From 'Jackass' to Male Makeup

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Teens “cut and paste” styles from the past, and are not as trend-driven or brand-addicted as adults assume. And while they want to act like adults in some ways, teens are in no rush to grow up. That’s the 411 from Brian Graden, president of MTV Music Television, whose presentation kicked off last week’s “What Teens Want” conference in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 300-plus attendees came to hear ideas about reaching and motivating this elusive, $170 billion market.

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