Social media makes it hard to tell if we genuinely like something or if we’re just chasing the latest trend. Fast fashion thrives on this cycle, constantly pushing new styles that we feel pressured to buy. The result? A closet full of clothes we don’t truly connect with, all while contributing to overconsumption and environmental harm.
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The TEMU Pandemic
TEMU promises billionaire-style shopping with ultra-low prices and endless products. But behind the flashy ads and gamified shopping lies a darker side – worker exploitation, data privacy concerns, and environmental harm. Is the deal too good to be true? Sometimes, less is truly more.
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It’s Wednesday morning, and I am, as usual, cycling to Uni. It’s a pleasant ride; without headwind, it’s just under half an hour, which is just...
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‘Hey Siri, where are you from?’
Siri seems always to know everything about you and anything else, but what do you know about Siri? Here is a short video to illustrate where...
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Freedom of speech and its dilemma Our young generation has been proving our mastery at utilizing the Internet and social media as a tool to loudly...
Continue reading...The Most Popular Plane on TikTok & Other Digital Marketing Stories
Since you are supposed to start your blog with a catchy opening, let’s begin with some very engaging statistics. According to a report updated in August...
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Alternatively titled: “literally everything is an ad and it’s kind of a problem” Who remembers this clip from a South Park episode? Because for a year...
Continue reading...The wired headset has become a new retro trend! Are young people tired of AirPods?
The Wall Street Journal published a review article on the topic of AirPods. However, the article is not discussing the newly released AirPods3 this year, nor...
Continue reading...Online gambling is regulated now, what are the risks?
As of October first 2021, The Netherlands officially regulates the online gambling market. This delayed regulation wasn’t stopping many Dutch people from gambling online though, as...
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A collaborative podcast with saschagalamikic from Digital Discoverers References “Break It Off”, song by PinkPantheress (start and end of podcast); used for educational and analytical purposes....
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Today I read a news article about Dutch influencer Donny Roelvink who apologized for recommending a cosmetic medical procedure. He had had porcelain plates added to...
Continue reading...Spotify wrapped: most wonderful time of the year
It Wednesday December 1 and I open Instagram and see a story that fills me with so much joy and excitement. It is a story that...
Continue reading...Corporate Tik Tok is redefining online Marketing
Like many others, I have Tik Tok as a part of my social media platforms. I have seen many sides of this platform but most recently...
Continue reading...More rules for influencers, do they work?
On November 1st 2020, a new Media Law went into effect, allowing the Dutch Media Commmission to enforce on hidden or veiled advertising on YouTube, Instagram...
Continue reading...Does your phone listen in on you?
Did you ever have the feeling your phone is eavesdropping on you? For example when you just had a converstation about a product with someone offline...
Continue reading...Newsflash: Don’t trust online housing ads
This blog post is based on an experience I had when trying to find an apartment to move into with my boyfriend mid-pandemic at the start...
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