Parenting Out Loud Jun 08, 2016 family parenting children dads moms social media ... scrapbooks—but never before have they had such a large audience following along in real-time and evaluating them on their efforts. Modern parents, equipped with smartphones and social media accounts, feel an inherent need to chronicle their children’s activities online; a quarter of parents in the U.S. and nearly two in 10 in the UK say that documenting their child’s life on social media has become second nature to them. This tendency to regularly provide updates of what their kids are doing is ...
Parenting 101 Jun 07, 2016 family health & wellness parenting technology blended children dads moms ... most important qualities their child can possess. In the UK, where people historically take a certain pride in maintaining civility, parents consider good manners to be the third-most important trait, topped only by confidence and kindness. It ranks fourth in the U.S., behind confidence, kindness, and intelligence. Good manners have become especially relevant to parents in recent years, as they’ve seen how over-immersion in smartphones and the like have contributed to a loss of social decorum among ...
Dollars For Change Mar 09, 2016 money social consciousness crowdfunding ... their attention and still make a macro impact. I was able to donate to a campaign recently all from my smartphone, whereas 10 or 20 years ago, who knows if I would have gone through the efforts to make a donation. Also, following the donation, I now receive updates of all the progress the campaign has made in terms of fundraising. It makes me feel like I did something to help.MELISSA, 23, ILAs small donors hold much clout today, brands and marketers can’t disregard them. They need to show ...
The One Dec 10, 2015 marketing relationships retail customer service love ... Brand Friends Forever). As people carry brands around in their pockets via their smartphones, brands have become constant companions. Consider how consumers now have instantaneous two-way interactions with brands on the very same personal devices used to connect with their current or potential romantic partners. Despite this increased intimacy, many brands still regard individuals as mere business transactions. Yet, they should view them as possible romantic partners whom they need to woo in order ...
Debranded Oct 05, 2015 ... , locker bling, experimental hairstyles, and more. Ys are flocking to DIY sites like Honestly…WTF and seeking out tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest to find new and exciting paths to totally unique self-expression. - ALLOW THEM TO... - DRAW ON ITDIY Headphones by Tank are a blank slate for creative expression.EMBELLISH ITModel Lily Kwong’s metal-and-leather iPhone bracelets are a purely ornamental way to personalize the smartphone.MODIFY ITLa Sardina’s DIY analog camera has a transparent ...
Presence of Mind Jun 04, 2015 health & wellness technology mindfulness quantified self spirituality Presence of Mind ... of a smartphone, more focused on capturing the perfect Instagram shot than enjoying the performance itself. (So common is this occurrence that an events company called Yondr gives concertgoers a sock-like case, which locks their phone when they’re in a designated section of partner venues.) Similarly, digital distractions are spoiling Ys’ in-person social interactions to such a degree that they are starting to make pointed efforts to deter such behavior. A 29-year-old guy in one of our focus ...
(A)social Skills Mar 13, 2015 communication gen z social life friends social media ... because I don’t like to keep people waiting. I think that’s kind of mean.” Services are emerging as a solution to such gaffes that provide away messages for smartphones much like “out-of-office” notifications do for emails. These allow Zs to remain part of a conversation and maintain an air of social nicety even when temporarily unavailable. Conversely, ignoring someone can be used as a power play, so Zs are also gravitating towards apps and platforms that indicate when their messages have been read ...
Work In Progress Mar 03, 2015 gen z play experiences Uptime ... Never feeling that they are done progressing in life, Zs will continuously strive to improve themselves and the world around them. Gen Z is embracing the adage that nothing is ever final. They have come of age in a world that is constantly in flux thanks largely to technology. There’s always a new app that makes their smartphone even more powerful, a new service that furthers the on-demand spirit of modern commerce, or a new game that allows them to build an entire world of their dreams. In ...
The Privacy Premium Dec 11, 2014 technology anonymous privacy security social media ... consumer-grade smartphone built for privacy. The Android device runs on PrivatOS, which gives the user more control over what information apps are allowed to access. The device’s pre-installed applications focus on keeping information private, as well as preventing Wi-Fi attacks and data harvesting from unfamiliar networks. Vysk is a two-part system, consisting of an iPhone case and companion app, which protects smartphone cameras and photos from being hacked. The case includes a shutter that seals ...
Global Y Dream Sep 18, 2014 career family global ... tips and advice. Smartphones are the ideal way to reach Ys in these countries, where 87% say their devices are highly important to their lives. While 62% of GYs overall want brands to communicate directly with them, that number rises to 82% in India and 73% in China. A similar proportion wants to share their feedback and advice with brands. In these emerging markets, Ys are looking to brands to help them achieve a better life. In the new consumer culture, brands have the opportunity to champion ...