Tag: 2010

Cool Campaigns for FIFA World Cup: Fader X Nike Sportswear World Music; adidas Originals Star Wars Mash-up; Crewest Street Art Soccer Balls and Viewing Parties; Soccer Ball Ice Cubes

2010 FIFA World Cup soccer fever is underway, and here’s a quick recap of some more interesting campaigns commemorating the big event in South Africa starting on June 11.

Favorite Online Footwear Retailers and Youth Culture Market Preferences Indicate Shifts in Top Brands and Greater Opportunities

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In this story taken from our Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 -North America, we examine the results to the question Which online retailer do you purchase footwear from if any?

Internet: How Do You Typically Find Out About New Websites?

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Fresh data from 13-25-year-olds across North America in Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 reveals new sources for connecting youth culture to your site.

Sports Participation and Youth Culture: Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 Quantifies Preferred Sports vs. Participation

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Comparing sports young people do with the sports that are their favorites reveal the crossover effects of various lifestyle traits, such as associated fashion, pros as heroes, influences, and music crossovers.

Retail Round-up: Volcom Down 8% but Beats Expectations; Gap’s On the Rise and Here’s Why; H&M Proves New Strategies Work; Billabong Dips and Misses the Mark

More strategies than you can possibly imagine, indicating what works and what doesn’t when it comes to retail, fashion, action sports-inspired brands, and youth culture.

Comme des Garcons’ SHIRT Collection for Fall-Winter 2010 Reveals Another Round of Plaid Mixed with Prep

Often used as inspiration among many streetwear designers, what happens at this show is a good indication of what to expect in this subculture come Fall.

Communication 2010 Trends: Google’s QR Phone; Freemium Content; Tweet Search

Youth culture is always at the forefront of new communication usage patterns and technology. These 3 changes in 2010 will effect not only a new generation, but how brands will need to communicate with them in the near future.

Top On the”Don’t” List for Bad Fashion for 2010 Goes to Burton as They Unveil the Official USA Olympic Uniforms

Taking a prime opportunity to make the USA shine in a sport we created, Burton’s team uniforms take a major fashion step backwards.

Google, Facebook, MySpace Continue Scramble to Create a Business Model by Tapping Music Marketshare from Apple

Giant social networks are sick of watching Apple make a killing off music and they’re jealous as hell. Not to mention that they still don’t have a business model%u2026yet. Plus fresh data from LN’s Fall Study on music and technology.