EP 128. Algorithmic Fatigue: Why Consumers are Craving Surreal Reality - 'Femi Anthony

Are we finally exhausted by the algorithm? In this episode, Femi Anthony breaks down a massive shift in consumer behavior: the transition from chasing traditional luxury to craving a surreal reality. We dive deep into why modern marketing is becoming more expensive, the illusion of social media, and the hard truth about the African market—including why, by global standards, no Nigerian brand has truly achieved luxury status yet. Whether you are a marketer, creator, or brand strategist, this episode is a masterclass on culture, affluence, and bringing the human touch back to business. If you’re ready to stop just performing and start engineering actual cultural impact, hit that subscribe button and let’s dive in. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:01 – Why are people seeking surreal experience? 4:17 – Nike rip the script campaign. 8:00 – Is it algorithm fatigue that is making people seek surreal experience? 11:21 – Is going viral based on luck? 18:00 – How to engineer virality with human touch. 21:59 – Everybody is performing, you should perform too. 24:00 – Samsung flip the phone campaign. 28:00 – How to engineer UGC in FMCG. 28:28 – How to engineer viral content in Nigeria. 30:00 – Social media is not real life. 34:11 – Are Influencers truly influencers or they are amplifiers? 38:50 – There's no Nigerian brand that is luxury by standard. 49:20 – 3 things to take into account before working on a campaign. 50:02 – How do you understand the audience of a brand. 52:30 – Does consumers seeking surreal experience has it made marketing more expensive?