Fauxsumerism Mar 03, 2014 fashion & beauty retail brick-and-mortar e-commerce malls shopping Fauxsumerism ... , pinning, posting, or otherwise sharing images of products that they feel help to define their style. In short, they are able to express their personal taste through products and brands, without actually owning those with which they aesthetically associate (a phenomenon we first discussed in PostConsumption (Cassandra Report, Winter 2012). And being the first to “claim” a product as belonging to one’s unique aesthetic, and promote it in one’s social stream, further provides valuable social currency ...
Digital Trends Dec 19, 2013 communication marketing media & entertainment social media ... creative applications. CONCERT DISCOVERY APPSFor young consumers, concerts are a go-to source of social currency—and the more under the radar the gig, the greater the cultural cachet. But discovering such semi-hidden shows can prove challenging. Now, mobile apps dedicated to event listings provide a seamless way for music fans to stay apprised of upcoming performances. WILLCALL, which closed $1.2 million in funding in August, delivers a curated list of live music shows happening within a two-week ...
Venture Consumers Aug 15, 2013 ... initiatives like Kiva.org and later popularized by Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. These and similar platforms allow individuals to directly invest in ideas, entertainment, artists, and products that they believe in. Unlike the traditional investment model, the return for crowdfund investments usually isn’t monetary. Investors often receive exclusive and limited-edition products and perks, on top of formal recognition (and its corresponding social currency) for the part they played in helping to make the ...
StoryTales Aug 15, 2013 ... and short stories as a way to tour several citiesThe WHAI WHAI city guide series uses narratives based on cities’ history to send people on choose-your-own-adventure-style challenges The website PhilaPlace layers personal stories with historical records to create collective virtual memories of neighborhoodsBroadcastr app lets people attach audio stories to specific locations on Google Maps’ addressesTRENDSETTERS' THOUGHTS ON STORYTELLINGStories are a primary form of social currency for me; they’re ...
Web Esteem Aug 05, 2013 ... their latent belief that everything they do and think must be of some interest to an audience. Oversharing is now the norm, a tendency which is ultimately driven by the desire for validation; as one trendsetter explained, sharing is “a way to confirm your own self-worth.” Ys live in an era of information overload, in which there’s not enough time to read or respond to every post, tweet, or photo that saturates the stream. Attention is their ultimate currency. And lack of attention, a silence ...
The Burnout Sep 15, 2019 ... following statements?Strongly/Somewhat Agree Summary Everybody gets burnt out at some point | Burnout is inevitable when you have a lot of responsibility | It is possible to recover from burnout SOCIAL CURRENCYHow strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?Strongly/Somewhat Agree Summary I bond with others over a shared sense of burnout | Burnout is the new social currency | Burnout is like a badge of honor BRANDED BURNOUTHow strongly do you agree or disagree ...
Planning Travel Nov 23, 2018 ... toiletries | Read reviews/talk to people who have been to the destination I'm going to | Download maps/travel apps | Buy new shoes | Schedule activities/restaurant reservations (e.g., group tour) | Get/download new entertainment (e.g., books, movies, podcasts) | Create an itinerary | Buy new accessories | Plan petcare | Exchange currency | Get a beauty/grooming treatment | Workout/train | Go on a diet | Have my mail stopped/held | Buy a mobile data roaming plan ...
Travel & Transportation Nov 19, 2018 ... | Entertainment offerings (e.g., TVs, board games) | Currency exchange | Outdoor spaces | Sleeping pods/accommodations | Game stations/iPads | Well-known brand stores (e.g., Sunglass Hut, TopShop, M.A.C. Cosmetics) | Spa services | Exercise classes/gyms | Manicure | Pet relief/run area | Art installations | Airline premium lounges | Hair salon/grooming | Prayer/meditation space | Porter service | Shoe shine | Other | None of the above TRAVEL TIME WELL ...
Spending & Travel Nov 17, 2018 ... that apply Hotel rooms | Airline tickets | Rental cars | Travel activities/experiences | Train tickets | None of the above CARRYING CURRENCYWhich of the following, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply I generally carry cash when traveling | I generally take a credit card/debit card when traveling TRAVEL PURCHASES FROM ADSWhich of the following travel related statements, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply I have purchased a hotel room after seeing an ...
Innovation & Shopping/Retail Aug 29, 2018 ... (i.e., list of items you want to buy eventually) | In-store pickup for online purchases | Paying via digital wallet (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay) | Online peer community to share/ receive feedback on fashion/style choices | Online expert community to share/ receive feedback on fashion/style choices | Algorithm/A.i. generated recommendations based on previous purchases | Paying with a digital currency (e.g., Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum) | Contactless shopping | Personal stylist | Virtually ...