The FUND-amentals Sep 13, 2017 money debt retirement saving ... goals, such as redecorating their living space or taking a trip. They’re prioritizing saving for such expenses; however, they don’t want to give up their freewheeling financial habits in order to do so. They’re turning to apps that subtly squirrel away the money they’ll need to achieve their savings goal within a few months. This allows them to continue their habit of spending until they run out of money each month and simultaneously have enough set aside to buy what they want. As a 21-year-old man ...
Single Inclusive Sep 03, 2013 ... spend it. I am the target market for splurge items and vacations and last-minute fun decisions. Travel, airlines, and luxury brands are missing me in their marketing.” MARISSA, 31“There is definitely a big market for young, single professionals, and there’s much opportunity to target them. It is my belief that the single crowd is more likely to go out more often, buy more cosmetic or beauty products, and have a more rounded social circle—so they are a great target group for many products ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Art & Activism Aug 24, 2020 ... Exploring how today's young adults are using various art and entertainment mediums to get their message acrossMany young adults are turning to creative forms of expression, not only as a platform for their reactions, but for larger revolution. Underrepresented groups are using creative activism as a tactic to achieve equality and essential human rights. Taking their stories from their sketchpads to the streets, these young adults are tackling important tissues such as racism, sexism, ageism ...
Alternative Education Mar 19, 2020 ... In an increasingly crowded space of brand purpose, the pivot to being a purveyor of trusted information can be the opportunity for a brand to stand out.As more and more brands lean in to align with causes and showcase their activism, the brand purpose arena has gotten more noisy and cluttered. As we write in Would You(th) Care for a Cause, Brand Purpose, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Cause Related Marketing are all now table stakes, and as such, they cease to be differentiators. Against ...
The Media & Entertainment Perspective May 27, 2020 ... experimentation in media, both on the side of producers and consumers. After all, necessity is the mother of invention, and in the past few months of social distancing, business shutdowns, and stay-at-home orders, we have seen young people create a virtual culture movement, entertainment producers and talent assemble home studios overnight, and bored young people look for alternatives to their beloved sports. Not everything the producers or consumers have tried has been successful, but this period has taught ...