Talk:Fear of missing out

Lost my edit, have my sources

Sources used for FOMO article as I lost my edit...

https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=anticonsumer+behavior+involving+countdown+timers&t=brave

https://gunesacar.net/assets/CHI-EA-23-Time-is-Ticking-Deceptive-Countdown-Timers.pdf

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=social+proof+fomo&t=brave

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=history+of+the+disney+vault&t=brave

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Vault

https://web.archive.org/web/20120203062151/https://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2006-02-06-bambi_x.htm

https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/08/disneys-forthcoming-streaming-service-will-kill-the-disney-vault/?guccounter=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moratorium_(entertainment)

(When I wanted to list a special edition console as an example for limited time releases)

https://gamerant.com/halo-special-edition-xbox-console-360-reach-series-x/

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=companies+that+abuse+artificial+scarcity&t=brave

https://blog.cheapism.com/market-manipulation-18579/

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/mcribs-and-the-art-of-artificial-scarcity/

https://fomo.com/ (Do not use as ref directly on the wiki, mostly just to get an idea of examples of FOMO)

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AI generated answer that I used to check around for ideas to include in the FOMO article

Here are some specific examples of companies that fit each of the unique forms of FOMO I mentioned earlier:

The "Social Proof" FOMO:

Warby Parker: Warby Parker uses social media influencers to promote their limited-time offers and create a sense of FOMO among potential customers. For example, they might partner with a popular influencer to promote a limited-time discount on a specific pair of glasses.

Sephora: Sephora uses social media influencers to promote their limited-time offers and create a sense of FOMO among potential customers. For example, they might partner with a popular beauty influencer to promote a limited-time discount on a specific skincare product.

The "Scarcity" FOMO:

Apple: Apple creates a sense of scarcity around their new products, making customers feel like they need to buy them now or miss out on the opportunity to own something unique. For example, when Apple releases a new iPhone, they might create a sense of scarcity by limiting the availability of the product or creating a sense of urgency around the release date.

Nike: Nike creates a sense of scarcity around their limited-edition products, making customers feel like they need to buy them now or miss out on the opportunity to own something unique. For example, they might release a limited-edition sneaker that's only available for a short time, making customers feel like they need to buy it now or miss out on the opportunity to own something rare.

The "Urgency" FOMO:

Amazon: Amazon creates a sense of urgency around their limited-time offers and promotions, making customers feel like they need to buy now or miss out on a great deal. For example, they might offer a limited-time discount on a specific product or create a sense of urgency around a holiday sale.

Walmart: Walmart creates a sense of urgency around their limited-time offers and promotions, making customers feel like they need to buy now or miss out on a great deal. For example, they might offer a limited-time discount on a specific product or create a sense of urgency around a holiday sale.

The "Exclusivity" FOMO:

American Express: American Express creates a sense of exclusivity around their limited-time offers and promotions, making customers feel like they need to buy now or miss out on an opportunity to be part of a exclusive group. For example, they might offer a limited-time membership or VIP access to a product or service, making customers feel like they need to buy it now or miss out on the opportunity to be part of a exclusive group.

Uber: Uber creates a sense of exclusivity around their limited-time offers and promotions, making customers feel like they need to buy now or miss out on an opportunity to be part of a exclusive group. For example, they might offer a limited-time discount or promotion to customers who use a specific payment method or have a specific status within the app. JamesTDG (talk) 22:16, 4 March 2025 (UTC)