Even though I usually set my cookies for avoiding targeting, somehow, for the past several days, I’ve been getting these ads telling me that DigiKey has the parts I normally get from McMaster-Carr. So, I thought I’d waste DigiKey’s 20 cents or whatever it is to come here. I love DigiKey, I love McMaster-Carr, and everything I CAN buy from DigiKey, I already do–probably about 95% of my company’s electronic component spend. DigiKey doesn’t carry ANY of the stuff I buy from McMaster-Carr. This is a pretty clear signal that you (DigiKey) are getting way out over your skis on marketing.
Hello rick2 and welcome to the forum,
While I am unequipped to comment on our ad’s activity, I can say that we love the feedback. I will pass this along.
It is also worth noting that malicious phishing attempts from bad actors are sometimes created by hiding behind the persona of a reputable company or business name in order to get a click. In the event it is not actually DigiKey, be wary of unknown links.