The Senior Papa Project is an initiative to support older fathers in Japan who are struggling to balance responsibilities with demanding work schedules and continued social stigma. As milestones modernise, social structures will need to adjust to accommodate changing behaviours with empathy.

The Senior Papa Project supports older fathers in Japan

Despite three million Australian women affected by menopause, talking about it is still seen as taboo by many. Female-first wellness brand Phenxx set out to change that in its 'Australia's' Hottest Woman' campaign, calling attention to the hot flushes that many women suffer from.

Phenxx sparks conversations around menopause

A survey has found that Americans want authentic depictions of work and family in TV shows and movies. Amid the rising inflation and cost of living, people are connecting with honest on-screen portrayals, creating an opportunity for brands to provide positive representations in mainstream media.

US adults want work-life balance depicted on screen

Australian retirement village operator Aveo has launched a campaign highlighting how community and human connection don't have to stop at retirement. As people's ideas of retirement become more fluid and positive, brands can help them explore the rich possibilities of a life well lived.

Aveo rethinks retirement as community-oriented lifestyle

Despite the envious gaze of younger generations, older Britons with poor finances are being forced to re-enter the rental market – and when they get there, their options are often limited to house-shares. Where are the flexible housing solutions for these older Britons?

Older Britons forced to reenter rental market

Tesco's MTick labels identify menopause-friendly products, aiming to ease shopping for an often overlooked audience and remove taboos around menopause. The move aligns with changing menopause discourse, promoting support for continued self-care and shifting to pro-ageing sentiments.

Tesco MTick label supports menopausal shoppers

Research has found that the number of young people taking sick days has increased compared to older people, noting that Gen Z women are most affected. This emphasises how brands must go beyond conversation and lean into actionable, accessible support for a generation more open about mental health.

Gen Z is more likely to call in sick to work than Gen X

Recent data revealed that Gen Xers and Boomers are behind Temu’s rapid success. Young adults are taking this to TikTok, mocking their mums for buying questionable gadgets on the platform. Albeit ironically, this trend highlights the implications of Temu’s aggressive marketing for older consumers.

Gen Zers bring their moms’ Temu addiction to TikTok

British adults who are providing support to their parents, children, and even grandchildren are in a precarious spot as the cost of living crisis places strain on their finances. How are members of Gen X coping in their role as multigenerational financial anchors, and how can brands help them out?

How is the cost of living crisis impacting Gen Xers?

Older Chinese individuals are breaking away from traditional norms and exploring the tender world of modern dating. Their quest for companionship is marked by an openness to building relationships, increasingly facilitated by digital platforms like dating apps and livestreaming channels.

How China’s older adults navigate the world of modern love

Retirement specialist Just Group has published research showing that some Gen Xers are spending the equivalent of a full state pension on care for elderly relatives. With Gen X stressed by financial support from older and younger generations, there are opportunities to help them feel supported.

Gen Xers stretched by care costs for relatives

Amid China’s booming beauty market, there’s still a notable gap in mature beauty options. Brands face the task of appealing to the country’s thriving multi-billion dollar silver economy – the ageing who are digitally savvy, financially able, and discerning in their expenses.

‘Mom beauty’: the self-care boom among Chinese Gen Xers

Since its launch in 2022, Temu has become popular among online shoppers in the US. However, the platform’s gamified shopping experience could be taking advantage of its most committed patrons, Gen Xers and Boomers. Already distrustful, people expect brands to provide equitable customer service.

Temu’s gamified shopping can confuse older users

A survey has revealed a generational gulf between Gen X workers and their younger counterparts regarding how they cope with work-related stress. While the stigma around mental health has lessened for younger people, older workers remain uncomfortable discussing career-based wellbeing issues.

Gen Xers lag behind in erasing mental health stigma

The popular romantic fantasy All of Us Strangers explores mid-life loneliness, queer love, and past trauma. Media brands have the opportunity to challenge outdated narratives of Gen X queer sexuality by showcasing raw and diverse expressions of desire and emotional fulfilment.

