Sponsored content. Branded content. Paid content. No matter what outlets call it, there’s no argument that it’s common to see news outlets publishing these pay-for-play posts. If you’re unfamiliar with this term, this is when a company pays a publication to publish an article. With social media breaking news before readers get to their websites and ad blocking apps causing decreased ad revenue, news outlets are looking for ways to bring in more money from consumers, which has led to the rise of sponsored content. The issue for readers is that they may confuse these posts with a news story. As you continue reading the news, be sure to ask yourself these three questions to avoid confusing a sponsored post with a genuine news story.
Congrats, You Graduated! Now Here’s How to Survive the Job Hunt
“Yay, you graduated! Now, you’re not a student. You’re just unemployed.” Sadly, that is an actual quote that was repeated to me as my time in college came to an end. Although college graduation is supposed to be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life, without the “student” status to depend on, … Keep reading