Prosumption: Practical Experiences in the Current Consumption Context

  • Guilherme de Farias Shiraishi Universidade de São Paulo
Keywords: Prosumption, Digital Transformation, Society

Abstract

In a post-industrial society, the phenomenon of "prosumption"—the combination of production and consumption—has gained prominence with digital transformation and demands sustainability. Conceptualized by Alvin Toffler, prosumption today manifests itself in technology-mediated activities, such as self-service in supermarkets, online content creation, home solar energy generation, and app reviews. In these situations, consumers actively participate in producing products and services, often without realizing it. Understanding prosumption is essential for marketing professionals to improve the customer journey and recognize value generation, analyzing impacts on revenues and perceived benefits. Through everyday illustrations, this paper seeks to reflect on how prosumption highlights transformations in the supply of goods and services, as well as their practical and current consequences in society.

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Author Biography

Guilherme de Farias Shiraishi, Universidade de São Paulo

Professor da FEA/USP

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Published
2025-02-28
How to Cite
Shiraishi, G. de F. (2025). Prosumption: Practical Experiences in the Current Consumption Context. Revista Interdisciplinar De Marketing, 15(1), 148-151. https://doi.org/10.4025/rimar.v15i1.74455