TV Tuesday: Getting Your Attention

[yourlibrarian]

Although it’s still possible to see shows ad-free, this not only costs more but some options are ad-only. So how do you deal with ads?

Poll #33698 Ad Free TV

This poll is anonymous.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 51

How do you feel about ads in your TV programs?

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I don't mind them
5 (9.8%)

I dislike having ads
15 (29.4%)

I hate having to see ads
23 (45.1%)

I like watching ads
2 (3.9%)

It depends on the ads
3 (5.9%)

It depends on the shows
3 (5.9%)

How many ad seconds per half hour are too much?

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Any
24 (50.0%)

10-20 seconds total
4 (8.3%)

Up to 60 seconds total
5 (10.4%)

Up to 120 seconds total
10 (20.8%)

Up to 240 seconds total
4 (8.3%)

Up to 360 seconds total
1 (2.1%)

Over 360 seconds
0 (0.0%)

Have you ever gotten personalized ads when watching shows?

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Yes
6 (12.2%)

No
14 (28.6%)

Not sure
29 (59.2%)

Would you prefer product placement to ads?

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Yes
3 (6.0%)

No
18 (36.0%)

Depends on how intrusive the product placement is
25 (50.0%)

Depends on the show
3 (6.0%)

Depends on the products
1 (2.0%)

If you don't like ads, what makes them intrusive?

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Takes time to watch/forward through
28 (58.3%)

Too much repetition of the same ad/product
38 (79.2%)

Interrupts the narrative too frequently
33 (68.8%)

Jarring shift from show to ad
33 (68.8%)

Ads are louder than shows
32 (66.7%)

Causes technical problems
8 (16.7%)

Something else I'll mention in comments
3 (6.2%)

Are there ads you would like to see?

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No
33 (67.3%)

Yes, if they featured products I like
1 (2.0%)

Yes, if they featured people I like
3 (6.1%)

Yes, if they were funny
7 (14.3%)

Yes, if they were emotional/enjoyable
6 (12.2%)

Yes, if they were for other shows I might like
10 (20.4%)

Yes, if they were for tie-in things to the show I'm watching
3 (6.1%)

Yes, if they were gamified
0 (0.0%)

Yes, if the product connected to the show in a fun way
4 (8.2%)

Yes, something else I'll mention in comments
3 (6.1%)