Critically discuss the digital consumer, in relation to Fashion industry.

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Assignment:
Critically discuss the digital consumer, in relation to Fashion industry.
Assignment Details:
? This is an individual assignment
? Word count is set at 3000 maximum
? In order to effectively market to the consumer, we must first understand the consumer through analysing their digital consumption practices. The goal of this assignment is for you to correctly demonstrate your ability to research online consumer behaviour.
? To answer this assignment correctly, you must critically discuss your own understanding of the digital consumer, utilizing academic theories and concepts surrounding digital consumption.
? Relevant theories and concepts include, but are not limited to: digital consumption and the extended self, digital marketplace icons, the growth of virtual communities, digital personas, and consumer desire in the digital world.
? Accurate, detailed, and heavy academic referencing is expected
? Use an APA referencing style, with full bibliography at the end of your assignment
? Your assignment should use clear headings / sub-headings to illustrate clearly the points you are making in relation to digital consumption and its impact on the development of consumer identity.
? You may not discuss the sports fan industry, as this will be covered in the lecture, as an example.
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Notes from Lectures :
1- Hard stats are required in the first part of the essay (If you just have the practices and no theory then you won?t do well)
2- be creative
3- you can add relevant pictures.
4- focus on consumer not on the brand
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Recommended Readings:

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