Tag: Suicide

Legends Gone: Goodbye to Robin Williams and Jay Adams

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The sad news of Robin Williams passing away by suicide at the age of 63 has effected people across all ages. His work in comedy and films, even his many USO visits to some 90,000 troops, will always be remembered. For many of us working in youth culture industries and organizations, we remember Robin Williams […]

Mayhem Fest Kicks-off Attracting Metal Core Fans, Hard Rock, with Headliners Disturbed, Godsmack, and Megadeth -Here’s What Went Down

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Metal fans flocked to San Bernardino, CA for the kick-off of America’s hardest rock tour of the summer, plus Metal Mulisha performances and commentator Full Metal Jackie.

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.

Metal’s Back with Rockstar Mayhem Fest Gearing Up and the First-ever Heavy Metal Music Awards Show, the Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards

America’s first-ever heavy metal awards show honored top old and new acts, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Slipknot, Megadeath, Metallica, Slayer, and more. Here’s what went down.

Understanding Top Humanitarian Concerns in Youth Culture to Introduce New Philanthropic Strategies Can Bring Brands Back to Life

Holiday season during economic hardship may be the best time to revisit philanthropic branding strategies to build cred with a new generation. Label Networks’ data shows what’s most important.

Top Concerns in Youth Culture Reflect Differing Opinions than Mainstream Media Reports

Youth culture markets of 13-25-year-olds aren’t as much in shock-and-awe about the failing economy (and government) as you may think. This DIY generation kicked-in their survival tactics long ago. See what cause-marketing campaigns would make the most difference to them.

Car Culture in America Is Changing Fast Thanks to a New Generation of Drivers Taking the Wheel on What's Important and Why, and Reinventing the Industry Altogether

Fresh results from Label Networks' Fall Youth Culture Study 2008 indicate automotive changes among youth culture continue to carve out new trends and ideas that for some reason the auto industry (and corresponding agencies) simply don't get.