MEDIA AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR SHAPING CONSUMER VALUES AND BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS IN THE MARKET

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Abstract. The article examines the role of media as a tool for shaping consumer values and behavioral models in the market under the conditions of the development of the digital information environment. The relevance of the study stems from the increasing influence of television media and online platforms on information perception processes, the transformation of social norms, and the formation of consumer decision-making, which determines a new logic of market functioning. Particular importance is attached to the ability of media not only to reflect social trends but also to actively shape them, influencing the system of values, preferences, and behavioral patterns of consumers. The purpose of the study is to identify the specific features of the influence of television media and the Internet environment on the formation of consumer values and behavioral models, as well as to analyze modern media influence tools in the context of marketing activities. The results of the study demonstrate that modern media perform a multifunctional role, combining informational, communicative, and formative influences. It is substantiated that the development of social networks, content personalization algorithms, big data, and artificial intelligence technologies significantly increases the effectiveness of influence on consumers by creating individualized information environments. It is proven that such tools as influencer marketing, targeted advertising, and product placement contribute to building trust in brands and stimulate consumer decision-making. It is determined that television media, despite the rapid development of digital channels, retain a significant influence, acting as a tool for shaping cultural norms, social attitudes, and behavioral orientations. Special attention is paid to the analysis of both positive and negative aspects of media influence. In particular, it is established that along with the ability to promote socially significant values and support beneficial initiatives, media can contribute to the spread of manipulative practices, the formation of addictive behavior, and the distortion of consumer choice.