These Millennial socializing examples range from niche crowdsurfer workouts to craft beer college courses. While Grand Rapids Community College's craft brewing program helps students turn their passion for local beers into a fulfilling hobby or career, examples like Gym Box and Stubhub's fitness event are designed to appeal to concert goers with an appreciation for non-traditional workouts.
Other Millennial socializing innovations to take note of include immersive art events that combine installation pieces with artisanal food and beverage offerings, along with supermarket wine popups that make luxury more accessible.
Prizing memorable experiences offer material goods, Millennial audiences are sure to love these interactive, educational and most imporatantly, fun events. Rounding off this list are dine-in movie theater experiences that are inspired by nostalgia and zero gravity music festivals that combine daring stunts with exciting brand activations.
35 Millennial Socializing Innovations

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Cosmetic Cafe Pop-Ups
Glossier at Rhea’s Cafe Offers a Place to Shop, Socialize and Eat

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Immersive Brewery Tours
Toronto's Beer Lovers' Tour Company Highlights the Best Brews in the City
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Experiential Beauty Activations
Rihanna and Sephora Tailored the Summer Body Launch to Millennials
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Gen Z Cosmetic Stores
'Riley Rose' is Forever21's Newest Conceptual Beauty Store
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Mobile Cocktail Bars
This Vintage Trailer Was Re-Purposed to Function as a Moving Bar
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Craft Beer College Courses
This New College Program Gets Students Ready for the Beer Industry
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Underground Sneaker Events
adidas Originals' EQT Sneaker Release Was Hosted in a Parking Garage
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Upcycled Pub Interiors
Hong Kong's Crafty Cow Gastropub Makes Use of New and Reclaimed Materials
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Mini Golf Bars
'Puttshack' Reimagines the Indoor Golf Experience with Gamified Tech
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Debuting Designer Pop-Ups
Cherry Los Angeles' Introductory Pop-Up Store is Red-Accented
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Experimental Urban Brewpubs
Toronto's 'Halo Brewery' Specializes in Unique Flavor Combinations
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Steampunk Submarine Pubs
6th-Sense's Bar Interior Design Creates the Feeling of Being Undersea
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Rapper Bodega Pop-Ups
A$AP Rocky's AWGE x Selfridges Bodega is Inspired by the Star's Home Town
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Lyric-Transmitting Beer Cups
The Brahma Valley Music Festival Featured Helpful 'Copokê' Glasses
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Immersive Hotel Activations
This Recent Pop-Up Event Helped Celebrate the Launch of W Shanghai
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Sensory Retail Pods
The Benetton Pop-Up Cubes Embrace an Immersive Marketing Approach
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Supermarket Wine Pop-Ups
Tesco Launched the 'Finest' Pop-Up Wine Bar to Showcase Its Wines
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Transformative Art Festivals
This City-Wide Art Initiative in Arkansas Creates an Outdoor Gallery
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Self-Serve Pub Bars
The 'Pay @ Pump' Beer Pump is a Self-Checkout for Pubs
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Multi-Sensory Airport Bars
Ballantine's Hard Fired Scotch Whiskey Bar Powers Phones and More
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Millennial-Focused Cruise Tours
Kesha's Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride is a Cruise Ship Festival
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Rugby-Themed Beer Gardens
Toronto Wolfpack Rugby and The Craft Guys Partner for Local Games
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Helicopter Yoga Excursions
This Luxury Yoga Experience Helps People Find Peace in Remote Areas
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Temporary Millennial-Targeted Eateries
Gordon Ramsey is Launching the Cobalt Social in Toronto
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Mobile Nitro Brew Bars
Shift Coffee Bar Offers Artisanal Beverages on Wheels
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Beer-Pong Inspired Party Games
The 'PlingPong' Ping Pong Game is Suitable for Players of All Ages
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Robotic Cocktail Makers
This Robotic Mixologist is Powered by People’s Tweets
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Illuminated Music Festival Flowers
