Humanology Sep 17, 2018 ... can feel like a small fish in a big pond and where it can be difficult to find one’s community. In today’s gig economy, many young professionals are now working remotely, which offers the benefit of flexibility, but the trade-off is the lack of workplace friendships and the once common social interactions that came with working in an office. Additionally, young people are finding it harder to form new friendships given what's expected of a friend nowadays (see No New Friends).People are attached ...
The Customer Isn't Always Right Sep 15, 2016 retail civil rights customer service shopping ... definitely say that the shop shouldn't allow them to purchase anything and turn them away. That's not the type of person you want advertising your brand. RACHEL, 24, UKBrands and their customers have been developing an increasingly close connection, as Cassandra has detailed in recent years (see Brand Friends Forever and The One). As the brand-consumer relationship has evolved, both parties have felt a sense of partnership and investment in each other; they are a cooperative community ...
Transgender Voices Sep 12, 2013 ... The rising profile of transgender people, as seen everywhere from entertainment to marketing, is starting to drive societal acceptance.In recent years gay culture has been increasingly celebrated, both in terms of legislation and media representation. Young people are rallying around the causes of gender and marriage equality, and they praise figures who represent and support the gay community. But society is nonetheless far behind when it comes to accepting transgender individuals, and has ...
Accelerated Adulthood Jun 25, 2017 gen z media & entertainment LGBT politics ... of age in their own community, either. They’re entering adulthood as global citizens who are connected to and feel responsibility for the rest of the world. The concept that “it takes a village to raise a child” has taken on a new meaning, with the disintegration of traditional neighborhoods happening alongside the interconnectedness of the world via the world wide web. It’s no longer enough for adolescents to figure out where they fit in their school or their local community, they now ...
Over The Influence Dec 12, 2019 ... % said they wanted their likes to remain hidden, and 51% said they saw no change in the number of likes they received. Still, this change is certain to shift the focus of some partnerships and will require a reimagining of metrics, but it's unlikely to have a huge impact on companies that have developed genuine relationships with influencers or partnered with people who are authentic to their brand. “Essentially, it will require brands to focus on fostering community rather than surface-level content ...
Go Big Or Go Home Dec 17, 2017 play social life experiences friends ... time, even if they take place in one's local community. Increasingly, young people feel that if they can't be doing something adventurous with friends on weekends, then there's less draw to make IRL social plans at all; many are starting to feel that they might as well relish their time at home (see Nesting & Resting), relax, and recharge for the next adventure. To optimize their social lives, Ys and Zs believe they should Go Big Or Go Home—making their offline social ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... rock’n’roll band to make a loud international impact, as reported by The Guardian. These bands are reflective of Madrid’s vibrant indie music scene, as many of these artists have risen in popularity through their own efforts, without the help of labels or press. They’ve formed a sense of community among Spain’s youth and also with each other; many of the aforementioned bands propel one another in the country’s music scene to help elevate the genre and give Spanish youth a source of relief through ...
NOwners Mar 04, 2014 retail branding collaborative consumption on-demand sharing economy shopping NOwners ... emerge: from community collectives and shared group ownership to barter markets and gifting networks. The fast growth of the share economy has inspired a shift in the purchasing inclinations of Gens Y and Z. Indeed, they are the first generations of NOwners: individuals who prize access over ownership to the extent that the very concept of owning seems passé. This emergent mindset is altering the consumer landscape, as these NOwners rethink the extent of their need for certain products and services ...
Alt Pay Mar 10, 2014 retail technology e-commerce local mobile social media ... minute for real-time conversion rates. Its creators hope that the tool will make it easier for retailers to accept bitcoin payments, in spite of the currency’s volatility. - LOCAL TENDER - The creation of community-specific currencies allows neighborhood residents to trade in a monetary system that’s not immediately reliant on the Federal Reserve, while encouraging the support of local businesses and keeping profit within the community. BerkShares, the local currency of the Berkshires, are accepted ...
First Glocals Sep 04, 2014 global travel local culture ... Ys are closely connected to the global community, yet this unification has created a greater need to preserve their local identity, culture, and heritage.Technology has broken down the barriers between far-flung countries, making cultural overlap more prevalent than ever—and making Millennials the first generation of truly global citizens. These “first globals” share an unprecedented connectedness and consciousness, which has given rise to an internationally informed cultural experience that ...
