The document discusses emerging youth trends for 2010 related to camp merchandise and branding. It identifies celebrity influences like Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z that shape teens' perceptions. Popular trends include slogan tees, hip hop styles, retro inspiration, mixing skate/surf/street styles. It recommends leveraging trends through artwork on classic pieces and utilizing online stores and social media to promote merchandise programs. Camps should understand camper culture, keep up with trends, get campers involved, and not be intimidated by trends but enhance their culture through current styles.
3. In the next 60 minutes 油 An overview of emerging youth trends for 2010, specifically as it relates to merchandise and branding. Tips on how to engage campers and staff using the web and social media properties How to maximize profits and minimize administrative issues when designing a merchandise program.
10. Celebrity Influence Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Hilary Duff, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus Important to know who the players are (generational divide) Shaping teens perceptions about themselves
11. Self expression 油 Wearing your ideology/culture on your sleeve Walking billboards & demanding styles Individual identity Art, music, cultural and political statements are heard loud and clear by way of slogan tees/hoodies/jewelry
15. Speed Sourcing Global production means trends have a shorter life span Kids have access to new designs/styles that are constantly changing H&M, Forever 21 Important to keep branding fresh annually
22. Hip Hop Remains a huge influence on street wear 80's style footwear Bling oversized tees grillz, pimping cars Hoodies Canada Goose jackets/puffy jackets
24. Mixing Skate/Surf/Street 油 - Growing interest in the "hipster lifestyle/NEO HIPPY Deliberate display of ignoring the trends results in a trend. Skinny jeans on guys, scarves, leather, tiny tees with vintage logos.
46. How to incorporate the trends and minimize the risk Teens and tweens are fickle you dont want to be stuck with inventory that doesnt sell Offer select trendy items as part of your pre-order so you only produce what the kids have selected Leverage trendy artwork on classic pieces
47. How to maximize profits and reduce administrative headaches Leverage technology to showcase your merchandise program and drive sales through vehicles such as: Camp Website Online Store Facebook page (Kandalore, Sanborn) Utilize online stores to reduce paper and administrative time compiling orders
56. Final Thoughts Dont let Jay-Z intimidate you. Just know who he is Enhance your camp culture through current trends Understand the culture of your campers Keep up with trends through artwork & design Get your campers involved in the process Its okay to start slowly Embrace social media as a marketing tool Showcase your merchandise online