i swear mobile games aren't even games anymore they're just vehicles for ads. i've gotten really into sudoku lately so i downloaded a sudoku app. multiple 40-second unskippable ads per game. solve a grid or a line of numbers and you get rewarded with an ad. need a hint? watch two ads. not to mention all the ads are for other mobile games, which are themselves vehicles for more ads for other mobile games and so on, like a set of matryoshka dolls that all want you to download their app and subscribe for £6.99 a month. remember snake? we used to love snake. it was a kinder world back then
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Successful Anniversary Launch of Pinoy Aksyon News at Lancaster Hotel
In a glamorous affair that united prominent personalities from diverse sectors, Pinoy Aksyon News celebrated its triumphant anniversary launch at Lancaster Hotel on December 14, 2023. The event, held in the heart of Mandaluyong City, stood as a testament to the news platform’s dedication to delivering pertinent and timely information to its readers.
Among the distinguished guests was Mr. Mike Villa-Real, Vice President of Veterans Bank, who graced the occasion with an inspirational message resonating with the spirit of progress and achievement. His presence added a touch of wisdom to the celebration, emphasizing the importance of staying informed in today’s dynamic world.
Mr. Ronald Lim, the President and CEO of Lancaster Hotel, took the stage to introduce the hotel’s offerings and express his vision for it to become a reliable source of information for local and international news. This strategic partnership signals a fusion of hospitality and media, highlighting the hotel’s ambition to be more than just a venue but a hub for knowledge and awareness.
Pinoy Aksyon News, under the leadership of its COO, Anaflor Guzman, and President, Miller Achurra, showcased a robust commitment to delivering news that matters. The presence of News Editor Anne Venancio and Entertainment/Lifestyle Editor Eric Borromeo underscored the editorial team’s dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of both hard news and lifestyle content.
The event garnered further support through media partnerships with Asian TV and Showbiz Manila PH, strengthening Pinoy Aksyon News’ reach and influence. These collaborations are poised to amplify the platform’s impact, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of delivering credible and diverse news content.
The occasion received support from advertisers such as Lancaster, Globe, Sogo Hotel, Smart, Slimmers World, Village Connect, King Sue, Veterans Bank, Dental First, Sun Life, Precious Communications, AirAsia, The Metropolista, Agri-Partylist, Santos Catering Services, Wheresrr.com, and Cebuana Lhuiller.
To enhance the event, candle lighting and wine toasting for a better 2024 took place. A looped video showcased the most memorable moments and news coverage from the past year, including congratulatory messages from partners in Bahrain. The celebration also enjoyed the support of Congressman Wilbert Lee and Atty. Sonny Matula.
Notably, the presence of Baby F. Go, a prominent movie producer and businesswoman, added a touch of glamour and industry recognition to the occasion.
The anniversary launch was a resounding success, setting the stage for Pinoy Aksyon News to continue its journey of delivering relevant news to readers not only in the Philippines but across the globe. As the platform evolves and expands its reach, it remains steadfast in its mission to keep the public well-informed in an ever-changing world.
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I keep seeing ads for cotton candy flavored vape pods on tumblr and it made me wonder…
Why/Why not in the tags?
I’m interested because I feel like when I was in high school/college in the mid-10s, almost nobody smoked - even if you otherwise had some pretty hard vices. I think it was considered not really worth it for something with such a small buzz. But now, idk. Maybe the advertisers are right to target people here because it’s just that popular again??
(Reblog for a bigger sample size etc etc.)
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In complete seriousness, they need to make laws about ads that say they can take no more than one, maybe two, clicks/taps to close/skip. No more "wait 10 seconds until you can skip the video, wait 10 seconds until you can skip the fake playable ad, wait 5 seconds until you can close the 'download now' overlay, puts up a half-screen in-app appstore pop-up (which at least you can close immediately)." This should literally be illegal to do.
Edit: this is blowing up so I just wanted to add (haha ad) that this was my "reasonable request" I also think there should be way more and way stricter laws around all advertising in general. I think most advertising as we know it today should be abolished.
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I'm not saying Canadian truth-in-advertising laws are perfect, but I just got a promotional email with five separate footnoted disclaimers in the space of as many sentences, and it's kind of fun to see exactly how they plan to screw you over clearly outlined in bulleted list format.
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