Work In Progress Mar 03, 2015 gen z play experiences Uptime ... their relatively short existence so far, they have learned that things are constantly evolving, growing, and improving. Born of realist Xer parents, Zs are practical problem-solvers, and with technology at their fingertips, they see themselves as empowered agents of change. Whereas their Y predecessors dream of change but often lack the follow-through to make it happen, Zs are driven by the satisfaction they derive from working to make a difference. They turn this same passion for improvement inward ...
The Fail Mar 05, 2015 gen z parenting play sports ... Failure takes on new meaning in Zs’ eyes; they see it not as a negative but rather as an opportunity, a chance to reset and try again. For many Gen Ys, just reading the word “failure” brings on pangs of anxiety. As children, Ys were a generation that was simply not allowed to fail. Many were given constant reassurance that they could do anything they set their minds to and were buoyed by praise from their parents, coaches, and teachers for every attempt they made, regardless of how successful ...
The Real Story Mar 12, 2015 gen z media & entertainment books movies TV ... Born pragmatists, Zs are gravitating to true and realistic stories that showcase “average” people doing extraordinary things. There is a changing tide in young consumers’ entertainment choices. During Ys’ formative years, the market was flooded with supernatural, paranormal, and dystopian titles that fed their need for fantasy. This is reflected in their need to make sense of and gain hope for the complicated world in which they were growing up. Zs, however, as a highly pragmatic generation ...
Fans Forever Jun 10, 2014 media & entertainment movies TV ... Young consumers are enjoying nostalgia for old entertainment through creative expressions of fandom.Thanks to their Internet-fueled accelerated sense of nostalgia, young consumers today are uniquely inclined to express continued fandom for bygone content and properties, just as readily as they might demonstrate excitement for what’s new and next. These individuals aren’t just re-watching cancelled shows or cult movies released years ago; they’re actively reminiscing about and memorializing ...
Alt Pay Mar 10, 2014 retail technology e-commerce local mobile social media ... Young consumers are going cash-free, opting for innovative payment systems and currencies.The rise of the cashless society has been speculated for years, but its onset has been somewhat slower than expected. Now, in light of stats suggesting that young people carry less cash than ever, we seem to have reached a tipping point in the transition to cash-free. In place of paper, there’s been an influx of innovative payment platforms that speak to a growing interest in Alt-Pay methods. We’re seeing ...
Food Fixation Mar 11, 2015 food & beverage gen z health & wellness cooking diet ... Zs are the most food-focused cohort in history, a trait that’s helping shape their identities, but also hurting them in the physical sense. Ys have been labeled as a generation of “foodies,” but Gen Z is poised to surpass them as the most culinary-minded cohort. Food currently ranks seventh on their list of obsessions, surpassing even music and sports. Whereas Ys tend to use gastronomy as a tool for storytelling or global exploration (see Cultural Diplomats), Zs’ relationship with food is more ...
Geomarking Sep 09, 2014 global marketing media & entertainment local culture video ... resonates globally (whether it’s an idea, a trend, a song, or a dance) and putting their regional stamp on it—in short, reinventing it as a shout out to their own culture. This GEOmarking behavior allows Ys to contextualize global phenomena within their immediate environment, and in doing so, to call attention to their place in the world. GYs create and share with ease. They are well accustomed to using the web as a platform for self-expression, so it stands to reason that these individuals want to tell ...
India's Missed Call Sep 12, 2014 global marketing mobile ... Ys in India have found a workaround for the high cost of phone bills; they’re calling people and hanging up to signal they want to talk.In most countries, people who wish to avoid phone conversations while still communicating with friends and contacts default to text messaging. In India, however, where costs for both voice calls and sent texts can be prohibitively high, Ys have devised a clever workaround: the so-called missed call. Simply by dialing a friend and hanging up, they are able to ...
Universal Invite Sep 08, 2014 communication gaming global marketing emojis messaging sports ... Ys demand for media, marketing, and concepts to be globally inclusive, allowing them to communicate and share across language and cultural barriers.Global Ys (GYs) are the most diverse and multicultural generation, a reality that has inspired an unprecedented height of tolerance, open-mindedness, and inclusivity among its members. Indeed, GYs are increasingly blurring and dissolving race and gender boundaries, and leading the charge to create an even more open and accepting culture. Because ...
POPulism Jun 05, 2014 media & entertainment news politics TV video ... Young audiences are increasingly eager to learn about and enhance their awareness of politics through the lens of comedy.Politics has long been considered fair game and easy fodder for comedic treatment in popular culture. Satirical political commentary, in particular, has been an ingrained part of Millennials’ cultural upbringing and news consumption since their preteen years. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has been on the air for a venerable 15 years, and The Colbert Report began a full ...