is constantly changing and evolving Flashcards
why does PC change?
as a society changes and evolves
what influences consumer demand?
World events, innovations and economic climates
In order to satisfy consumers, pop cultures need to
adapt to society’s changing trends and preferences
It is also in the producers’ interest to
stimulate change, creating the ‘need’ to consume, and then generate more profits.
e.g. of children’s toys?
in the early 20th century were quite simple, often wooded and painted in bright colours. They were carefully crafted, locally produced and reflected the nature of the decades with hand-carved wooden trains and hand-stitched dolls as examples. Cottage industries then had to compete with factories and the mass production of toys. A wider variety pf plastic toys were produced and accepted due to their durability in later decades. Massive toy stores such as Toys R Us opened to cater for the expansion in the industry.
Without widespread access, there is no?
no general acceptance or understanding of PC by consumers
In the same way, companies need to be able to
access target markets easily in order to sell their products or services and earn money.
who comprise a large portion of the market as consumers of PC?
teenagers in all areas of TV, mobile phones (communication) and music
what does it adapt to?
changing global society
why does opinions of what is popular change?
as values and ideologies change within in society
how does commercial product that want a pop culture evolve into one?
business corporations and the media develop associated products and provide access to meet consumer demands
e.g. of evolve?
denim jeans evolved from original purpose as hardwearing garments worn by miners and farmers in US to a symbol of equality for people of all socioeconomic classes, ages and nationalities across the globe
