CURRENT EVENT | March 12, 2024
Social media influencers often push people to buy more. Now, though, some of them are putting their powers of persuasion to work with a different goal in mind. In this audio story, a sustainability expert discusses de-influencers – people using their platforms to discourage overconsumption in an effort to protect natural resources and curb climate change. She explains how deinfluencing can be done well and how followers are responding. Listen to learn more about deinfluencing and the positive impact that changes in consumer behavior can have on the planet.
Story Length: 7:30
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02/25/2024
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2605-social-media-influencers-urge-followers-not-to-buy
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