Top Trends in Jargon
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Candy-Coated Handbags
Marisa Rey Ecoist Purses are Delicious
Eco-Fashion — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating stylish accessories from upcycled materials can tap into the growing demand for environmentally-friendly fashion.
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The New Nike MayFly
Disposable Athletic Gear — Developing eco-friendly athletic gear that is designed to be disposable could be the next innovation opportunity.
Read More +Cornervertising
BBC Ads Show Both Sides of the Story
Cornervertising — Advertising campaigns utilizing the unique corner billboard space to showcase dual perspectives and increase engagement by capturing the emotions of viewers.
Read More +Solar Empowering Billboards
NEDBank Billboard Lights Up School Kitchen
Solar-powered billboards — Innovative use of solar power for billboards that can be used to power up other areas as well.
Read More +Voluntourism
Volunteerism + Tourism
Voluntourism — Travelers seeking opportunities to give back while on vacation creates opportunities for tourism companies to offer voluntourism packages.
Read More +Social Entrepreneurs
A Megatrend
Social Entrepreneurship — Social entrepreneurship is revolutionizing the way business works by combining socially-geared profitable enterprises with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems and offering new ideas for wide-scale change.
Read More +Grief Tourism
When Travelers Seek Tragedy
Dark Tourism — The growing interest in Dark Tourism, including Grief Tourism, presents a new niche market in the tourism industry that could provide unique travel experiences for travelers looking to engage with difficult histories and experiences.
Read More +Viral Ads
VW Suicide Bomber is Viral Ad of the Year
Controversial Ads — Companies are increasingly launching controversial ads that reinforce their brand image and get them millions of dollars in free advertising, signaling disruptive innovation opportunities for PR and marketing agencies.
Read More +Microfinance Investing
Kiva.org Lets You Become a Banker to the Poor
Microfinance — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to expand access to microfinance services, such as through digital platforms or mobile apps.
Read More +Scentvertising
Eau de Marijuana in Rolling Stone?
Multisensory Advertising — Engaging multiple senses in advertising can create a memorable and unique brand experience.
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Text Message-Based CRM Platforms
Team Culture Analysis Platforms
Ultrasonic Communication Devices
Prank-Funding Campaigns
Staycations
Eco Jargon
Lingo 2.0: Bacn
Bushisms
Stupid Names Get Attention
YouTube for Scientists
Lingo 2.0
100 Mile Diet
Grief Tourism
Solar Empowering Billboards
The N-word, Six Feet Under
Crowdsourced R&D
Crowdsourced Journalism
Space Station Becomes the Brightest Manmade Object in the Sky
Crime Community
Brands create podcasts to connect with a passionate community of crime enthusiasts
Trend - The intersection of crime reporting and podcasting has created an engaged audience centered around a shared fascination with criminal cases, forensic science, and criminal justice. Using immersive storytelling, these platforms invite audiences to share theories and express their opinions on cases.
Insight — The true crime community, largely made up of millennial and Gen Z consumers, is captivated by intricate narratives that delve into criminal justice and human psychology. As a result, brands are producing audio content that delivers immersive storytelling elements but also offers meaningful commentary and fosters active community engagement. These brands understand that their audience not only craves suspenseful narratives but also values opportunities for education and greater social awareness.
Workshop Question — How can your brand authentically engage with a niche community to spark innovative product ideas and dynamic marketing strategies?
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
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Blamestorming, Mouse Potato and Swipeouts
Crowdsourced Journalism
Microfinance Investing
Enviropreneurship
Social Media
Social Web
Rap Falls Out of Favor
Voluntourism
Social Entrepreneurs
Conscious Capitalism
LOHAS
Cornervertising
Horsemorshing
Scentvertising
Spacevertising
Eggvertising
Action Advertising
Disposable Shoes
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