bigbear045
New member
Hey all,
I was just curious how much, if any, stock the majority of hunters place into social media and product placement. Over the last 5 years Facebook and Instagram have developed many new hunting personalities and existing personalities have also taken to these platforms. For the most part the content isn't educational and its just a small form of entertainment.
To me, it seems like all of these people are pumping products though and it is just a lot of noise. There is so much advertising that it loses its effect and there is no way I know if these people like or even use the products. For example, a friend of mine and I were discussing some of the new protein and workout supplement companies. He said "so and so posted a photo with the stuff...they are legit." I had to reply, that no, that photo itself makes him less legit because it was obviously an advertisement. I don't have a clue if that product is any good or if that person is even using it." I never heard of people talking negatively or even not having an opinion about their gear, its like they are afraid too. Its just a lot of noise to buy this or that and I see it as annoying.
I understanding that advertising is part of the media business, but when does it lose its effect. I see don't much credit in any of it at this point.
Thoughts?
I was just curious how much, if any, stock the majority of hunters place into social media and product placement. Over the last 5 years Facebook and Instagram have developed many new hunting personalities and existing personalities have also taken to these platforms. For the most part the content isn't educational and its just a small form of entertainment.
To me, it seems like all of these people are pumping products though and it is just a lot of noise. There is so much advertising that it loses its effect and there is no way I know if these people like or even use the products. For example, a friend of mine and I were discussing some of the new protein and workout supplement companies. He said "so and so posted a photo with the stuff...they are legit." I had to reply, that no, that photo itself makes him less legit because it was obviously an advertisement. I don't have a clue if that product is any good or if that person is even using it." I never heard of people talking negatively or even not having an opinion about their gear, its like they are afraid too. Its just a lot of noise to buy this or that and I see it as annoying.
I understanding that advertising is part of the media business, but when does it lose its effect. I see don't much credit in any of it at this point.
Thoughts?