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A Season of New Beginnings
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Best Buy Soars with New Back-To-School Campaign
Best Buy Soars with New Back-To-School Campaign
Retailer Taps Influencers
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The 2015 Canadian International Auto Show
The 2015 Canadian International Auto Show
Canadian Debuts, Interactive Features & Much More
The 2015 Canadian International AutoShow rolls into Toronto today, and this year’s show is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Kicking off February 13th through the 22nd at the Metro... MORE
#ExperienceBuick: Detroit
#ExperienceBuick: Detroit
How a Brand and a City are Reinventing Themselves
You don’t often see a classic American auto brand and the city that it calls home concurrently reinventing themselves, but that is exactly what’s happening with Buick and its hometown of... MORE
FEI Toronto 2014
FEI Toronto 2014
The Front End of Innovation Kicks Off in Toronto on September 29th
This year, FEI: Front End of Innovation heads north of the border to Toronto, Canada. Bringing together thought leaders, experts and authors across various industries, the FEI conference looks to... MORE
7 Cool Products With a Purpose
7 Cool Products With a Purpose
Brought to You by National Geographic
While there are tons of nifty products out there, here are seven creative products that help others make an impact on the local and global level. Do you also have an innovative idea that could make... MORE
#First: The Future of Fashion
#First: The Future of Fashion
Trend Hunter Influencers Discuss Current Firsts & What's Up Next
This post is brought to you by the Vodafone Firsts program. Pitch Your #First today. There’s nothing constant in the world of fashion. The ever-changing nature of the business creates new... MORE
Influencer #Firsts
Influencer #Firsts
Trend Hunter's Influencers Share Their Inspirational 'First Spark'
This post is brought to you by the Vodafone Firsts program. Pitch Your #First today. Can you remember the ‘first spark’ that set you on your current path? That moment when you realized... MORE
RumChata Gives Back
RumChata Gives Back
RumChata Supports Veterans Through New Freedom Bottle Program
There’s nothing quite like a warm welcome home from a loving dog, especially if you’ve been away for months on active military duty. This heartwarming video from RumChata features smile-inducing... MORE
Food Truck Road Trips
Food Truck Road Trips
5 Signs You Might Be Obsessed with Food Trucks (SPONSORED)
You Actually Brake for Food Trucks When you see a food truck, you make a b-line for it. You’ll take a left on red. You’ll cross three lanes of traffic. You’ll cut people off. Even if you’re... MORE
Life-Capturing Cams
Life-Capturing Cams
LifeLogger Records Life's Most Memorable Moments
Back in 2012, a team of tech-loving entrepreneurs had a discussion on memory and how nothing else better define us as humans. Their conclusion was that memory is the most precious asset we possess.... MORE
Fun Photo Manipulation Tools
Fun Photo Manipulation Tools
PhotoMania Transforms Ordinary Pics Into Extraordinary Creations
Out with old and in with the new is never easy. People are resistant to change. But every now and then, an innovation, invention or solution comes along that cannot be ignored by the masses. With... MORE
Quality American-Built Goods
Quality American-Built Goods
Shinola's 'Hello Detroit' Captures the Hard-Working Spirit of Motown
Why manufacture at home when it’s so much cheaper abroad? Why move operations to a city that has pretty much been written-off by the rest of the country? Why Detroit? For Shinola, the answer... MORE
Intelligent Home Heating Devices
Intelligent Home Heating Devices
Win Your Own Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
This is a sponsored post One day during the brutally cold, drawn-out winter in the Great White North, I came to the realization that my home thermostat was out of date. With such extreme... MORE
The Selfies Seen 'Round the World
The Selfies Seen 'Round the World
Trend Hunter Enters the Alcatel ONETOUCH Unexpected Casting Call
We couldn’t resist, really. There’s not a single Trend Hunter in our office who doesn’t like taking selfies. In fact, we usually compete at events or outings to see who can take... MORE
