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Doctor Who?

... globally today. Moreover, such notable usage thus far is fitting as the populations of young people in the U.S. and UK are more diverse than ever before, meaning that many young people are from cultures where Eastern medicine is historically more common, if not the norm.Meanwhile, as an increasing number of young people use alternative medicine, they're hearing directly about their friends' experiences and seeing it in their social feeds, which prompts others to give it a try. As a 28-year-old male in ...

The New Friend Zone

... interests through friends in a low-pressure environment. Travel and hospitality brands should strive to market to couples that embark on trips not just for romantic getaways but also for bonding experiences with friends and other couples. Friends are the #1 resource global youth turn to for inspiration and guidance in their romantic relationships (55%). 65% of young adults around the world feel that their friends need to approve of their significant other in order for their relationship to be ...

Family Ties

... simply chatting without distractions, often asking what’s on their kid’s mind or informing them about major news stories they may soon encounter (see PREPAREnting). Just talking without objects or activities not only allows them to bond more deeply, but also helps their children gain emotional intelligence, a skill that many parents worry will be lost among today’s youth. Moreover, connecting by merely conversing rather than relying on products or experiences to assist them is aligned with parents ...

weCommerce

... the unprecedentedly group-oriented younger generations. The weCommerce economy, however, provides participants with a way to connect over material goods but still enjoy ownership without commitment; its support of temporal ownership is an agreeable middle ground—though few young people would view it as settling. Contributing their possessions—and even experiences like hotel room reservations (see Roomer in examples section below), festival passes, and sporting event tickets&mdash ...

Monthly Deliveries

... months old, HF has already disrupted the outdated paradigms of feminine hygiene marketing. While certain women’s brands have made a likeminded effort in recent years, HF’s modern tone—i.e., smart, straightforward, and irreverent—has proven incredibly resonant for women today. The brand’s fresh and unprecedented approach to periods is appealing to young women just on the verge of adulthood, meaning HF is likely to be front of mind for their first experiences. ...

Transgender Voices

... about six recurring transgender characters (all played by transgender actors). The show follows their experiences and struggles with gender identity in contemporary Canadian society. - TRANSGENDER VOICES: COMICS - Earlier this year DC Comics introduced its first openly transgender character, named ALYSIA YEOH, in Batgirl #19. - TRANSGENDER VOICES: BOOKS - Iranian teenager Sahar contemplates gender reassignment surgery in order to legally marry her female best friend in Sara Farizan’s IF YOU COULD ...

Brand Friends Forever

... “against dirty”). As Ys increasingly carry brands in their pockets 24/7, they’re seeking out those that have the very same human traits that they might look for in friends: intelligence, humor, kindness, generosity, empathy, and fun. Instead of using technology to create high-tech consumer experiences, BFFs nurture “high-touch” relationships, using social media to be more open, approachable, and conversational. THE NEW BFFS treat consumers like partners. BFFs try to make their friends’ lives better by ...

Humanology

... In today’s digital world where human connection can feel elusive, modern youth are turning to technology to fulfill their emotional needs and increasingly expect tech to be humanlike.Emotion and human connection can seem so lost in today’s digital world, causing people to seek out IRL experiences and opportunities to be tech-free. But alongside young people’s need to unplug and better balance out their digital behaviors is their desire to acquire tech that speaks to their longing for emotional ...

Transgender Activists

... storylines about trans characters on Glee and The Fosters. Accurate and honest portrayals of transgender individuals are rapidly becoming more prevalent—numerous upcoming movies and TV shows are centered on their experiences (see examples below) and there has been recent growth in children’s books with transgender themes. Meanwhile, discussions of gender nonconformity have increasingly infiltrated the media: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh recently decided to be called John; Obama became ...

Less Is Morality

... what it would be like to give into vice and temptation, but it doesn't pass moral judgment on infidelity and instead explores the repercussions for all the characters whose lives were affected in the aftermath. Young viewers see immersing themselves in such experiences not as taboo but rather as catalysts for personal growth that encourage them to reflect and discuss where they stand on issues that aren’t cut-and-dry. Modern companies are uniquely poised to aid in such a deeply ...