These Music Festival Lights Take the Shape of a Large Flower
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Dine-In Movie Theates
This Cinema Boasts a From-Scratch Kitchen and Full Bar
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Festival-Commemorating Beer Art
Bud Light's Sxsw Branding Offers a Diversion for the Brand
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Disney-Inspired Bottomless Brunches
'When You Wish Upon A Brunch' Takes Place at The Aeronaut
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Unassuming Cocktail Lounges
The 'Downtown Cocktail Room' Serves Up Complex Drinks in a Cozy Space
25
Tiki-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Coconut Club' is a Theatrical Tiki-Themed Pop-Up Restaurant
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Virtual Reality Jewelry Mirrors
Swarovski Hosted the Sparkle Pop-Up to Connect with Millennials
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Curated Millennial Vacations
Thrillist is Offering Authentic City-Based Trips for Millennials
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Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
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Avocado-Themed Music Festivals
Avocado Oil Company Chosen Foods is Sponsoring 'Avolution Fest'
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Hockey Fan Festivals
The World Cup of Hockey Fan Village Helps Fans Celebrate the Tournament
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Zero-Gravity Music Festivals
Desperados Bass Drop Took Place 30,000 Feet Over Las Vegas
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Beer Pairing Snack Menus
'Banger Brewing' Pairs Each of Its Brews with a Tasty Snack
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College Town Tailgate Parties
The Bud Light Down South Tailgate Tour Takes Live Music to Colleges
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Exploration-Focused Hotels
The Assembly Hotel Brand Encourages Millennial Travelers to Explore
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Dating-Style Homebuyer Events
The HSBC Home Bae Pop-Up Introduces "Speed Dating" for Co-Buyers
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Smart Beer Dispensers
The Pubinno Touch Screen Draft Beer System Improves Efficiency and Service
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Social Blockchain Campaigns
Bacardi Blockparty Used Blockchain to Send Out Event Invitations
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Nostalgic Automotive Pop-Ups
Renault is Introducing Its Clio Model as "the Original Millennial"
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Bottomless Wine Devices
This New Technology Lets Scientists Create Endless Sources of Wine
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Social Juice Bar Tours
Juice Crawl is Like a Pub Crawl for Those Who Enjoy Green Juice
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Crowdsurfer Workout Classes
Gym Box and Stubhub Teamed Up to Offer a 'Crowd Surf Ready' Class
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8-Bit Pop-Up Bars
The Super Mario Bros Bar Celebrates the Blooming of D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms
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Traveling Latin Food Events
Vancouver's Sabores CDMX Festival Celebrates Mexico City's Fare
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Anime-Themed Pubs
Abbotts Hotel in Australia Featured a Pokémon Menu for a Limited Time
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No-Frills Bartending Schools
Toronto's BareBones Bartending School Makes Mixology More Accessible
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Tea-Based Cocktail Bars
The 'Brew' Pub Only Serves Hot Loose Leaf Tea & Cool Tea Cocktails
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Banned Music Concerts
Forbidden Songs is a Live Event That Will Feature Banned Music from All Over
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Boozy Seafood Marathons
Le Marathon du Medoc Feeds Racers On the Course With Oysters and Wine
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Operatic Beer Pairing Events
'Hopera' Pairs Beers with Famous Arias
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Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
Molson Coors Taps Naked Life for its New Non-Alcoholic Expansion
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Eventbrite Debuts a 'Cheese Rave' in NYC
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
The Electrolit Campground 5K Debuts at Coachella
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Daytime Coffee Mixers
The Coffee Party is Toronto's New Daytime Function Serving Coffee and Treats
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Comprehensive Self-Care Events
The Wellness Oasis™ is Running During Miami Art Week 2024
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Comprehensive Wellness-Oriented Fitness Studios
