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Boston 25 News
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Young people are overspending online. How social media and 'buy now, pay later' apps play a big role.

Gen Z's susceptibility to influencer marketing and targeted advertising leads to increased debt due to pressure to spend and keep up with peers. [ more ]
WPXI
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Young people are overspending online. How social media and 'buy now, pay later' apps play a big role.

Gen Z has a higher susceptibility to influencer marketing and targeted advertising, leading to increased spending and debt. [ more ]
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Young people are overspending online. How social media and 'buy now, pay later' apps play a big role.

Gen Z may be more prone to debt due to influencer marketing pressure and social media exposure. [ more ]
Her Campus
1 month ago
Marketing

The Commodification Of Girlhood

Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions, leading to the emergence of the 'girlhood' trend on TikTok.
TikTok has become a platform for brands to market products to a predominantly female audience by capitalizing on popular aesthetics like 'girlboss' and 'feral girl.' [ more ]
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The American Conservative
1 week ago
Writing

Covid and the Good-Time Economy

Reflecting on pandemic restrictions, reassessing what constitutes 'normal life', and confronting consumerism and materialism in society. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Marketing

'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers we're now in the era of de-influencing

De-influencing is a rising trend as consumers become more aware of the impact of social media influencing on their spending habits and the environment.
Social media influencers earn by promoting products, often portraying a relatable, friend-like persona to their followers, leading to excessive consumerism. [ more ]
Wealth of Geeks
4 months ago
Marketing

Everything To Know About Deinfluencing | Wealth of Geeks

Deinfluencing is a movement that encourages mindful and need-based consumption.
There is a decline in consumerism in influencer culture as people grow weary of constant product promotion. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

The best adverts of the 1980s

The 1980s saw the birth of consumerist culture with the rise of yuppies and the impact of TV advertising.
Top ads of the 1980s included Apple's groundbreaking Macintosh spot directed by Ridley Scott and Ralph Lauren's representation of powerful women. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Social justice

Care Must Be a Collective Practice of Survival, Not a Site of Profit Extraction

Care work in the U.S. economy is exploitative and profit-driven, necessitating alternative approaches.
The term 'care' in capitalism can obscure exploitation and consumer complicity. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
East Bay food

Opinion: Libraries can save the planet through SHARE Berkeley

Libraries can be leveraged for sharing resources like items we seldom use.
American consumerism leads to wasteful consumption and environmental impact. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Parenting

Should I Become A Mom? I'm Honestly Asking - And I Need You To Consider The Following Before You Answer.

Reproductive decisions intertwined with climate change concerns
Responsibility for the climate crisis is collective, not individual [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Parenting

This Mom Bought Her Daughter A Stanley Cup After She Was Bullied For Her "Knock-Off"

The frenzy for Stanley Cups has led to people pushing and shoving in stores to get their hands on one.
Parents are buying Stanley Cups for their young children who want to be part of the trend. [ more ]
www.vox.com
5 months ago
Parenting

The world wants your kids to buy stuff. Here's how to help them be less materialistic.

Kids today are exposed to a constant barrage of consumerist messages through various platforms.
The ease of online shopping makes it difficult to teach kids about the real cost of products.
Materialism can have negative impacts on children's academic engagement, mental health, and the environment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Career

Harriette Cole: My boyfriend's commitment to his faith was the deal-breaker

Successful couples from different religions face challenges in finding a harmonious balance.
Be clear about your relationship requirements to avoid heartbreak in the future. [ more ]
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