Viral TikToks can crawl into your brain and trigger spending
Jul 10, 2024
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Casey Lewis, writer and consultant, discusses youth consumption trends in relation to TikTok on the podcast. Topics include the influence of social media on consumer behavior, spending on experiential travel, app features on TikTok, financial pressures from social media, and the impact on travel choices and spending.
Online content influences spending habits, leading to increased impulse purchases.
Young adults trust peer recommendations for travel destinations over sponsored content on social media.
Deep dives
Influence of Social Media on Spending Behavior
The podcast delves into how social media can heavily influence spending habits. It highlights how the ease of online shopping and the removal of buying friction contribute to increased impulse buying. The discussion emphasizes the need for tools to resist the urge to purchase instantly and to recognize that such actions primarily benefit sellers.
Impact of Social Media on Travel Planning
The podcast features a 24-year-old who plans her vacations based on content she sees on TikTok. She details how social media influences her travel itinerary, including food spots and activities. The individual trusts peer recommendations over sponsored content, showcasing a shift in the way young adults seek travel information.
TikTok's Role in Consumer Trends
The podcast explores how TikTok and Instagram drive consumer behavior through influencers and ads. Content creators seamlessly integrate sponsored content into their posts, blending ads with regular content. The immediacy of purchasing through these platforms and the incentivization of new and trendy products contribute to increased consumer spending.
Maybe you clicked on a link and bought this season’s must-have sneakers. Or maybe you spent an embarrassing amount of money on lights and balloons to replicate that perfect birthday party photo. Well, you’re not the only one whose spending is fuelled by what you’re seeing online. In this episode, Rob chats with a Gen Z woman who planned her summer vacation — using just TikTok. And Roma interviews Casey Lewis, a U.S. consultant who writes After School, a popular newsletter about youth consumer trends.
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