In 2021, a survey in the United States asked which type of advertising helped consumers make the smartest purchasing decisions. Direct mail and catalogs were chosen by ** percent of respondents, with only *** percentage point lower than the shares of ads on websites and apps (** percent). The results indicate the ongoing relevance of this traditional type of advertising when it comes to purchasing decisions.
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