attention economy (slangy)

/uh-TEN-shun ee-KON-oh-mee/ medium • Origin: Tech/media slang; 2010s.

The competition for people’s attention as an economic resource.

Creators thrive in the attention economy.

attention market,engagement economy

Key idea in social media strategy.

Simmer down—everything’s fine.

Securing funding is a big ask.

She finally posted it on the main feed.

That outfit is pure cringe-core.

Lying about the small stuff is a red flag.

She started doom cleaning before the deadline.