Why You Need to Be Media Literate

<p>Being media literate means understanding how the information you consume influences you. Knowing how media creates influence has two effects: first, you can make better, more informed decisions as a consumer and second, you become a more effective communicator for your business. Have a listen to this episode to learn exactly what to look for and how to use that information in your business.</p><p><br></p><h4>Key Points:</h4><ul><li><strong>Two Reasons to be Media Literate </strong>(<em>2:27</em>)</li><li><strong>What's the Source? </strong>(<em>5:25</em>)</li><li><strong>Lies Spread Faster than Truth: </strong><a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aap</a><strong> </strong>(<em>7:06</em>)</li><li><strong>What's Actually Being Said?</strong> (<em>9:11</em>)</li><li><strong>Confirmation Bias </strong>(<em>15:35</em>)</li><li><strong>Tips to Filter Efficiently </strong>(<em>18:34</em>)</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Also Mentioned:</h4><ul><li>Episode 91: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/connections-coffee-confidence/episodes/take-control-of-your-brand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shows.acast.com/connections-coffee-confidence/episodes/take-control-of-your-brand</a></li><li>Take Control of Your Brand Guide: <a href="https://www.janicefogarty.com/take-control-of-your-brand-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.janicefogarty.com/take-control-of-your-brand-guide</a></li><li>Strategic Messaging Workbook: <a href="https://www.janicefogarty.com/dont-waste-your-breath-get-your-best-message-across" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.janicefogarty.com/dont-waste-your-breath-get-your-best-message-across</a></li><li>Get on my weekly email list:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.janicefogarty.com/emaillist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.janicefogarty.com/emaillist</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I love Apothekary products because I appreciate a natural approach to my well-being.