Retail 2.0: A.I., AR & VR Jun 20, 2019 ... "—first at a Chicago location, but with plans to expand to San Francisco and NYC. The coolers use facial analysis (which is different than facial recognition) to determine the demographics of the shopper and their behavior once they're in front of the cooler eyeing the merchandise. This data doesn't change the customer's experience in the moment, but will presumably be used to inform advertising and marketing decisions going forward.KFC In China, KFC is implementing a variety of A.I.-enabled ...
The State Of The Sub/Urban Dec 15, 2018 ... suburbanites to feel this way. This demonstrates a need for cities to change to make life better for those who currently live there and more appealing to those who may be turned off from doing so in the future. One way in which this is happening is through the influx of urban parks, which offer people more public space to relax and decompress from the hectic lifestyles that cities create. Much like Atlanta’s Beltline, New York City's High Line, and Chicago’s 606, which are abandoned rail lines turned ...
There's No Place Like Home(town) Dec 11, 2018 ... this idea and profiled the differences between New York City’s neighborhoods in its “Seamless Awards” campaign—and to much hilarity, as evinced by calling out the Upper West Side for “Biggest Identity Crisis” since residents apparently love ordering Chicago-style deep dish pizza. This sort of spotlight on geographic diversity—along with the cool factor involved with local pride—is relevant to brands across all verticals as they can highlight the quirks that make certain places ...
Have Guidance, Will Travel Dec 08, 2018 ... partnered with the publication to offer city tours inspired by the Times’s content, particularly its “36 Hours” travel column. The experiences allow participants to taste local cuisine, get behind-the-scenes and hands-on access, and meet with locals, all with a Times twist.Vans Streetwear brand Vans teamed up with local artists in cities including Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago, and LA to offer consumers the opportunity to go on a photo walk. Participants went on a tour of the city’s street art scene ...
Home & Away Entertainment Trends Dec 06, 2018 ... becomes a family affair as her husband and teenage daughter help her cover up the string of unintentional murders, all the while keeping up appearances of a happy, normal family for their neighbors.OzarkMarty Byrde moves his wife Wendy and their two kids from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks. For the outsider looking in, the Byrdes seem like an ordinary family, but in reality, Marty has inadvertently gotten involved with the Mexican cartel and the true reason for the family’s move to ...
Home & Away Retail Trends Dec 05, 2018 ... who are looking for the quickest and easiest way to purchase pieces that showcase awareness of local style.Away Direct-to-consumer luggage brand Away opened its first ever airport pop-up in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this past July, a move that allows the retailer to reach people who are passionate about travel. While the pop-up runs through the end of December, there is a possibility that it could lead to a permanent brick-and-mortar outpost that would join Away’s ...
Innovation Halo Sep 21, 2018 ... streamline business travel, offering a practical solution for people attending meetings or events in cities where they don’t necessarily have an office. Corporate customers who book a place to stay on Airbnb in NYC, LA, Chicago, Washington, Sydney, and London are also able to reserve a desk and conference room at the nearest WeWork location.2018: WeWork Bans Meat In an effort to reduce its environmental footprint, the company created a meat-ban in July, declaring that it would no longer serve it at ...
Future Of Healthcare & Medicine Sep 11, 2018 ... fee covers unlimited office visits and in-office procedures, as well as providing 24/7 communication via phone, text, or email. MedLogic currently has a location in Illinois and Wisconsin.ImagineMD After a 20-year career as an academic primary care physician with the University of Chicago, Alex Lickerman started ImagineMD. For $135/month, the direct primary care service boasts 24/7 communication, appointments that start on time, and personalized care, with 80% of healthcare needs covered in-office ...
Global Culture Marketing Tips Jun 25, 2018 ... forthcoming line of limited edition Milk Stout beer cans.McDonald’s Global Restaurant McDonald’s decided to create a global restaurant in its Chicago West Loop location to capitalize on its presence across 120 countries. The menu will feature the chain’s international flavors on rotation. Adventurous eaters will have the chance to taste local McDonald’s cuisine such as a spicy chicken sandwich from Hong Kong, cheese fries from Australia, or a panko-crusted Ebi shrimp burger from Japan.Taco Bell Tex ...
Global Music Trends Jun 03, 2018 ... Girls At Parties The UK film How To Talk To Girls At Parties, a love story between an alien and a high schooler set in 1977 London, features a soundtrack rife with punk tracks, both ‘70s classics and new forays into the genre, including one original song by the movie’s fictional punk band.Praise + Punk: The Ending of All Endings For its 30th anniversary season, Chicago Sinfonietta, a diverse classical music organization in Chicago, IL, is hosting a Praise + Punk battle of the bands ...