Social By Design Mar 08, 2016 design collaborative consumption coworking spaces politics NOwners ... Innovations that encourage sharing and collaboration to benefit the greater good are contributing to youth's alignment with Socialism.America and capitalism have been intertwined since the nation’s inception, a pairing as historically symbiotic as peanut butter and jelly. Private enterprise has been regarded not only as crucial to the country’s economy but also to its cultural fabric. Lately, however, youth have been questioning whether or not capitalist principles are the best fit for the ...
Buy Not Mar 05, 2016 marketing retail social consciousness activism shopping ... down its website for the day, but this year, the online-only clothing retailer took a different approach by creating a Black Friday Fund. It continued operations as usual, but donated 35% of profits towards the creation of a wellness program for its L.A. factory workers. The decision was born out of the brand’s commitment to full transparency. Indeed, it polled workers on the benefits they wanted to add, determining a goal of $110,600 to cover onsite doctor’s visits, grocery delivery and kitchen ...
Pop Politics Mar 02, 2016 marketing media & entertainment social consciousness celebrities politics ... reason youth are so eager to support the intertwining of politics and pop culture is their frustration with government inefficiency; rather than wait for institutions to effect change, they are looking for potentially more impactful ways to influence the overall mindset of the general population. For them, this means information conduits like television, celebrities, music, online memes, and mainstream media outside of the traditional news sphere. Politicians, too, need to adopt this point of view ...
Demo Real Mar 04, 2016 community social consciousness activism causes and issues ... involvement (see CHANGEables).I once joined a Countryside Alliance march through London to raise awareness of the challenges facing farmers. I think it is important for underrepresented groups to make their feelings known in Westminster.OSCAR, 25, UK Young people’s interest in taking activism offline is fueled by their online activities, as their in-person actions give them something to share with their followers. They are connected to a more diverse and global body of peers than previous ...
Flair and Balanced Mar 03, 2016 media & entertainment causes and issues politics social media ... know online. Having more diverse social networks means that, simply by passively scanning their feeds, today’s youth are being exposed to an increasingly vast range of opinions that help them become more informed, well-rounded citizens.I try to avoid biased news sources as best as I can. I utilize the CNN app and occasionally watch the nightly news on ABC/NBC. I avoid biased sources such as FOX news and MSNBC. I also use social media pretty heavily. Maggie, 22, TXThough the act of ...
Numbers Game Mar 20, 2017 technology quantified self sports ... The rise of in-game technology and data-driven performance metrics is changing both how sports are played and the way that young people engage in modern fandom.Across industries, data is gaining momentum as a powerful tool for driving decisions that, in the past, would have been based on unquantifiable factors, whether forecasting fashion trends, determining which ingredient will make a dish taste better, or even saving your love life. In sports, technology-driven data is emerging as a critical ...
The One Dec 10, 2015 marketing relationships retail customer service love ... than others, then I'm in. These are brands that I think will be with me for a very very long time.” The desire to find qualities in brands that one also seeks in a romantic partner is only fitting given that brands occupy a more emotional role in consumers’ lives today than ever before. Social media has broken down the wall between corporation and consumer, making it essential for brands to demonstrate their human side, including having a distinct personality reflected in their online voice (see ...
Show Me Love Dec 09, 2015 relationships spending love ... that they don’t need to self-promote online. They seek to reach a point where they can do things simply for the benefit of themselves and take photos for their own enjoyment, rather than posting them to get approval. They may still choose to share a picture, but the intention behind it is purer. Getting A Boost From Brands As young people are looking to achieve happiness with and for themselves, brands should further promote this effort and make it easier for consumers to feel this way. Many young ...
Brand We Dec 05, 2015 family global relationships marriage ... “matrimania,” can be attributed to young people’s desire for earned ROI (Return on Image), through which they seek compelling personal narratives and behind-the-scenes content to share and connect over online. I'd rather pay for a very long honeymoon or put the money to a house fund than spend tons of money on a party that lasts a few hours, with people I won't see ever again and family I barely speak to. I think it is very hypocritical, throwing a big party just to impress everyone. In my case, that's ...
Marketing Tips Dec 11, 2015 marketing relationships dating love ... Use the following directives and examples as guidelines for applying the overarching concept of love to inspire and engage global youth. One’s love life used to be a personal topic, but today it’s become part of the cultural conversation, largely influenced by global youth’s inherent openness and social tendencies. With more frequent discussions around dating, relationships, and sex, it’s never been more relevant for brands to participate in the dialogue, too. Yet, as 55% of global youth ...
