Stand-in economy. Let someone else do it!

替身经济。 让别人来做吧!

Round Table China

社会与文化

2024-10-29

27 分钟
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Don't want to do it yourself? Hire a stand-in! In the fast-paced lives of young people, sometimes it's easier to pay someone else to complete experiences for them. But some of the examples will raise an eyebrow! What's driving young consumers to turn everyday joys into outsourced tasks? / Live photos take over WeChat (21:23)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Round Table.

  • You're listening to Roundtable with myself, Heyoung.

  • I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Shan in the studio.

  • Coming up can't make it yourself?

  • Hire a Stand in in the fast paced lives of young people these days, sometimes it's easier to pay someone else to complete experiences for them.

  • What's driving young consumers to turn everyday joys into outsourced tasks?

  • And have you noticed WeChat's new feature of live photos where your snapshots burst into life with sound and motion, making every moment feel vibrant and exciting?

  • Why do people either love or hate this new feature?

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  • Now let's shift gears.

  • Too busy to jog?

  • Let someone else run literally for you.

  • From unboxing blind boxes to running miles for fitness challenges, young people are outsourcing experiences.

  • This stand in economy is shaping up in unexpected ways.

  • So whether it's exploring, assembling or tasting, let's dive into what's behind this trend.

  • What constitutes the stand in economy?