Life Resume Aug 24, 2013 ... acquired, and passions they have yet to explore. While a job resume lists professional accomplishments, a life resume paints a holistic self-portrait, giving Ys a platform for honing their personal brand. Different components of self are weighted equally: Learning to code through online tutorials could be presented with all the import of a grad degree; hiking the Appalachian Trail might mean more than garnering professional honors. In this respect, the Life Resume becomes an essential expression of an ...
Slow Web Aug 25, 2013 ... increasingly adopting deliberate online behaviors that require time and call for a measure of care. Much as with Slow Food, the Slow Web movement veers away from instant gratification and utilitarianism. It suggests that the rewards from a slow-wrought experience are often more valuable than those that can be obtained immediately. In a way, Slow Web behaviors echo the earliest iteration of the Web experience, when users would leisurely surf from page to page to see what they might discover. The Slow Web ...
StoryTales Aug 15, 2013 ... how stories are created, told, and consumed. Blogs, tweets, photos, videos, status updates, and even hashtags have emerged as storytelling tools. New online platforms created specifically for storytelling, such as Storify and Thumbscribes, allow would-be authors to write stories via their computers, cell phones, IM, and Twitter, and even pull from preexisting social media content. Gaming, too, has emerged as a way to craft a manuscript; the alternative reality game The Black Helix is crowdsourcing ...
Mom Focus Aug 10, 2013 ... A deep-dive into the mindsets of modern mothers.METHODOLOGYA total of 1,000 interviews were conducted online with 18- to 45-year-old moms. The sample composition is ethnically and geographically representative of the US population. Interviewing was conducted June 8, 2011 - June 15, 2011.To qualify for participation in the study, each respondent had to meet the following qualifications:Be the parent of at least one child 0- to 18-years of age living in her householdBe a US residentNot herself ...
Web Esteem Aug 05, 2013 ... Ys’ web presence is irrevocably tied to their self-worth and self-esteem. Whereas earlier generations used to look in a mirror to confirm their with-it-ness and overall self-worth, today’s teens are instead compulsively checking their social media reflection. Their online communities are a source of not just entertainment and socialization, but also of personal validation; one correspondent told us that social media is a means of “building up an identity for yourself.” This emergent Web Esteem ...
The Cassandra 2022 OutLOOK Dec 16, 2021 community gen z social media ... The Top Trends Defining Youth Culture in 2022Welcome to Cassandra's 2022 Outlook. We recommend viewing the following slideshows in full screen mode.SEEING THROUGH THE ALGORITHMThe algorithm doesn’t drive us; we drive the algorithm–because we know it’s there. TRUST HAS LEFT THE CHATIt’s been building for a while, but trust in institutions including science, government, media, and big tech have all but disappeared. EMERGENCY URGENCYIn 2021, we ran out of names for hurricanes, ocean levels are now ...
Cassandra's 2021 Outlook Dec 16, 2020 ... themselves and actively building a life that resonates with and reflects their true selves.Inconsequential PlayYoung consumers are craving some time for Inconsequential Play, seeking out moments of levity, joy, silliness, and plain old fun across multiple downtime touchpoints. This includes the entertainment they consume, the social media they depend on, and the hobbies they’re taking up as they spend more time than ever at home.Navigating the New-borhoodYoung adults have a new perspective on ...
The Pandemic of Inequality Sep 29, 2020 ... How systematic socio-economic discrepancies in the U.S. are impacting young adultsIncome inequality has become an increasingly important issue affecting Americans today, but the dramatic discrepancies between the rich and the poor are leading to devastating effects, expanding way beyond the economy. From employment to education, health outcomes to housing, the widening wealth gap has a ripple effect that not only hurts low-income individuals and the middle class, but economic aspirations for ...
Youth Speak About Race Aug 26, 2020 ... of life. Though it might be difficult to take in, it is important for brands to see the numbers in order to understand just how truly systemic these racial disparities are in our society. Only through education and empathy can brands truly stand up in solidarity with vulnerable communities. For many young adults today, the Black Lives Matter movement plays a key role in their battle for racial justice and social equality, as it offers them a platform to protest, mobilize, discuss, and act ...
Habits/Rituals: Impact On CPG Jun 23, 2020 ... both what they feel they miss during the pandemic and what they are willing to spend on. For example, as the days have marched on, young people are missing sports and movie theaters less than they did at the start of the pandemic, but they are continuing to miss their friends and families and they miss shopping. It’s for these latter reasons that about two-thirds of young people would like to see stay-at-home orders relaxed around the country and which suggests that they have a sense of tempered ...