Sweat and Tonic Announces the Launch of REFORMD
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Dating App Running Clubs
The Tinder Solemates Challenge Sparks Connections in the Strava Community
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Culturally Immersive Vacay Destinations
The Marriott Vacation Clubs Center on Experiences
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Tech-Centric Beverage Partnerships
Leisure Hydration Has Presence at CES 2025 Through Ring
Non-Alcoholic Electrolyte Cocktails
SMASHD Captivated Millennials & Gen Z with Its Debut Campaign
Senior-Focused Live Programming
ONSCREEN Introduces a New Pioneering Initiative — ONSCREEN Live
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Gen Z-Focused Delivery Apps
Instacart Launches a Dedicated App for Party Hosts
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Communal Reading Events
Reading Rhythms Transforms Social Reading into Curated Experiences
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
Drink Coaster Phone Cases
The Ultimate Signal-Free Party by Captain Morgan Encourages Presence
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
Invite-Only Membership Programs
The Nylon Membership is a Gateway to Exclusive Cultural Access
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Relaxing Alcohol-Free Beers
Impossibrew Features Social Blend Technology
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
DJ-Enhanced Morning Parties
Croissound Champions a Unique Social Experience in Montreal
Post-Class-Focused Wellness Campaigns
Soulcycle and Uni Launch 'Sweat It Out, See the Glow'
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Grape-Flavored Better-For-You Sodas
Culture Pop Soda Emphasizes Whimsical Branding and Good Flavor
Student Network Platforms
Studeen Connects Students Through School-Specific Sharing Communities
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
RUNWAY 06's Electric Brunch Offers a Fresh Twist on the Brunch Scene
Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water Lines
Resident Culture Brewing Co. Expands Cümulo
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Comprehensive Modern Fitness Studios
KINRGY Opens Its First Physical Studio in West Hollywood
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Indian Gen Z Beverage Campaigns
Coolberg Launches its 'No Rules, Just Cool' Campaign for Gen Z
Expanded Functional Fitness Programs
In 2025, Centr Expands Its Expert-Led Training Programs
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Community Project Micro-Grant Programs
Big Grove Brewery Debuts the Neighborhood Micro-Grant
Coffee-Focused Education Programs
Klatch Coffee Unveils Its Summer 2025 Educational Programming
Co-Creating Consumer Communities
The Sam's Club Member’s Mark Community Provides Valuable Feedback
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Mindful Drinking Wellness Courses
The National Academy of Sports Medicine Debuts Mindful Drinking
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Hyperlocal Social Networks
Build Real-Life Connections with Mingl for Socializing and Networking
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Gin-Paired Popcorn Snacks
Popcorn Kitchen & Craft Gin Club Joined Forces to Delight Gen Z
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Unique Hotel Wedding Packages
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Unveils a Beer-Inspired Wedding Experiences
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Company Culture-Enhancing Communication Tools
Motivosity Has Unveiled a New Feature Called Spaces
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Surfing-Centric Podcast Series
This Podcast Was Created By 805 Beer and the World Surf League
Joyful Workout Commercials
Les Mills International Debuts an Empowering and Dynamic Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Trades Campaigns
Petri Plumbing Wants to Make Gen Z the Toolbelt Generation
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Cutting-Edge Workout Experiences
NYSC Debuts Two New Les Mills Group Training Programs
Next-Gen Wine Clubs
Vina Robles' Rookie Club Welcomes Gen Z & Millennials to the World of Wine
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Engaging Remote Work Solutions
Crewting Transforms Isolated Remote Workers into Teams
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Fitness Studio Gamification Tools
Xplor Mariana Tek Enhances Member Motivation & Engagement
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Life Event Portfolios
Build and Share Life’s Key Moments With Milestones’ Curated Event Portfolio
Transformative Storytelling Experiences
ExperienceCraft Turns Content Into Interactive Experiences
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Fitness Social Networks
Uni-Train Provides Tools for Fitness Instructors to Promote Their Services
Indoor Rowing Workout Platforms
Jezzr Represents a Technological Evolution in Group Fitness