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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2010 12:16:40 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse Some have already noticed more pump distractions, for some this will be new. As if there aren't enough distractions in your daily life, you can add another one to that list- being bombarded by a television screen as you dispense fuel into your vehicle. It's all too familiar to me- I've noticed some stations that utilize the speakers in the gas pump to virtually "shout" the special deals inside the station, and now a company called "PumpTop TV" signed a deal to bring even more announcements to gasoline pumps in its network. PumpTop TV already has an arsenal of some 6,000-plus television screens at pumps across the nation and will now grant Goodwill Communications access to the network, delivering more than 12,000,000 impressions... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Some have already noticed more pump distractions, for some this will be new. As if there aren't enough distractions in your daily life, you can add another one to that list- being bombarded by a television screen as you dispense fuel into your vehicle.

It's all too familiar to me- I've noticed some stations that utilize the speakers in the gas pump to virtually "shout" the special deals inside the station, and now a company called "PumpTop TV" signed a deal to bring even more announcements to gasoline pumps in its network.

PumpTop TV already has an arsenal of some 6,000-plus television screens at pumps across the nation and will now grant Goodwill Communications access to the network, delivering more than 12,000,000 impressions...

Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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bladecutter Champion Author Houston Posts:4,856 Points:983,325 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: May 8, 2010 7:41:59 AM Ignore bladecutter Report Abuse I buy gas at Murphy or Kroger, Murphy has more distractions
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,717 Points:1,691,880 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2010 11:50:16 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse Gas stations; grocery stores; the multi-input audio-video generation is upon us; like it or not.
kathysue43 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:2 Points:52,940 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2010 9:37:04 AM Ignore kathysue43 Report Abuse Have to worry about people on cell phones, getting back inside their cars while pumping, and leaving the engine running. Dont need to have people watching tv.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2010 8:39:31 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I believe in choices, so if I get too annoyed, I can go to the cheaper stations that don't have the $ for all the fancy gadgets... yet...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2010 8:38:46 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse TV... the curse of humans? I sure don't like the blasting my eardrum announcements. Usually I don't return to that station for a long time (after I tell the clerk that it's damaging to my ears and unless the company wants to pay for my hearing loss and subsequent hearing aids, I won't be coming back.
bladecutter Champion Author Houston Posts:4,856 Points:983,325 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2010 1:39:54 PM Ignore bladecutter Report Abuse I certainly do not like all the distractions at the pump especially the ones that you have to click through before you can even pump your gas!!!!
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,305 Points:1,637,945 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:11:07 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse I'M USUALLY IN TOO MUCH OF A HURRY, TO NOTICE STUFF LIKE THIS!
TJC47 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:6,207 Points:1,142,085 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:31:32 PM Ignore TJC47 Report Abuse Old news, as Shell has had this in for at least two years.
1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,105 Points:1,354,440 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:24:27 PM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse I agree Jarod, it's junk; doesn't deserve my attention.
cpl11787 All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:630 Points:123,275 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 3:02:23 PM Ignore cpl11787 Report Abuse ok then.
Jarod13 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,491 Points:1,409,930 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:21:14 PM Ignore Jarod13 Report Abuse I stopped paying attention to all the advertising that's placed around the pump a long time ago. I associate it to all the "goodies" that grocery stores place near the check outs. It's primarily junk!
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,405 Points:3,201,010 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:20:56 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse In my area, most people are busy chatting on their Cell Phones while pumping gas to notice the ads! They don't even see the stickers on the pumps saying, "Turn OFF All Electronic Devices"!!
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,467 Points:1,741,940 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:12:32 PM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse As Laura Bush said, "Just say 'NO'"
NavyStore Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,860 Points:2,075,495 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:11:03 PM Ignore NavyStore Report Abuse Another rerun?
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:10:12 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse welcome to life in the fast lane...
WillCody Champion Author Austin Posts:8,175 Points:1,509,170 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:10:01 PM Ignore WillCody Report Abuse Perhaps GB could have a little check box where we post prices, so that customers can note which stations carry those annoying video ads. Then we would know which stations to avoid. That would bring this crap to a screeching halt!
carlsonguitars Champion Author Portland Posts:4,876 Points:825,980 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:09:59 PM Ignore carlsonguitars Report Abuse funny - not too many people knew what I was talking about yesterday when I commented on this article... Let me explain - the benefit of having a CHIROPRACTOR and LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST at all gas stations is they would be providing a service that goes hand in hand with gas and oil corporations RIPPING OFF THE PUBLIC. We are being RAPED AT THE PUMP - so when we grab our ankles at gas stations when filling up our car's gas tank, we can also have an adjustment and massage to help limit the pain from bending over and potentially throwing out our backs... GET IT?!?! Another thing that would be nice would be a shovel at each pump, that way if you are paying CASH you can just dig in and fork it over - seriously, it takes too long to pay cash when you are paying sooooooooo much for gas, I guess credit is the way to go, who has cash anymore these days anyways?!?! Then again, some gas stations charge more for credit card purchases, so I guess we really need to be focusing on better sidewalks and bike lanes, driving is to unhealthy and too expensive!!!
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:7,720 Points:2,111,310 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:08:55 PM Ignore pecos Report Abuse The only distraction is the high prices.
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,514 Points:192,185 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:08:41 PM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse Several Holiday gas stations do this in my area. When they started I stopped in for a chat with the manager and told them I would not be back until the TV's were gone. I have stuck to that for the most part. Unfortunately, the most convenient station to my home is one of these. I stop there maybe once every other month.
