Media Diary

Over the past two days, I kept a media diary containing everything I saw in the media. The first thing I do every morning is check my Facebook. While I was checking my Facebook I made a point to be on the lookout for advertisements. I noticed all the advertisements on the side of my Facebook page. I noticed them now but realized that I hardly ever look at the advertisements on the side of my Facebook page. This way of media is not the best way to target my attention. Another thing I noticed was how companies place advertisements before watching clips of television shows online. For example, Hulu always places ads before the start of watching something from T.V. I hardly ever pay attention to commercials on T.V. I usally am doing other things while watching T.V. like doing homework, reading, hanging out with friends, or just doing other things on my computer. I feel that the only time I ever watch or pay attention to commercials is when I am watching T.V. series online because you can't fast-forward through those commercials. I'm more likely to pay attention to commercials that has something to do with things I'm interested in or if they are humorous and entertaining.