Trend Segment: ‘Teens’ 
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Most Active Mobile – Talk and Text Users
Nielsen: African-Americans, Women, Southerners Tops in Talking, Texting
by Mark Walsh for MediaPost
When it comes to talking and texting on mobile phones, African-Americans, women and Southerners are the most active users, according to data released today by Nielsen.
African-Americans use the most voice minutes, more than 1,300 a month on average, followed by Hispanics with 826 minutes [...] -
Grapevine, Texas based GameStop debuts “store of the future”
“The key to GameStop’s continued leadership and success in the new media world order of video games is the synergistic management of the individual and community online game experience integrated with an interactive, instore community experience”…says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., an intellectual property and new media integration company.
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Trend Alert – Top Ten Tips for Connecting with Today’s Girls
By Sam Cannon, MediaPost
Top 10 Tips For Connecting With Today’s Girls
It’s no secret that marketing to teenage girls has always been challenging. The good news is that reaching this audience is not an impossible task. In fact, here are 10 emerging best practices to consider when preparing to connect with teenagers:
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Trend Alert – Back to Schools – Kids and Computers
Back to School for Kids—And Computers
As another summer winds to a close, you’re probably wondering where the time went—and why you let the kids spend so much of it on the computer. The start of school is a perfect time for a full-scale hard drive cleanup and the re-institution of responsible Internet habits.
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Zynga Purchases Japanese Social Game Company Unoh
“Social Game Companies worldwide are growing rapidly, Zynga is a leader in this space and will continue to lead given the financial resources at their disposal”…says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment
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Youth Focused Interactive Marketing to be Location-Based
All Interactive Youth Marketing Will Soon Be Location-Based
With endless talk about check-ins and mayorships it is easy to get swept away by the mystique of location-based marketing and for good reason. That famous anecdote about reaching an unsuspecting consumer with the very right offer as they stroll by a storefront is hard to ignore. The [...] -
Mumba, India based Zapak Partners with Hong Kong based 6waves games
The deal illustrates how social gaming is becoming a worldwide phenomenon, not just something happening in the more mature Internet markets of China, Japan, Europe and the U.S
“Look for India to become a major player in the distribution and marketing of online casual games”….says Jacob R Miles, GrapevineStar -
From America to India College Talent Hungry for Opportunities in Films
There is some absolutely unbelievable filmmaking talent on global college campuses.
That revelation, among all the things we have learned during our nine years of running film festivals that empower college students to tell their stories on the big screen, is the one that never ceases to astound us. -
Marvel’s Thor is Going to be Hot! – Kick Off at Comic-Con a Hit
We kicked off the “Thor” action with the first image of Thor. Then, we gave you a peek at the first official photo of Odin, Thor and Loki all together as well as the throne room of Odin himself. Now, catch a glimpse into the complicated relationship between the hammer wielder and his father, Odin, [...]
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Trend Alert – Spice Girls India Search has Begun
The makers of the international band Spice Girls will now make its Asian counterpart that will have one Indian girl.
FarWest Entertainment has launched a global initiative Project Lotus, to find, train, groom five girls who will form a Pan-Asian girl band, to be called (tentatively) the Asian Spice Girls.
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Trend Alert – Social Games is For Real! The Elephant in the Social Media Room
“Social or casual games is the proverbial elephant in our global room of social media…They will dwarf most future uses of social media”…..says Jacob R Miles III, Chairman, GrapevineStar Media
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Trend Alert – Retailer GameStop buys Digital Game Distribution Site Kongregate
Video game retail giant GameStop is opening 400 stores a year, but it knows that the shift to digital game distribution is coming. That’s why it bought the indie game portal Kongregate today.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The site will remain under the management of founders Jim and Emily Greer following the closing [...] -
Trend Alert – Where was Twilight at Comic-Con?
Is Twilight, the popular film series coming to graphic novels. There is no question that the Twilight series is one of the most popular film series in the history of teen films. Is it a great or late opportunity?
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Comic-Con Opens, Movies, Toys, Videogames, Comics, Graphic Novels
It is the opening day of Comic-Con, This event will have a lasting impact on future movies, toys, videogames, comics and graphic novels that will become national or global brands…says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media and intellectual property integration company.
