47.2-6: When Grandma Goes Viral

47.2-6: When Grandma Goes Viral

From JCIRA: Curious and Interesting by Sukki Yoon

May 21, 2026 · 2 min · Season 47 · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode explores the phenomenon of granfluencers and their influence on youth in the digital age.

Wang, Y., & Taylor, C. R. (2026). Encountering Age in the Digital Age: Understanding the Impact of Granfluencers on Youth. Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising, 47(2), 290–313. https://doi.org/10.1080/10641734.2025.2516499

People in this episode

Host: Sukki Yoon

Topics covered

  • granfluencers
  • digital age
  • impact on youth
  • social media
  • aging

Keywords

  • granfluencers
  • digital age
  • youth
  • social media
  • advertising
  • aging
  • influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising

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