Benevolent Paternalism and Eugenics: A Historical Analysis of its Impact on the Deaf Community in 19th and 20th Century America
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Benevolent Paternalism and Eugenics: A Historical Analysis of its Impact on the Deaf Community in 19th and 20th Century America

A Brief Introduction Because RIT offers an immersion in American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf Culture Studies, I have had the amazing opportunity to learn the rich history an underdog community has to offer. I have always been fascinated with ASL since my first class introductory class in sixth grade. And with the facilitation from…

Understanding the Impact of Discretionary Income on Consumer Behavior
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Understanding the Impact of Discretionary Income on Consumer Behavior

breaking down how disposable Income impacts spending Discretionary Income One major obstacle marketer tends to face is the social class of their audience. This status is typically on the foundation of one’s cultural identity, location, and one of the most influential… income. We find that, an individual’s discretionary income, directly impacts how an organization approaches…

The Importance of Keywords In Content
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The Importance of Keywords In Content

Keywords are Key Content is Changing As a direct result of technological advancements in our modern society, a new format on how to organize information for the media has developed. Put simply, instead of newspaper articles we scroll on social media. But how your consumers stumble upon your content has drastically changed. Technological Affordances To…

Navigating Consumer Hyperchoice
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Navigating Consumer Hyperchoice

How consumers meet Companies now Consumer Hyperchoice The rise of “consumer hyperchoice,” stemming from our expanding society, poses a challenge in decision-making. With an abundance of options, individuals face increased difficulty in selecting the best fit, considering factors like personal preference, value, and societal opinions. Essentially what we have done, is engineered an economy that…

Ethical Strategies for Amazon to utilize
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Ethical Strategies for Amazon to utilize

What can Amazon Do? Amazon’s resolute stance on the issue indicates their commitment, signaling a strong defense against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They show no inclination to give-in easily. communication Because of this attitude towards the issue, I think it is beneficial for them to do as such, stand aside their brand and values…

The Landscape of Opinions on Amazon’s Antitrust Lawsuit
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The Landscape of Opinions on Amazon’s Antitrust Lawsuit

Third-Party Perspectives What’s New? Because of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to open a public investigation on the e-commerce enterprise there has been an influx in reporting and editorial opinions on the situation. And with such a large company in hot water it is no surprise that other organizations are inputting their opinions, fact…

Crafting Effective Social Media Strategies
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Crafting Effective Social Media Strategies

What are you posting? Post what, where? When transitioning between different social media platforms, it’s essential to adapt your strategies accordingly. The approach you take to promote a product or service on Facebook should not be a one-size-fits-all solution for Twitter. Specifically, Scott discusses the nuances of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. On Facebook, leveraging targeted…

Amazon’s Defiant Stand Against the FTC
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Amazon’s Defiant Stand Against the FTC

Amazon vs. the FTC AMazon’s Perspective It appears that shortly after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made their claims against the e-commerce giant, Amazon produced an official statement on their company news page. They first establish their stance in the issue by reiterating the FTC’s original purpose, to facilitate competition amongst many different firms with…

The Psychology of Consumer Behavior
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The Psychology of Consumer Behavior

Consumer thinking Like the name gives off, consumer behavior revolves around how the consumer thinks about products, presentations, value, companies, others, and themselves. But while all aspects should be held close to the marketing objectives of an organization, we see that a person’s self-concept impacts their purchasing behavior with conviction. Self-Concept Self-concept put forth by…