Over Stimulation Sep 20, 2019 ... try to take a break, there's a whole slew of other things competing for their attention. Even activities like reading, listening to music/podcasts, and watching TV have become overwhelming, as unread articles, new podcast episodes, and unwatched TV shows pile up. Life becomes an endless queue that's impossible to catch up on, a constant stream of reminders that can't be turned off. This means, of course, that it's hard to actually enjoy free time because it feels like one more item to check off ...
Free For All Sep 19, 2019 ... engaging in zone out content and activities—it’s also a time to engage in things that foster positive emotions to counteract the overwhelmingness and negativity youth experience when they reach the point of burnout. This often manifests itself through creativity. Around three in 10 Zs in the U.S. and UK, as well as one in five Ys in the U.S. and UK, work on passion projects (e.g., art, music) in their free time. For modern youth, investing themselves in an artistic endeavor can reinvigorate their ...
To Your Heart's Content Sep 18, 2019 ... trend is also borne out in the increasing popularity of ambient videos. Videos of rainstorms, waves, and running water combine auditory and visual elements to generate relaxing background noise (and there are even relaxation videos geared toward dogs. Similarly, classical music is experiencing a resurgence, as modern youth seek out calming music to listen to while studying or working. Streaming fireplaces—complete with the flicker of flames and crackle of logs—have also taken off in ...
High Society Sep 17, 2019 ... fully-fleshed out experience from the hotel’s in-house astrologer that is tailored to their birth chart.SpotifyJust in time for January’s total lunar eclipse, Spotify released 12 “Cosmic Playlists” that are curated for every zodiac sign by guest astrologer Chani Nicholas. Each playlist, which users can access via Spotify’s Pop Culture hub, contains 25 songs—as well as corresponding horoscopes for that sign—that provide the intended user with music that aligns with their immediate cosmic ...
The Future Of Experiential Retail Jun 24, 2019 ... so. Six in 10 Trendsetters in the U.S. and over half in the UK have attended a music performance/dance party in a store. Three in 10 overall youth in the U.S. and UK who have not attended a music performance/dance party are interested in doing so. Additionally, four in 10 U.S. Trendsetters and one-third in the UK have attended an “expert” event (e.g., a talk, a book signing, a celebrity appearance) in stores. And when it comes to these “expert” events, Gen Zs in both countries express an interest ...
It's A Mall World After All Jun 23, 2019 ... want stores that think outside the box and inspire them to do the same. Experimenting with rotating retail concepts, collaborations between brands, live events, and unique curations will draw young consumers’ attention—and their wallets—back in. LET’S (NOT) GO TO THE MALLMalls are considered so passé nowadays that new retail spaces don’t even want to use the term. Hudson Yards, a 28-acre project in NYC featuring retail, dining, interactive design, and music—in addition to office ...
Retail 2.0: Shopping As A Live Event Jun 18, 2019 ... , which primarily exist to be photographed and shared. In fact, 68% of youth in the U.S. and 66% in the UK have attended or would like to attend a themed event/festival. This jumps to 87% among Trendsetters in the U.S. and 85% in the UK.It's only natural that the next phase of experiential shopping would be a blend of these trends: live events where shopping itself is one of the key drivers and where the lines are blurred between art and retail, music and commerce. While many of these events promote ...
Portraits Of A Generation Mar 23, 2019 ... generation's spending power, check out the report methodology.TOP PASSION POINTSMusic ranks among the top five passion points across generations in the U.S., demonstrating the relevance of this entertainment form to people’s lives. Among Ys and Zs, music ranks #1 of 30 passion points, while it ranks #2 for Xers and #4 for Boomers. Xers rank movies as their top passion point while Boomers rank reading as their #1 passion point out of 30. TV shows are a top passion point shared among Zs, Xers, and Boomers ...
Tech Truths Mar 21, 2019 ... , whereas Ys and Zs regularly use social media for other purposes too, including inspiration and entertainment. On the whole, Xers don't just adopt tech for the sake of keeping up, but rather, they're focused on how it enhances their life, whether it provides greater convenience or makes them feel more connected. To that end, they've grown accustomed to using tech for everyday tasks, such as ordering groceries, making reservations, and streaming music because doing so digitally is the most convenient ...
Breaking Bad Mar 20, 2019 ... that no longer serve society, and this evolution is apparent in our findings that less than half of Boomers, Xers, Ys, and Zs find these behaviors to hold stigmas today. I think taboos were broken earlier on, especially using music as a reference, we had Prince, Madonna—she broke a lot of the norm.SABRINA, 41, PAThe rapid-fire change in the way social norms are embraced and discussed in the cultural conversation can mean that for brands, joining the fray is more of a risk than a reward ...