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NFL veteran hosts LGBTQ+ friendly football camp
NBC News· 2025-07-09 18:25
At this youth football camp, Colin Saunders is hard to miss. Come on, baby. As the New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, he's a big guy.Oh, come on. Finish it. But he's got an even bigger heart.For the past three summers, he's hosted a youth football camp, and this year, he's put an emphasis on making it LGBTQ plus friendly. This was kind of my way of um showing respect and love and support to my brother. Colin's brother, Cameron Saunders, is gay.And Colin says in an often macho environment like pro football ...
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The Economist· 2025-07-09 03:20
Economic Outlook - High youth unemployment in China suggests a challenging economic environment [1] - A property slump in China indicates potential financial instability [1] - The situation is likely to worsen for millions of people in China due to these factors [1]
The Burden of Possibility | Sahil Chopra | TEDxVGS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:49
United Nations stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to youth and leadership. [Applause] Some places don't just awaken you. Some places teach you, they educate you. And for me, this very stage, these very walls and this school was the place where I started dreaming. Good morning to one and all present here today. I'm here back on the same stage where my dream story started. But this time I'm here with a mic in my hand and a story to tell. Once upon a time, there used to be a mischievous kid roa ...
Average Is the New Extraordinary: Own It | Mamta Chander Chandani | TEDxSGNS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:47
What if I told you the average kids in the school, the ones who never won medals, the ones who never topped their class, and the ones who were never chosen as the head boy or the headgirl are the ones quietly building some of the most extraordinary lives. Sounds unlikely, right. Let me tell you about a girl named Meera.Mera wasn't the star student. She was not even in the spotlight and was never the teacher's favorite. Most of the days, Meera just blended in the background, doing okay, not enough for being ...
Apollino Racing Team Rider Ken Ken Captures Historic 2025 AMA USSE Championship
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 13:00
Core Insights - Neisen Zhang, a young Chinese rider, has won the 2025 AMA US Sprint Enduro championship, highlighting the increasing presence of Chinese youth in American motorsports and the effectiveness of Apollino's youth development programs [1][11] Company Overview - Apollino (Zhejiang Apollo Sports Technology Co., Ltd.) is committed to making off-road riding accessible to all ages and skill levels, offering electric motorcycles that provide a quiet and user-friendly riding experience [13][14] - The company operates in over 70 countries, focusing on youth development initiatives and comprehensive racing programs to support emerging athletes from grassroots to championship levels [14] Industry Context - The AMA US Sprint Enduro series serves as a premier talent development platform, emphasizing explosive sprint performance and providing a selection series for the official U.S. national team [3] - The 2025 season included 80 tests across multiple U.S. states, showcasing the competitive nature of the series despite weather-related cancellations [4][5] Performance Highlights - Neisen Zhang achieved six victories and one runner-up finish in the seven-round series, demonstrating remarkable consistency and skill across multiple racing disciplines [5][7] - His success in the series, along with 15 victories in 19 races across three major series, underscores the potential of young international competitors in motorsports [5][12] Support and Development - Apollino Racing's support, including access to top-tier equipment and technical assistance, has been crucial for Neisen Zhang's focus on competition and skill development [9][11] - The company's youth development programs start with entry-level training, including electric dirt bike programs for kids, aimed at introducing young riders to off-road racing fundamentals [12]
The Cigna Group Foundation Announces Grants to 24 Nonprofits, Builds on Momentum to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
Prnewswire· 2025-06-30 10:00
Core Insights - The Cigna Group Foundation has announced its second round of grant recipients, allocating $9 million over three years to support youth mental health initiatives [1][6] - The grant program aims to address the youth mental health crisis exacerbated by the post-pandemic environment, focusing on youth aged 5-18 and their support systems [2][6] Grant Program Details - The program's goals include increasing the reach of social-emotional skills programming, equipping parents and caregivers to support youth, and enhancing access to mental health interventions [2] - Of the 24 grantees, 36% are returning partners from the first year, indicating a commitment to ongoing collaboration [3] List of Grantees - Notable returning grantees include Mindfulness First, McCall Center for Behavioral Health, and The Village for Families and Children [3] - Additional grantees include Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation, Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, and Communities in Schools of Burke County [4] Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America - In April, the Foundation announced a $1 million grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to enhance staff training on identifying youth in distress and implementing trauma-informed practices [5] Historical Context - The Cigna Group Foundation has committed over $27 million in grants over three years to various nonprofit organizations focused on improving mental health and health equity [6]
