By Date

BMS Brands and Marketing

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative overview of consumer opinion regarding the relationship between brands and health and wellness

BMS Soul

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative overview of spiritual health and wellness habits and preferences

BMS Mind

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative overview of mental health and wellness habits and preferences

Gen Z Tech and Social Media

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Digital media and devices are fully integrated into Zs’ lives. From a young age they are active on social media, using mobile messaging regularly, and even shopping online.

BMS Body

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative overview of physical health and wellness habits and preferences

BMS Overview

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative look at consumer opinion and mindset in regard to the overall health and wellness space

BMS Wellness Segmentation

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

A quantitative breakdown of five types of wellness consumers, as uncovered by our research

Green Rush

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys are rebranding public perception of marijuana in such a way that it is increasingly considered a wellness product.

Mind the Store

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Young consumers are shying away from over-stimulating stores and instead seeking shopping environments and experiences that promote a sense of wellbeing.

Well at Work

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

As Ys’ influence in the workplace grows, companies are revamping their policies to acknowledge this generation’s unique focus on wellness.

New Morals

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys see it as a moral duty to maintain a sense of wellness in their lives, and brands must adjust to this new attitude to remain relevant.

Free Spirit(uality)

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys are embracing spirituality over religion due to its more flexible nature that allows them to evolve their belief systems as they grow.

DIY Therapy

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys consider therapy a highly important wellness resource, and they are updating the ways in which they obtain it.

Health Hackers

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys are going outside the established system to customize their approaches to wellbeing based on their personal definitions of “healthy.”

Presence of Mind

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

The cultivation of an acute sense of “presence” is becoming aspirational, and Ys are now seeking out new ways to help them be more mindful.

Well Intentioned

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Ys’ penchant for health and wellness can sometimes stray to a desire for perfection, resulting in overdoing it and taking good intentions to the extreme.

The Community Well

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

The pursuit of wellness has become both a key part of Ys’ identities and a significant social unifier.

WELLth Investors

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Financial insecurities are inspiring Ys to invest in sectors with long-term wellness gains.

Google Search Popularity on Exercise Trends

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

Gen Z Brands and Marketing

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Gen Z has high expectations for brands. They pay attention to marketing, like to communicate with the brands they love, and look for brands that reflect their values.

Gen Z Money and Spending

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Zs may not have much money themselves yet, but they wield considerable influence over household purchases. They are thoughtful about spending and saving.

Gen Z Entertainment

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Gen Z is redefining the entertainment category as their preferences tend toward YouTube and its stars, open world video games, and realistic TV shows and movies.

Gen Z Parent Perspective

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Parents of Zs prioritize their roles as caregivers and value family time and experiences. They’re also adapting to modern parenting challenges.

Gen Z Zscape

WINTER / SPRING 2015

Members of Gen Z are optimistic about the future. They take time to play and have fun as kids, but they are also pragmatic in valuing smarts and skills.