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The rise of influencer culture and targeted advertising have created an ecosystem where purchases are influenced more by social comparison than necessity, driving the fear of missing out, aka FOMO.

FOMO Thought #3: “I’m a loser.” ... For instance, look out for countdown timers with online shopping, promos that offer “exclusive access,” or ads that promise you won’t miss out.

The spot is joined by still ads which use AI to embed an individual’s face into movie posters, with a view to ‘rescuing’ them from FOMO. The campaign also coincides with a strategic shift for the ...