The Age Of Innocence Dec 14, 2017 alcohol play social life board games nightlife ... intellectually stimulating nightlife opportunities. With this in mind, it makes sense that museums are becoming regular stops after dark as such venues cater specifically to this gap in nightlife options. In response, traditional bars are gradually beginning to cater to these needs as well, hosting book readings, science nights, and discussion groups. Rather than gathering around the bar and hoping that the night is interesting, young people are choosing to gather around a topic that they know is interesting ...
Seize The Day Dec 14, 2017 alcohol health & wellness social life nightlife ... unhappy with the current state of nightlife, as evidenced by the number of bars, pubs, and nightclubs that have gone out of business in the past 10 years; more than 10,000 bars in the U.S. have gone under, and the number of nightclubs is down 45% in the UK. Moreover, 61% of youth in the UK and 54% in the U.S. say their nights out often don’t live up to their expectations. These expectations have been heightened as they want to either Go Big Or Go Home, and the typical nightlife scene doesn’t cater to ...
No New Friends Dec 09, 2017 social life friends ... become friends if we click straight away, if we work together often then it turns into a proper friendship.ANA, 28, UKThe progression of today’s social scene has made friendship more difficult to achieve IRL. The evolution of nightlife, wherein youth are less likely to go to traditional venues such as bars and clubs to get drunk and meet new people, has contributed to this. When young people do go out, they’re doing so to bond with their current friends more so than seek new ones. They’re also ...
Dress To Thrill Dec 07, 2017 fashion & beauty social life clothing nightlife ... nightlife venues like bars and clubs as they Seize The Day and prioritize socializing during the daytime over nighttime. When they do engage in nightlife, it often turns into an epic adventure to fulfill their desire to Go Big Or Go Home. Many “go big” experiences involve a particular type of outfit or costume concept, but a theme can be applied to any usual party or night out to take it to the next level, achieving the desire for extraordinary experiences on a manageable scale and giving young adults ...
Global Social Trends Dec 06, 2017 social life friends nightlife social media ... these solo consumers. For instance, restaurants and bars display signs welcoming people to come drink and eat alone. Meanwhile, one bank in South Korea created the YOLO credit card, which comes with benefits such as discounts to Starbucks, movie theaters, convenient stores, and after-work pastimes. Even household items are shrinking: rice cookers, washing machines, and some food items are being created to suit only one person. - INDONESIA: DO IT FOR THE 'GRAM - Instagram has around 500 million ...
The Democratization Of Sports Mar 28, 2017 marketing media & entertainment social media sports TV ... are more than just consumers, they are creators, and as such they are claiming a new role as authorities. The shift has been steadily progressing: the Football Ramble, launched by four disaffected soccer fans to offer the kind of commentary they wanted but couldn’t find from traditional sources, became the top sports podcast on iTunes a few years back, surpassing more “official” authorities such as Sky Sports and the BBC. The founding of Bleacher Report and Barstool Sports are much the same ...
Sports Clubbing Mar 26, 2017 alcohol play social life friends nightlife sports ... offers this. While there’s been much media coverage and concern that sports viewership is declining among young people, this doesn’t fully account for their growing interest in watching sports in public spaces—namely bars—for a more social, immersive experience (reflective of their growing desire across the board to consume traditionally in-home entertainment out of home). All told, even though Ys embrace myriad occasions to drink and socialize with their peers, when they want to party ...
(Pas)Sport Mar 24, 2017 play travel local culture sports tourism vacation ... , for Zs who can’t hang out alongside locals at bars, stadium hopping is an accessible way to feel part of a community. It may seem strange to older generations that youth would put in this much “work” if they don’t care that much about a game, but as young generations prefer experiences over products, they’re bounty hunters always looking to collect unique memories and sporting events promise that each event will be different than the next. Attending a sporting event in a new place is “the ultimate ...
Numbers Game Mar 20, 2017 technology quantified self sports ... Internet access. Like the age-old question about who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman, metrics give fans fodder for arguing why their favorite football star is better than their friend’s beloved basketball player. While people have always loved arguing over sports, they can now make well-informed cases for why their player is the best because they have data to support their claims. This democratization has opened up commentary around sports, with the Bleacher Report and Barstool Sports paving ...
Fair Game Mar 16, 2017 career gender media & entertainment equality sports ... , women are still being tested on their merit as authorities. Consider the success of sports franchises Barstool Sports and Bleacher Report, started by regular guys who had a passion for the game and the culture surrounding sports. If a woman launched a similar website, would it be considered a legitimate source? Even though women have the same access to sports knowledge and can be just as adequately informed, signs point to no. Gen Zs, who expect gender equality to be a given, have been ...