: For older millennials, gaming has replaced "golf" as the primary social outlet. Nearly 40% of this group reports socializing more in video games than in person. Emerging Tech in Media

: McDonald's has found success with vintage toys from the 80s and 90s.

: To combat content fatigue, streaming services like Amazon and Netflix are testing AI-generated recaps and modular storytelling to fit short time constraints.

: Events like Candlelight Concerts are trending specifically because they are designed to be shared as high-quality social content.

: Brands like Pepsi are bringing back 90s-era "Pepsi Blue" with retro packaging.