Introduction: Do you ever wonder how we become attached to the movies and TV shows we love? Why do new trailer releases or merchandise drops feel so exciting? While we think of ourselves as fans of these things, our attachment to these fandoms we love is a lot deeper than we think. Our attachment is…

Right now, I am working on my Medium.com article “How Disney Channel and Nickelodeon Create Lifelong Fans” and I am thinking about different ways to promote it. Since social media is the most popular way people consume content nowadays, I created different social media ads across LinkedIn, Instagram, and X to encourage readers to click…

As I have been reading “On The Writing Well” and completing my internship at Girls’ Life Magazine, and completing my masters assignments, my perspective on writing has broadened significantly. I have always known that a written piece needs to flow with transitions and clear paragraphs, but I have learned the deeper layers of effective writing.…

Do you ever open TikTok for five minutes and suddenly realize it has been hours? That is not an accident. That is behavioral economics at work. The app does this on purpose through its behavioral design. In other words, the app studies your decision-making patterns and preferences so the algorithm can predict what type of…

Have you ever thought about how a product or experience can stir emotions and generate memories for people? Some companies care more about selling the value of customers’ experiences rather than just goods and services– and the experience economy is exactly that. There are different stages of the experience economy (commodity, product, service, and experience).…

AI VERSION: When it comes to writing—whether it’s a blog post, an essay, or a magazine article—your introduction is everything. It’s your first impression, your chance to pull the reader in before they scroll away. A good opener can start with a question, a bold statement, or even a funny observation. The point is to…

NO AI VERSION: Whether it is a blog, an essay, or a magazine– it comes to writing anything, it is important to have a strong introduction and include details that interest the reader in your topic. You could start it as a question, with humor or as a paradox, etc. As you are writing, the…

As someone who works in entertainment marketing / social media strategy, I constantly have to think about how certain posts will perform now and in the future. This is where I have to use scenario planning and the cone of plausibility. After learning about these two concepts, I realized that these things can also be…

When it comes to writing for yourself and your audience, the most important thing to remember is to keep your writing style but also know who you are writing for. As publications like magazines and newspapers never want you to write in first person, this makes it more difficult to show your voice and personality…

At Girls’ Life magazine, I write editorial pieces covering entertainment, beauty, style, and lifestyle topics. I also help manage the magazine’s social media presence for its 162K+ following, contributing to posts and digital strategies that strengthen engagement with readers. I collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm new story ideas, stay up to date on pop culture…