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.
brittany carel
The biggest trend I would say in my industry Fashion, modeling, TV and film making is the inclusivity of women. 10 years ago it was very rare to see a model under 59, a curve model, or someone other than whites on the cover of an ad. This industry has been taking strides for decades to fight for true inclusivity. Although it feels like it’s happening overnight. Read more>>
Derek Cafferata
Despite a tumultuous year, franchising continues to show stability and growth. Currently there are over 750,000 franchise locations in the United States, generating over $670 billion dollars and employing over 7.5 million people. Read more>>
Tiffany Dyba
Right now, it is a candidate’s market even though we are seeing more layoffs and downsizing from organizations due to the state of the economy. It is an interesting place to be in as candidates are still seeking high salaries, and there’s also an uncertainty about joining a new organization given the state of the world. Read more>>
Emily Bullister
Trends in interior design change constantly and I think the current trends are making a house feel more warm and inviting. One of the biggest trends were seeing currently include moving away from the all white kitchen and keeping everything neutral in home decor. Read more>>
Taylor Maher
When it comes to interior design, I feel like trends can go just as quickly as fashion, but this year’s trends I believe are going to stick around for a while. Here are 5 big trends I’m seeing right now: mixed metals, natural materials/bringing the outside in, soft round edges, velvet, and my personal favorite… wallpaper. Read more>>
Sharana Horton
With the explosion of technology and fashion these days, the new generation is changing the way we dress. The way we shop has changed significantly in recent years because with increasing knowledge of art and fashion, it’s not just a monopoly of a few giant companies. People have changed their perception to a great level and instead of sticking to a few brands, they are looking to explore and try new things without focusing just on the tag. Read more>>
Ronii Bartles
Across all industries, businesses are trying to figure out how to make social media platforms work for their brand. When I first started in the marketing field our advertising options were print, radio, or TV. And those marketing channels were hard to track the results. Read more>>
Joe Howell
In both the film and music industries, there is a big trend towards more consumable content on digital platforms. It was already moving in that direction a few years ago, but now people are discovering even more ways to get entertainment. With social media platforms continuing to be popular, consumers have more choices now on how they get movies, television, videos, music, and games. Read more>>
Margo Perkins
In our industry, the biggest trends we are seeing are cheaply produced products that are priced either inexpensively or high with no regard to sustainability and style. We see the value in creating sustainable products in a circular economy, which is what our business is based on. Read more>>
Shahrukh Nazar Malik
Every year, we see brand-new, surprising digital trends that set the stage for the direction of marketing. And even in the turbulent year of 2021, we haven’t been let down. The digital marketing trends for 2022 are expected to be among the most innovative yet. Read more>>
Eric Nathan
One of the biggest trends we have seen in the past couple of years would be Cybercrime investigations, and as technology advances, so do the criminals. What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime is committing an unlawful act using the internet. Read more>>
Kim McHugh
The biggest trends I’m seeing in the tea industry are due to the massive shifts in people’s daily activity, personal health responsibility and work atmosphere caused by the Covid pandemic. Basically, we were trapped at home and all of our routines were shattered. Read more>>