'All of Us Strangers' spotlights queer Gen X experiences

The 2024 Generational Snapshot of Gen X explores how menopause has become an issue central to culture and wellbeing, how this cohort is prioritising age-specific needs in the workplace, the increased visibility of men’s mental health, and their quest to find relatable and inspiring role models.

2024 Generational Snapshot of Gen X

HomeEquity Bank's 'Ask Yourself' campaign encourages Gen X Canadians to explore the option of home equity for enhanced later-life financial flexibility. Inflation and the cost of living crisis has made many Gen Xers rethink their financial futures, prompting them to consider saving alternatives.

HomeEquity Bank tempts Gen Xers with reverse mortgages

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover’s podcast provides honest advice and relatable inspiration around the lived experiences of Gen X women. In a media landscape that often overlooks the experiences of older females, Off Air with Jane and Fi provides a warm and relatable platform that feels tailored to them.

How ‘Off Air with Jane & Fi’ empowers Gen X women

The Mexican state of Nayarit has jumped on the 'travel dupes' trend – a term used to describe lesser-known destinations comparable to touristy or expensive sites. The turn to dupe destinations reflects fatigue from cookie-cutter experiences and a growing financial savvy among travellers.

Mexican state woos with ‘dupe travel’ experiences

As people set their New Year fitness goals, many will be looking to sign up for a gym, which can be an intimidating first step. However, Planet Fitness is looking to appeal to people seeking out safe and welcoming spaces to exercise by calling out toxic fitness narratives.




Planet Fitness celebrates judgement free workouts

A decade since its first store in China, the retail store MINISO has seen itself become a global lifestyle brand offering affordable, top-quality products. With thousands of locations globally, it entices ‘kidults’ through blind boxes and themed stores that elevate the dollar-store experience.

Why MINISO spreads the ‘kidult’ lifestyle in global retail

Research by Waitrose has found that women are increasingly expressing interest in diets that help alleviate the symptoms of menopause. Amid greater cultural awareness of menopause, nutrition is fast becoming an important vehicle for symptom alleviation and better health outcomes.

Menopause diets help women manage symptoms

Amid the cost of living crisis, traditional retirement plans are becoming out of reach for many people. Instead, ageing populations are considering 'flextirement' to continue working in some capacity to ensure they have enough money to make ends meet without a regular income.

Older adults look to 'flextirement' for financial security

Societal shifts surrounding major life milestones have affected the housing market and it’s impacting all generations – from Gen Z to Boomers. And with many over-60s joining ‘Generation Rent’, what can brands and businesses do to accommodate an ageing population at home?

Why are older generations returning to renting? 

Gen X women make up a growing and influential demographic in the beauty industry. Boasting high spending power and busy lifestyles, what kinds of products are they interested in? And given the sector’s traditional focus on youth, what can brands do to meet demands for ‘pro-ageing’ representation?

What do Gen X women want from beauty brands?

Amid a post-pandemic loneliness epidemic, more and more older people are looking to find love, both IRL and on dating apps. Older adults, especially those with children or previous marriages, have different needs than their younger dating counterparts. How can brands cater to these needs?

How are older people rediscovering romance and dating?

Colibri Jimenez is redefining Mexican food by upending stereotypes that Mexican food is always cheap, fast, or just about Tex-Mex tacos. Provenance has become a driving force in shaping how people consume food, underscoring the need to platform the richness and diversity of global cuisines.

Amplifying Indigenous flavours evolves tired food tropes

Brands are largely ignoring Gen X – to their own detriment – according to data that paints a picture of the overlooked cohort as more loyal than their younger counterparts. Gen Xers are largely ignored in marketing, and brands have an opportunity to engage this underrepresented age group.

