In this episode, Stylus’ Senior Trends Editor for Pop Culture & Media, Annie Corser, unpacks the key directions & significant trends featured in our Pop Culture & Media Futures 24/25 report. From the resurgence of retro gaming and apps revitalising social connections, to AI synthfluencers and a Gen Z-led revival in romance publishing, we explore how these directions are impacting the future to come.
In this episode, Stylus’ Head of Beauty, Lisa Payne, and Assistant Trends Editor for Beauty, Maya Regan, discuss the beauty industry's fascinating shift towards neuroscience. As consumer interest grows in cosmetics and fragrances designed to interact with our neural pathways, brands are delving into the intricate skin-mind connection and increasingly exploring new avenues of wellness through a multifaceted sensorial lens.
In this episode, Stylus’ senior trends editor for Retail & Brand Comms, Rebecca Hobbs, unpacks the cutting-edge sports marketing strategies emerging from the highly anticipated Paris Games, as discussed in our report Olympics & Paralympics 2024: 10 Big Ideas for Sports Marketing. We explore how brands are creatively tackling themes such as parenthood, resilience, subcultures and more, with Rebecca highlighting some standout examples.
In this episode, we join Stylus’ content director & sustainability lead, Emily Gordon-Smith, delving into the insights from our latest macro report, Solutions for the New Climate Era . We explore the evolving consumer lifestyles in response to climate challenges and discuss how essential products, services, and spaces are being reimagined to support this adaptation.
In this episode, we join Stylus’ content director, Mandy Saven, and delve into the pivotal developments and insights currently emerging in the food and health space. We discuss the essential topics all brands need to know about – from the rise of ultra-processed foods and the popularity boom of weight management drugs like Ozempic, to AI’s impact on agritech and future-proofing the food of tomorrow.
In this episode, we join Stylus’ Annie Corser, senior editor of Pop Culture & Media, and Julia Errens, senior Pop Culture correspondent, to discuss the key trends and insights within AI that emerged from this year’s SXSW festival (March 8-16).
In this episode, we join Consumer Attitudes trends researcher, Nienke Creemers, and founder of wellness lifestyle brand Thy.self, Chloé Pierre, in discussing the growing appeal of ‘soft living’ – a movement where people seek fulfilment beyond their career and financial accomplishments. Our conversation delves into the origins of this trend, the resistance it encounters from older generations and various communities, and strategies for brands to adapt to consumers' growing interest in adopting a ...
In this episode, we delve into some of the key themes and exciting products that caught our attention at CES 2024 in Las Vegas (January 9-12). From ground-breaking AI advancements to impressive displays of emerging technologies, CES 2024 showcased the future of consumer electronics. Our Consumer Attitudes team talk about the main themes they observed – such as the widespread presence of artificial intelligence and its integration with mobility, building trust in technology, and the importance of...
On this episode we look ahead to 2024 and explore some of the key trends that Stylus experts think every brand needs to know about next year. We speak to four Stylus experts – across Consumer Attitudes, Technology, Fashion, and Food & Beverage – about the reports they produced for Stylus's annual Look Ahead series. In the Look Ahead, Stylus reveals 30 emerging trends that take in changing consumer motivations, global marketplace shifts, and nascent innovation across multiple industries, and ...
In this episode, we talk to Alexander Alich – founder and director of the FoxFire Institute of Shamanic Studies, and a doctoral researcher looking into the experiences and practices of western shamanic practitioners. Alexander discusses the increasing rise of shamanism (now the fastest-growing religion in the UK), and how this burgeoning spiritual interest may stem from current concerns around eco-anxiety and a need to reconnect with the natural world. Also joining us is Emilia Morano-Williams, ...
In this episode, we talk to Flex Chapman, co-creator of Krause House – a DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation) with a dream of buying an NBA sports team. Flex discusses Krause House’s ambitious mission to disrupt the traditional and exclusive sports ownership model through sales of social and non-fungible tokens – finally giving power back to the basketball fan community, and bringing the first ever fan-governed team to the NBA. Also joining us is Mandy Saven, Stylus’ Content Director, to ...
In this episode, we talk to Mark Barlet, founder of AbleGamers, a US non-profit dedicated to improving accessibility in the video game space. Mark discusses the challenges and opportunities of combating social isolation through play, and offers brands advice on amplifying the call for greater accessibility across all industries. Also joining us are Stylus’s senior editor of Pop Culture & Media, Annie Corser, and head of Product Design, Dewi Pinatih, to discuss our latest Macro Trend series o...
In this episode, we talk to Alanna Roazzi-Laforet, founder of Decrypt Studios – a production studio dedicated to bringing artists, designers and thinkers to the metaverse. Also joining us are Stylus’ Annie Corser, senior editor of Pop Culture & Media, and Julia Errens, senior Pop Culture correspondent, to discuss the key trends and insights that emerged from this year’s SXSW festival (March 10-19).
