Introduction
What manipulative marketing is and why every internet user should understand it.
Each module covers one influence technique: how it appears in advertising, why it works, and how to protect yourself. Complete lessons and tests to save your progress and unlock a certificate.
What manipulative marketing is and why every internet user should understand it.
How brands use experts and influencers to create false trust.
“Today only!” — how fear pushes us into rushed purchases.
Why we buy what others seem to like: the magic of likes, reviews, and counters.
How “free” gifts and samples create a sense of obligation toward a brand.
Targeting: why ads may know more about you than your best friends.
How marketers press on joy, fear, or nostalgia to switch off logic.
When shopping turns into a bonus game where you always spend more.
How “eco”, “bio”, and natural-looking packaging can mislead us.