Go Big Or Go Home Dec 17, 2017 play social life experiences friends ... they want to give their kids great experiences while maintaining a vibrant social life. Everyone wants more than what is expected from every social experience nowadays...it isn't simple anymore. Everything is more elaborate and detailed when planning because we are so inundated with choices that we can now be picky and more demanding. ANA, 28, LONDONYs and Zs also have more resources to plan and find adventures, prompting them to do so regularly. Daily deal sites were one of the first ...
The Age Of Innocence Dec 14, 2017 alcohol play social life board games nightlife ... shape in large cities like New York and London, however we’re seeing it gain momentum in smaller cities and suburbs as well, with a subtle but important twist. As a 20-year-old woman in a Portland focus group told us, “I’ll just text people, ‘hey, want to come to a craft party’ and invite people over to the house. We’ll put all our materials in the middle of the floor and everyone can try out what they want.” Because people in smaller cities and suburbs have more space to host game nights, craft ...
DND (Do Not Distress) Dec 11, 2017 social life friends social media ... thereby temporarily alleviate the stress that their posts and notifications may cause. I have definitely noticed that I need to take time off from friends digitally as it becomes physically and emotionally exhausting carrying on contact on social media and it becomes very distracting. SAM, 18, LONDONI completely feel too connected to my friends, to the extent that I often consider going back to my 'brick phone' to allow me to block all social media and the expectation of instant replies in ...
(Net)Work Hard, Play Hard Dec 08, 2017 career community social life apps coworking spaces ... UK Trendsetters are interested in joining a professional networking group space, significantly more than the general population. Reflecting this demand, we’re seeing a rise of passion-based clubs or coworking spaces taking a page from Soho House’s playbook, providing spaces and events that allow people to network naturally over shared interests or commonalities, such as women-only clubs like NYC’s The Wing and London’s WomenWho, and wellness-oriented coworking spaces like The Assemblage ...
Dress To Thrill Dec 07, 2017 fashion & beauty social life clothing nightlife ... them themselves, and they’re looking for more than just clothes to set the mood. Brands can also provide relevant décor, music playlists, and food and beverages.IKEA To celebrate its 30th birthday, IKEA U. hosted a house party in London displaying the brand’s evolution through the years, inviting attendees to participate in the ‘80s and ‘90s themes. Those who didn’t score tickets could join via VR.United Way Community organization United Way hosts an annual ugly sweater party over the ...
Marketing Tips Dec 05, 2017 marketing branding experiential virtual reality ... experiences that take them out of their homes and into immersive, participatory events. Following the popularity of Escape the Room games, brands are producing their own challenges to get consumers involved. Fever-Tree To launch its new range of dark spirit mixers, the Fever-Tree premium tonic water and drink mixer company created an experiential activation at Imbibe 2017 and London Cocktail Week. Participants could play alone or in pairs to complete in a series of smell and taste tests leading up to a ...
School Of (Work)Life Sep 23, 2017 career education social life college company culture friends ... , earlier this year, London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan urged businesses to provide housing for their workers, and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released a report highlighting how the lack of affordable housing is hindering companies’ abilities to recruit and retain talent, as well as hindering productivity due to long commutes. This public dialogue suggests company-provided housing will need to take effect in the future to reverse these problems. Meanwhile, as property prices skyrocket ...
Job Search Party Sep 21, 2017 career apps networking social media ... London Byte London developed a Facebook chat bot to further engage with potential employees during the recruitment process. The marketing technology agency used the bot to help candidates build a deeper understanding of the brand and it was so successful that candidates mentioned the bot’s usefulness during interviews.McDonald’s The fast food chain launched “Snaplications,” prompting users to apply via Snapchat. McDonald’s specifically wanted to appeal to half of their target audience for summer ...
The Right Moves Sep 16, 2017 home money transportation travel ... up in the UK, with the mobile home of choice being a houseboat. Young Londoners are foregoing the high price of rent by purchasing a houseboat and participating in “continuous cruising” on the city’s canal network, which for an approximately $1,000 annual cost covers their insurance and boat license, allowing them to moor wherever they want as long as they move every two weeks. Although this requires houseboat residents to be on the move, they’re not covering great distances or traveling out of ...
Eco-Exhibitionists Sep 14, 2017 design home technology appliances cars ... , Malta, has developed a system that stores renewable energy in molten salt instead of batteries, and the project is looking for partners to test the commercial viability of their system, which could help clear one of the major hurdles to widespread clean energy adoption—and earn the admiration of influential young Eco-Exhibitionists. [Having an eco-friendly home] is important, though these things can be hard to implement in an old London building. I use devices to cut water use where ...