The State Of The Sub/Urban Dec 15, 2018 ... furthering this effort and earn favor among young consumers for doing so. Helping to bring more nature to cities doesn't just mean sponsoring parks or green spaces for people to visit. Brands can incorporate nature into their retail environments to provide a place to escape the stress of city life and make their stores a sanctuary for city dwellers. Apple is increasingly taking this approach with new stores in Asia featuring indoor greenery and its first store in Thailand boasting a roof garden for its ...
Have Guidance, Will Travel Dec 08, 2018 ... , receiving in-the-know insight from the artists and having an experience that aligns with the lifestyle Vans represents. Apple Much like Vans, Apple hosts free photo walks, where employees take attendees on walks around the city where the store is located, teaching them tips and tricks for taking photos on iPhones. Although the experience isn’t necessarily intended as a tourism activity, it’s an easy way for travelers to get a look at notable sights in their destination.Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. and UK Gen ...
Innovation Halo Sep 21, 2018 ... Halo—there's been much backlash towards the brand with consumers feeling that Apple only puts out innovation products once in a while and when it does change, it's not always to address consumer pain points. Consider how Apple's "innovation" of removing the headphone jack became a pain point for consumers who could no longer use standard headphones or charge their phone while using headphones. Conversely, consider how global gaming phenomenon Fornite adds weekly updates and challenges. Even ...
Data Mine Sep 19, 2018 ... teams and because they can greatly personalize my experience with their products by gathering my usage data." In addition to Google and Amazon, brands including Apple and Fitbit have earned a trustworthy reputation (see examples). Young consumers are discriminatory when it comes to the brands that do earn their trust: approximately four in 10 young people, as well as 59% of UK Trendsetters and 51% of U.S. Trendsetters, avoid companies if they cannot trust that they will use their personal data ...
Digital Wellbeing Movement Sep 18, 2018 ... services that aid consumers in their efforts to manage their technology consumption. In response to growing concerns about device addiction, both Apple and Google have released features and initiatives. Apple integrated new capabilities in its iOS 12 software update that allow users to have more control over their phone alerts and usage, including an upgraded Do Not Disturb feature that lets people schedule time during which they won’t receive notifications and a Bedtime mode, which prevents ...
Humanology Sep 17, 2018 ... capacity to create emotional resonance through humanistic design. By imbuing technology with human characteristics—such as voice, the capacity to listen, and compassion—technology can help meet people’s need for emotional connection. Voice has become an important tool in creating tech that’s warmer and more personable. For example, voice assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Microsoft’s Cortana are always available to us whether it be “at hand” via smart mobile devices or “in ...
State Of The Art Sep 15, 2018 ... young consumers have with their products and services by being communicative about how a cold and emotionless variable like artificial intelligence is allowing brands to produce more deeply creative products and services. This idea is already manifesting across multiple industries. Apple recently released four ads highlighting the creatives “Behind the Mac,” showcasing the way in which creatives are utilizing the computing power in their Macbooks to do innovative work that harness both tech and ...
Future Of Food & Beverage Sep 12, 2018 ... ingredients. GT’s Adaptogenic Ciders GT’s Living Foods, the number-one selling kombucha brand in the U.S., launched GT’s Alive, a range of probiotic apple cider vinegar drinks that contain adaptogenic mushroom blends. The base of each beverage is a maté, guayasa, or pu-reh tea that contains apple cider vinegar and a blend of reishi, chaga, and turkey tail mushrooms, all of which are categorized as adaptogenic and purportedly help the body combat the unhealthy effects of stress. Koios Earlier ...
Eco Chic Jun 22, 2018 fashion & beauty food & beverage clothing eco footwear style sustainable ... . Recently, it has garnered even more attention, having announced that it would release special varieties made exclusively from rescued food that would have otherwise been thrown away. For instance, Spiced Rum and Apple Butter ice cream was made from bruised apples and rum-soaked spices saved from Portland’s East Side Distillery.Spare Fruits UK-based snack brand Spare Fruit takes apples and pears deemed too ugly to eat, such as ones that are misshapen or too small, and makes them crunchy crisps ...
Culture Spotlight On Nigeria Jun 10, 2018 ... are the norm. Piracy is rampant in the country as legitimate music stores are rare and streaming services haven't truly caught on yet (Apple Music offers streaming in Nigeria, but the service is filled with problems due to the nation's currency crises). As a result, consumers tend to buy pirated CDs on the street and some artists even pay to appear on these copies in order to get exposure, as reported by The New York Times. Through this system, music tends to spread person-to-person in ...