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Culture & Media

Stat: Gen Z continue to spend on live music despite rising costs

Gen Z have overtaken Millennials as the highest-spending demographic for concerts, according to a Luminate Intelligence survey of some 4,000 US consumers.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Gen Z embrace freelance roles in response to AI and job insecurity

A survey by Fiverr, the freelancing jobs platform, reveals that Gen Z in Germany, France, the UK and the US are turning away from traditional nine-to-five jobs due to the uncertainties posed by AI and the fear of layoffs.

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Colliding Technologies

Stat: British teen employment rates are in fast decline

A report released by the Resolution Foundation has found that significantly fewer teens have part time jobs now than in previous years.

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Technology

How micro-learning will transform workplaces

Jacob Waern, founder and CEO of EduMe, on how the new generation of micro-learning platforms will evolve to address an increasingly dynamic workforce.

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Signals

Uber celebrates real people behind the wheel

The ride-sharing company has collaborated with American director Spike Lee on a series of films that explore the real lives of Uber drivers living and working in Brooklyn.

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Technology

Thought Starter: Is the gig economy creating societal hierarchies?

With the gig economy showing no signs of slowing down, panelists on the FutureFest debate stage discussed what the future of digital labour might look like in a zero-hour economy.

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Global

How gaming will define the future of customer service

The £81.7bn ($108.9bn, €91.7bn) gaming industry will transform customer service, from the way consumers budget to how they engage politically.

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Food & Drink

Quick fix

Mumbai, India – Google has launched a food delivery and home services app for Asia.

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Marketing & Branding

The Dislocated World

In a world dominated by distrust, disconnection and disenfranchisement it is time for brands to take a stand and choose what type of future they want to create.