Advertisers in the US are overlooking Gen X

Norwich City FC’s latest campaign for World Mental Health Day has gone viral for its poignant take on men’s mental health. The campaign is leveraging the power of fandom to spark much-needed conversations, and it speaks to the shift towards a more socially conscious football culture in the UK.

Norwich City FC spotlights male mental health crisis

The yearly event became the catalyst for a conversation around ageing as some celebrities ditched hair dye and make up and chose to define what looks good away from societal expectations. As attitudes towards ageing continues to evolve, women are looking to take a less invasive approach to beauty.

Paris Fashion Week spurs discourse about healthy ageing

Breast Cancer Now has released a heartbreaking short film, If I Had More Time, depicting the realities of facing secondary breast cancer. Leveraging empathy and emotion through these stories, the charity aims to underscore the need for more research to extend people’s lives.

Breast cancer film highlights patients' lived realities

Menopause retreats are becoming an increasingly common practice as women look for spaces that support them at all their life stages. Their growing popularity could signal a need for employers and brands to provide better support that helps ease symptoms, improve representation, and tackle stigmas.

Menopause retreats showcase growing need for support

Gen Xers face the financial pressures of caring for their children and parents but remain prolific fashion shoppers. They value self-expression above all – but how are their priorities changing? Canvas8 spoke to nine Gen Xers across the UK to understand their evolving approach to fashion.

What do British Gen Xers want from fashion?

Despite their high spending power, Gen X is often neglected by fashion labels in favor of younger cohorts. Yet, with self-expression and conscious shopping top priorities, they’re setting the benchmark for lasting styles. We asked eight Gen Xers from across the US what guides their fashion choices.

What do American Gen Xers want from fashion? 

Parents and students are split when it comes to approaching careers, with parents favouring apprenticeships and students preferring university. More and more, people are rethinking their faith in academia and higher education, although questions remain about the benefits of alternative pathways.

Students and parents split on uni versus apprenticeships

Budweiser Canada has launched a friendship-focused campaign, asking men to consider what life would be like without their friends. Given that many adult men admit they struggle to maintain relationships with their buddies, the campaign aims to remind them of the power of friendship.

Budweiser tackles male 'friendship recession' in Canada

MIPO's Hot Resignation campaign aims to end the stigma around menopause in the workplace, highlighting the damage caused to businesses when they ignore women’s health issues. Gen X women are looking for workplace support as they age, putting new pressure on DE&I programs.

Hot Resignation campaign addresses workplace menopause

Australian esports has changed drastically over the last five years. While major teams have declared bankruptcy, dozens of smaller, community-level events have sprung up around the country. Is this a short-lived recovery or a sign that the scene is transforming but becoming stronger than ever?

How grassroots efforts are helping Aussie esports grow 

A study has revealed that the loneliest demographic in Australia is middle-aged men, who often deprioritise friendships for familial and financial reasons. Understanding of men’s mental health issues is shifting, and people are looking for support for communities whose needs may often be overlooked.

Middle-aged men in Australia suffer with loneliness

A survey has revealed that American gamers are significantly older than many would expect – an equal amount of people play video games over the age of 45 as those under 18. People are taking their hobbies with them as they age, and brands are adapting strategies to reflect this shift.

Older gamers are taking their hobbies into their 40s

Pizza Hut has reignited a collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – which originated in the '90s – via an underground experience. The activation lasted 24 hours and tapped into the Ninja Turtles fandom to deliver a dose of nostalgia, all while keeping the pizza brand front of mind.

Pizza Hut takes to the sewers with TMNT collaboration

Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has made a significant investment of £2 million as part of an inclusive menopause support campaign. Tagged ‘Every Menopause Matters’, the move emphasises the company's ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of its diverse customer base.

Holland & Barrett boosts inclusive menopause support

TikTok's addition of a live stream shopping feature has boosted sales in Indonesia, leading the company to announce more upcoming investments. The rapid advancement and mainstream adoption of retail tech in the country is reflected in the success of content creators-turned-entrepreneurs.

