Culture Spotlight On The U.S. Jun 15, 2018 ... movies, which are notorious for their feel-good stories focused on strong family values, hope, and love. In mid-November 2017, the Hallmark Channel was the third most-watched network on cable television, averaging more than 2 million viewers per day; during this time, only ESPN and Fox News performed better. Ratings are growing fast among 18- to 49-year-old women, though men are tuning in, too, as reported by The Washington Post. What's more, The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies ...
Culture Spotlight On Brazil Jun 14, 2018 ... ;proving to be loved by listeners around the world, with video sharing and the Internet being crucial for the spreading of this genre. Brazilian artist Anitta’s song "Vai Malandra" was the first Brazilian song to debut on Spotify’s Viral Global 50 chart, and eight songs by Brazilian artists have appeared on YouTube’s Global Top 100 chart as of January. Moreover, one of Brazil’s top YouTube channels, Canal KondZilla, created by Brazilian producer, Konrad Dantas, has more than 30 million subscribers ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... it will find a way to keep the ban in place. The remaining fans tend to be part of an older generation, and it’s not finding the continuation of support in younger citizens. Those who support bullfighting consider it a tradition and historic art form that’s important in Spanish culture. Spain Moves East: Spanish Culture Takes Off In Hong KongSpanish culture has a rabid following in Hong Kong. This love and interest is influenced by an increase in local companies trading with ...
Culture Spotlight On Mexico Jun 05, 2018 ... is tied to telecom bundles that further promote paid access.Music lovers are living great times in Mexico. We have a lot of concert venues going from the exclusive, hidden or underground ones to the mainstream, stadium-wise ones. There are a lot of Indie bands emerging and growing fast among young people with the help of web radio and streaming services such as Spotify. ANDREA, 24, COATZACOALCOS, MEXICOMusic To One's Ears: Pixar's Coco Inspires Mariachi Guitar Sales Following ...
Global Music Trends Jun 03, 2018 ... Girls At Parties The UK film How To Talk To Girls At Parties, a love story between an alien and a high schooler set in 1977 London, features a soundtrack rife with punk tracks, both ‘70s classics and new forays into the genre, including one original song by the movie’s fictional punk band.Praise + Punk: The Ending of All Endings For its 30th anniversary season, Chicago Sinfonietta, a diverse classical music organization in Chicago, IL, is hosting a Praise + Punk battle of the bands ...
Global TV Trends Jun 02, 2018 ... has created global TV fandoms in which diverse fans can bond over the love of a show. Indeed, TV is contributing to the notion that good content is good content, no matter where it originates. Today’s global TV scene has seen the rise of themes and genres that reflect what’s happening in culture today. For example, cult-themed TV shows have emerged as a popular genre, which is reflective of the public’s desire to know more about these mysterious groups of fanatic people. TV reboots, which have ...
Global Movie Trends Jun 01, 2018 ... . Young consumers in particular are enjoying the horror genre’s offerings: 34% of global youth like to watch horror movies, which is slightly higher than those who like to watch dramas (33%), romance/love (33%), and superhero movies (32%), despite the prominence of those genres in popular culture. An additional 34% also like thriller/suspense movies. This preference can be traced to Gen Z’s Accelerated Adulthood, wherein Zs are not and do not wish to be shielded from the issues that are going on in ...
Global Gaming Trends May 31, 2018 ... , offering two days of live music, workshops, speakers, and shops. The event is hosted by gamemusic.pl, which has been combining its love of games and music for more than a decade. METAL GEAR in CONCERT Premiering in Japan this year before moving on to tour NYC, LA, and Paris, the METAL GEAR in CONCERT series by Symphony Orchestra performs music from the video game of its namesake, featuring video game singer Donna Burke and memorable video game moments projected on-screen.All ...
Global Analog Trends May 29, 2018 ... , are helping to fuel the country’s growing popularity of analog music, which grew fivefold in 2017. Singaporeans’ love for physical music formats began during the '90s when CDs were all the rage. Today, the country’s music retailers are seeing a boom in vinyl record sales as older generations return to their analog roots and young people lean into non-digital forms of entertainment. Southeast Asia’s Tape Revival The growing popularity of analog music has led to a tape revival in Southeast ...
Control Center Mar 25, 2018 health & wellness technology quantified self ... , a career site for Millennials, featured 14 personality tests to "figure yourself out." It lauded the benefits of gaining insight into one's behavior and potential, especially as it relates to a job. The site purports, "The more you know and understand about yourself, the more likely you are to find a career path you’ll love." This is increasingly important, as people are spending more and more of their time at the office, and younger generations in particular are blending their personal and ...