The Hive Mind Dec 16, 2019 ... current cacophony of culture-driving, culture-defining opinions that circulate online via the “Hive Mind.”Today, the rise of multi-platform personal branding and blogging via social media has morphed into a new beast, one wherein users are promoting their messaging—behind a product, a service, or an idol—and rallying others to their cause as they compete for attention in today’s overcrowded online forum. The evolution of social behavior as a result of an evolving digital landscape has ...
Storefront Extensions Mar 13, 2014 retail technology brick-and-mortar ephemeral shopping virtual reality ... Retailers are bringing the always-on nature of the web to the real world through shoppable walls, windows, and billboards.Having grown up with e-commerce, today’s young consumers are accustomed to shopping 24/7. However, until recently, this behavior was only possible online; those wanting to shop at an actual store were still confined to business hours. Now, having recognized young people’s desire for constant access, retailers and services are increasingly implementing 24-hour physical ...
The Global Retail Landscape Jun 25, 2019 ... The global map of retail is the most expansive it’s ever been, stretching across multiple online and IRL touchpoints, prompting brands to innovate their strategies to cut through the noise and directly reach modern young consumers.The retail footprint is larger than ever, with in-store experiences, online retail, and the rise of social media shopping spurring its rapid growth (see The Global Map Of Retail below). The retail space has also seen the arrival of next-gen brands coming from new ...
Set In (E)motion: The Guide to Gen Y Burnout Sep 23, 2019 ... /7 news cycle, and the rise of online ‘watchdog’ activity, among other factors), this cohort has become less trusting of the institutions that past generations were able to rely on, which is impacting their current emotional burnout. This is definitely a two-sided affair: Ys see institutions as becoming less supporting over time, leaving modern consumers, and Ys especially, to be gradually less trusting. For example, Baby Boomers overall had comparatively more trust in the military and believed ...
Over The Influence Dec 12, 2019 ... Handmaid's Tale-themed party earlier this year. These examples speak to larger trends of influencers being criticized for cultural appropriation, repping poor quality products, and generally being tone deaf. Issues like these will continue to proliferate as the influencer space becomes oversaturated and the cultural and political discourse gets increasingly contentious.EXTREMELY ONLINE AND INCREDIBLY EVERYWHEREAccording to InfluencerDB, there are more than 500,000 influencer accounts on Instagram, with ...
The Democratization Of Sports Mar 28, 2017 marketing media & entertainment social media sports TV ... —fans felt a void and decided to fill it themselves. They were able to translate their love and understanding of sports into businesses, and they won't be the last to do so. Many Ys and Zs are becoming analysts, pundits, and decision-makers in their own right thanks to greater access to online stats databanks, their experience playing team managers and owners in video games and fantasy leagues, and, of course, their ability to leverage social media for distribution. They’re increasingly posting ...
Clear Consciousness Feb 28, 2016 social consciousness causes and issues company culture corporate responsibility one-to-one politics ... it comes to pro-social efforts. In practice, this involves communicating incremental progress and tangible results—not just good intentions (see CHANGEables). Now that young people have experienced what it’s like when good intentions fail to move the needle, as with Kony 2012 or Occupy Wall Street, they’re eager for measurable impact. This speaks to their mindset as a generation of Venture Consumers, investors accustomed to assessing the ROI of everything from the products they buy to the ...
House Funders Sep 17, 2017 community home money ... , they’re devising ways to get on the property ladder and even obtain their dream home, as they aspire to have a living space they can truly customize (see Personal Property).In previous decades, young adults typically got married and bought a house with their significant other. Yet as Ys aren’t getting married until later in life, if at all, many need people other than a romantic partner with whom they can buy a house. Relationship status aside, many Ys are saddled with debt and take a “live for the ...
The Shape Of Belonging: A Map To Modern Community Dec 12, 2018 ... belonging. For many, their personal community is not found within their direct neighborhood; rather, they’re seeking it in places and environments outside of the immediate areas where they live (see Welcome To The Club). Additionally, we asked them to tell us about the digital communities in which they are active as well as the brands that make them feel part of a greater community and give them a sense of belonging. Each person’s community profile provides a snapshot into what community looks like for ...
Living Experiments Sep 11, 2015 community home local culture Cultural Diplomats Opportunity Nomads ... Living in a variety of environments has become a key aspiration for Ys who see doing so as a critical part of their personal growth in adulthood.The world has gotten smaller and more global due to technology, and Gen Y has developed a particular passion for experiencing the exotic and diverse locales they see regularly online and in the media. Past generations generally had to wait until they were older to be able to afford to visit the various destinations on their individual bucket lists, and ...
