Shoppers beware: Black Friday pressure is building, but ‘deals’ aren’t always what they seem

It pays to take a step back from the tempting offers flooding our social media feeds at this time of year

Many social media influencers can earn income by recommending deals to their followers. Stock image. Photo: Getty

I don’t actively “follow” any influencers, but that’s not the same as saying I’m never influenced.

Any active social media feed – particularly Instagram and TikTok – constantly pushes helpful suggestions for purchase opportunities. They’re more like “Influenzas” really, spraying must-haves into your face.

source

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *