In the first part we found out that we, as individuals, have an extended digital self, which consists of different objects we gather around us, including online profiles and digital re-embodiments of ourselves. Although some characteristics of our representations might not completely mirror our real self, we are able to integrate them in our identity as long as we can identify with them.
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While we live in a highly digitalised world since quite some time now, I wonder why so many companies still struggle with the integration of “online and offline” channels in distribution and communication. Why do I assume that they are struggling? Because, as a Master’s student in marketing and consumption, this is exactly what University urges us to solve in the future. You find it in job descriptions and in journal articles.
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