Month: November 2018

“Literally like the mafia”: Paris Martineau on influencer marketing

On By W.W. NortonIn How is Technology Changing Us?, Is Pop Culture Actually Good for Us?24 Comments

We grew up surrounded by commercials, right? On TV, at the movies, on the radio, in newspapers and magazines, on billboards and at sports arenas. So we know when we’re being pitched to. Or do we? Can you spot a paid influencer on your social media feeds? Always? Really? Influencer marketing is a whole new …

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Here’s a tip: Spencer Robins on wages and conditions for restaurant workers

On By W.W. NortonIn What's There to Eat?38 Comments

Whether frequently or just once in a while, most of us eat food prepared in restaurants, school dining halls, or fast food places rather than our own kitchens. How much do you know about the work involved in getting your meal into your hands? How are the workers treated and compensated? In this August 2018 …

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