site, complete with moaning sound effects.

 

[johnbaxter]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I've actually gotten to the point where I'm less likely to buy a product when I see an ad for it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I was there 50 years ago.

 

[rocky76]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">"The last thing we want to do is advertise to someone who is not interested," </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>i'm not interested! (this message has been brought to you from the fine folks at BRAWNDO)

 

[recharged95]

In the internet world, a world where information is obtained <B>by demand</B>, that the basic definition of an ad is that it <B>is</B> annoying by default.

 

[Mister Morden]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jacqui:<BR><BR>Before you run and scream in horror.<BR> </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Too late.

 

[NullRedShift]

I can't wait to see ads on phones. Then I can tell which cellular providers I wont be using.<BR><BR>The constant bombardment with ads has only made me dream of buying 1 thing.... A remote cabin as far away from all of this bullshit as possible.

 

[MaizeAndBlue]

No. Plus, broadcast ads would subtly drain battery life.

 

[Bernd]

So now do I need to pay for the ad with the use of my data plan. know thanks mobile data is already to expensive. I don't want to pay for the downloading of ads. I see no need to pay to be bothered to make others richer.

 

[wco81]

They'll probably cut deals with the carriers so that it's preinstalled in the subsidized phones you get.<BR><BR>And don't put it past them to charge you data access.<BR><BR>Or I guess they'll say it's included with the unlimited data plan.

 

[roadie]

Given the nature of phones and their software nowadays, surely there would be some way of blocking these developed?

 

[cellity]

<blockquote class="ip-ubbcode-quote">
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<div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marquis:<br>I am so very, very sick of the marketing clowns finding new ways to annoy me with advertisements.<br><br>For the love of all that is good in this world, please stop.<br><br>I've actually gotten to the point where I'm less likely to buy a product when I see an ad for it. </div>
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<br><br>Well, in that case... when did you last buy a product that you didnt know it existed? Oh wait, is that even possible? -- View image here: http://episteme.meincmagazine.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif --<br><br>Don't get me wrong, I prefer ad-free content, too. But all ad-publishers need companies running their ads to keep the prices at "moderate levels". Marketing is essential, it enriches our economies.<br><br>Of course nobody wants the users to feel annoyed by their ad. But if 90% were to be annoyed by it, 10% didn't mind and half of those who didn't mind decide to click the ad... that's already a huge success for the advertiser.<br><br>Cheers,<br><br>Torben @ cellity

 

[Zak]

I'm having hard time figuring out who I hate more: lawyers or advertising people...<BR><BR>Z.