I’ll be honest, my interest in politics soars higher than most. But, most people do consider politics and brands’ stances on social issues when exercising their purchasing power. Here’s my two cents, as an older Gen Z, of how to navigate the political maze.
Marissa Musings
Marissa Musings: The Internship Journey
It’s that practice 9 to 5. It’s that place where you can feel/pretend like you’re an adult without the adult responsibilities. The internship.
Marissa Musings: ‘Gotcha Day’ Thoughts
What is Gotcha Day, and is that you in that picture?
Marissa Musings: Italians and Body Language
Ciao! I’m currently blogging from Roma, Italia. I’ll be here for the next six weeks for my study abroad program. Besides going to the beautiful basilicas and the Spanish steps, I’ve also been learning more about the culture here. One thing that advertisers should take note of is the way Italians use body language.
Marissa Musings: Influencers and Their Feuds
No way around it, I simply love makeup and spend more money than I should on it. I watch YouTube videos about makeup as background music. (We can talk about how that’s weird later.) This week, one beauty influencer got dethroned – and it was brutal.
Marissa Musings: MillerCoors and Budweiser’s ‘Corngate’
We all know the story. Bud Light created a campaign playing on people’s anxieties. They persuaded people – or tried to induce people – to care about corn syrup. Bud Light’s medieval world attacked other beer brands like Miller Lite for using the ingredient. Now, MillerCoors is suing Budweiser for the Super Bowl campaign.
Marissa Musings: Human Insights in Ecuador
Not to be dramatic, but last week was life-changing. I spent it in Yungilla, Ecuador on a service trip through my school. It was a wild ride.
Marissa Musings: Apple and Samsung 
Apple and Samsung Apple and Samsung are continuously in the ring at battle against each other. They are routinely compared spec to spec, detail to detail. After listening to a mock focus group conducted in one of my classes, I realized the big difference between the two brands.
Marissa Musings: Why laziness isn’t ALWAYS a bad thing
Let me start with: hard work pays off. Working hard and striving for the best has always been my modus operandi. But have you heard this Bill Gates’ quote?
Marissa Musings: What we can potentially learn from quick celebrity relationships
The two biggest celebrities just announced their relationship. A few weeks later they’re engaged. Four months after that they have broken up. The internet mourns the loss of the relationship as the celebrities start covering up their shared tattoos.