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Do we always know when we're being influenced?

Young people’s shopping habits are increasingly shaped by social media influencers, research shows. Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds have bought goods online because of a recommendation from an influencer or celebrity, according to a survey by An Post. Female shoppers are twice as likely to be prompted to purchase via social media.

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12.00 31 Jul 2023


Do we always know when we're being influenced?


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Young people’s shopping habits are increasingly shaped by social media influencers, research shows.

Almost two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds and almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds have bought goods online because of a recommendation from an influencer or celebrity, according to a survey by An Post.

Female shoppers are twice as likely to be prompted to purchase via social media.


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