Future Of Travel, Transportation, & Infrastructure Sep 10, 2018 ... public schools. The city will offer technology innovations in the form of high-speed networks, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and more. Columbus, OH The capital of Ohio recently won a $50 million “smart city” grant from the federal Transportation Department, triumphing over bigger cities including San Francisco and Austin. This funding will go toward a public-private partnership to develop technology to manage self-driving car traffic in the city.Pittsburg, PA Pittsburgh and the state ...
Global Culture Marketing Tips Jun 25, 2018 ... to mark the release of the new line, and simultaneously brighten up the city. Subway stations were fashioned with Instagrammable artwork and limited-edition branded metro cards. Tiffany & Co. also built a new branded café at its flagship store, which helped boost hype around the brand. The marketing tactics paid off when the jeweler’s same-store sales beat expectations by rising 7% in the first quarter of 2018.Valentino’s Candy Stud Factory To mark the launch of its limited-edition  ...
Purposeful Pop Jun 24, 2018 fashion & beauty media & entertainment activism causes and issues clothing movies music politics style TV ... waste on Accra’s Labadi beach in their music video for “Gold Coast.” Even when Wanlov’s not rapping about these problems Wanlov raises awareness for them; the artist hasn’t worn shoes in 10 years, he often wears a construction hat to represent the engineers who handle the city of Accra’s frequent blackouts, and he hosted an environmentally-themed music competition, Eco Rave, in 2014.Justin Timberlake The U.S. pop star’s music video for “Supplies” shows a seemingly futuristic, dystopian cityscape ...
Origin Story Jun 23, 2018 media & entertainment movies music streaming TV ... high among young people in China (81%), South Africa (79%), Indonesia (79%), and the U.S. (78%), I like to listen to music from foreign countries because it is amazing to me that even if I don't understand the language, I can listen to the music and understand what the song is and how it makes you feel. DERICK, 31, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, U.S.I often listen to music in foreign languages because I believe music has a universal message and regardless of language, it can be appealing. The increased ...
Eco Chic Jun 22, 2018 fashion & beauty food & beverage clothing eco footwear style sustainable ... the industry as a whole (consider Oreo’s announcement that it will only use sustainable cocoa or Starbucks' global push for sustainable packaging), so too is eco-friendly fashion poised to take over the world in time. What’s more, as countries around the world push for sustainability, from greenhouse regulations in Germany to global battles over who can create the most sustainable city, being Eco Chic will be seen as a prerequisite for brands—not just something that’s nice to have. Brands ...
Pop In Jun 21, 2018 ... brands are creating activations where fans can appear in album cover art or music videos for artists. DJ Khaled Major Key Cover Art This spring at Sony Square in New York City, visitors could pose in front of a 3D photo shoot set to be inserted into the cover art for DJ Khaled's album Major Key. The activation was part of The Sony Music Experience, in which fans could experience what it's like to be a Sony Music recording artist.Meghan Trainor Music Video Shoot Also at The Sony ...
Culture Spotlight On China Jun 19, 2018 ... Chinese youth, and reviving culture for everyday life has become a priority. Each dynasty in Chinese history has its own unique style, and young Chinese consumers are choosing to become experts in different periods and their aesthetics. Brands have picked up on this fad and are using it to revive past trends and modernize them for an on-brand version of heritage. The Forbidden City’s history is especially popular with young people, and brands have used designs inspired by the city ...
Culture Spotlight On Australia Jun 18, 2018 ... local government is supporting Outer Space, an artist-led music initiative which has also founded Live From Outer Space, an alcohol-free, all-ages venue to promote live music performances and include those under the drinking age. This event invests in the city’s culture and encourages its creativity. While this event has good intentions and allows all to participate, other venues remain hesitant to open their doors to everyone as they rely on money from bar sales for profits and to pay performers.6 ...
Culture Spotlight On Germany Jun 13, 2018 ... that a quarter of young adults in Germany say drinking alcohol is less cool among people their age than it used to be and only 18% say that socializing with their friends usually involves drinking. As more brands offer non-alcoholic beverages, this acceptance will likely grow.Creative Capital: Berlin Is Attracting Creative YouthBerlin is home to over 2,500 fashion businesses, and creativity is blossoming across the city. Despite all of these factors pushing young, bright minds to Berlin ...
Culture Spotlight On Nigeria Jun 10, 2018 ... where a character keeps moving until they hit an obstacle) about a traffic cop and a bus crash that causes chaos throughout the city's streets. Similarly, Monkey Post is soccer-like game, but the action takes place in the streets instead of a stadium, as this is more representative of the way young people in the country play. Jagun: Clash of Kingdoms is an arcade-style game where the players defend a fictional medieval empire in Nigeria. Other games have reflected the Ebola ...