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.
Yige Huang
The discussion around artificial intelligence in the art world is fervent, and it’s evident that AI is transforming the creative landscape globally. During my course on “The Business of Animation” at USC, taught by Sandra Rabins, we were tasked with creating a music video using popular AI software. The results were impressive – diverse and completed to a remarkable standard within a week. Read more>>
Constanza Gorches
Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in America for the last three years and I believe it is great. It allows people who play the sport to connect with others with the same interest. Also, research has shown that playing racket sports benefits our mental health and can increase our lifespan. Read more>>
Jacob Grapevine
One of the biggest trends in dentistry is the desire for cosmetic smile makeovers. Patient’s are desiring more options when it comes to smile makeovers. They want quick, competitively priced options. One way I am answering this call to action is with composite resin veneers. This is a great option for patients who do not want their teeth shaved down like they do with traditional porcelain veneers and the price point is quite a bit lower per tooth. Read more>>
Caiqin (Jennifer) Zhan
AI in film and art creation is the most controversial subject in the industry right now. While I can see how convenient it can be as a tool, just like both writers and actor strikes were fighting against the use of it, I share the same concern that it may violate the rights of a filmmaker and the current AI technology cannot create true art that is forged by human heart and tears. Read more>>
Jamie Monahan
The demand for intimacy coordinators has risen significantly as the industry recognizes the importance of ensuring the well-being of actors during intimate scenes. This trend is only going to grow with the new SAG-AFTRA agreement which states, “Producer will use best efforts to engage an Intimacy Coordinator for scenes involving nudity or sex acts. Producer will also consider in good faith any request by a performer or a performer’s representative to engage an Intimacy Coordinator for other scenes. Producer shall not retaliate against a performer for requesting an Intimacy Coordinator.” Read more>>
Stephanie Girard
Heaving had a long career as a headshot photographer in Los Angeles, I love the role we play in shaping trends within entertainment and photography. The current style emphasizes a refreshingly natural look for actors’ headshots, capturing their genuine personality and foreshadowing the roles they might inhabit. The goal is heightened professionalism while also being approachable. Read more>>
Katya Chernyak
In the online dating industry, AI’s emergence is a double-edged sword. On one side, it offers groundbreaking tools like enhanced matchmaking algorithms and safety features, bringing efficiency and security to online dating. For example, AI has the capability in the near future to drastically transform how we find matches, with a more nuanced understanding of user behavior to suggest more compatible partners. Read more>>
Kim Lombard
Camera, lighting and editing technology advancing to the point where independents can compete with established production company. The calibre of my cell phone camera allowed me the ability to produce a 12 episode web series entitled ‘The Drummist’. The quality is outstanding. Read more>>
Will Sears
Over the past several years, the industry has seen a trend toward project-based client engagements and away from recurring retainers. I think that stems from more sophisticated clients, who can form their own team of agencies to execute their respective areas of expertise most effectively. This is smart and is how we are evolving as an agency regarding how we staff projects. Read more>>
Kelly Tran
Some of the biggest trends that I’ve been seeing in the beauty industry that I’m in is showing more realism and transparency when it comes to the highs and lows of a being an owner of a business. I feel like with the help of social media and in the more recent years, being real with one’s audience and in turn showing a side of vulnerability with the new/old clients and peers will allow one to be more relatable and as a result bring more awareness and even respect to one’s name. Read more>>
JR McHenry
The biggest trend I’m seeing in my industry is that more and more individuals are going independent using a digital platform. Many of these individuals who are going independent and using digital platforms are celebrities. Read more>>
Melissa Williams
Being within the wedding industry for almost a decade, I have seen many new trends come and go throughout the years, but one trend I have seen that I believe is here to stay is hosting a multi-day of festivities for your wedding. In 2023, we hosted the most international weddings we have ever hosted within the same year. Each international wedding we have hosted this year, chose to celebrate with their guests for 2-3 days versus their one wedding day. Read more>>