MATCH ME IF YOU CAN Jul 05, 2023 ... Matchmaking has officially trickled back into the Zeitgeist.While it may be true that “you don’t find love, it finds you”, many Gen Zs are getting a bit concerned that love isn’t even looking for them. In fact, 41% of Gen Zs tell us that they find dating hard. And they’ve also grown weary of dating apps and their algorithms’ ability to help them on their search. Instead, more and more, young people are intrigued by the old fashioned concept of a matchmaker, an expert to help them find a partner ...
THE RISE OF ALTERNATIVE LEATHERS Jul 24, 2023 ... The latest in eco-friendly fashion From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, plenty of plant-based leathers are available today. Although these alternative leathers – whether they are plastic or plant-based, or both – are marketed as a sustainable alternative to real leather, the jury is still out on their long-term impacts as most of them contain a type of plastic called polyurethane (PU), which could sit in landfills for decades post-use. However, with the plant-based leather market expected to ...
THE ‘SNACK’IFICATION’ OF EATING HABITS Jul 20, 2023 ... Gen Zs tasty dining trends Recent findings from The Cassandra Report® show that over half of all Gen Zs say they like to experiment with- and try - new food. The eating patterns of young people have been shifting for years, with on-the-go lifestyles driving convenient snacks rather than three sit-down meals a day as the norm. Let’s chow down on the latest feasting trends of Gen Z diners. - SNACK, SNACK BOOM - Young people today are fueling a snacking revival. The Wall Street Journal reports ...
AI COMPANION APPS Jun 27, 2023 ... Talking to your own AI friendsThe arrival of Open AI's ChatGPT has brought a new revolution in the field of technology with yet undiscovered implications in business, education, and more. For many, AI can also offer companionship, a digital entity to interact with when human contact is scarce. It's a trend that's been on the rise, with more people turning to AI for comfort and conversation, and now a mixed bag of apps is gaining popularity among those seeking closeness and even spiritual ...
TAKING CARE OF SELF-CARE Jun 21, 2023 ... Alternative Ways To Feel Your FeelsThe idea that Gen Z prioritizes their mental health is nothing new. However, the way they choose to focus on it has been evolving since the Pandemic. There’s been such a fundamental shift in this generation’s mindset and a pivot towards self-care as a form of personal growth that new trends are constantly emerging to meet this need. Ahead, we’re checking out a few new self-care tactics and rituals young people are experimenting with in their quest for improved ...
LGBTQ+ SAFE ZONES Jun 20, 2023 ... Championing friendly and affirming spacesAs anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and attacks intensify across the country, LGBTQ+ groups are countering with their own intensity to create safe spaces. These groups are creating community-based solutions that allow LGBTQ+ youth, a cohort especially prone to isolation and loneliness, to safely share their experiences, ideas, and to create a feeling of connection and community. In celebration of the resilience and importance of these inclusive spaces, we’re ...
HONORING ADHD AWARENESS MONTH Oct 25, 2023 ... Shining a spotlight on those raising awareness about ADHDReports suggest that 1 in 10 U.S. children ages 3 to 17 years old have ever been diagnosed with ADHD. With October dedicated to ADHD Awareness Month - which aims to raise awareness and understanding about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and seeks to provide information, support, and resources, there is no better way to honor the month than by becoming more aware of the characteristics of people with this condition and what ...
VIRAL NEWS: AIR QUALITY AESTHETIC, SPIDER-MAN GEN Z ANIMATOR, & LGBTQ+ HUMAN RIGHTS EMERGENCY Jun 09, 2023 ... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraIt's Friday! Time to talk about the most relevant internet news of the past seven days. Culture moves fast, and we at Cassandra try to move even faster to keep up with all the relevant issues Gen Z can't stop discussing. This week has been a busy one, so today, we won't have time to dive into Apple's announcement of their new VR headset beyond this very important Succession meme. Instead, we will discuss NYC's air quality crisis, the 14-year-old ...
Deliciously Decadent Mar 26, 2024 ... The Rise of Gen Z Finance TrendsToday’s younger generations have a distinctly different point of view on money and investing, their overall finances and even more generally, their future. (Cassandra covered this topic in depth in our report on Gen Z's Values on Value). Today, we look under the surface of some of the trends that have bubbled up around investing for Gen Z. ...
ACHY BREAKY HEART Jun 13, 2023 ... Heartbreak Healing Solutions An unexpected dumping will leave one with questions, with many heading over to TikTok searching for advice on “how to get over heartbreak”, with guidance raking up over 18B views. But, never did it cross our mind that actual tools would exist. Despite our surprise today, amongst the boot camps and dedicated social networks, a burgeoning market caters to those heartbroken, offering recovery solutions that may help provide closure. - RX BREAKUP - RX Breakup is a 30 ...