One of the most important things we think the media can do is connect small business owners and creatives across industries and markets to give them an opportunity to learn form each other. The insights on trends in particular can be transformative if our communities were better connected and so we’ve tried to create a space where folks can share the trends they are seeing and read about trends other sharp entrepreneurs are seeing.

Nicole (Coley) Cook

I think that some of the biggest trends we have been seeing in the Wedding industry are thanks to that dark time none of us like to mention.. but Covid. I have personally seen a greater increase in smaller, more intentional weddings. I noticed before 2020 a lot of pressure was placed on couples to have large weddings and invite everyone from second cousins, to neighbors, Read more>>

Alexa Collins

Social media has exploded over the past 10 years. I started my journey about 7 years ago when I was in college, broke, and uninterested in my studies. I ended up taking the risk and leaving my college journey to pursue social media full time. Over the years, I’ve seen so many apps and platforms either fail or succeed. Instagram has been my absolute breadwinner, Read more>>

Titonian Wallace Sr.

You know, there’s something really exciting happening in the full-service marketing industry/digital marketing industry. It’s like a wave that’s picking up speed, and it’s all about short-form video content and social shopping. I was reading the HubSpot Blog’s 2023 Marketing Strategy & Trends Report the other day, and it turns out these trends were the big winners in 2022. And guess what? They’re not slowing down anytime soon. They’re set to keep rolling right through 2023. Read more>>

Jordan Denise Williams

The music industry can be very difficult to navigate and doesn’t always have a straight forward path to success. The landscape has changed and technology has created several opportunities, avenues, and levels of success for music artists. I believe that the biggest trends in the music industry right now are TikTok and AI (Artificial Intelligence). TikTok has created a huge platform to launch emerging artist into instant fame with viral videos gaining thousands to millions of followers! Read more>>

Randall and Lekisha Fulwood

The biggest trend in the photo booth industry has been the rise in popularity of digital photo booths. By far, our most popular product is the 360 Photo Booth. Although generally referred to as a “photo booth”, it actually produces a short, celebrity-quality video, complete with music, slomo, and other special effects. Guests stand in place on the platform, Read more>>

Taylor Harris

As a professional wedding photographer, I’ve seen several trends come and go in the industry over the past few years. One of my personal favorite trends that’s gaining popularity is film photography. Film photography creates a unique and imperfect look; truly an unmatched aesthetic. Film is more than a strip of photographs – it creates an emotional connection through the rawness in each image. Read more>>

Deanna Meador

Virtual fitting technology has been rapidly evolving, and its impact on the fashion and retail landscape is remarkable. One major trend we are witnessing is the continuous enhancement of realism in virtual fitting experiences. At Couture Technologies, we leverage cutting-edge computer vision, 3D modeling, and rendering techniques to create realistic representations of clothing items that are true to how they would look and fit in real life. Read more>>

Ellie Etzell

As someone who thrives with having eggs in several baskets, I have an interesting perspective on this prompt. I had a moment where I was like, “Is there any chord or trend that runs through energy work, women’s coaching, street style dance & singing?” – as those are the realms that I work in. I quickly realized that the unification of these varied zones that I work have actually begun to merge, and that this is the biggest trend that I’m seeing in my industry of healing & coaching: the arising trend of embodiment. Read more>>

Ashleigh Lemon

Container gardening and small space gardening has become a popular trend due to its numerous benefits and practicality. Space constraints, flexibility, accessibility and the versatility of container gardens have given people who otherwise could not garden the opportunity to get their hands dirty in a convenient and visually appealing way. Read more>>

Tanaya Khadke

In the dynamic field of motion design, there are several notable trends that have shaped the industry and influenced the way we create engaging content. As a creative professional, it is crucial to stay informed about these trends and adapt to the changing demands and preferences of clients and audiences .Motion design has evolved beyond its roots in animation and has encompassed various forms of art, Read more>>

Andrew Thompson

The current trends of the fitness industry is not necessarily a “trend.” The current trend is the absence of trend. The fitness industry is developing at a staggering rate, and it’s much easier to sift through the nonsense and find information on the simplicity of achieving whatever goal you are aiming to hit. There are ample amounts of social media platforms that inform people about smart nutritional habits for health and aesthetics, as well as platforms that give access to information on achieving fitness goals, safely, effectively and efficiently. Read more>>

Jennifer Rocha

The hottest hair trends of 2023 is the Butterfly hair with curtain bangs. This haircut is short layers while framing the face and giving volume. This haircut works will with any hair texture. A mid-length cut embraces texture. Waves and texture makes this haircut gorgeous. Easy to style and maintain. A shag ( wolf cut) has been a popular haircut. It will give you volume at the top of the head with some movement and texture near the sides and the bottom. Read more>>

Bryan Snyder

One of the things that you’ll see creators talk about is the rise of social media and how it can affect photography/videography. With that, come its pros and cons. Some pros we can look at is the access to a particular creator that we admire. They’re not so far out of reach anymore; with social media, we’re able to join in and be connected through the various platforms and its features. Read more>>

Becca Mionis

Independent publishing is alive and well, friends. Not only that, it’s thriving. Thanks to a variety of factors, including but not limited to social media, it’s becoming more and more popular to self-publish on platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing. (Okay, let’s be real: Amazon’s pretty much got the industry monopolized, but you get the idea.) Read more>>