Author: Ryley Bane

Lost Generation: Examining the Changing Psychodemographics of Youth Culture Today, Brands Can Create Authenticity and Do Good by Supporting Key Concerns

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Taking a look at what youth markets are most effected by in their daily lives, from lack of jobs, to gas prices, to teen suicide, provides new understanding and ways to connect to a new generation.

Denim: The Size of Market, Which Youth Demographics Are Buying Most, Best Price Points, and Greatest Potential

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The recession has taken its toll on many fashion industries, particularly premium denim, however based on in-depth cross-tabs of our youth culture data, certain new markets reveal far more resiliency and growing at targeted price points.

NYC Pop-up Round-up: Pop-up Dumpster Pools on Park Ave.; Pop-up Pop-Tarts in Times Square; Pop-up Pot Plants in Brooklyn

Pop-up programs have become one of the best ways brands and retailers have revitalized commerce. However these three in NYC take culture jamming, marketing, and guerrilla gardening to new levels.

Retail Round-up: Volcom, Macy’s Madonna Collection, Adidas, Swatch Report Increases, Whereas Other Teen Retailers Have Lower than Expected Sales

July same store sales flopped for many teen retailers, but there were some shining moments thanks to new collections, timing, and advertising campaigns.

GPS Mobile Games In Japan May Lead the Way to New Methods of Advertising in the USA

With a million users already, Colonial Lifestyle Plus GPS Game by Colpol has tapped into a new way to get smart phone users in Japan traveling to various locations, among other things.

Billabong Buys RVCA

RVCA, the strong crossover brand with artists, action sports, even MMA fans, gets bought by Billabong.

What Would Make It Easier for You To Buy the Things That You Like the Most?

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Fresh data from LN’s Summer Youth Culture Study illustrates new preferred ways that 13-30-year-old’s would like to shop. Dynamic changes show great marketing possibilities.