Share your thoughts and opinions on consumer habits in media in this week's discussion.

• Think about the brands of products you buy:
  • Are there brand name items you purchase regularly and without reasonable regard to price? 
  • What has influenced you to choose or stick with a brand name item or product?
  • Recall your last shopping trip. What did you buy? What main factors drove those purchasing decisions? 
  • What role does advertisement play in your everyday purchases?