Culture Spotlight On Australia Jun 18, 2018 ... Kassell and Stanislava Pinchuk have also been extremely popular. Being able to put a personal twist on an item gives shoppers a sense of ownership and self-expression. Most of these personalization brands are primarily based online; most consumers are used to the delayed gratification that comes with online shopping and don’t mind waiting the extra week or so to receive a product that they feel they have had a part in designing. Sci-Fi Surge: A Genre To WatchAustralia has recently been ...
Culture Spotlight On Indonesia Jun 17, 2018 ... shows include. With one episode usually created per day, the quality of writing ends up being poor and there's greater focus on churning out quantity over quality. Metalheads: A Genre To WatchA heavy metal scene is rising in Indonesia, proving that a loud-headbanging genre doesn't have to clash with the country's Islamic identity. Indonesia has the highest number of heavy metal bands in Asia: approximately 1,500, compared to China which has less than 300. While the genre itself isn't ...
Culture Spotlight On South Korea Jun 16, 2018 ... ;rooms.Seoul’s New Sound: R&B Is A Genre To WatchK-pop continues to be Korea’s most lucrative and world-renowned genre, but there’s another music style on the rise in the country—KR&B. This sound is one comprised of experimentation and creativity from young people. The Internet has introduced South Korean youth to global artists and has inspired them to add to their own music culture. Younger Korean artists are gravitating towards soul and funk and using it to develop the unique sound of KR&B. The live ...
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 ... Political activism is a key part of emerging Brazilian culture.Young adults in Brazil are changing the face of music, giving rise to new genres and creating social progress through songs, while also using fashion as a way to take a stand.Gettin’ Funky: A Genre To WatchLatin American music surged in popularity around the world in 2017, and 2018 is continuing this trend with the rise of Baile Funk from Brazil. The songs in Portuguese that embrace Latin American Funk are  ...
Culture Spotlight On South Africa Jun 11, 2018 ... South Africa’s music scene addresses youth issues, and the country’s fashion evolves to meet young consumers’ preferences.The music scene in South Africa is going through major transformation as local artists gain more opportunities to go global and new genres rise to give youth a voice and reflect the times. Meanwhile, fashion is undergoing significant shifts, as minimalist apparel and more gender fluid styles gain traction.Punk Rock(in'): A Genre To WatchWhen it comes to music, South Africa ...
Culture Spotlight On Japan Jun 08, 2018 ... been popular in the U.S. and UK, but it’s now taking off across the globe. MUSIC GENRES IN JAPANPop and R&B are rising music genres in Japan. While major traction has yet to be picked up in these categories, these should be watched moving forward as new artists emerge on the scene. A third (34%) of youth in Japan always/often listen to pop/top 40, while another 17% listen to R&B.How often do you typically listen to the following genres of music?Always/ Often Summary Pop/Top 40 | R&B 2 in 5 ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... daily.Garage Band: Genre To Watch‘Garage rock’ is suddenly booming in Madrid, as Spanish youth feel defeated from the country’s economic collapse and look to homegrown artists to reflect the times. While teens in Spain grew up listening to Europop, they’re now turning to a new crop of rock’n’roll groups, such as Hinds, Los Nastys, Baywaves, and the Parrots, who are all changing the country’s music scene and reaching international audiences as well. In fact, Hinds is the first Spanish ...
Culture Spotlight On Turkey Jun 06, 2018 ... tightened rules on social venues, including removing outside seating and smoking areas and enforcing volume levels and earlier closing times, young adults' eagerness for nightlife persists. The country is clamping down on the nightlife scene through these restrictions, as well as its strict rules about freedom of speech, but music, and the dance it enables, are nonetheless providing a source of relief for young people.1 in 4 youth in Turkey watch TV dramas, and this rises to 1 in 3 among those aged 22 ...
Culture Spotlight On Mexico Jun 05, 2018 ... interested in attending.50% of Mexican youth watch movies in a movie theater to keep up with popular culture.WHAT'S COOL IN MEXICOOver half (57%) of youth in Mexico think eating healthy has a cool factor, largely led by 67% of women compared to only 47% of men, as well as 62% of those aged 22-34 versus only 47% of those aged 14-21. Continuing on this health kick, only one-quarter of youth think soda has a cool factor.Which of the following, if any, have a cool factor?Select all that apply Eating ...