🎙️ The Digital Collective Episode Title: Marketing & Propaganda — Unpacking the Influence

In this episode of The Digital Collective, we're diving into a topic that's as timely as it is timeless: the intersection of marketing and propaganda.

From wartime posters to TikTok algorithms, the lines between persuasion, promotion, and manipulation have never been blurrier. As digital citizens, marketers, and everyday media consumers, how do we tell the difference?

We'll explore:

• The historic roots of propaganda through marketing — from World Wars to cereal box messaging

• How today's campaigns use activism, influencers, and sensational headlines to steer opinion

• The subtle signs of emotional manipulation in advertising and brand messaging

• Tools and questions to help you spot propaganda in your feed

• What ethical, transparent marketing can and should look like in 2025

💡 Whether you're building a brand or just scrolling your timeline, this episode invites you to look deeper, think critically, and use your voice to shift the narrative.

Plus, in our "Jump Start" segment, we highlight 3 digital news stories shaking up the space:

• AI-generated political ads raise ethical red flags

• Meta rolls out AI-content warning labels

• TikTok faces scrutiny over algorithmic bias

Join the convo — because navigating the digital world isn't a solo mission. It's a collective one.

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Jarika Moon's Social Media & Discord for Digital Collective: https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLGw3NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9yzFuarz_U5NDgMV7ND0US3Mjw7_KPD6qPySULi6XnCMZ5ul7-_OUDfWRy2_aem_S4oww5T_-yDA6e0CiXCrBw