The Relationships & Community Perspective May 12, 2020 ... The ways that young people connect, feel a sense of togetherness, and maintain relationships will evolve rapidly in the wake of Covid-19 and create unprecedented opportunities for brands.More than five years ago, Cassandra predicted the rise of “eLationships,” a trend we identified related to the rise of online-only friendships. Even then, for many young people, digital relationships were as meaningful as their IRL counterparts. Much like their in-person friendships, their digital friendships ...
Fauxsumerism Mar 03, 2014 fashion & beauty retail brick-and-mortar e-commerce malls shopping Fauxsumerism ... consumerism isn’t just about consuming; rather, it’s about the experience of and interaction with products. Gens Y and Z shop without feeling any need or compulsion to buy. Browsing (both online and off), trying and testing, pinning, wishlisting, and happening upon covetable products are enjoyable acts in and of themselves—they don’t require the “validation” of a purchase. In this sense, e-commerce has become its own form of entertainment. Browsing products on favorite sites and apps, discovery platforms ...
Public Funds Sep 29, 2016 money retail spending finance shopping ... lot about who they are. Teen Zs in both countries are significantly more likely than their Gen Y counterparts to believe their purchases reflect their personalities. Trendsetters, too, are far more likely than the general population to believe what they buy says a lot about who they are. Furthermore, today’s youth are grateful for online wishlists and social media platforms as they believe these outlets help them define and share their personal tastes; Trendsetters are more likely ...
(Pas)Sport Mar 24, 2017 play travel local culture sports tourism vacation ... money to travel specifically to see a game, and on the whole, people tended to do this only for the teams or sports they followed closely. Yet now, as sporting events provide a party-like atmosphere (see Sports Clubbing) and a share-worthy experience to post about online, traveling with a sporting event as the focus (particularly in the U.S. where locations are more spread out) is a more common occurrence; it’s yet another type of social activity from which young people don’t want to be excluded ...
The Democratization Of Sports Mar 28, 2017 marketing media & entertainment social media sports TV ... —fans felt a void and decided to fill it themselves. They were able to translate their love and understanding of sports into businesses, and they won't be the last to do so. Many Ys and Zs are becoming analysts, pundits, and decision-makers in their own right thanks to greater access to online stats databanks, their experience playing team managers and owners in video games and fantasy leagues, and, of course, their ability to leverage social media for distribution. They’re increasingly posting ...
A Defining Moment Mar 24, 2020 ... might be going, we were also paying attention to the news from Asia, including the protests in Hong Kong, the wildfires in Australia, and then a new, potentially more deadly, flu-like virus.Fast forward two months and we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic—one that has already begun to reshape our society, with potentially lasting effects. Indeed, it may become the defining event for today’s Gen Zs and Millennials. Furthermore, this global pandemic is cementing our delineation for the ...
Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... , an online marketplace that connects conservative consumers to the indie boutiques who design for them. ModLi curates “Now Trending” edits such as “Dress for Church” and “Resort Swimwear” and offers a large assortment of product categories that include head coverings, plus size, and bridal.LTD H&M launched its debut modest fashion line LTD Collection at the beginning of May. The collection is sold exclusively on H&M’s e-commerce platform for greater geographic availability, a strategy ...
Culture Counseling Jun 03, 2014 media & entertainment books celebrities movies TV ... , or playing a game, young consumers are inclined to find takeaways they can apply to their own lives, as evidenced by an abundance of articles online titled “lessons from [x].” This shift is further demonstrated by the sudden rise of online quiz culture. Through innocuous online quizzes (like BuzzFeed’s viral hit, “What City Should You Live In?”), users are seeking to quantify elements of their selfhood. The recent surge of interest in this clickable, shareable content form, demonstrated most ...
Robot Relations Jun 16, 2017 career gen z technology school ... , if any, are true for you?Please select all that apply. Technology makes my life better rather than more stressful | I use my voice to interact with technology (for example, Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Google Home) Technology makes my life better rather than more stressful | I use my voice to interact with technology (for example, Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, Google Home) About 1 in 3 Zs believe they learn best when using technology. ONLINE PRIVACY About seven in 10 ...
All In Good Time Aug 31, 2015 career family home money relationships ... bend for youth today. For example, when it comes to conceiving of their dream job, it’s hard to do because it probably hasn’t been invented yet. In the past, there was a “one size fits all” idea of success, but, as that’s no longer the case, brands need to recognize this. For instance, getting a raise rather than landing a dream job is now a milestone of success. And for generations who are used to comparing their lives to those of others online, there are always new dreams to discover and follow ...