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Movie Studios, Gaming Companies, Comic book and Graphic Novels Set to Invade San Diego Comic-Con
Comic-Con has become one of the centers for new content and intellectual properties for film and TV… says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc., a media and entertainment company.
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Cruise, Cameron, Mel Gibson, Eclipse, Inception & Salt – The Hollywood Summer Movie Season is Heating Up!
Not even the UFO’s in China, DroidX, IPhone problems or Mel Gibson could overshadow the arrival at the box office of the summer movie, “Incepton”, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio …and next up SALT, starring Angelina Jole
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Social Gaming, Virtual Goods….Are You in the Game?
To get in the game and fully understand virtual goods and social gaming, here are some must attend conferences and events to be held this year:
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MTV Networks Acquires Social Express, Forays Into Social Gaming
“Social Games are at their infancy, the most popular social games will be the birthplace of new media’s next licensable character based intellectual properties”….says Jacob R Miles, Chairman of GrapevineStar
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Trend Alert – Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James, Lady Gaga
Pop Culture icons Lindsay Lohan, Lebron James and Lady Gaga are all indicative of the celebrity narcissim that is pervasive in America today. In each case it is all about them and their needs. What do You Think?
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Hip Hop’s Def Jam Rapstar Video game Arrives in October
Konami announced that Def Jam Rapstar will arrive on October 5. Apparently, this has nothing to do with EA’s Def Jam series of hip-hop action games.
Instead, Def Jam Rapstar is like a karaoke game – but with all rap tracks. It will come with over 40 tracks and a microphone, and cost $70 for the [...] -
Trend Alert -Lady Gaga and Anime Eyes
Lady GaGa Anime eyes are patterned after the Anime eyes made popular by Japanese Anime artists’s cartoon eyes.
Otakus, CosPlay have been at the forefront of this pop culture trend. Lady Gaga’s embracing of this look in her music video is causing this trend to gain momentum among the general tween and teen population. See more info below.
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Licensing Trends – Lady Gaga Embraces Licensing
Polaroid, Lady Gaga Team for Specialty Products
Source: License! Global Weekly E-news
PLR IP Holdings, owners of the Polaroid brand, have partnered with entertainer Lady Gaga for a specialty line of branded imaging products.
Lady Gaga will serve as creative director for the specialty Polaroid imaging products, which will hit retailers in late 2010. Further details of the [...] -
Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Natsume To Exhibit Upcoming Lineup At Anime Expo This Week
Jun 30th 2010
Burlingame, Calif., June 29, 2010 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that the company will be exhibiting some of its key 2010 titles at the Anime Expo from Thursday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 4th. The [...] -
Korean Intellectual Property Market is Growing
The Asian intellectual market is growing. China and Korea are placing considerable effort in building their home grown intellectual property industry. The global licensing industry is too big for these countries to ignore.
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Trend Report – Apps Get Real – Beyond Party Tricks – IPhone and Android Lead
Gravity Tank Study is a Must Read
Beyond party tricks
For mainstream users, iPhone-style apps have fast become essential tools for modern living.
Kate is a full-time grad student. She also has a full-time job as a designer. She knits in her free time, is an avid photographer, and loves to cook. She runs regularly, travels, and is [...] -
Michael Jackson Licensed Merchandise to Expand Dramatically
“Michael Jackson merchandise will follow the leads of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Tupac expanding and growing for many years to come” says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO of GrapevineStar Entertainment, a new media, licensing and products focused company.
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Michael Jackson is Alive and Well in the Media and Licensing
The Michael Jackson Brand is Alive and Well. Licensees are rejoicing at the exposure.
Just about everyone who ever met Michael Jackson will be on television tomorrow, as the anniversary of his death brings a blizzard of reports on either how it happened or what it has meant.
Those who prefer to remember Jackson primarily for his [...] -
Trend Alert – Education Program adds up to Math Success
Program adds up to math success in schools
Reasoning Mind to go national.
Reasoning Mind is a highly acclaimed math program that makes learning math in second through sixth grades not only easy but downright fun.
