tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post6007044746611717401..comments2023-12-23T21:59:20.634-08:00Comments on The Ad Contrarian: Strange Tales Of ChristmasBOB HOFFMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05158827977385952634noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-720939679967141642014-01-12T07:23:43.691-08:002014-01-12T07:23:43.691-08:00I don't know who to blame for this ... device/...I don't know who to blame for this ... device/OS-makers, UX designers, retailers, myself ... but I own both an Android phone and an iPod touch, and given the choice and available wifi, I will choose to use my iPod touch for all internet activity every time. Granted, I have a crappy Android device that doesn't work like any respectable smartphone should, so maybe it's not a fair fight.Heather Physiochttp://www.heatherphysioc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-9118069426274293842014-01-11T14:46:02.837-08:002014-01-11T14:46:02.837-08:00Let me try another theory. I have no idea whether ...Let me try another theory. I have no idea whether it's even vaguely valid, but here goes.<br /><br /><br />Apple products in general are the perceived gold standard of quality and price. Therefore, when people are giving gifts in the triple digit category, they pick the brand that says, "I am not a cheapskate, and I really care about you." It's rather like giving the girlfriend a shiny something in a Tiffany's box instead of a Zale's box. Or buying her Victoria's Secret underwear instead of Jockey Briefs for Her (if there is such a product.)The New York Cranknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-51124148178057096872014-01-09T12:20:15.270-08:002014-01-09T12:20:15.270-08:00All of that shopping still represents a tiny fract...All of that shopping still represents a tiny fraction of overall online shopping revenue. I dunno if this is a story or not. I do know that I don't really care. I don't shop on my phone, the least secure of all mobile or computing devices. Too many wardrivers spiking WiFi signals and swiping data en route. Happens more than you think.Cecil B. DeMillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-8972495142350876172014-01-09T10:55:51.276-08:002014-01-09T10:55:51.276-08:00Ha! I expected you to be shot dead by TAC before I...Ha! I expected you to be shot dead by TAC before I even finished reading that ...Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-49970470590237908892014-01-09T06:25:49.404-08:002014-01-09T06:25:49.404-08:00The iOS users are a totally different tribe when i...The iOS users are a totally different tribe when it comes to engaging with brands. So as they engage more with brands on-line and end up supporting more brands where as the android community are less engaged with brands on-line and in their ecosystem.....Only kidding. Happy New Year.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-36173901002818175652014-01-09T05:51:34.143-08:002014-01-09T05:51:34.143-08:00There are many reasons, but yeah, been true for ag...There are many reasons, but yeah, been true for ages. We notice this ourselves on our PPC accounts, and on any social activity we do: iOS dominates in terms of providing engagement and sales. Rorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5249997465016074955.post-10273399980617934802014-01-09T01:10:28.262-08:002014-01-09T01:10:28.262-08:00Sounds like a case that companies should "go ...Sounds like a case that companies should "go where the money is" and focus on iOS apps? <br /><br />There is the other truism, "wherever the majority are going, go the opposite way" so like with Mac v Windows it made a lot of sense because Windows wasn't that great, and it was good not to reboot daily while PC user colleagues seemed to pull their hair out daily, but in this scenario, not sure of the merits of an "iOS type" going against the Android grain and making a conscious decision not to own an Android device. The operating system seems to work really well and has an 80% user base so development is healthy and swift. <br /><br />Anyway, unlike my comments, your blog continues to be a useful and good read, happy new year.acmasterpainternoreply@blogger.com