Home & Away Entertainment Trends Dec 06, 2018 ... people’s revival of the road trip is being reflected in entertainment, as seen in the surge of new movies that glorify this mode of travel. Young people are elevating the journey and are turning to road trips to do so as they provide adventure, spontaneity, and a chance to deepen bonds and create new memories with fellow road trippers. Such themes are used as plot devices in today’s road trip movies, allowing the characters to evolve through the journey itself. Additionally, these types of films can ...
Home & Away Work & Commuting Trends Dec 04, 2018 ... activities are a new extension of work trips and sabbaticals, which are also of much interest to young employees: more than six in 10 young people have taken or are interested in taking a sabbatical (65% in the U.S., 61% in the UK) and/or have gone on or are interested in going on a work trip (66% in the U.S., 63% in the UK). Each type of work travel is even more appealing to Trendsetters, with 78% in the U.S. and 73% in the UK having taken or interested in taking a sabbatical and 86% in the U.S ...
Global Home & Away Trends Dec 03, 2018 ... college tour industry as their parents send them abroad for two- and four-week overseas tours of universities. These trips, which cost anywhere from $5,000-$8,000 each, aren’t limited to campus visits but also include sightseeing and cultural enrichment components designed to help the potential student get a feel for the social atmosphere of the school, as well as the surrounding area. While the Ivy League schools remain a major destination for these types of trips, there is growing interest in visits ...
Home & Away Marketing Tips Dec 02, 2018 ... . Consequently, they don’t feel an affinity to traditional neighborhood community centers and look elsewhere to obtain this type of connection, affording brands the opportunity to provide it for them. Companies can build spaces where young consumers can connect IRL around the shared enthusiasm for a brand. Standard Hotels Recognizing that people don’t interact with strangers in the hotel lobby anymore—as they’re more likely to be on their phones—The Standard Hotel created The Standard Lobby, an ...
Race To Zero Sep 22, 2018 ... , self-serve items like cereal, spices, and nuts as well as liquid products like vinegars, syrups, and oils. Non-food goods are also available, such as reusable sandwich wraps, environmentally friendly napkins, vegan toothbrushes, and locally handmade soaps.Nu Grocery Ottowa’s first zero-waste grocery store offers 350 types of products, from typical bulk food items like beans and rice to other kitchen staples like eggs and milk, the majority of which are sourced from local suppliers. Customers bring ...
Innovation Halo Sep 21, 2018 ... . However, the brands and creators that steer in a different direction have more opportunity to stand out and succeed by being the first to try something new. Young people don't want to be stuck in an echo chamber of sameness. That's not to say they don't appreciate what's old, as evidenced by their enthusiasm for reboots and revivals, but when brands churn out the same type of thing again and again in any one category, it's no longer special. Instead, it causes a brand to lose its Innovation Halo.Even ...
Need For Speed Sep 20, 2018 ... what Ys and Zs see as barriers to speed (e.g., waiting in line, having to pull out their wallet to physically pay for an item) in order to help them regain their invaluable time. Removing said barriers, or creating a “frictionless” customer experience, is paramount for brands going forward. Anything that diverts, disturbs, or delays their time is a point of friction, and brands that don’t address removing these types of barriers risk alienating this cohort.Brick-and-mortar retail is notably ...
Data Mine Sep 19, 2018 ... this spring, Apple presented users with new information regarding Apple-made apps that collect personal data after they updated their iOS, MacOS, and tvOS operating system. They also plan to allow users to download their stored data, temporarily deactivate their Apple ID and thus stop Apple from processing their data, and permanently delete their Apple ID.Fitbit Fitbit also made improvements prior to the GDPR. The fitness company provided more detail on the type of data it collects, informed users ...
Digital Wellbeing Movement Sep 18, 2018 ... by analyzing users’ behavior on their mobile and desktop devices and providing a visual breakdown of usage across different categories: entertainment, education, and productivity. This allows users to be aware of how they are spending their phone time and gives them the tools to change their habits with features such as Daily Limit, Calm Nights, and Quiet Time. These types of integrated apps help users manage their daily digital diets without forcing them to cut ties with their devices. Brands ...
The Invisibles Sep 16, 2018 ... relax. As noted in The Wall Street Journal, homes are becoming more "live" with the adoption of smart appliances, particularly voice technology, and consumers are looking to reduce their sound to assert their dominance over tech. While smart gadgets have become luxuries, they're also creating a new pain point that's prompting people to seek out a new type of luxury: sound-absorbing items, from panels to be placed on walls and ceilings or shades and curtains. Though a nascent trend, we foresee the ...