Current YOUTH trends and other things your Kids and Teens are talking about
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It is no surprise or great revelation that the "Youth" market of today is ever-changing. Whether it's the next viral video, blog or Facebook group, today's technology is the catalyst for the perpetual shift in youth trends. This lens is a look into the fascinating things we call cool. Share your thoughts and examples of where you think the next shift will be!
Better than the iPhone?
Check out the new Palm Pre
Recently, Palm released information about its new stint to take over the iPhone - the Palm Pre.
This brings up an interesting competitor for the iPhone who has somewhat leveled off in its hostile takeover of the smartphone industry!
http://now.sprint.com/pre/?id9=SEM_Google_C_Sprint_Pre
This brings up an interesting competitor for the iPhone who has somewhat leveled off in its hostile takeover of the smartphone industry!
http://now.sprint.com/pre/?id9=SEM_Google_C_Sprint_Pre
Party Planners, Liasons and Promoters
The club and bar scene gets it!
Reaching out to beautify and popular clubbers and bar-goers, they attract myriads of young adults to their events and special promotions lured by free drinks, beautiful company and exquisite parties.
Using opinion-leading young adults to promote the special events ensures a great turnout and a highly profitable night.
Take for instance Le Passage in Chicago. I was recently there for an event where LLCoolJ was promoting his newest Single and the crowds were out in the masses. No need for drink specials or free cover when plenty are willing to pay for bottle service and a chance to party VIP with celebs. To top it off, this event was purely advertised via SMS to friends, myspace ads, and blog posts.
Other companies/industries are starting to catch on and see the value in utilizing their most valuable WOM resource...YOU the CONSUMER!
Reaching out to beautify and popular clubbers and bar-goers, they attract myriads of young adults to their events and special promotions lured by free drinks, beautiful company and exquisite parties.
Using opinion-leading young adults to promote the special events ensures a great turnout and a highly profitable night.
Take for instance Le Passage in Chicago. I was recently there for an event where LLCoolJ was promoting his newest Single and the crowds were out in the masses. No need for drink specials or free cover when plenty are willing to pay for bottle service and a chance to party VIP with celebs. To top it off, this event was purely advertised via SMS to friends, myspace ads, and blog posts.
Other companies/industries are starting to catch on and see the value in utilizing their most valuable WOM resource...YOU the CONSUMER!
Mukluks
Boots with the Furrr
The Mukluk craze is everywhere!
Probably spawning popularity from the still popular but dwindling UGGs, Mukluks are the winter footwear of choice for many young teens and fashion forward young adults.
Check'em out http://www.muklukstore.com/entry.asp
Probably spawning popularity from the still popular but dwindling UGGs, Mukluks are the winter footwear of choice for many young teens and fashion forward young adults.
Check'em out http://www.muklukstore.com/entry.asp
Trend Hunter
Trend Hunter - http://www.trendhunter.com/
Many of you know what trendhunter.com is, but for those of you who do not, it is a site where "trend hunters" and "cool hunters" constantly search for all things considered cutting edge.
Subscribers post info about the latest trends around the world and share photos of unique styles and trends.
go see what it's all about!
Many of you know what trendhunter.com is, but for those of you who do not, it is a site where "trend hunters" and "cool hunters" constantly search for all things considered cutting edge.
Subscribers post info about the latest trends around the world and share photos of unique styles and trends.
go see what it's all about!
A blog you should follow
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P.S. If you learned one thing about Youth Trends...
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