http://attentionmax.disqus.com/Max Kalehoff on the hidden sides of marketing, technology and life.enSat, 16 Dec 2006 22:58:53 -0000http://www.attentionmax.com/to_market_to_people_you_also_must_market_to_algorithims#comment-1745761<p>I would consider Amazon a major influence in my purchasing. I rarely leave that site without adding a book or toy for the kids to the wishlist.</p><p>Also, the grocery store coupons can influence what I buy. I buy cold medicine and Tylenol and they give me a coupon for Kleenex. I run back and get some Kleenex.</p><p>We consult Consumer Reports before we make any major purchases.</p><p>I hadn't thought of it before, but the maps that rate trails at the parks by the degree of difficulty will influence which trail I hike.</p><p>I also choose field trips for the kids based on my own algorithm where I rate the tone of the literature - family vs. adult oriented, the distance from home, and the cost.</p><p>I'm sure there are quite a few more. I'll be thinking about this for awhile.</p>SherrySat, 16 Dec 2006 22:58:53 -0000http://www.attentionmax.com/to_market_to_people_you_also_must_market_to_algorithims#comment-1745759<p>Great thought provoking post. I am sure it will take a while for me to understand the implications.</p><p>To start off, here's some of the algos that made me buy stuff: <br>- Amazon recommendation system<br>- Pandora music recommendation<br>- Gmail 'ads link'</p>RamaSat, 16 Dec 2006 21:33:00 -0000