Guest of Honor Pro Etiquette Tips
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Become a Memorable Guest of Honor (SPONSORED)
It certainly does pay off when you say “Yes” to destiny, as a handful unsuspecting New Yorkers discovered last month at an immersive Heineken theater play. Peep the video above to watch... MORE
Be That Guest of Honor
Be That Guest of Honor
How to Make a Memorable Entrance (SPONSORED)
Last month Heineken invited a bunch of unsuspecting New Yorkers to an interactive theater production and put them on the spot to be the Guest of Honor. Check this video out to see how it went down.... MORE
The Perfect Self-Portrait
The Perfect Self-Portrait
Submit Your Selfies For a Chance to Be the Face of a Global Ad Campaign
Appropriate Instagram filter for the lighting? Check. No one around to photobomb? Check. Bae hasn’t caught us slippin’? Check. These are just some of the precautions we take before capturing the... MORE
Unleash Your Inner Selfie
Unleash Your Inner Selfie
Upload Photos For a Shot to Be the Face of a Global Advertising Campaign
You’d be lying if you said you’ve never taken a selfie. It’s okay, we’ve all done it. We’ve done it in the bathroom, in our dorm rooms, at the office. We’ve taken selfies at concerts,... MORE
ABSOLUT's Final Reveal
ABSOLUT's Final Reveal
Graphic Novelist Rafael Grampá Co-Creates User-Inspired Film (SPONSORED)
Graphic novelist Rafael Grampá has created a film like no other. The award-winning artist joined forces with ABSOLUT and participants from around the world to create a uniquely crowdsourced... MORE
Chic Workplace Loungers
Chic Workplace Loungers
The Sumo Lounge Beanbag Chairs are Perfect for the Office and Home
Cubicles and conference rooms are still abundant in a typical office, but the modern workspace allows for much more of an open concept, collaborative and relaxing environment. To enhance that... MORE
WiFi-Laced Luxury Cars
WiFi-Laced Luxury Cars
The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is Made for Millennial Drivers
This post is in partnership with Cadillac. The All New ATS Coupe has arrived. Check it out here. #ATSCoupe Fresh off its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is still... MORE
Highly Anticipated Luxury Coupes
Highly Anticipated Luxury Coupes
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Debuts at NAIAS
This post is in partnership with Cadillac. The All New ATS Coupe has arrived. Check it out here. . #ATSCoupe Cadillac continues to turn heads at the North American International Auto Show by... MORE
All-Terrain Conquering SUVs
All-Terrain Conquering SUVs
The New Land Rover Dominates Earth's Harshest Landscapes
While you can spend days poring over statistics about torque, horsepower and suspension, the only way to truly gauge a vehicle’s performance is to push it to the limit in the real world. This is... MORE
Lifestyle-Defining Headphones
Lifestyle-Defining Headphones
The B&O PLAY H6 Compliments Modern Living (SPONSORED)
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Sleek Wireless Sound Systems
Sleek Wireless Sound Systems
The B&O PLAY A9 is a Lifestyle Statement (SPONSORED)
Bang & Olufsen’s B&O PLAY A9 Sound System is available for online purchase here When a Bang & Olufsen box arrived at our office, most people didn’t even notice it. How could... MORE
Entertainment-Inducing Techcessories
Entertainment-Inducing Techcessories
Best Buy's Holiday Guide Features Top Five Tech Gifts
This post is brought to you by Best Buy With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us and Cyber Monday in full swing, the 2013 holiday shopping season has officially arrived. To help ease the pain... MORE
The Power of Influence
The Power of Influence
American Express' 'Refer a Friend' Program is One of a Kind
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Shop Small® on Small Business Saturday®
Shop Small® on Small Business Saturday®
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Social Media Survival Contests
Social Media Survival Contests
And Then There Were 8: Samsung's SOS Island Competition Heats Up
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New York Neighborhood Challenge
New York Neighborhood Challenge
NYFU's Contest Offers Great Prizes for Urban Living (SPONSORED)
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Gaming Apps 2.0