TikTok bets on Indonesia's live stream shopping craze

Partnering with renowned vintage collector and designer Sean Wotherspoon, Gap has launched a capsule collection of items found primarily in American thrift stores. By utilizing their archives, brands can capitalize on Gen Z's love of vintage and consolidate brand awareness among younger audiences.

Gap x Sean Wotherspoon targets vintage shoppers

As people seek a reprieve from negative experiences on social media platforms, Pinterest is highlighting the importance of safe spaces when marketing online, with research finding that people are more receptive to brand communications when encountering them in uplifting environments. 

Pinterest reveals impact of positive spaces online

The cost of living crisis in France is serving as a catalyst for change in entertainment habits as high ticket prices turn trips to the cinema into a rare luxury. The introduction of a price cap is aiming to change this, making cinema affordable for all and contributing to the industry's growth.

Bill aims to democratise cinema in France with price cap

SAP and BBDO have launched digital billboards for reactive advertising creations that showcase the opportunities of AI working alongside human creativity. Despite concerns that AI will take away jobs, SAP’s campaign highlights how the tech can improve the efficiency of existing roles.




SAP's AI billboards signal transformation in advertising

A new crop of conservative comedians, commentators, and creators are finding audiences who feel alienated by mainstream media in a polarized America. What does their success say about how Republican and more right wing viewers want to be entertained? 

Why is Greg Gutfeld so popular among Republicans?

Older people in Australia are being kept out of the workforce due to ageism in the hiring process. As more brands roll out age-inclusive campaigns, the survey results show how there is more to be done to drive tangible action around meaningful inclusion for older people.

Higher salary expectations drives workplace ageism

EGO Power Plus confirmed its long-term environmental commitment with a  campaign protesting petrol use in outdoor equipment. While many people are questioning weak brand sustainability pledges, EGO Power Plus used Earth Day to cement its place as a leader in its sector.


EGO Power Plus protests petrol in Earth Day activation

Several well-established, high-end hospitality brands are offering treatments expressly aimed at executives suffering from burnout in the US. With physical and mental exhaustion affecting work culture at large, there's room for brands to help people achieve a better work-life balance.

Lavish wellness clinics offer rehab for burnt-out execs

As purchase decisions are increasingly driven by sustainability concerns, many brands are taking steps to develop eco-friendly solutions and empower customers. Sephora is strengthening a 15-year sustainability commitment by launching a take-back program, helping people recycle beauty products.

Sephora’s take-back program aims to tackle beauty waste

A survey from the American Pet Products Association has found that Gen Zers and Yers make up half of the pet-owning population. These findings reflect the changing profile of pet owners, with animals taking a central role in Gen Z's lives, often before they start families or find partners.

Gen Zers are shaking up the pet owner profile

A scheme has been launched in England to cut menopause prescription costs, making it cheaper to access treatment. With cost being one of the main barriers that women face in effectively managing their menopause symptoms, the initiative is a positive step in addressing health inequity.

Government scheme boosts access to menopause treatment

Japanese people in their 40s and 50s are increasingly jumping between jobs and redefining traditional career paths. As people continue to alter working life conventions, the shift demonstrates how the evolving notion of what a career should be is showing no signs of stopping.

Middle-aged people in Japan are shaking up their careers

Saga Holiday's campaign challenges misconceptions about travellers over 50 by subverting tropes and showing their adventurous side. The campaign is indicative of this audience's appetite for travel post-pandemic as they seek new experiences and overthrow archaic attitudes about later life.

Saga Holidays ad subverts ageist holiday stereotypes

Chapter Two offers an empathetic return to the dating scene for widows who are ready to love again. Unlike the fast-paced swipe culture of most dating apps, the platform prioritises a sense of community healing, the openness of which is representative of changing attitudes towards death.

