I think one other thing is people associate ads with the old way, something posted, flashing at the side of a screen, rather than the full range from product placement to shilling and influence online. No one can avoid ads but you can certainly take steps to, and to also not be so swayed.

I have really started to practice anti consumerism. I try to only buy when i have to, and question what i need/want…do i really or is it an outside influence making me want it. Even trips etc. I feel like i am going backwards a bit but i wanna be my own person. If i cant trust ads just vote with your economic power.