Tag: technology

We’ve Moved! And What to Expect from Label Networks in the Near Future

Hot new Global Youth Culture Studies, Profile Reports, Daily Stories, Data, Forecasts, and more from Label Networks in 2009.

Microsoft T-shirts Bring Retro Geek to the Forefront with New Collection

In an attempt to get back at Apple’s Mac vs. PC campaign, Microsoft launches a T-shirt collection aimed at appealing to retro PC geeks.

Animated Avatar Texts by Docomo Big Hit among Youth Culture in Japan by Creating Greater Moods for Text Expressions

Communication trends often come from Japan when you’re talking about mobile phone devices. This latest from Docomo is sure to whet the appetite of youth culture in America as demand for personalized emoticons continue to grow.

Levi Strauss Launches Mobile Phone”The Original” Marking Another Smart Fashion-Technology Crossover Strategy

It was announced last September that Levi Strauss in Europewas going to launch their own mobile phone, but now it’s on the market officially as of this month with limited edition pieces such as the distinctive red-tab colored top with personalized etching sold in concept boutiques such as Collette in Paris.

Nike Pushes Technology with Introduction of the USB-enabled Sportsband to Track Your Running, Journal it Later and Join a Global Running Community

After the success of the Nike iPod collaboration whereby runners could insert a Nike sensor into the footbed of their (Nike) sneaker and set up a Nike tracking system on their iPod along with “booster” music for that last mile, they’ve taken running to the community level with the Nike Sportsband. Instead of listening to how you’re doing when you’re running, the Sportsband allows you to see how you’re doing with a digital display mechanism.

London%u201CCred-Report” Part 2 Provides Street-Level Insight on Top Social Activities, Entertainment, Trends Taking Placeamong New Subcultures Across the City

Each year, Label Networks includes “Cred Reports” with our data analysis which provides additional qualitative research to give insight into leading-edge trends that are popular or gaining popularity in each country or specific city. The Cred Reports are written by Label Networks in-field researchers and reporters as well as top young people who can see the state of trends within their country or city from a broad and insider perspective. These Cred Reports provide a unique addition to the quantitative data results and Macro Trend Editorial Summaries in our overall country studies. In this week’s story, we take a look at the Social Activities section of the London Cred Report for 2008.

E3 Expo Wrap-up Report: How the Big 3 Plan to Entertain You, Plus Fresh Data on Youth Culture Gaming Patterns with Big Surprises on Who’s Playing More

E3 Expo brings the world of video gaming together with introductions to top new titles, entertainment platforms, and industry expert press conferences. Label Networks delivers what went down, plus fresh data on who%uFFFDs gaming most frequently and who%uFFFDs dropping off.