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COVID-19

August 24, 2020

Reclaiming Relaxation During the Great Pause

As COVID-19 has forced us to slow down, we've begun to see a transformation in how and why we relax. We see people around the world taking a more holistic and proactive approach to relaxation, and a movement towards putting in the time and effort to truly "reset" ourselves. But what does this all mean as we look to the future and a world that's beginning to open up again?

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COVID-19

June 18, 2020

The Pursuit of Progress During the Big Pause

During COVID-19, our desire for progress is stronger than ever, yet there’s no clear destination in sight. As the days blur together, people are engaging in new at-home entertainment behaviors to feel a sense of purpose and avoid losing this time. The Sound set off to explore these new behaviors and understand which habits will last.

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Cultural Insights

March 12, 2020

Gen Z and Tech: 5 Surprises

Close your eyes and imagine a group of ten teenagers… Hard to keep reading with your eyes closed huh? But in all seriousness, we suspect that heads down, phone in hand is central to the picture you painted in your mind. And while this is very often the case, you’d be surprised to know that compared to Millennials, Gen Z’s relationship with tech is evolving.

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Cultural Insights

February 6, 2020

Gen Z Report: 6 Insights for Brands 2020

We've spent almost 10 years getting familiar with Generation Z and made it our mission to understand who they are, what matters to them, and why it will matter to you. Want to better understand Gen Z and its implications for brands? Check out our new report Gen Z: Refresh.

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Cultural Insights

November 20, 2019

Mom Crimes

We’re all about that human on human insight; that consumer behaviour research that makes one lean back and interlock the fingers across the belly, musing...

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