Exploring the intriguing world of personal ads in subway stations, where people share about their life events, job searches, and romantic pursuits, leading the speaker to challenge assumptions about traditional advertising in this unique setting.
There was a time when people made public announcements in newspapers, about marriage, death, or apologies. Today, not that many people still read the newspaper, but the subway stations are often packed and reading or watching advertisements can be a not-so-bad pastime before one's arrival. Recently, subway stations in a number of Chinese cities have started taking requests from individuals, for dating opportunities and even job-hunting. / Motivational Monday (19:55)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Li Yi