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NOwners

... . Boomers and Xers had few alternatives to traditional consumption. Investing in a car, a home, or even an outfit for a special occasion was a given, as was the commitment to owning these and other items for a long while. And because owning goods was the primary way to enjoy them, ownership itself became a totem of success. In the rising share economy this convention no longer holds. The ease with which likeminded individuals can forge online connections to circumvent traditional consumption has ...

Soloists

... something insightful and interesting to share. This strengthens their relationships and keeps things fresh in the same way it does their friendships, because they are able to share their newfound knowledge and discoveries with the people to whom they’re closest. Alone Together It may seem ironic that young people are turning to public spaces to get away from others. However, if they tried to find alone time at home, they’d likely run into a roommate who wants to hang out. And while they may not be ...

Outer Limits

... even related experiences, are likely to resonate with young generations of vicarious explorers. SPACE TVThis fall, ABC will debut The Astronaut Wives Club, a series based on Lily Koppel’s bestselling book about the real women who stood beside America’s first astronauts. Extant, an upcoming CBS series produced by Steven Spielberg, centers on a female astronaut who tries to reconnect with her family after returning home from a year in outer space.NBC has ordered a pilot episode of Mission Control, a ...

Relationship Goals

... will stay at home or if both will have full-time jobs. In heterosexual relationships today, it’s not unusual for a woman to be more successful in her career, and make more money, than a man. As longstanding prescribed gender roles are flattening in romantic relationships (see [Gender] Role Playing), young people need to determine who takes the lead, who contributes what financially, and how to divide domestic responsibilities if they live together. In the past, these aspects of a relationship were ...

POP Global

... conservative rules, millions of Saudis are partaking in a goofy dance craze called the penguin dance (or raqsat al-batriq). The simple dance, which features four sidekicks followed by five bunnyhops, has become an Internet phenomenon, inspiring some to deem it “The Muslim Gagnam Style.” Videos posted on YouTube and Keek show Saudis in traditional garb (men in white thawbs, women in black abayas) partaking in the dance at home, at weddings, and in public places. The dance demonstrates a lighter side to life ...

Surprise & Delight

... product gurus). Designer Box subscribers receive a unique object credited to an international “design star” each month.Svscription, a luxury subscription service for men, curates boxes around a specific theme (such as leisure, study, or travel) every month. One special edition tapped New York photographer, illustrator, and author Todd Selby to curate a box around a theme that he knows well: Home. Around the country, arts organizations are offering their own versions of CSAs (community-supported art ...

Shop Talk

... shop together for items that are intended to elevate future social experiences—as they look to Go Big Or Go Home with their social calendars, they shop for clothes, accessories, props, and more to Dress To Thrill and take their plans to the next level, and thereby view shopping as part of the overall experience.Shopping Online Vs. In-StoreDespite the perception that brick-and-mortar retail is dying, three of the four generations in the U.S. prefer to shop in-store rather than online: 64% of ...

BrandCon

... an experience that's not centered around shopping or spending, but rather, learning and growing, along with people's shared passion for the particular brand. I would absolutely be interested in attending in-person educational experiences from brands. As much as I love the immediate access via cell phone in the comfort of my home, there’s nothing that compares to networking in person, feeling others’ energy, and building a real relationship. TERREL, 28, OHAs BrandCons are likely to attract ...

Universal Invite

... , per Ys’ requests for more racially representative symbols. With combinations of emoji, they’re able to depict thoughts and sentences in a fully pictorial “language.” To meet growing demand, social network Emojicate lets users communicate via digital characters exclusively, as will the forthcoming service Emoj.li. Likewise, messaging app Line has quickly spread internationally—85% of its users are outside its home base of Japan—due to its emphasis on globally inclusive digital stickers. DANCE ...

Green Rush

... marijuana users that optimizes matches according to consumption practices. Currently, it is only available for users who reside in states where pot is legal or that have medical marijuana laws.TOURISMBud and Breakfast is a P2P home rental platform, similar to Airbnb, which offers accommodations in locales where marijuana is legal, including Colorado, Washington, Jamaica, and Uruguay. The company hopes to make marijuana tourism akin to that of wine, with travelers visiting cannabis destinations much in ...