Advertising in the “No Ads” era: rethinking engagement

The mailboxes in our buildings tell a story. They reflect a society that is increasingly selective about the advertising messages it receives. "NO ADS Thank You” stickers are omnipresent, testifying to growing fatigue in the face of traditional marketing solicitations. And yet, consumers are still looking for information on products and services that really interest them.

Stéphane LE BRETON

2/22/20253 min leer

A profound change in the way advertising is perceived

The images we have before us are not insignificant: they illustrate a fundamental trend. In many buildings and residences, “NO JUNK MAIL” stickers are multiplying on letterboxes. This phenomenon is not anecdotal. It reflects a growing rejection of traditional paper-based advertising, perceived as intrusive, useless and polluting.

But does this rejection of paper advertising mean that consumers no longer want information about the products and services that interest them? Quite the contrary. They simply want more targeted, more relevant and, above all, more credible communication.

It is precisely in this context that BuyTryShare proposes an innovative approach, relying on the power of social proof and data to make advertising more effective and better accepted.

The paradox of the modern consumer: advertising saturation but a need for information

We live in a world where every individual is exposed to thousands of advertising messages every day. Billboards, TV commercials, online ads, promotional emails, commercial SMS messages... The overload is such that many consumers end up losing interest in marketing messages altogether.

Yet the paradox is glaring: although consumers actively reject certain forms of advertising, they continue to seek out recommendations for their purchases. They consult customer reviews, watch product test videos on YouTube, follow influencers' recommendations or ask questions on social networks.

So the problem isn't advertising per se, but its lack of relevance and often intrusive nature. What consumers want is not generic advertising, but advertising that speaks to them, delivers real value and builds trust.

BuyTryShare: intelligent advertising based on social proof

This is where BuyTryShare comes in. Our approach is based on a fundamental principle: effective advertising is not advertising that interrupts, but advertising that engages and convinces, thanks to the trust of consumers themselves.

We have designed a technological solution that combines two powerful levers:

1. The power of advertising screens and pages, to reach a large audience in a dynamic, high-impact way.

2. The authenticity of consumer reviews, to reinforce the credibility of the advertising message and remove disincentives to purchase.

In concrete terms, our solution makes it possible to integrate customer feedback directly into advertising campaigns. When consumers see a BuyTryShare ad screen, they don't just see a brand promoting its own products: they see real testimonials, honest reviews, and concrete evidence of other users' satisfaction.

The result? An ad that inspires trust, captures attention and maximizes engagement.

A new opportunity for Advertising Sales Houses

Advertising sales houses play a key role in the transformation of the advertising market. They must constantly innovate to meet advertisers' expectations while adapting to changes in consumer behavior.

Today, they face a twofold challenge:

1. Convincing advertisers of the effectiveness of their advertising solutions, despite growing consumer mistrust.

2. Guarantee brands an optimal return on investment (ROI) by maximizing the impact of their campaigns.

With BuyTryShare, advertising sales houses finally have a solution that meets these challenges. By integrating our technology, they can offer brands an innovative advertising alternative, based on social proof and data. This enables them to differentiate themselves on the market, attract new advertisers and improve the performance of advertising campaigns.

In other words, BuyTryShare is not just a new solution, it's a strategic opportunity for advertising sales houses who want to remain competitive and relevant in a changing ecosystem.

Conclusion: the future of advertising lies in trust and commitment

The images of letterboxes covered with “NO JUNK MAIL” stickers send out a strong signal. They show that consumers no longer want to be inundated with marketing messages that have nothing to do with them.

But they also reveal a unique opportunity: to rethink advertising by integrating what consumers are really looking for: authentic recommendations, concrete evidence and real experiences.

With BuyTryShare, we're paving the way for a new advertising era, where communication is no longer a simple broadcast of messages, but a genuine dialogue of trust between brands and consumers.

Today, advertising sales houses have the opportunity to take part in this revolution. Those who adopt this new approach will not only be able to offer more effective campaigns, but also strengthen their position in a market undergoing radical transformation.

Tomorrow's advertising will be smarter, more relevant and more engaging. It's time to write this new chapter together.