Chapter Two helps widows return to the dating scene

A survey has found that an increasing number of Canadian employers are expected to retire in the coming year. In addition to more workers retiring early, many are also looking for flexible options, like semi-retirement, that allow them to transition between major life stages.

More Canadians look for flexible 'semi-retirement' plans

The 2023 Generational Snapshot of Gen X explores why this generation is reclaiming cultural relevance, how another crisis is impacting their approach to saving and personal finances, and why this generation is getting experimental when it comes to healthcare and holistic wellbeing.

2023 Generational Snapshot of Gen X

Morrisons has seemingly lost favour among UK shoppers, with price increases causing people to flock to more affordable competitors. As brand expectations rise amid the cost of living crisis, a failure to provide financial support during hard times may lead brands to lose loyal customers.

Morrisons price hikes spark erosion of brand loyalty 

Gen Xers have experienced economic crisis and cultural loss since they were young, with both accelerating in the decades since. But they have proven extremely resilient. The way they view the current set of crises – and themselves – will drive the economy and culture for years to come.

How have crises shaped the Gen X psyche?

Older Americans are navigating the obstacles of modern dating in an effort to find authentic connections, but many are struggling to find significant others. This presents an opportunity for brands to step up as match-makers to help create spaces where older people can find each other more easily.

Older Americans want help with modern dating

A survey has found that as Americans get older they feel less prepared for retirement, regretting having not saved enough money. Gen Zers and Yers are also feeling unprepared, signaling opportunities to better educate people on how they can take stock for their retirement years.

Older Americans don’t feel prepared for retirement

As the cost of living crisis raises the threat of homelessness for many households, Crisis is seeking to draw attention to the issue with a hyper-realistic sculpture. It's forcing people to face an uncomfortable reality through a radical campaign that puts personal stories at the forefront.

Crisis sculpture makes homelessness impossible to ignore

Burger King celebrated the Whopper's birthday with a large-scale activation in Times Square. Customers registered with the chain's loyalty scheme were rewarded with free burgers, creating a real-world experience that helped to strengthen brand-customer bonds at a time of economic uncertainty.


Burger King uses serendipity to boost loyalty in NYC

Black Friday deals among major retailers in the UK are, by and large, deceiving as many fail to offer the cheapest discount compared to prices before the sales event. This finding may prompt further distrust of brands, especially as price sensitivity grows due to the cost of living crisis.

Bogus Black Friday deals fuel consumer distrust

At the 2022 World Cup, Japanese fans made headlines due to their off-pitch tradition of cleaning up after matches, providing a moment of unity amid a controversial event. With other gestures aimed at promoting allyship in Qatar having been dismantled, global divisions are in the spotlight.

Japanese fans highlight cultural differences in Qatar

Research has found that a focus on low prices and promotion is not welcome over Christmas 2022 as Americans look to escape reminders of the cost of living crisis. Instead, people are interested in seasonally appropriate ads that reflect the warmth, stability, and fantasy of the festive period.

Americans look for fantasy over realism in Xmas ads

While major streaming platforms continue to define music discovery for the masses, some libraries across the US and Canada are offering an alternative. Platforms such as Crescent City Sounds are taking a community-led approach to the arts, spotlighting local music talent.

Library-led streaming platforms elevate local musicians

Tesco is looking to quell eco and financial concerns among shoppers through a ‘take stock’ initiative – encouraging people to check what they already have at home before doing a shop. This is in response to a growing demand for brands to demonstrate support during a cost of living crisis.

Tesco starts ‘take stock’ approach to tackle food waste

While many lower-income Americans are seeking bargains ahead of the festive season due to economic concerns, a survey suggests that luxury shoppers remain resilient in their shopping intentions. These findings highlight the financial polarization resulting from the cost of living crisis.

HNWIs intend to spend over Xmas despite economic gloom

As new communities flourish around shared experiences of previous taboo topics, culture is moving fast to destigmatize narratives around menopause. As women look to brands to offer more supportive and playful solutions, what can businesses do to avoid ‘menowashing’ narratives?

