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.

Priscila Ertty

One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in the social media industry is the explosive growth of User-Generated Content (UGC) and the rise of content creators building successful careers through social platforms. It’s no longer just the big influencers leading the change – everyday users, customers, and even employees are shaping the content landscape. UGC stands out because of its authenticity, allowing people to engage with real, relatable content that feels genuine. This sense of connection encourages more interaction, inspires people to share their own experiences, and builds stronger brand loyalty and recommendations. Read more>>

Antonio Bryant

I would say with clothing be crop tops and crop hoodies and different type of print 3D brick print. The flare jeans and joggers. Read more>>

Kevin Black

There are a couple of movie trends that are really bothering me right now. Just my opinion—everyone’s free to like what they like—but here’s what’s on my mind. First, the whole multiverse trend. I can barely understand what’s happening on Earth; now you’re telling me I have to sit through a two-hour movie jumping between different worlds? That’s just too much for me. This multiverse trend has got to go. I want to watch a superhero movie that starts from the very beginning of the hero’s journey. What happened to the good old days when Spider-Man got bit by a spider and started developing Spidey senses? Nowadays, it seems like every superhero is fighting battles across different planets, and I just can’t keep up. No offense to anyone involved, but my ADHD can’t handle it. Read more>>

Krizia Cantres

As a brand consultant I am always looking for the latest trends and innovations in social media, entertainment and marketing industry as a whole. Brands that thrive in social media spend lots of time on strategy and understanding their audience. Social media can be an excellent way to reach audiences throughout the marketing funnel. You can have campaigns that are focused on top funnel tactics and educating the audience or just entertaining and at the same time you can have very strategic campaigns focusing on translations. For example, an influencer telling you about a new mascara and giving you a link to purchase. Read more>>

Abbie O’Brien

Here are some of the biggest graphic design trends anticipated for 2025: 1. AI-Generated Design and Photography – AI tools will continue to evolve, helping designers create patterns, animations, and even entire layouts faster. For me — I believe that an AI graphic design tool does not effectively address common challenges such strategic design, design ethics, and brand infusion. It remains a threat to us designers but will it serve the brand audience long term? Brand storytelling is so much more strategic than letting AI design for you. Read more>>