Vending machines have a different meaning in many Asian countries than they do here in the United States, often taking on the tasks of supplying far more than basic drinks and fast food needs. But the influences from Japan’s vending machine culture in particular has made its way into cool collaborations in the States in many […]
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Video Gaming Round-up: The Art of Video Games; Rise of Mobile Phone Gaming; Games for Change Winners; The Guild Season 6 Launch with Cewebrity Felicia Day
The Art of Video Games Exhibition launches on a 10-city nationwide tour this month of October and ending in January, 2013. The exhibition is one of the most comprehensive video gaming shows ever created, featuring 40 years of the evolution of video games as an artistic medium. The show, which started at the Smithsonian in […]
Shepard Fairey Narrative Film About Origin of Obey Catching Attention on Kickstarter
Similar to The Social Network movie about the origins of Facebook, 21-year-old film director Julian Marshall is creating a short film about the origins of Obey and Shepard Fairey back when he went to school at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Based on the trailer, the film looks promising and is now on kickstarter […]
New Release: Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2012—Consumer Insights From a New Demographic Illustrates Generation Gaps in Key Industries, plus Significant Changes in Market Trends in Spending Patterns, New Media, Fashion, Footwear, Technology, Music, Communication, Entertainment, Sports, and More
Label Networks’ Spring Study is the most-anticipated Study among subscribers as it reveals new data, analysis, and insight, including images, pull-quotes of future forecasting, and key marketing tips based on where the market is headed and why for 2012-13. Fresh consumer insight from our 12th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study reveals key findings that leave […]
Banksy’s Back in London; Architect Frank Gehry Designs Grammy Merch
Banksy siting in London. Courtesy of Wooster Collective.Thanks to Wooster Collective once again for this fun tip on a Bansky siting. Looks like the notorious street artists with a message has another to share just in time for the Holiday season: “Sorry! The lifestyle you ordered is currently out of stock.” 54th Grammy Awards poster […]
Sundance Film Festival 2012 Announces Films in Premieres and Documentary-ncludes Bones Brigade, Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
From Stacey Peralta’s Bones Brigade documentary debuting at Sundance Film Festival 2012. Picture of Tony Hawk from the movie. Photo by Tony Friedkin and Sundance.Each year we attend the Sundance Film Festival for a chance to be among the first to see top films, especially documentaries, and new technology in entertainment that will shape the future […]
Electronic Media and Entertainment Trends in Youth Culture Markets Presentation by Label Networks at Media Innovation Summit December: Sneak Peak Highlights, Subscribers Only
We are especially honored to have been asked to present at the Media Innovation Summit taking place November 30-December 2 in Santa Clara, CA, regarding the latest trends and shifting patterns among youth culture and electronic media and entertainment. The roster of speakers is exciting and diverse, ranging from TV and movie executives, to leaders […]