EARTH DAY ECOWATCH Apr 20, 2023 ... GEN Zs TURNING ECO ANXIETY INTO ACTION With current TV shows such as Extrapolations potentially foreshadowing how the effects of climate change will become embedded into our everyday lives, it’s never been a more critical time to invest, innovate, and fight for our planet. Gen Zs are especially concerned and are more vocally expressing those concerns. 4 in 10 Gen Zs strongly agree that too many brands talk about being environmentally friendly but don't back it up with tangible actions. Although ...
WHAT’S NEW IN WELLNESS Mar 23, 2023 ... Youth explore “old” new trendsMillennials and Gen Zs place great value on their overall well-being - with a large majority noting that their mental, physical, and spiritual health are all important has become part of the status quo when considering these younger cohorts. And there’s no shortage of new trends to partake in – even if some are actually over a thousand years old. Today we’re parsing out three to understand what draws Millennials and/or Gen Zs to each and why what’s old is new again ...
HONORING AUTISM AWARENESS DAY Mar 29, 2023 ... The Gen Z creators helping change perceptions Leading up to Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd - which recognizes and spreads awareness for the rights of people with autism, there is no better way to honor the day than by becoming more aware of the characteristics of people with this condition and what we can all do to increase our understanding and promote kindness. The CDC reports that about 1 in 54 U.S. children have an autism diagnosis. Although in recent years we have seen an increasing ...
WHAT'S NEW IN SOCIAL MEDIA Mar 14, 2023 ... Does TikTok finally have some competition??Last year, TikTok was on top of the world, having dethroned Google as the most visited website on the internet, and since then, is going from strength to strength. However, with a younger generation willing to try out the new thing that’s trending (hello 'Gas' app), new options are entering the market, ready to try to take a slice of the pie. Ahead, we spotlight some alternative additions hoping to gain from Gen Zs shifting sensibilities and one ...
DATING DIFFERENTLY Mar 07, 2023 ... Three steps helping Gen Z find love Whether benching, breadcrumbing, fireworking, or looking to DTR (define the relationship), current discourse suggests that the rise of situationships may be starting to define Gen Zs relationship status, hanging out somewhere in the gray between friends with benefits and committed coupledom. It could very well be the most complicated dating trend of 2023, but before we get all caught up in semantics, ahead, we explore Gen Zs other multifaceted approaches when ...
HONORING SOCIAL WORKERS MONTH Mar 20, 2023 ... The organizations and Gen Zs that exemplify the profession National Social Work Month, observed throughout March, uplifts the social workers of our country and celebrates their constant contributions to our society, where members of the profession are helping people overcome personal crises like food insecurity, lack of affordable housing, or limited access to good health care. They also advocate on a systems level to ensure laws and policies are adopted so everyone can access such services ...
WOMEN LEADING THE WAY Mar 08, 2023 ... Celebrating International Women's Day International Women’s Day (IWD) grew from efforts in the early 20th century to promote women’s rights, especially suffrage. Fast forward to today, International Women’s Day recognizes the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women and takes action against gender inequality around the world. However, although inequalities like discrimination and pay gaps still shockingly exist, International Women's Day increases awareness of these issues and ...
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS WEEK Feb 27, 2023 ... Spotlighting nonprofits doing crucial workEvery year, the last week of February is designated to National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) week, helping to raise awareness of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating that affect the lives of many Americans and their families, which have spiked since the pandemic. Though body image issues or obsessions over body size can start from an early age, NEDA Week is an initiative that aims to educate and allow those who need treatment to ...
GEN ALPHA MAKES ITS MARK ON RETAIL Mar 09, 2023 ... Brands recognizing the influence of our youngest consumersGen Alphas have been in control of their identity from a very early age- learning about brands and seeing what trends are out there, and as uncovered in Cassandra’s Gen Alpha - Generation Infinite report, alpha parents couldn't agree more, with 88% concurring that their children's opinion counts when it comes to clothing, and 75% recognizing that their children's opinion counts when it comes to personal care products. With that said, as ...
“WE JUST WON AN OSCAR” Mar 13, 2023 ... The hits and misses of The Oscars 2023 Last night, the 95th annual Academy Awards took place, and erring on the side of caution (after last year's slapgate’ fiasco), the ceremony lacked a little less drama, though host Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t resist a few quips to make light of last year's debacle. And, although only 5% of global youth feel that ‘movies’ have the greatest impact on popular culture within their country, the Academy was doing their darndest to attract this younger cohort where they ...