In this episode, we talk to Anna Blakney, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia in the Michael Smith Laboratories and School of Biomedical Engineering. Anna runs a lab developing next-gen RNA vaccines and therapies, and we discuss her work and the future of personalised medicine. Also joining us is Emilia Morano-Williams, Stylus’s senior editor of Consumer Attitudes and Technology, to talk through the latest medtech innovations.
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Clinton, author and former president of Hearst Magazines. Michael discusses his book Roar , a blueprint for taking your life in a new direction post-50, and what businesses need to know about the needs and ambitions of modern Gen X and Boomer consumers. Also joining us is Katie Baron, content director at Stylus, to bring us up to speed on the key trends that will impact retail and brand comms in 2023.
In this episode, we’re joined by Damian Bradfield, co-founder and chief creative officer of global file-sharing platform WeTransfer. He discusses the brand’s work with artists and creatives, as well as its current research – the Ideas Report and the Emerging Creative Hubs Index – that shines a light on trends driving the creator economy. The episode also features Emily Gordon-Smith, Stylus’ content director and sustainability lead, exploring the key looks and trends from this year’s Fashion Week...
Jon Alexander, co-founder of the New Citizenship Project, joins the podcast to discuss his book, Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us. It argues that humans are collaborative, creative, caring citizens by nature, and brands and governments need to stop treating us as simple consumers. Lisa Payne, Stylus’ head of Beauty, also joins to talk about the latest innovations in the beauty sector.
Ben Downing, global managing director of ethical media strategic partnerships at Havas Media Group, discusses the latest Havas Meaningful Brands report, and how companies can help consumers struggling with the global impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Marian Berelowitz, US senior editor at Stylus, also joins us to talk about the current state of diversity and inclusion in advertising and media.
Journalist and author Dorian Lynskey joins Future Thinking to talk about his podcast series Origin Story, in which he explores the meaning behind key political and cultural terminology – including ‘woke’. And Julia Errens, Stylus’s Pop Culture & Media editor, discusses the upcoming Barbie movie.
Molly Baker, founder and chief executive of US marketing agency Indie Consulting, discusses key marketing necessities every brand needs to understand to drive growth in a post-Covid world. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Jess Northend, policy lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, joins Future Thinking to explore innovations that are changing the world – from AI to biotech to crypto – and how brands and organisations can keep up with the pace of change. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and the Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Future Thinking was in Austin, Texas last week for the annual SXSW festival, where we spoke with brands including extended reality (XR) specialists Spatial, wireless tech giant Qualcomm, and the Human Rights Foundations, and a host of start-ups showcasing their innovations at the SXSW Creative Expo. Also featuring insights on key SXSW trends from Stylus experts.
Benedict Evans, independent analyst, and former partner at US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, joins us to discuss the state of tech in 2022 – covering everything from crypto and privacy to the metaverse and beyond. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and the Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Donna Dozier Gordon, head of inclusion & diversity at H&M, joins us to discuss the retail brand’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) work, why it makes both ethical and commercial sense, and how socially conscious Gen Z consumers are reshaping the cultural landscape. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and the Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Bruce Daisley, ex-VP EMEA at Twitter – now host of the business podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat and author of The Joy of Work – joins us to discuss the future of the workplace post-pandemic. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Ford’s chief futurist Sheryl Connelly discusses the automotive brand’s 2022 Trend Report, which explores the macro trends set to shape the next few decades of consumer engagement. From the future of family to work and socialising, Connelly reveals how businesses can embrace the power and potential of change. We also examine the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Manya Koetse, editor-in-chief of What’s On Weibo, and Rui Ma, founder of Tech Buzz China, discuss key tech, media and consumer trends in China – from what’s shaking up e-commerce, to opportunities in social media engagement. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Kelsey Weekman, editor at Yahoo’s youth culture platform In The Know, reveals the secrets to successfully engaging with Gen Z. Also on the show, Kimberly Joi McDonald, founder of interior design firm Designing Joi, discusses how she advocates for diversity and inclusion in design; and we explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
Kerry Thorpe, head of communications at Ben & Jerry’s, discusses all aspects of the ice-cream company’s activist mission – from balancing purpose and playfulness, to ensuring brand fans are engaged long-term. Also, Carlos Silis, founder of Mexican marketing firm The Moonshot Company, talks digital strategy; and we explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.
A special edition of Future Thinking exploring key trends that will impact brands and consumers in 2022. Amanda Ho, CEO of conscious travel platform Regenerative Travel, and Sam Field, Director of Creative Technology at Yahoo Creative Studios, offer insight and inspiration for the year ahead; and Stylus experts discuss Stylus’s Look Ahead 2022 series of reports.
