INCLUSION IN GAMING Dec 20, 2022 ... Historically overlooked, video games are starting to prioritize inclusionIt’s no surprise that young people love to play video games. Cassandra found that identifying as a “gamer” is the #1 most likely passion point identity for Gen Alpha and 2nd among Gen Z behind only “music lover”. What is surprising is the way developers often continue to view their consumers through such an outdated lens and prioritize the needs of their assumed “default” consumer over gamers with marginalized identities ...
MARDI GRAS 2023 Feb 21, 2023 ... before the religious season of Lent. Ahead, we’re joining the festivities on this Fat Tuesday, looking at events that capture the party spirit in their unique ways. - BUSCH GARDENS - This year, and running until early March, Busch Gardens has gotten all jazzed up to celebrate with Mardi Gras-style entertainment. The Brass Band will be tooting some tunes with Bourbon Street beats and jazz classics to start the party. Elsewhere in the parks, street parties with stilt walkers and musicians, along with ...
VIRAL NEWS: IS IT A SCAM? PROBABLY. Dec 16, 2022 ... change on the social media platform on the daily, and it's a lot to keep up with. Elon Musk continues his rhetoric about championing true freedom of speech- even reactivating accounts previously banned for misinformation or hateful language- as long as it doesn’t inconvenience him. What started with Twitter deactivating the @elonjet account without warning, then dominoed into several technology journalists losing access to the platform after reporting the event. The account that focused on tracking ...
DANCING IN THE NEW YEAR Dec 22, 2022 ... Ending 2023 on a high noteDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square – which will have musical acts including Duran Duran, New Edition, and J-Hope of BTS taking the stage – isn’t the only concert event where you can ring in 2023. Ahead, here are three of the coolest ways to usher in the new year. - BEYOND THE VALLEY - One of Australia’s biggest camping festivals, Beyond The Valley will return next week after two years of COVID-19-related cancellations. Hosted in Victoria, a scenic ...
NEW YEAR, NEW TRENDS Jan 04, 2023 ... How the internet rang in 2023While we’re all about looking ahead at Cassandra, today we want to take the opportunity to look back – back to the beginning of 2023. Though we’re only a few days into the year, several trends emerged on New Year’s Day as young people turned to social media to set the tone for the next 365. - TWELVE GRAPES - Some people clink champagne flutes at midnight; others kiss. This year on TikTok, young people did neither of the above, instead opting to pop grapes as the ...
GINGERBREAD WORLD Dec 12, 2022 ... The timeless holiday treat is trendingThe cozy scent. The warming taste. The charming aesthetic. Gingerbread is a time-honored treat that evokes the joy and magic of the holiday season – and this season, gingerbread is everywhere, from London’s chicest department store to the internet’s favorite real estate market. - GINGERBREAD NYC: THE GREAT BOROUGH BAKE-OFF - This holiday season, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is hosting Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off, its first-ever ...
WORLD CUP 2023 Dec 06, 2022 ... Global brand activations you can’t missDespite the many controversies surrounding the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, brands have not shied away from getting in on the action (and considering the record-breaking viewership, it’s not hard to guess why). Ahead, three ways brands are engaging football fans during the globally beloved tournament. - MCDONALD’S - McDonald’s launched its World Cup campaign in more than 75 of its markets, marking the brand’s largest global campaign to date. A number of ...
