Culture Spotlight On The U.S. Jun 15, 2018 ... Streaming entertainment, both video and music, is introducing U.S. youth to new cultures, and soothing media is growing in popularity.The U.S. culture landscape is becoming notably more diverse, with more multilingual stories on TV and music from females, as well as Latin artists of late. Meanwhile, streaming services are impacting the types of content young consumers crave, giving rise to content from more cultures and different types of sounds.Foreign Tongues: Multilingual TV Shows Catch ...
Culture Spotlight On Brazil Jun 14, 2018 ... with such artists and helping encourage their acceptance.On Watch: YouTube Reigns Supreme TV broadcast company Globo has long shaped the popular culture of Brazil. However, YouTube is becoming the ruling platform in the country, and its vloggers are among Brazil's most influential public figures. Indeed, five of Brazil's 10 most influential public figures in 2017 were YouTubers. Meanwhile, Brazil is YouTube's second-largest consumer market after the U.S., and its success is ...
Culture Spotlight On India Jun 12, 2018 ... Gamesbond to create titles in India. Meanwhile, mobile gaming is setting the stage for other forms of gaming to gain popularity in the country; eSports are developing traction with India televising its first tournament earlier this year, and gaming cafés are becoming more popular, especially in the tech hub of Bengaluru.Over 80% of youth in India listen to music at least once a day.MUSIC GENRES IN INDIAWhen it comes to the most popular type of music among youth in India, film/TV/musical ...
Culture Spotlight On South Africa Jun 11, 2018 ... QuestionSoap operas, often referred to as "soapies," are a significant genre in South Africa, accounting for 40% of TV viewing in the country. While this viewership isn’t specific to youth, the genre has an important role in South African culture; reflective of youth's appetite for purposeful popular culture, such shows in the country frequently raise complex issues, including racism, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS, encouraging conversation and helping incite change. It's even common for such ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... Spain is delivering new genres of music and TV shows to international fans, while traditions are being bucked within its own country.Spain has seen a lot of progress inside and outside of its borders. Many young people in the country have taken to activism to push social changes that must come from the government. Meanwhile, other countries are looking to inject Spanish culture into their own lifestyles and also cater to their many Spanish-speaking citizens who experience a language barrier ...
Culture Spotlight On Turkey Jun 06, 2018 ... Government restrictions and the political climate stifle culture in Turkey, but youth embrace TV and nightlife as a means of escape.Turkey is experiencing a period of turmoil, but it continues to push ahead in both the entertainment and fashion industries. While businesses are willing to look abroad for success, the Turkish government has been on the defensive and has limited its international ties.Silver Screen Success: Turkish TV Dramas Soar Domestically & AbroadTurkey has become a ...
Culture Spotlight On The UK Jun 04, 2018 ... haven’t been translated until now. Most of his novels feature a young hero who encounters many obstacles, as well as romance, and grows into a strong individual who can fight evil, while embodying parts of Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Cha wrote more than 15 novels depicting imaginary worlds, which have become a hit, leading to films, games, TV shows, and comics, and, based on young consumers’ fascination with foreign culture, they may be just as successful in the ...
Global Music Trends Jun 03, 2018 ... will notice the music.Hip-hop/rap music and punk/emo music are increasing in popularity among young listeners around the world. The culture around these genres is also expanding to festivals, live events, TV shows and movies, art, and apparel, so being knowledgeable about not only the music but also the lifestyle around it is pertinent for brands.Although young consumers haven’t fully embraced VR, it’s being utilized often in music videos to provide a more immersive experience. Consider enhancing ...
Global Movie Trends Jun 01, 2018 ... across multiple genres and mediums. Similarly, movie studios are starting to become more inclusive of LGBTQ viewpoints as they realize that queer people are still wholly underrepresented in movies compared to TV and the media. In addition to the nascent exploration of gender and sexuality in film, two genres are emerging as part of the zeitgeist: horror and espionage. Both reflect the current socio-political climate and the escape into semi-realism (but with varied outcomes that ultimately don’t ...
Global Gaming Trends May 31, 2018 ... way to just pass the time, and such games offer a coveted outcome, whether it’s earning money, social cred, or tools to use in future games. Such live games combine aspects of gaming, TV streaming, and original content, providing perks of entertainment and an interactive interface for young people to engage with; users can play a game, be entertained by a host providing unscripted commentary, and often chat with other players at the same time. Appointment gaming in the trivia category in ...