iAd

[stevensr123]

Could someone please explain how iad works and how it is different from the adverts already shown on most free apps?

Do the developers of the free apps already get the money for the adverts? or will they only now start to get money from the adverts thanks to iad?

Will iad help reduce the price of all apps?

 

[bargsbeer]

That's an argument for, or against them? I'm too stupid or ignorant to understand their purpose, and therefore I should just assume they are a good thing?



So, since we are blasted with ads constantly already, then they must therefore be a good thing, and more of them are better? Great premise. I'm sold.

XJ I really like your points of view on a lot of topics on the forum, Your kind of a rebel.... It's cool, I agree we shouldn't have to take it,Like I said earlier Apple people are up in arms over this. Anyone who has used Droid or Cydia are already all too familiar with these AD's. Does it mean we should take it? NO!
I'm sure there will be a hack or work around for those who don't want to see iAd.

 

[the8thark]

If there is a hack for removing the ads. I will use it for any paid app. I pay for an app to get no ads. So I will make sure that happens. But for free apps I'm ok with ads cause I don't pay for the app.

If paid apps are full of ads I will personally write a letter to cupertino complaining. Sure I like iad. But only in the right place.

 

[XJ-linux]

So, adds are cool, unless you don't agree with the price point, in which case you will break EULA and hack? Kind of slippery slope.

I hopping off this thread now. Interesting stuff here though.

 

[the8thark]

Nope I'll just not use the paid apps with too many ads. I'm to scared of ipad bricking to jailbreak it.

 

[JohnLynch]

So, adds are cool, unless you don't agree with the price point, in which case you will break EULA and hack? Kind of slippery slope.

Who gets to decide whether ads are shown? Apple? The creator of the app?

Regardless, they had better be up front about whether an app includes ads. If they are upfront I don't have a problem. I don't want to play russian roulette when buying apps and such a situation would make me strongly reconsider buying an iPad.

 

[mexipat]

3rd party apps. Steve mentions it in the Keynote. Something about how some are already adding them to their apps (especially the free or cheap ones). The point is if they're going to be there, make them useful, powerful, and enjoyable.

We might not like the ads but they certainly have nothing to do with socialism. Advertising a a capitalist concept and its fine with me.

 

[Lotus Esprit]

So I'm wondering... if I choose to run no apps except what came with the iPhone as shipped from Asia ie: Mail, Calendar, Safari, etc... do I have to watch iAds? If the answer is no, then I see no issue with iAds. If the answer is yes, then it's Socialism and I have no interest in it. If I choose to run no 3rd party apps, why should I be forced to watch iAds to support the developers?

I can see it now, Jobs feels that he is doing a public service and gives Obama and the DNC free ad time for the run up to the November elections.

 

[the8thark]

Placement in Apple's iAd program could cost $10 million at launch
AppleInsider | Placement in Apple's iAd program could cost $10 million at launch

Apple's debut in the advertising business could come at a premium price for those who wish to participate, with an initial fee potentially as high as $10 million to advertise with iAd, according to The Wall Street Journal.

 

[Artizen]

Anyone in business would understand how powerful advertising is. I'm sure all the business minded people out there are loving the iad concept. I'm sure the only thing the business minded people are argueing over is "will I get paid enough using the iad scheme".
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Sorry...I am a business owner and I hate having Ads thrown in my face all the time. If I Pay for something I do not expect to have someone's product shoved in my face. Perhaps because I am older than most on this forum I do not agree that ads are to be accepted without limits. Years ago adverts were restricted now they are plastered into every facet of our private life. This only happened because of this new attitude of acceptance that I see reflected in many of the views on this forum. If someone stuck an ad on your backside without your consent or paying you for it would you stand for it? They do it all the time on major purchases such as cars with dealer logos. So you spent money advertising someone else's product without gaining anything but a monthly payment for it. My stand is that I do not want to be paying for Apps that have Ads. If enough people get up and make enough noise about it and not buy those with ads we can get our point across. Free Apps then I understand but I would rather pay a little more not to have to wast time constantly clicking "close" buttons.

 

[the8thark]

But I am sure you'd like your companies adds shoved in as many people's faces as possible. And every business owner feels the same about their companies ads. Hence the we have ads everywhere today.