What’s behind the shift toward ‘healthy aging?’

Miniature rural homes are blowing up on Chinese social media. As rapid urban development continues to transform the nation’s landscape, Gen Xers are nostalgic for a bygone time. As such, they are turning to creative ways to rekindle familiar feelings and connect with their memories.

Chinese Xers are microdosing nostalgia with mini houses

No7 has collaborated with AllBright to break the stigma of menopause in the workplace. Through expert resources and a video series, the campaign provides advice on navigating menopause and tackling related brain drain – giving people access to a support system for an all-too-often taboo subject. 

No7 tackles workplace brain drain caused by menopause

In Japan, as middle-aged men become more conscious of how they look, they're turning to cosmetics – particularly as the idea of ‘skin health’ for all is normalised. Brands have the opportunity to help men ease ageing-related anxieties and boost self-confidence with targeted products.

Middle-aged men in Japan boost cosmetics sales

More Americans are getting married for the first time in their 40s and 50s, with the rates of first marriage in mid-life increasing for both men and women. As traditional life milestones are delayed, people are looking for brands and products that better speak to those forging their own path.

More Americans are delaying marriage until middle age

Green Friday is an initiative that’s aiming to educate and encourage eco-habits among Aussie shoppers. While more and more people are expressing a desire to live more sustainably, action gaps persist – but brands can play a role in getting people to step in the right direction.

Green Friday nudges Aussies to shop sustainably

Fitness group F3 is growing in popularity thanks to its peculiar blend of free physical fitness classes and spiritually inflected male comradery. Many Americans have become lonelier during the 2020s, leading groups like F3 to create and develop new social ties around shared goals.

F3 builds a community for fitness, fellowship, and faith

The Great Realization campaign from Northwestern Mutual deconstructs work-hard-play-hard attitudes and instead encourages Americans to live their dreams. This ad taps into a desire for unconventional and fulfilling experiences as well as increased focus on working to live instead of living to work.

Northwestern Mutual helps Americans chase their dreams

Primark has released a collection of underwear garments designed for women experiencing menopause. Tackling taboos around a life stage that impacts millions of people around the world, the retailer has responded to an often overlooked generation of women whose needs are evolving.

Primark tackles menopause with affordable fashion range

Dentsu UK and 55/Redefined have partnered to roll out an initiative that seeks to tackle ageism and boost the representation of people over 50 working in advertising. The effort shows the value of recognising workplace inequalities internally, which can then raise employee morale across the board.

Dentsu and 55/Redefined tackle workplace ageism

HBO dramedy “Somebody, Somewhere” centers experiences of LGBTQ+ people living and thriving in small-town America. Brands are increasingly challenging one-sided and reductive representations of life in rural America as more people are finding community and home outside of metropolitan spaces.

“Somebody Somewhere” queers narratives of rural America

Computer Cowgirls is an NFT fundraiser launched to support reproductive rights among the digital community following the new ruling on Roe v Wade. With interest in DAOs rising, people are channeling newly found digital skills and resources into carrying out on-the-ground philanthropic work.

NFT collection crowdsources for abortion access

Following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, some start-ups are aiming to increase access to emergency contraception. As anxiety around reproductive rights rises, challenger products and disruptive campaigning have the potential to offer some peace of mind.

Stix broadens access to emergency contraception

Research has found that older Britons are interested in adopting micromobility as a means of reducing their environmental footprint. While Gen Zers are renowned for their eco-mindedness, older people are also keen to live more sustainably and offset the impact of climate change.

Micromobility options appeal to eco-minded older adults

The UK’s Acting Your Age Campaign has penned an open letter demanding better on-screen representation of women over 45 to combat ageist attitudes in the entertainment industry. The initiative arrives as some brands take active steps to ensure they represent all age groups accurately.

