But is it that bad? I have the impression I see much less ads nowadays, between watching more Youtube (Premium) than TV, better ad blocking technology, better legislation against cold calling and door to door advertising (in Western Europe), and a reduction of obnoxious billboards through various dynamics. I don't even see Herbalife-style stickers on lamp posts any more.
At least personally i feel that Im just ignoring and filtering it better. But everything is an ad: the plastic bag with the store brand, the bus stops, the buses, the taxis, building, construction sites, etc.