POP Marketing Jun 16, 2014 marketing media & entertainment content marketing ... a “corpo-human” embodiment of the brand registered for classes. In a more recent episode, Subway tries to buy Greendale and turn it into a Subway University. Show creator Dan Harmon negotiated for creative control over the brand’s integration into episode narratives, a deal which gave him reign to portray Subway as a villain (and which in turn gives Subway its own cachet).SAMSUNG AND THE ACADEMY AWARDSHost Ellen DeGeneres’ now-famous celebrity-selfie moment was in large part the result of ...
Mind the Store Jun 15, 2015 health & wellness retail brick-and-mortar malls shopping ... -tracking devices. This has been a calculated shift: 75% of Ys and 82% of Zs say it’s important for the products they buy to contribute to their personal wellbeing. However, another important element in shoppers’ purchasing decisions—the experience—has been largely overlooked wellness-wise. This marks an emerging opportunity in retail. Just as young consumers have openly embraced wellness products, they are also beginning to seek out wellness-oriented shopping experiences marked by soothing stores ...
Duty Free Sep 14, 2015 home spending cleaning delivery on-demand ... to commit until they have discussed each decision with friends, family, online acquaintances, and even strangers (see Gut Check). This is also true for formerly taboo topics; whereas Boomers and Xers would typically discuss questions of finance and health with family or paid experts, Ys go to their vast network of friends for help with such complicated choices (see Friends With Benefits). As they tend to lean on others for help, it follows that only 26% strongly agree that starting to make their ...
The Global Retail Landscape Jun 25, 2019 ... their passion for traveling. Today’s consumers feel connected to their global neighbors, and they’re excited to maintain this connection through trends in fashion and popular culture. The modern consumer is constantly shopping, browsing, and interacting with brands, both online and IRL, as it fits their always-on lifestyles, meaning that the idea of the captive consumer no longer exists. This shift in the retail landscape forces brands to consider how they can meet consumers in the places and on the ...
Parenting 101 Jun 07, 2016 family health & wellness parenting technology blended children dads moms ... quarter of parents in the U.S. and two in 10 in the UK say that it’s important that their kid gets to try junk food or fast food at a young age, which is a significant shift given that they ate these frequently growing up. Instead, Y parents are demanding that restaurants serve healthier offerings and that brands put more natural and less artificial ingredients in their products. Likewise, they feel it’s highly important to buy food that’s good for their family, and they long for even more convenient ...
The Sexual Mehvolution Dec 04, 2015 global relationships technology sex ... Pornography consumption has come a long way since the days of sneaking Playboys and scrambled Cinemax. Ys are the first generation to come of age with the ability to access a cornucopia of sexual scenarios via the Internet, making porn an easy (though perhaps unwarranted) scapegoat for their current sexual frustrations. 54% of global youth report having watched it, including 64% in the U.S., where viewership is second only to Brazil (67%). For many, explicit online content marks some of their earliest ...
Consumed Takeaways Mar 21, 2014 marketing retail technology branding e-commerce mobile ... Marketing directives to inform your future approach to the shifting consumer landscapeCreate ways for them to engage with products without necessitating a purchase.The contemporary definition of “shopping” encompasses a range of activities that don’t necessarily lead to purchasing. Young individuals—Zs, in particular—are just as likely to browse items as a source of entertainment, and share their favorites with friends as a statement of their personal taste, as they are to actually buy the item ...
Brand Friends Forever Aug 18, 2013 ... most likely lose the complaining customer. SAM, 26Brands that seem accessible and more like a neighborhood company that you can trust and feel comfortable with are definitely more desirable than a huge corporation that gives off an impersonal vibe. THEO, 19We all want access and direct attention. When I buy something online, I want to know that I can email someone or live-chat with someone to have it taken care of directly. I also want ‘inside information’ or special perks. Brands should follow the ...
Consumed Global Mar 19, 2014 global luxury retail e-commerce sharing economy shopping ... Retail and shopping trends from around the worldCouriers in Russia Serve As Sales Associates & Stylists Russia’s vast size makes it a challenging place to deliver packages. On top of this, the country’s postal service is considered extremely unreliable, creating a high barrier for entry into the e-commerce space. To overcome these obstacles, numerous online retailers in Russia, including Lamoda.ru, Ozon.ru, and Wildberries.ru, are employing couriers who are also trained as sales associates ...
BrandCon Mar 21, 2018 education marketing media & entertainment branding events ... summit, Teen Vogue hosted meetups at select TOMS stores, where influencers in activism and innovation spoke to attendees and led interactive activities.WeWork Creators Award In 2017, coworking leader WeWork launched the Creators Awards, a free event taking place in cities across the globe that provides a forum offering the resources, opportunities, and guidance that creators need to succeed. Attendees can network, attend panels, find employment, buy and sell, and watch startups pitch for funding ...