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New LEGO Friends product line explores diversity and mental health

New LEGO Friends product line explores diversity and mental health | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"LEGO announced a new set of toys and video content embracing kids with disabilities, unique cultural backgrounds, and a wide range of complex emotions ..."

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Minions: Cinemas ban teenagers wearing suits after #gentleminions trend prompts rowdy behaviour | Ents & Arts News

Minions: Cinemas ban teenagers wearing suits after #gentleminions trend prompts rowdy behaviour | Ents & Arts News | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Young people in smart attire have filmed themselves watching the movie en masse, while snacking on bananas and adopting the steepled fingers hand gesture of Felonius Gru - but some disrupted screenings ..."

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Why are Apple’s new iPhone ads so annoying?

Why are Apple’s new iPhone ads so annoying? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Think Apple's iPhone ads are annoying? It might be your age. Learn how Apple is catering to younger audiences to build brand loyalty early ..."

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How children around the world are exposed to cigarette advertising | World news | The Guardian

How children around the world are exposed to cigarette advertising | World news | The Guardian | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Cigarettes are being sold and promoted near schools by an industry that needs to recruit the young to maintain profits  ..."

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Researchers are testing a new way to reduce consumerism, and you can try it too!

Researchers are testing a new way to reduce consumerism, and you can try it too! | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"A group of junior scholars researching Consumer Psychology is trying to help the world consume LESS. Here's how you can test out their experimental intervention ..."

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Not just grumpy cats: Banks should use internet memes too, says top competition expert

Not just grumpy cats: Banks should use internet memes too, says top competition expert | consumer psychology | Scoop.it
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Youth tribes are 'dead'| warc.com

Youth tribes are 'dead'| warc.com | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The standard marketing technique of segmenting audiences into groups with similar attitudes no longer works for younger consumers, according to a new report which finds many operating in a fluid state between adult and teenager depending on circumstances ..."

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To get young people gambling, casinos embrace video games

To get young people gambling, casinos embrace video games | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Millennials have grown up in an era of digital media and games," a skill-based gambling game company exec told the NY Times. "The passive experience of a slot machine does not resonate with them. ..."

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Cutting alcohol ads in sport sends the right message to youngsters

Cutting alcohol ads in sport sends the right message to youngsters | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Removing alcohol brands as sponsors of sports events could help reduce the trend of young people drinking ..."

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How augmented reality beauty is powering a self-expression revolution | read | i-D

How augmented reality beauty is powering a self-expression revolution | read | i-D | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Augmented and virtual reality could disrupt the entire billion-dollar beauty industry. How can something that exists only on your smartphone be so empowering? ..."

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Young Malaysians are especially bored| warc.com

Young Malaysians are especially bored| warc.com | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Young people often complain about being bored but more 12-24 year olds in Malaysia are bored than anywhere else in the world according to a new study ..."

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Has technology changed cultural taste?

Has technology changed cultural taste? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it


From YouTube vloggers to Vice, it’s not technology shaping taste, but the human desire to connect, share and evaluate culture, writes Serena Kutchinsky ..."

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Part 1: Teens riding wave of heroin use (with video) - Vancouver Sun

Part 1: Teens riding wave of heroin use (with video) - Vancouver Sun | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"In Canada, consumption of prescription opioids has tripled over the past decade, and we are now the second-largest consumer in the world,” said Dr ..."

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Young people on TikTok are self-diagnosing - The New York Times

Young people on TikTok are self-diagnosing - The New York Times | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides ..."

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Chinese Millennial streetwear brand INXX sells direct to US consumers – 

Chinese Millennial streetwear brand INXX sells direct to US consumers –  | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Hot off a record $3.5-million Chinese Singles Day, INXX brings its graphic trend-right style to American streetwear-obsessed youth. ..."

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Houseparty is changing the way millions of teens talk to each other

Houseparty is changing the way millions of teens talk to each other | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"If Facebook dies with Generation Z, Houseparty is the likely contender to take its place. Millions of teens are spending 51 minutes a day on ..."

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Social media fuels compulsive quest for validation | WCMessenger.com

Social media fuels compulsive quest for validation | WCMessenger.com | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"I have a friend in graduate school who called me the other night because, she said, she felt like either the world was crazy or she was. As a part of her studies, she works with undergraduate students ..."

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Study: Ads showcasing diversity connect more with young consumers

Study: Ads showcasing diversity connect more with young consumers | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"A Barkley and Futurecast survey found that general audiences and young audiences, in particular, favor ads that highlight diversity, as reported by eMarketer ..."

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Ten brands using Tumblr to inspire positivity in young people 

Ten brands using Tumblr to inspire positivity in young people  | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

'Social media was recently reported to have contributed to a rise in mental health issues among young people ..."

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Facebook just announced Lifestage, and you're probably too old for it

Facebook just announced Lifestage, and you're probably too old for it | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Facebook is trying to recapture a younger audience, and has announced the launch of a new social media network called Lifestage ..."

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One in three young social media users are influencers

One in three young social media users are influencers | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Roughly one third of U.S. social media users ages 16-34, or 25.5 million people, is a “social creator” or social influencer, according to a new study from Yahoo, Deep Focus, Shareablee and Ipsos, which breaks this huge group down into three sub-groups based on their level of experience and expertise ..."

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Luxury growth needs entry-level products

Luxury growth needs entry-level products | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Luxury brands need to consider creating a range of "entry-level" products to attract some 50m new consumers in younger age groups and emerging markets over the next four years a new report has said ..."

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Jägermeister cleans up its act for summer with a crazy treehouse-inspired installation

Jägermeister cleans up its act for summer with a crazy treehouse-inspired installation | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Jägermeister, the brand known for shots and bombs, has a tricky proposition on its hands: It's attempting to transform its reputation as a drunken college staple while still appealing to its target audience of 21- to 24-year-olds ..."

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The evolution of music consumption: How we got here

The evolution of music consumption: How we got here | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Spend ten minutes walking down almost any street in the world, and you'll see a familiar sight: a young person walking down the street with Apple's iconic white earbuds firmly planted in their ears  ..."

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The legal loophole of advergames: How ads disguised as video games are impacting today’s youth

The legal loophole of advergames: How ads disguised as video games are impacting today’s youth | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Last fall, we witnessed what select tech press called “one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history.” To promote its Food with Integrity campaign, Mexican fast food giant Chipotle developed an arcade-style mobile game that guided users ..."

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