2009 Pop Culture Trends

When bell-bottom jeans became all the rage forsurface of just a name and a number, and helping
teens in the late 90s, parents everywhere cringedus to discover these five pop culture trends of
at the thought. The style that had once been2009.
popular in the heyday of the boomer generation inTrend Summaries
the 60s and 70s was once again coming backReinventing Icons – Pop culture icons of the
– ready to be embraced by a whole newpast are still around us, revived and revitalized
crowd.through fresh marketing tactics, capturing new
Bell-bottoms, Ross and Rachel, American Idol,audiences while still remaining true to those who
Harry Potter, and the iPod – all iconicgrew up with them.
remembrances that have made pop culturePower to the People – The Internet, reality
history because of the masses who embraceTV, and exciting new marketing and branding
them. Topics and trends that spark atactics have given audiences new ways to
conversation, evoke a memory, and make aengage with their favorite products and shows.
mark on society – whether for good or forNo longer are they passive viewers, but now
bad – are what makes pop culture what it is.active contributors empowered to make a
Pop culture is a unique topic, and its study yieldsdifference.
such interesting results. Decades and generationsRise of the Creative Geek – As a result of
are defined by their pop culture, which can becreativity in the tech sector, traditionally non-tech
found in music, style of dress, and current events.people have turned into outright tech-fiends. No
With the introduction of social media, trends arelonger banished to the basement, the creative
spreading like wildfire, and quickly making popgeek is actively sought and admired by their
culture history. No matter our religion, politics orpeers, fusing technology with imagination to
lifestyle, popular culture is something we can allcreate products sought after by millions.
agree on.Cheers and Jeers – The underlying storyline of
We’ve scoured dozens of top 10 lists outlining“Good vs. Evil” is seen everywhere we
the biggest trends and most popular products oflook, and is even more apparent in pop culture.
the past year, and have created some of ourWe’re driven by competition, picking sides and
own. Trends carve a path and help us see whataligning with a team or...
we have to look forward to. We’veTo read more about pop culture trends, go to
synthesized the information and found thoseSparxoo, a digital marketing, branding and business
trends that lie deeper, that are far below thedevelopment blog.