The Hive Mind Dec 16, 2019 ... century but the explosion of the Internet and social technologies over the past two decades have given birth to a whole new level of fandom, where participants in this culture are all-or-nothing, die-hard stans. This culture of superfandom has bloomed so vehemently that The New York Times included the advent of today’s stan culture in its roundup of the 33 Ways to Remember the 2010s, and what’s more, made it #1 on the list. Standom is here to stay.Today’s youth readily attest to the intensity of stan ...
The New Social Order Dec 15, 2019 ... small amounts of money on hundreds of influencers, instead of one big chunk on a single celebrity. However, depending on the sector, celebrity power might be the way to go. Bloomberg reported that luxury brands saw more engagement than other brands, with celebrities like Lady Gaga, Lionel Messi, and Shawn Mendes as some of the leading ambassadors. It's also worth noting that many influencers have created brands of their own, with influencers like Gabi Gregg, Elle Ferguson, and, of course, Kylie ...
Over The Influence Dec 12, 2019 ... reported that small towns in the Philippines have been devastated by tourists and the waste they leave behind; similarly, the base camp at Mount Everest was closed to tourists earlier this year because of all the trash that had accumulated (not to mention tens of thousands of pounds of human waste that also contaminate the mountain). A super bloom of poppies in California, a lavender field in England, and a sunflower farm in Ontario were all trampled by influencers and their followers. Meanwhile, some ...
It's A Mall World After All Jun 23, 2019 ... experience. Pop-In@Nordstrom rotates its products, designers, and content monthly and has featured partnerships with brands like Goop, Away, and Allbirds. Macy's purchase of Story last year was an attempt to reinvigorate and modernize its offerings. And last year, Bloomingdale's launched the Carousel, a store-within-a-store that hosts a new concept every two months. Meanwhile, some department stores like Kohl's are responding by testing smaller format stores, which is another move toward rethinking the ...
Stage Of The Game Mar 14, 2017 media & entertainment play movies sports TV ... Sexes Emma Stone and Steve Carell will star in the upcoming drama Battle of the Sexes about the famed 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.Molly's Game The film Molly's Game, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, is based on a memoir of the same name about skier and former Olympic hopeful Molly Bloom. Bloom becomes a successful entrepreneur when she gets into high-stakes poker games but is the subject of FBI investigations.Final Score The forthcoming drama Final Score follows a ...
Reality Bites Dec 03, 2016 media & entertainment technology augmented reality virtual reality ... through the country's Jeju Island, known for its natural wonders. Participants pedaled atop exercise bikes to enhance the experience, which took them on a flying tour and invited them to sweep up green tea leaves and flower blooms. Invisible The first major VR series, Invisible, from Condé Nast Entertainment and VR company Jaunt, was released this fall on many major headsets—including Samsung's Gear VR, Oculus' Rift and the HTC Vive—offering five episodes of about six minutes each ...
Cease & Assist Sep 13, 2016 retail customer service customization personalization shopping ... . - Brands Helping Shoppers Make Decisions - Boon + GableAfter shoppers fill out a quick profile of their fashion preferences, a Boon + Gable personal stylist comes to their home with a curated selection of apparel and accessories based on their taste. The startup, which currently is available in San Francisco, received $2.5 million in seed funding earlier this year and has partnered with major retailers including Bloomingdale’s and J.Crew to feature some of their clothes.ThreadThread, a personal stylist ...
Well at Work Jun 11, 2015 career health & wellness open offices work-life balance ... . Other companies like Betabrand and Think Parallax have since instituted similar policies. Guusje Bendeler, the creative director at Think Parallax, told Bloomberg Business that providing such trips offers an ROI for businesses as well, since it makes them more “well-rounded human beings” that in return “will produce better work or better people.” As with physical wellness, promoting mental wellness through work is becoming increasingly important for companies seeking to engage Y employees. In fact ...
Consumed Global Mar 19, 2014 global luxury retail e-commerce sharing economy shopping ... consumers was made overseas in 2013, according to Bain & Company. As a result, high-end stores, particularly those in the US and UK, are increasing their efforts to attract these influential shoppers. Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany & Co. have installed Mandarin-speaking sales associates in their New York flagship stores, and dozens of brands, including Barneys and Bloomingdale’s, created Lunar New Year campaigns this year. Bergdorf Goodman also began accepting China UnionPay’s debit and credit cards in ...
