Brad Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 So the last few years, big stores like Walmart, Best Buy, Target & Kohl's have all released their ads at the beginning of the 2nd week of November. This year, that would be around November 7-9. Because the election is on the 8th this year, it will be interesting to see if they avoid those days and release their ads either earlier or later so they aren't lost in the election craziness. Thoughts? Might we see those ads earlier this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnambic Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hmm... If they released them before, then we'd at least have something to read while waiting in line to vote. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Im voting for a 4K TV, I think it will do me more good then either of the ones we have to choose from 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Interesting thought. In 2012, the election date was 11/6. Sam's and RiteAid came out that day. Walmart, Kmart, Best Buy, and others came out 2 days later, on the 8th. I don't think the election will make much, if any difference, myself. Edited October 10, 2016 by Bopeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 Interesting thought. In 2012, the election date was 11/6. Sam's and RiteAid came out that day. Walmart, Kmart, Best Buy, and others came out 2 days later, on the 8th. I don't think the election will make much, if any difference, myself. True, but back in 2012, the major ads weren't leaked first by the stores themselves. The last few years they have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I honestly don't see them avoiding it too much either way. I think if they release then it gives people time to look over the ad's while they are watching news and such to see who'd ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julz0420 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I dont think any stores themselves will release any ads on the day of elections. I'd like it if they gave them to us before but it'll probably be a few days after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpzazz Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Very interesting. It could be possible that one of the stores decides to release their ad late in the night on election night, especially if the election takes a while to decide, say 2 or 3 in the morning. I could see a company release one just after midnight to give people something to read or even create a little buzz in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelbabymommy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Interesting thought. Here's to hoping they do it before. I doubt it'll be done on the actual day. I guess we'll see. Edited October 11, 2016 by mommyofanangelb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bribri25 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I can't imagine any of them would actually do it on election day. And I feel that any time before would be to early. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwalker Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I am guessing that there will not be any "official releases" on election day, probably shift to the days after. Some ads could be leaked that day, as the timing is dependent on the leakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I think stores will avoid official releases on Election Day, but I wouldn't be surprised to see several shortly thereafter when tired eyes are ready for something besides post election coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm already ready for post election coverage or other things lol. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I would hope they would not let the election influence this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Perhaps Wikileaks can leak them early..... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using GottaDeal mobile app 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteABombAZ Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I think the election will affect whether or not we can afford to buy the items listed in the ads. If Killary wins, we will all be broke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethed Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I think they will hold the ads until the election is deceided. I think this election is so different from all the others with amount of attention and craziness that there is no way to really compare it to other election days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicbride11 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hopefully it will spell ads being released earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorburg Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 They may wait to see who becomes President. Cause the news will be only be talking about the election and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stina629 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure it would really affect it, though, because store marketing isn't really linked to whether or not there is an election. Business goes on as usual for them so I think we'll see them right around the same time. Also, for the people saying that whoever is elected will affect this Black Friday, remember they won't be inaugurated until January. :) Edited October 15, 2016 by stina629 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I just hope the ads don't get deleted from the server or we have to wait until someone's tax returns are released. Edited October 15, 2016 by bpr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymacfla Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 We might have to say to Brad: "When were the ads deleted and who did you originally get your leaked ads from?" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikefree Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'd love to see them come out earlier so I can focus on those instead of all the negative TV & radio ads and the news. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnambic Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hmm...I guess this means Hillary doesn't have them yet either, or they'd have been leaked by the Russians by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I read this weekend that the Walmart ad will drop 11/9. I don't know how true that is, because I read several people in a comments section saying that but I could not find anything in the actual article that backed it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerica388 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I am with the majority; I think they will drop after. I am sure I'm not the only one who is much more interested in BF ads than in political commercials clogging the media right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) I read this weekend that the Walmart ad will drop 11/9. I don't know how true that is, because I read several people in a comments section saying that but I could not find anything in the actual article that backed it up. I saw an article that predicts Walmart will release their ad on 11/10...so i believe it will be in that general week, just not sure of the date... it also predicts Macy's will be out 10/28, Target 11/8, JCP 11/7, Kmart 11/14...so this will be interesting to see if these predictions are close... Edited October 25, 2016 by tracy0504 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaclaus Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I think it will. I look for ads to be available the day after election. You know, to kind of soothe the feelings of those whose candidate lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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