In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?

The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.
Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.

Linda Johnston

One of the biggest trends in the writing and publication industries is the introduction of AI, Artificial intelligence. There are multiple services available today to assist writers with rewording or improving the points they are trying to get across to the reader. This trend has been greeted by some with open arms and others have shunned it, feeling it is no longer their work. Having gone to several classes on this subject, it was shocking how well AI would write with the parameters it is given. Read more>>

Anna Stallmann

Integrating digital marketing, public relations, and creative design into a cohesive strategy is like orchestrating a symphony where each instrument plays a vital role in creating a harmonious melody. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the convergence of these elements is not just desirable but essential for a brand’s success. Read more>>

Ryan Cho

1 big trend that I’ve been seeing in my industry is film and television distribution through streaming services (Disney+, Max, Netflix, etc.). With film and television having been extremely popular for the past several years through streaming services, a lot of job opportunities are going through these services. With sometimes film, television, commercial and other mediums being slow sometimes, when a streaming service production opportunity comes along I need to work on it to make a living. It’s all about being adaptable to the changes and job market to take care of myself. Some jobs I’ve liked (Max pilot, Amazon Prime television show: acting in a scene with Nicole Kidman, etc.,) and some I haven’t liked as much. Read more>>

Dave Marx

One of the biggest trends I notice in the music industry is the rise of independent artists. It’s a big shift from the days when sharing your music with the world required the support of major record labels. Now that we have tools like DistroKid, TikTok, YouTube, and the countless others that exist – Independent artists have unprecedented access to create, share, and market their music. Overall I think it is a positive change, but it does come a new set of challenges that artists need to navigate. They’re not just musicians; they’re also their own managers, marketers, and publicists. They have to oversee every aspect of the release process, from production to promotion. Read more>>

Brittany Vink

I believe that the popularity for rentals in more rural outdoor environments will continue to thrive going forward. Having an escape in a remote area is experience driven. It is a change that most guests are seeking out from their day to day activities. The Old Mountain house is in the perfect location for this! Situated in beautiful Leelanau Peninsula, our modern retreat covers you in a canopy of trees while giving you a simplistic indoor living space. The surrounding landscape offers all the amenities of crystal clear beaches, scalable dune climbs, quaint fish towns, wineries and farm to table dining. Most of our guests have been families wanting to slow down and make special memories while exploring. Read more>>

Matthew Fields

Buzzwords like sustainable, local, xeric, modern, and low maintenance have been trends in the landscape industry for a while. Amid the COVID pandemic, the landscape industry noticed a significant increase in the demand for landscape needs and improvements. People were interested in creating pollinator gardens or growing backyard produce. But as a Colorado landscape designer for Fields Landscape Design, there are other requests that get asked due to a rapidly depleting river and following a devastatingly destructive fire. Read more>>

Matthew Kratz

In the trailer music business, the newest trend that has been happening for a while is the use of popular songs for different eras that have been “trailerized” or “remixed”, to fit the movie trailer structure. This trend has touched on music from all eras, from Frank Sinatra to Drake, from Nirvana to the Bee Gees – the list goes on and on. There are several reasons for this trend. Over the past several years many of the large movie studios have turned to their own music catalogs, to promote music they already own and thus promote the music they already own. Also, with the rise of streaming there is so much more competition for media. In order to grab people’s attention in the marketing of movies, TV and video games, studios have leaned more and more on music that is already familiar to people. Read more>>

ALLEXA FIORI

Aspects of the real estate industry are normalizing while others appear to have sustained permanent shifts to a “new normal”, following the pandemic-induced changes in how and where we view different types of properties. 1. Accelerating digitalization including 3D tours, drone videos, virtual staging and all platforms of social media. 2. The COVID-19 pandemic fueled relocation from major cities to suburbs. The biggest metro areas, like New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Those who cannot afford to stay are relocating such as those who may have lost their jobs and cannot afford big city prices are moving in search of more affordable housing options. Read more>>

Felicia Guerra

Palm Beach events is a wedding company that specializes in creating unforgettable experiences for couples and their guests. We are passionate about bringing your vision to life, whether it is a traditional, modern, or eclectic wedding. We offer a range of services, from planning and coordination to design and production, to suit your needs and budget. One of the trends that we are embracing in 2023 is experiential events. Experiential events are designed to immerse your attendees in a sensory, emotional, and interactive environment that stimulates learning, creativity, and engagement. Read more>>

Alison Moulder

Since I began working in home organizing 3 years ago, I have observed several trends emerging in this industry. First, is that hiring professional home organizers is now something that more and more people are embracing, and not just a celebrity trend that is only for the rich and famous so to speak. Thanks to shows like “The Home Edit” on Netflix, the world was introduced to the concept of home organization several years ago, but this service has now emerged as something practical and helpful for families and busy professionals anywhere. If you think about it, most people hire others to do many tasks in their home that they either can’t do themselves or simply don’t have the time to complete. Read more>>

Charnise Love Jones

In the entertainment world there are many things that are promoted for ratings and to influence viewers like sex, drama, satanic and superficial idols and toxicty. This trend has always been in the fore front of todays culture, but down through the years it’s more become more blatant on all media platforms. It’s everywhere you turn; television shows and music videos, etc. you name it. I honestly have no care for it, but I have to be aware of it, our younger generations are emulating what they see, desiring to change their body type because influencers are doing it, they’re addicted to the hustle culture, because they want a band to flex for the gram and watching these non-realistic idols are doing more damage than good. Read more>>

Aunah Green

Right now in the industry there are a lot of remakes of classic films of the past. This makes it appear that Hollywood has theoretically have ran out of fresh ideas and a lot of consumers are getting bored. A lot of new creatives like me have not had the opportunity to break through the industry to shake things up in a new and exciting way. Read more>>