Apple products are at the center of the storm when it comes to dangerous chemicals and electronic manufacturing. According to a report from Sustainable Brands, last week 80 environmental and human rights organizations including socially responsible investors from 27 different countries sent a letter to Apple’s VP of Environmental Affairs Lisa Jackson, the former head […]
The X Games’ new home in Austin, TX from June 5-8, 2014, was a major success. Not only did the city of Austin greet the action sports athletes, fans, and sponsors with enthusiasm, but the new format for the games including music stages and performances from the Flaming Lips, Bad Religion, Mac Miller, and Kanye […]
One of the largest media company’s for action sports publications and videos has announced a sweeping redesign of its brand portfolio, and a new name – TEN: The Enthusiast Network. The TEN audience represents the largest concentration of males 18-34 within the automotive and outdoor-adventure markets. “TEN: The Enthusiast Network speaks to who we are, […]
Who ever said sustainability couldn’t be fun has clearly never seen what Global Inheritance creates at Coachella Music & Arts Festival. Other than the epic music line-up, Coachella is also known for its unique art exhibitions, including Global Inheritance’s TRASHed street art bins featuring 50 artists, seesaw charging station, Recyclosaurus Rex, and now, the Saving […]
We are pleased to present our 14th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study 2014! April 9, 2014, Los Angeles, CA— Fresh consumer insight from Label Networks’ 14th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study reveals key findings that leave little doubt that a new generation has come into their own, creating distinctly unique patterns in spending, social networking, […]
Story by Nori Fumataki, Tom Wallace, Kathleen Gasperini The video gaming industry just got another boost of credibility, this time from the Smithsonian Institution and their recently released Hidden Expeditions: Smithsonian Hope Diamond, and curated exhibition, “The Art of Video Games.” According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the game is designed for young gamers […]
Just as video gaming art scenes and character fashion designs are gaining a foothold in the art and fashion worlds, music for video game music has taken a great leap forward as a growing genre in pop culture for young musicians and a growing field of study in top music universities. According to the Entertainment […]
Collaborative entertainment is moving fast into the mainstream and with actor, director, writer Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s new show, HitRecord on TV, which premiered the first three episodes at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, last week, the future of entertainment will never be the same. While Gordon-Levitt is also well-known for his acting in […]
Linkin Park bassist Dave Farrell and drummer Rob Bourdon were among panelists at the recent Social Good Summit talking about how music and video gaming can introduce new players to issues of sustainability and activism. Such games are among a new breed of topics trending in the gaming industry recently and are attracting different types […]
It’s clear after last weekend’s Emmy Awards that the “best in broadcast TV” is no longer a working subtitle for this awards show. With cable shows such as “Homeland,” “Veep,” “Breaking Bad,” and Netflix’s “House of Cards” taking home best director, actors, and outstanding series awards, and shows like “Downton Abbey” capturing the attention of […]