“Reasoning Mind engaged our students from grade 2 to grade 4, and that has been expanded to grades 5 and 6,” said [...] -
Pop Culture – Trend Alert: Lady Gaga’s Relationship with Hip Hop and RnB Music
She began her career with Streamline Records, an imprint of Interscope Records. During her early time at Interscope, she worked as a songwriter for fellow label artists and captured the attention of Hip Hop, R&B artist, Akon, who recognized her vocal abilities, and got her signed to his own label, Kon Live Distribution.
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CityGrid Media has Launched
Citysearch LLC Relaunches As CityGrid Media
by Laurie Sullivan,
IAC will relaunch an online media company Thursday that connects Web and mobile publishers with local advertising organizations. The strategy renames Citysearch LLC as CityGrid Media, which becomes the umbrella for local advertising network CityGrid, as well as publishing sites Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon.
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Trend Alert – The New Digital Entrepreneur
The face of the new digital entrepreneur
By Jodi Harris
We’re moving past the recession, but digital now faces an even bigger challenge: an innovation crisis. Starcom CEO Lisa Donohue discusses how a secret weapon will help the industry thrive again.
Though it’s only been two years of managing recessionary business issues, it seems like a decade must [...] -
Twitter Trends – TV, Shopping, “Knowsomeonethat”
Current Twitter trends: UNIQLO, ‘Lost’ finale, Brittany Murphy’s husband found dead
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Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO is the most hotly discussed topic on Twitter on the morning of May 24. The store, which is renowned for its low-cost but fashionable clothes, takes out [...] -
Trend Alert – Company Makes Money from Deadly Urban Trend: “Sipping Syrup”
You’ve probably heard the phrase “sippin syrup,” used in reference to the act of mixing cough syrup, codeine, and soda together to create a relaxed feeling within the person who consumes the beverage. The “drank” has become quite popular, particularly in the south, as rappers have done their jobs of giving free promotion to an illegal product.
It was only a matter of time before corporate America stepped in to make money off the trend. Meet the new drink on store shelves: Sippin Syrup. -
Why Local Listings Are The No. 1 Priority for Location-Based Social Networks
As mobile phone and social network adoption continues, these applications have a substantial opportunity to capture more users and advertisers with a solid strategy and monetize their products. Like other local search platforms, content is king for these companies.
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If I Only Had A Brain…
As we move to the next wave of technology….we ponder the thought and script of the Wizard of Oz, If I only had a brain….The reality is that everything will have a brain courtesy of Intel, TV’s will have a brain, mobile phones have a brain. Refrigerators will have a brain and much much more. [...]
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Trend Article From Trend Central
HOT TICKET
Ticket vendors” and event promoters” eye catching business models
Buying and selling concert tickets has become a game as complex as drafting a fantasy baseball team. Because so many tickets are now sold via “secret” password-protected pre-sales, scoring entrance to your favorite band’s show may now require reading music blogs written by those whose main [...] -
Eco Trends – Earth Day, Take the Day to Learn the Issues
The most important thing we can do for Earth Day is to take the time to learn about the issues impacting our environment, our earth.
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Trend Alert – The Kids Are Not Alright – A Market Analysis of Young Workers
The Kids Aren’t Alright
A Labor Market Analysis of Young Workers
By Kathryn Anne Edwards and Alexander Hertel – Fernandez
Unemployment does not equally affect all workers. Different segments of the population often have different rates of unemployment, whether the distiction is made by race, gender, education, or age. While the national
unemployment rate has yet to meet the [...] -
Trend Tracking – Key executives from Disney, LF USA, Hasbro, Mattel and Toys“R”Us will give their perspective on “The Future of Entertainment Licensing”
LIMA Announces Heavyweight Lineup for Keynote Panel at Licensing International Expo 2010
April 7, 2010 | Prepared by: LIMA
(New York, NY) April 7, 2010 – Key executives from Disney, LF USA, Hasbro, Mattel and Toys“R”Us will give their perspective on “The Future of Entertainment Licensing” in a keynote panel that will kick off the Licensing International [...] -
TrendSetter Update – Hip Hop & Urban Trends
The future of Hip Hop or should I say the eveolution of Hip Hop is in full effect. What do you think is in store for Hip Hop, music, clothing, lifestyle, what trends do you see?
