Younger demographics typically depict the future of a variety of industries, and this list of October 2019 youth innovations highlights the unique ways that businesses are responding to the needs and demands of younger Millennials and Generation Z.
As always, social media is being leveraged by businesses to engage with these demographics. Prime examples from this list include Snapchat's new feature, which is allowing consumers to take 3D selfies. On a similar note, Facebook users can now share 15 seconds of a Spotify song on their pages, helping to bring more personality to one's online presence.
In addition to social media, technology is also continuously leveraged to appeal to younger people. For example, the VTech Kidi Star Dance Toy conveniently pairs with a motion-activated band, seamlessly integrated technology with physical activity.
Top 75 Youth Innovations in October
From 3D Social Media Selfies to Pizza-Embedded Skateboards:
Ellen Smith — Oct 26, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Coloring Book-Themed Cafes
The 2D Cafe in Japan is the Perfect Spot for Your Next Instagram Post
74
Wine Brand Art Parties
The Lillet Paint Night Event Featured DIY Spritzers and Painting
73
Vending Machine Toy Boxes
Vendees Pair a Themed Unboxing Experience with a DIY Activity
72
Minimalist Children-Specific Restaurants
Sneha Divias Atelier Designs a Children's Restaurant
71
Flip-Top Selfie Toys
The VTech Kidizoom Pixi Lets Kids Take Photos and Add Silly Filters
70
Gamified Picky Eating Apps
When to Wonder: Picky Eating Helps Parents with Childhood Challenges
69
Gothic Avant-Garde Sneakers
Vans Announced It Will Launch a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Shoe Line
68
Dance-Teaching Toys
The VTech Kidi Star Dance Toy Pairs with Motion-Activated Bands
67
Child-Specific Flight Care Packs
The Kraft Flight Relief Pack is Filled with Items for Kids
66
Minimal Relaxed Fall Streetwear
The KITH Fall 2019 Capsule is Described as an Evolution
65
Kid-Friendly Smart Lamps
Amazon Echo Glow Shares Dance Parties, Bedtime Stories & a Sleep Timer
64
Curl-Specific Hair Care Lines
'Pattern Beauty' is a Hair Care Line for Curly, Tight-Textured Hair
63
Pizza-Embedded Skateboards
&pizza Created the Ultimate Pizza Skateboard with a Real Pizza Inside
62
Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
61
Sci-Fi Movie-Branded Planes
Virgin Atlantic Created a Star Wars-Themed Plane for a New Contest
60
STEM Craft Subscriptions
JOANN's GoldieBlox Box Shares Monthly Science, Math & Tech Activities
59
Creativity-Focused Radio Communities
Transmission Roundhouse Offers a Space for Culture Makers
58
Youthful WOC Cosmetics
The ESSENCE x Ulta Beauty Girls United Collection Was Made with Teens
57
Vibrant Sculptural Education Centers
Supernormal Reimagines the Aesthetics of the Modern Daycare
56
Graphic Famed Singer Apparel
The 'Kurt Was Here' Clothing Line Features the Singer's Designs
55
Voice-Activated Encyclopaedia Games
Britannica's Guardians of History is a Time Travel Adventure
54
Sneaker-Branded Social Media Contests
Vessi Footwear Launched a Social Media Giveaway Contest
53
Colorful Disney Villain Shakes
Disneyland Starbucks Just Debuted a Maleficent Frappuccino
52
Online Discounted Department Stores
Marshalls Announced It Will Debut Online Stores
51
Canned Matcha Beverages
Cha Cha Matcha Launched Aesthetically Pleasing Ready-to-Drink Matcha Cans
50
Scary Clown-Themed Beverages
Fans of Starbucks Create the IT Cappuccino as Part of a "Secret Menu"
49
Hot Sauce Tailgating Giveaways
Frank's Redhot is Giving Away the Ultimate “Homegating” Experience
48
Social Media Cat Food Brands
The Super-Premium 'Love, Nala' Line Comes from a Viral Sensation
47
Music App-Themed Burritos
Chipotle's New TikTok Burrito Draws Inspiration from Social Media
46
Communal Noodle Cups
Pot Noodle's Limited-Edition XL Size is 600% Larger Than Usual
45
Creative Storytelling Through Technology
A Talk with Director X, Prolific Canadian Content Creator
44
Pocket-Friendly Bandage Packs
Tru-Colour's Pocket Pack Bandages are Sleekly Packaged & Portable
43
Messaging Walkie Talkie Toys
VTech's KidiGo Walkie Talkies Share Preset Animated Messages
42
Rideable Unicorn Toys
Kid Trax's Josie is a Battery-Powered Interactive Ride-On Toy
41
Healthy Eating Nutrition Platforms
Red Rabbit Boasts Made-from-Scratch Meals and Education Labs
40
Social Media Auditors
The Hypevertise Instagram Auditor Shows an Influencer's Marketing Potential