jwduke1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:15,604 Points:3,068,265 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:07:56 PM Ignore jwduke1 Report Abuse None of these around here, yet.........
BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,601 Points:1,361,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 12:07:43 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse Can we watch the hockey playoffs at the pump. Some stations sell hotdogs!
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,427 Points:2,193,960 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:35:02 AM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Don't have these problems.
Helms Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,835 Points:1,735,475 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:26:01 AM Ignore Helms Report Abuse big oil has finally found th eultimate opiate in making Amrican drivers numb to the ever increasing price of fuel.
DAK1960 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,014 Points:447,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:23:48 AM Ignore DAK1960 Report Abuse i dont even hear it anymore
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,485 Points:1,638,095 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:23:05 AM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse haven't seen any of those around here yet, or they just are not ae the stations that i buy gas. i can see where they could be very irritating, especially for someone who is putting in a limited amount gas due to available funds. get distracted by that and over shoot what you wanted to put in then what do you do?
fightbigoil71 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:7,562 Points:1,545,655 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:22:53 AM Ignore fightbigoil71 Report Abuse It doesn't affect me.
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,788 Points:2,374,025 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:15:51 AM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse More ad hits on consumers...
fedex09 All-Star Author Missouri Posts:626 Points:686,380 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:13:29 AM Ignore fedex09 Report Abuse So far aroud here you can shut them off if you dont want to hear it.
minnesotagirl Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:5,862 Points:1,231,670 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:13:11 AM Ignore minnesotagirl Report Abuse Whatever...
thecomposer Veteran Author Ontario Posts:467 Points:106,765 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:12:02 AM Ignore thecomposer Report Abuse How about a game show to give you free gas if you get the answers right.
NashGas Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,089 Points:663,930 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:11:43 AM Ignore NashGas Report Abuse Does it get ESPN?
zippoking Veteran Author Illinois Posts:339 Points:449,270 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:10:50 AM Ignore zippoking Report Abuse Shell has had them here for awhile, basically a Shell commercial telling you how great their gas is and then some NBC ads follow. I say if they can sell ads to lower price, great, but I'm not so sure it'll lower the price.
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,012 Points:2,470,695 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:10:03 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Not surprising-but that's marketing...
arnerator Champion Author Seattle Posts:8,184 Points:1,617,390 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:08:59 AM Ignore arnerator Report Abuse Is that supposed to take our minds off the escalating prices ??
BNSF733 Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,399 Points:1,826,180 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:06:02 AM Ignore BNSF733 Report Abuse Speedway gas has a lot of them!
giro All-Star Author Nevada Posts:974 Points:394,675 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:05:20 AM Ignore giro Report Abuse I'm glad the pumps I go to don't have these, but they were in some CA stations back at least 6 and maybe even 10 years ago.
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,594 Points:2,703,135 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 11:05:13 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse Sounds like cost of gas at the pump will be going up. Not only will these pumps cost more but imagine how many of these TV screens will be broken or vandalized.
condé Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,741 Points:1,813,665 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 9:16:00 AM Ignore condé Report Abuse it's all about the $$$$$
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,200 Points:2,076,290 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:57:31 AM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse These are nothing new. I have seen them at a Valero/Shamrock station for almost two years now.
carrollcreek Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,107 Points:874,720 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:56:45 AM Ignore carrollcreek Report Abuse Some of the stations that have these at them by me, are broadcasting mini newscasts, which is kinda cool. To me its just advertising, just like the signs on the pump. I ignore most of the time.
badtazz Sophomore Author Washington Posts:232 Points:82,975 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:50:19 AM Ignore badtazz Report Abuse Annoying!
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,740 Points:1,776,465 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:31:26 AM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse Take a can of SPRAY PAINT or SHAVING CREAM with you.........
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,085 Points:1,391,805 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 8:01:29 AM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse A Shell station near my home has those blaring TVs. I avoid that station. I find the volume level very annoying.
patward99 Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:166 Points:601,820 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:50:58 AM Ignore patward99 Report Abuse I enjoy turning my back on these screens and knowing they wasted the money. The more advertising they dump on us, the easier it becomes to TUNE IT OUT! It's visual and audio junk mail and spam.
BartBuzz Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,885 Points:1,775,760 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:45:45 AM Ignore BartBuzz Report Abuse I just ignore the ads and keep on pumping. It must work or they wouldn't do it. Like the old adage, "a fool and his money..." Keep conserving.
BazooQC Champion Author Montreal Posts:9,705 Points:1,635,475 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:43:24 AM Ignore BazooQC Report Abuse Advertising, advertising, advertising. Trying to make us spend what we don't have left.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,574 Points:1,455,310 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:41:46 AM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse I've seen the ads at one station. It will succeed only if there is some other content to get you to watch. Other content could be weather, news headlines, sports headlines, or similar, short content.
CptnCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:7,007 Points:914,975 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:41:27 AM Ignore CptnCanada Report Abuse If they can figure out a way to shove their message at you.. they will do it.
JudgeHarry44 Veteran Author Austin Posts:300 Points:200,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:40:43 AM Ignore JudgeHarry44 Report Abuse Just do your business and leave.
Zinnoil Champion Author Florida Posts:18,901 Points:2,139,725 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2010 7:40:28 AM Ignore Zinnoil Report Abuse Maybe these stations will be able to charge more for this 'extra' service.