High Society Sep 17, 2019 ... measures don’t make magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics legal outright, it means that police cannot impose criminal penalties for using and possessing these types of drugs. That said, under both measures, the distribution and sale of shrooms is still a crime.MycoMeditationsMycoMeditations offers clients the chance to take a 7- or 10-day retreat where the only activity is tripping via psychedelic mushrooms. The retreat takes place in Jamaica, where psilocybin is legal. To ensure safety and ...
Global Analog Trends May 29, 2018 ... today’s rapidly advancing digital culture, but they continue to endure despite the music world’s technological innovations. Digital overload is fueling global youth’s desire to seek out forms of entertainment that don’t require screens or an Internet connection. The increasing cool factor of analog music and youth’s nostalgia for old mediums provide musicians with another product through which their music can be distributed and enjoyed.Sony Vinyl U.S. vinyl album sales reached a record high in ...
Numbers Game Mar 20, 2017 technology quantified self sports ... , but they can leverage apps and enhanced apparel to go from sitting on the couch to running a 5K. Athleisure’s recent ascension in the fashion industry and the similarly booming activewear market—sales of which are expected to surpass $350 billion by 2020 —indicate that athleticism is exceptionally aspirational for young generations, who were raised amid public concerns over the obesity epidemic (see Food Fixation). Similarly, the global sports nutrition market is projected to grow from ...
Brand Friends Forever Aug 18, 2013 ... . People Against Dirty is an online community of brand evangelists“Laundry Room Love” crowdsourced video was created from fan-submitted footageBrand blog is written by employees and features voices from across the companyA unique tone in advertising has revitalized the cleaning category, and made consumers take noteHOW TO BE A BFF THOUGHTS ON BFF A lot of my friends take to Twitter to complain or contact a company directly. If they don’t answer, then that just makes the brand look bad, and they will ...
Total Recall Dec 13, 2013 technology apps ... Apps and tools are supplementing Ys' and Zs' memories, leveraging their digital footprint to remind them of past experiences and helping them savor moments.Young consumers’ tendency to track their every activity, idea, and emotion online has resulted in the inadvertent creation of a personal, historical online archive: a store of digital memory. As we discussed in our Past Presence macro trend (Cassandra, Winter 2012), the existence of this digital memory, and the ease with which young people ...
Soloists Sep 03, 2015 social life experiences local culture mindfulness ... able to be in constant contact with their friends and family. To that point, 57% of young adults say it’s a badge of honor to be comfortable having dinner alone in a restaurant (though only 42% have tried it). In addition, their team-oriented social nature causes young generations to see taking alone time as being a little selfish, but as they grow older and more self aware, they realize that it’s necessary for their wellbeing (see Presence of Mind). They can focus on their own needs and don’t ...
Eco Chic Jun 22, 2018 fashion & beauty food & beverage clothing eco footwear style sustainable ... Eco-friendly innovation is poised to become more en vogue as young people around the world combat their carbon footprint with fashion that is both sustainable and stylish.The concept of eco chic has come a long way since Patagonia implored Don’t Buy This Jacket in 2011 and put sustainable style in the spotlight for a new generation of socially conscious consumers. Once regarded as a marketing angle or something for a granola/crunchy crowd, sustainability is becoming more relevant than ever ...
No Joy in Division Mar 21, 2020 ... ” people with opposing political views compared to overall U.S. youth. The act of unfriending or unfollowing friends or family members on social media is a defensive mechanism done for a few different reasons.Unfollowing and unfriending, while passive acts, allow youth to protect their emotional health, which we know is a priority for both Ys and Zs. In doing this, youth assert control of their online environment and their mental health. Some youth who defriend and/or unfollow do so to avoid an ...
Gender Worldwide Sep 09, 2013 ... Gender-relevant movements and societal trends from around the globe. SOUTH KOREA: FLOWER MEN South Korea is currently the biggest market for men’s skincare, with sales reaching $565 million in 2012. According to Euromoniter International, South Korea accounts for nearly 21% of global sales of men’s skincare (though China, currently ranked second, is expected to overtake the leading position this year). In South Korea, where idolized K-pop singers often sport and endorse beauty products, men are ...
NOwners Mar 04, 2014 retail branding collaborative consumption on-demand sharing economy shopping NOwners ... . Boomers and Xers had few alternatives to traditional consumption. Investing in a car, a home, or even an outfit for a special occasion was a given, as was the commitment to owning these and other items for a long while. And because owning goods was the primary way to enjoy them, ownership itself became a totem of success. In the rising share economy this convention no longer holds. The ease with which likeminded individuals can forge online connections to circumvent traditional consumption has ...
