The Expensive Journey of Buying Every Ad in New York

TLDRJoin me on a journey through New York City as I buy every ad I come across. From purchasing hot dogs to paying for people's meals, I explore the most iconic parts of the city, ending at Times Square, where I empty my bank account by buying everything I see in just 60 seconds.

Key insights

💰Advertisers spend billions of dollars each year to expose us to ads, leading to the average human seeing 10,000 ads per day.

🏢New York City is known for its advertising, making it the perfect place to embark on this expensive journey.

🛍️From buying hot dogs to paying for people's meals, I leave no ad untouched as I explore iconic locations throughout the city.

📱I even visit the Apple Store to buy the new iPhone, which I later give away in a unique contest.

🚕I travel around the city using various modes of transportation, including yellow taxis and even a horse-drawn carriage.

Q&A

How much do advertisers spend on ads each year?

Advertisers spend approximately 750 billion dollars each year on advertising.

How many ads does the average human see per day?

The average human sees about 10,000 ads per day.

What is the most expensive city in the world for advertising?

New York City is known to be one of the most expensive cities for advertising.

What locations did you visit in New York?

I visited iconic locations such as Brooklyn Bridge, Midtown, Central Park, and Times Square.

What did you buy during your journey?

I bought a variety of things, ranging from hot dogs and meals for people to an iPhone and various items in Times Square.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the concept of buying every ad in New York City.

03:43Arrival at Brooklyn Bridge, the starting point of the journey.

06:26Exploring Midtown, known for its high ad density.

10:15Visiting the Apple Store and giving away the new iPhone in a unique contest.

14:09Traveling through Central Park, a brief break from the ads.

19:47Arriving at Times Square, the most ad-drenched location in the world.

20:47Emptying my bank account in just 60 seconds by buying everything I see in Times Square.

23:01Conclusion and reflection on the expensive journey to buy every ad in New York City.