MoonFox | Bilibili: A "Forever Young" Platform with a Long-term Vision
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 09:00
Core Insights - Bilibili has achieved profitability for three consecutive quarters since Q3 2024, indicating a significant acceleration in its commercialization efforts [1] - The platform has successfully initiated a positive feedback loop between commercialization and content innovation, necessitating a reevaluation of its true marketing value as the internet user value (UV) dividend reaches its ceiling [3] User Evolution - Bilibili's user base has aged slightly, with an average age of 26 in 2025, while still maintaining a youthful and engaged demographic, with 62.25% of users aged 16-35 [8][9] - The platform has seen a growing presence of female users, accounting for 44% of active users in April 2025, which has driven growth in lifestyle-related content consumption [9][10] - User stickiness has increased, with over 100 million daily active users and average daily usage time stabilizing between 100-110 minutes since Q3 2023 [12][16] Content Evolution - Bilibili's content strategy focuses on a mix of user-generated content (UGC), professionally generated content (PGC), and occupationally generated video (OGV), with OGV being a key strategic lever for building platform differentiation [17][18] - The platform has cultivated a robust IP matrix through premium content, leading to the emergence of evergreen IPs and cross-platform phenomenal IPs [18] - Original Chinese animation has become a core highlight, with 67% of ACG users actively consuming it, driving monetization through various channels [24][25] Marketing Evolution - Bilibili has built a rich matrix of cultural IPs, fostering a strong sense of trust and identity among users, which enhances brand participation in the community [31] - The platform's connection with young users emphasizes companionship and personal growth, allowing brands to engage deeply with their target audience [33] - Bilibili's community atmosphere amplifies user feedback, creating valuable opportunities for small and mid-sized brands to achieve strong conversion rates [35][36] Conclusion - Bilibili is redefining youth marketing through a positive "Content - User - Commerce" cycle, evolving from a niche ACG community to a profitable content platform while preserving its youthful DNA [38][39] - The platform's business model is fueling a virtuous cycle, laying a long-term foundation for future growth by reinvesting in its content ecosystem [40]
MoonFox | Bilibili: A "Forever Young" Platform with a Long-term Vision
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-26 09:00
Group 1 - Bilibili has achieved profitability for three consecutive quarters since Q3 2024, indicating an acceleration in its commercialization efforts [1] - The platform has successfully initiated a positive feedback loop between commercialization and content innovation, necessitating a re-evaluation of its true marketing value as the internet user value dividend reaches its ceiling [3] - Bilibili's user base has aged slightly, with an average age of 26 in 2025, while still maintaining a youthful, highly engaged demographic capable of spending [5][8] Group 2 - The platform's mass-market evolution has not diluted its youth-oriented DNA, with students and young professionals continuing to inject new vitality into the community [6] - Bilibili's monthly active users had an average age of 26 as of April 2025, with 62.25% aged 16-35, and a growing presence of female users, who accounted for 44% of active users [8][9] - Content consumption in categories such as maternity and parenting rose 76% YoY, indicating a shift in user interests and engagement [10] Group 3 - Bilibili's content strategy includes a focus on Occupationally Generated Video (OGV) to build a robust IP matrix, enhancing brand value and monetization opportunities [16][17] - The platform has cultivated a range of niche, small-format shows that explore social issues and Gen Z lifestyles, achieving viral success through a combination of OGV, PUGC, and UGC [22] - Original Chinese animation has become a core focus, with 67% of ACG users actively consuming it, driving monetization through various channels [23][24] Group 4 - Bilibili has built a rich matrix of cultural IPs, fostering a strong sense of trust and identity among users, which enhances brand participation in its ecosystem [30] - The platform's connection of "Youthful Expression" with young users enables deep emotional value through companionship and shared growth, facilitating long-term user engagement [32] - Bilibili's community atmosphere amplifies user feedback, creating valuable opportunities for small and mid-sized brands to achieve strong conversion rates [34][35] Group 5 - Bilibili is redefining the future of "Youth Marketing" through a positive "Content - User - Commerce" cycle, evolving from a niche ACG community to a profitable content platform [37] - The platform serves as a cultural and emotional companion to youth cohorts, providing an irreplaceable space for brands to connect authentically with young audiences [38] - By leveraging content to engage young users, Bilibili is fueling a virtuous cycle that lays a long-term foundation for future growth [39]
The Power of the Ball | Mohammed Amine Zariat | TEDxFMPR
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-25 16:29
Alors moi c'est Amine, je suis entrepreneur social sportif, je suis adjoint international de basketball et j'ai découvert le basket quand j'étais au collège. Donc je suis passé par l'école primaire publique, collège public, lycée public. Après, j'ai eu mon diplôme et malheureusement j'ai pas pu pratiquer le sport quand j'étais à l'école publique primaire parce qu'il y avait pas de sport. On avait pas une séance d'éducation physique et sportive. Au collège, le prof d'éducation physique et sportive en pleine ...