alt Hacker NewsThey are currently showing buy links on Amazon prime in ads they show during their shows after being ad free for years. I can't see anyone being interrupted during their favourite show and then suddenly be interested in buying washing up liquid. Amazon also did those buttons that you clicked to reorder stuff as well.
Ads aren't about making you buy the product immediately. The goal is to make you associate the product category with the product. For example, when you think of washing detergent, which brand do you think of? Of course you think of Tide. Why? Because their advertising works. Which brand makes burgers? McDonald's. What's a refreshing fizzy drink? Coke. This comment is also an advertisement for Tide, McDonald's and Coke because every single time you see them it strengthens your recognition.