AYAC letter highlights lingering ageism in entertainment

A new Tena ad campaign, #LastLonelyMenopause, spotlights the realities of menopause and aims to shift the narrative by reframing the experience as a second coming of age. With little education around menopause stigma, many women are hesitant to seek the support they need.

Menopausal women want more knowledge and support

Under extremely strict lockdowns, residents in Shanghai are turning to collective buying and bartering to procure essentials. It demonstrates how when traditional supply lines fail at times of crisis, people many find a sense of agency in community organising and mutual aid on social platforms.

Collective buying helps Chinese residents in lockdown

What demands are Boomers and Gen Zers making of the beauty industry?

With the unstoppable rise of Trinny London, and over-50s influencers hitting the million-follower mark, Boomers and Gen Xers looking for beauty tips and advice are disrupting the business. Now too hard to ignore, will beauty brands begin to recognise this overlooked audience?

What do Boomers and Gen Xers want from beauty brands?

What long-term impact might ‘zaddies’ have on the fashion industry?

From Milan to London, Paris to New York, older men are seemingly taking over fashion runways as brands such as Prada, Bianca Saunders, and Martine opt to showcase their designs with more mature models. What does the emergence of ‘zaddies’ say about our changing relationship with ageing?

How are ‘zaddies’ changing attitudes to youth culture?

Higher education has long acted as a gatekeeper to professional employment but online coding courses in India are challenging that path and offering another route to work. For students, the low costs, repayment structure, and shorter completion times make them a compelling alternative.

Indian students search for alt education pathways

From live performances by Dr. Dre and Eminem to ads featuring characters from Austin Powers and Scrubs, the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show was full of nods to the 1990s and early 2000s. While the nostalgia appealed to Gen Y audiences, it also touched a nerve about no longer being ‘young people’.

Nostalgic Super Bowl LVI ads make Gen Yers feel old

In-chat stickers aren’t just for self-expression – they've become a chance at wealth for creators. As a lucrative market, it’s pushing artists across Asia to flex their creative muscles. Amid the creator and passion economies, people are gravitating towards well-paying non-traditional careers.

Artists create stickers to up digital self-expression

Mushrooms are being utilized by American employees to support their working lives. Productivity is a cornerstone of US corporate culture, and with burnout growing, more workers are finding ways to self-optimize with psychedelics to manage these pressurized environments.

US execs are microdosing on the job for self-mastery

With a growing number of women wanting to know how to navigate one of the most challenging times of their lives, influential menopause advocates are increasingly vocal and frank. How can organisations help menopausal women optimise their health and get the most out of life?

How ladettes of the ‘90s are taking on the menopause

Retirement has many Americans worried about their savings and the pandemic has exacerbated this. With Gen Xers being most worried and many unsure about their retirement savings status, there are opportunities for brands to provide digitally driven, targeted products to help people save.

Americans are anxious about their retirement savings

Australians are continuing to embrace crypto in the everyday as many plan to exchange digital gifts for Christmas 2021. To meet demand, it’s becoming essential for companies to plan their digital futures, either by enabling interoperable payments or establishing cultural relevance through NFTs.

Australians eye up a crypto Christmas for 2021

Across the globe, the maternity apparel market is experiencing a boom – demand has grown significantly from 2016 to 2020. With this interest expected to continue, there’s an opportunity for brands to diversify their portfolios to incorporate a stylish and affordable maternity range.

Maternity market booms amid desire for style variety

How are Gen Xers tackling middle age on their own terms? Why should video game developers pay attention to this tech-savvy cohort? How might shifting perspectives of health and wellness among Gen X impact beauty brands? And why is the sandwich generation hesitating to splash out?

2021 Generational Snapshot of Gen X

The lockdown craze for home and backyard decoration and design hasn't abated and people are rethinking at-home fun, with many turning to swimming pools made from recycled shipping containers. With Americans wary of the pandemic, many are continuing to reimagine and redesign their homes.

Gen X (born 1967-1981)