39
QSR Mascot Costumes
KFC and Spirit Halloween Created a Limited-Edition Colonel Sanders Costume
38
AR Grooming Lenses
Manscaped's 'Prevent Manscaping Accidents' Shares a Funny Lens on Snapchat
37
Modular Child-Specific Guitars
The Loog Guitar Debuts Its Newest Electric Guitar for Beginners
36
Immersive City Guide Experiences
Hidden Trax is a GPS Tracked Podcast That Guides Your Travels
35
Vegetable-Enriched Ketchup Condiments
This Ketchup with Veggies Has Added Carrots & Squash
34
Healthy Eating Incentives
C&S Wholesale Grocers Enters a Partnership with Produce for Kids
33
Health-Focused Educational Food Camps
Camp Foodie Teaches Children About Cooking and Nutrition
32
Functional CBD Kombuchas
M Kombucha Complements Its Probiotic Beverages with Adaptogens & CBD
31
Inclusive Healthy Eating Programs
'Happy Family, Healthy Kids' Targets Underserved Communities
30
Football-Themed Social Media Lenses
The NFL Launched a Snapchat AR Lens for its 100th Season
29
Reimagined School Cafeteria Programs
Sweetgreens & FoodCorps Advocate for Healthy Cafeterias
28
Sparkling Cranberry Sauces
Glitter Cranberry Sauce Makes for a Millennial-Friendly Thanksgiving
27
Futuristic Printed Food Toys
'Play Food from the Future' Familiarizes Kids with Sustainable Food
26
Color-In Macaroni Boxes
Kraft's Limited-Edition Macaroni and Cheese Boxes Inspire Creativity
25
Pretty Pastel Baking Chips
The Yummallo Pastel Baking Chips Will Make Any Treat Instagram-Worthy
24
Fashion-Specific Video Content Sites
YouTube Recently Launched a Dedicated Fashion Section
23
Social Media 3D Photos
Snapchat Has Added a 3D Selfie on Its Platform for iPhone Users
22
Creamy Peppermint Pies
Walmart's Holiday Peppermint Crème Pie is the Ultimate Holiday Dessert
21
Social Media Music Sharing
Users on Facebook Can Now Share 15-Second Clips of Spotify Content
20
Mini Triple Chocolate Brownies
Hostess is Set to Debut Triple Chocolate Brownies in December
19
Healthy Eating-Centric Campaigns
Beko's Eat Like a Pro Draws Inspiration from Athletes and eSports
18
Company Climate Strike Initiatives
SodaStream Joined the Global Climate Strike
17
Dual-Flavored Candy Bars
The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate and Whoppers Bar is the Best of Both Worlds
16
Two-in-One Moisturizers
The Newest Clinique Smart Product Boasts Resculpt & Revolumize Formulas
15
Cross Platform Dating Apps
Facebook Dating Launched in the US and will have Instagram Integration
14
Specialist-Powered Weight Management Programs
AdventHealth for Children Taps Nutrition & Wellness
13
Child-Centric Nutrition Workshops
The Wholesome Child Offers Interactive, Custom Workshops
12
Dual-Flavored Gelatin Snacks
Starburst Duos Gelatin Lets You Make Two-Toned Jell-O Snacks
11
Female Empowerment Board Games
Hasbro's Ms. Monopoly Gives Female Players More Money
10
Large Chocolate Bar-Themed Cheesecakes
Twix Launched a Cheesecake Dessert in China and the UK
9
Social Media Music Stories
Pandora App Users Can Now Share Music to an Instagram Story
8
Social Media App Tours
Snap Has Streamlined the Lens Studio App to Make It Easier for Creators
7
Social Media Reposting Apps
Tweeig 2.0 Lets You Repost a Tweet to Instagram as a Video
6
Centralized Notification Manager Apps
The Noft App Helps Make Your Digital Life Less Cluttered
5
Pink Candy-Flavored Beverage Mixes
Starburst Recently Launched an All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix
4
Informative Digital School Menus
Yum Yummi Allows Parents to Better Plan for Their Kid's Meal
3
Nutrition-Focused Kid-Centric Organizations
TasteWise Kids Strives to Build Healthy Habits in Kids
2
Shareable Music Streaming Content
Spotify Customers Will Now Be Able to Share Songs on Snapchat
1
Authentic Cocoa Cereals
Safari Cocoa Crunch by Mom's Best Cereal is Made with Real Cocoa
Related Ideas
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Metaverse Marketing Partnerships
Dentsu Inc. is Working with Naver Z on Zepeto Client Marketing
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Hyper-Personalized Playlists
Spotify is Using Advanced AI to Create a Connection Through Playlists
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Fancy Food Contests
Popeyes is Enticing Gen Z Aboard Its "Yachtsteraunt"
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
AI-Powered Pizza Designers
Dodo Pizza Launches an AI Pizza Image Generator for Customization
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone