Is the advertisment media completely the blame for why people waste their money on things we really didn’t need anyway?

I agree that it is pretty tricky how these companies are placing the names and logos of their products right in front of the public eye in every day places and situations. It can get pretty ridiculous where you can find them now a days. Although, doesn’t the public actually decide if they really want them or the lifestyles they encourage? 

My point is that no advertisement via radio, TV or magazine can make us give our money to them.  We all knowingly make these decisions.  Sure they may influence us, but isn’t it our own personal responsibility to make wise choices with our own money?

I am one to question everything so please feel free to comment on this subject.