Another new year around the corner, another rollercoaster of threats and opportunities. We tend to focus on the latter: Dive into our 11 crucial consumer trends for 2011, from PLANNED SPONTANEITY to MADE FOR CHINA to ECO-SUPERIOR, and then get going!
November 2010 | EXCEPTIONALL
With the entire world now battling it out in the consumer arena, exceptional innovations are popping up on a truly global scale. Case in point: the 50+ must-see innovations in this month’s Trend Briefing hailing from China, India, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa and other ’emerging’ markets. Enjoy!
October 2010 | 15 TREND TIPS
Even though we’re happy to provide you with more trends than you can shake a stick at, it’s equally important to hone one’s trend watching skills. So this month, we’re bringing you our 15 tips on how to track and apply trends…
September 2010 | MATURIALISM
Check out the rise in ‘mature materialism’: experienced, less-easily shocked, outspoken consumers who actually appreciate brands that are a little bit more daring if not risqué…