Gaming Apps 2.0
The Rise of Mobile Means More Games for Your Smartphone
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Modern Functional Furniture
Modern Functional Furniture
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Hip Hotel Workspaces
Hip Hotel Workspaces
Designing the Office of the Future with Marriott Hotels (SPONSORED)
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Interactive Reality Shows
Interactive Reality Shows
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Modernized Sharply Styled Oxfords
Modernized Sharply Styled Oxfords
Mr. B's Gentlemen's Boutique for ALDO Revive Classic Silhouettes
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Music-Loving Mini Movies (SPONSORED)
Music-Loving Mini Movies (SPONSORED)
The Moosehead Journey Stops by Toronto’s NXNE Festival
In this week’s series of the Moosehead Journey, the crew stops in Toronto, Ontario, to check out the NXNE Festival (a.k.a. North by Northeast Music and Film Festival & Conference). While in... MORE
Chic Workplace Loungers
Chic Workplace Loungers
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Music Video Trend Report
Music Video Trend Report
Learn How Artists Retain a Massive Fanbase with Self-Branding Visuals
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Manly Short Shorts
Manly Short Shorts
The Bally Spring/Summer 2012 Menswear Lookbook Features Leggy Lads
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Online Gaming Trend Report
Online Gaming Trend Report
Understand Patterns Influencing Gamers All Over the World
In just a few short years, the online gaming industry has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon, with millions of gamers playing online at any given moment. Games like World of Warcraft and Final... MORE
Rebellious Streetwear Lookbooks
Rebellious Streetwear Lookbooks
First Look at The Divinities Winter Collection for the New Year
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Unleash Your Inner Selfie
Unleash Your Inner Selfie
Upload Photos For a Shot to Be the Face of a Global Advertising Campaign
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Best Buy Soars with New Back-To-School Campaign
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Retailer Taps Influencers
Last week, Best Buy Canada launched a new campaign called #PermissionToHover, a program aimed at helping parents better understand the technology used by their kids. The program specifically... MORE
Artistically Crafted Baseball Bats
Artistically Crafted Baseball Bats
The Moosehead Journey Tips a Glass to Garrison Creek Bat Co.
During their time in Toronto, the Moosehead Journey gang swung by the shop of Garrison Creek Bat Co. to sip a few brews and share their passion for things made well. The guys at GCBC, Chris... MORE
Television Trend Report
Television Trend Report
Follow Innovations in LCD and Plasma Technology
Although it’s experiencing much competition from tablets and smartphones, the television industry is still a successful and lucrative business. With the advent of 3D technology and... MORE
Shop Small® on Small Business Saturday®
Shop Small® on Small Business Saturday®
In Partnership with American Express
Small businesses across the United States are gearing up for Small Business Saturday. Check out the video above to see how shopping at local businesses on November 30th can make a huge impact.... MORE
Video Editing Trend Report
Video Editing Trend Report
Learn How the Video Production Landscape is Changing
Video editing has advanced so much in recent years that people can now shoot, edit and upload videos right from their mobile devices. Trend Hunter’s Video Trend Report aims to uncover as many... MORE
Experimental Social Films (SPONSORED)
Experimental Social Films (SPONSORED)
The Vyclone App Allows Users to Make Crowdsourced Movies
Presented by Ultrabook™ Inspired by Intel®. This crowdsourced clip shot at the Le Mans race in France is pretty amazing, and it’s all thanks to the Vyclone app. For a gearhead like myself, it’... MORE
Italian Couture Hikers
Italian Couture Hikers
The Diemme Fall 2011 Duck Boot is a European Take on an American Classic
A pair of hiking boots is essential for the wintry months, and the Diemme Fall 2011 Duck Boot should be in every shoe junkie's closet this year. The Italian footwear manufacturer adds this American classic… MORE