The Week Magazine: Matt Ho on Retro iPhone Cases

On February 2nd, one of our very own Trend Hunter interns, Matt Ho, was mentioned on The Week Magazine in regards to his comments on the Thumbs Up 80s Phone Case.

With the iPhone being an always-hot topic on Trend Hunter and considering how retro themes are so prominent in today's market, it's no surprise that this iPhone case would be so popular.

Yes, "this seriously awesome case" lets you feel like Michael Douglas's titan of finance, says Matt Ho at Trend Hunter — only "with a better phone."

Read the full article on The Week Magazine here!

Be sure to check out the related trends to see more of Matt Ho's articles!

Retro Phone Cases
Opportunity for companies to create more retro themed phone cases that appeal to consumers' nostalgia.
Nostalgia Marketing
Opportunity for brands to leverage nostalgia marketing to create emotional connections with consumers and tap into their desire for sentimental products.
Phone Accessories
Opportunity for businesses to create and market unique and inventive phone accessories to set user's devices apart.

Industries Being Reshaped

Electronic Accessories
Opportunity for electronic accessory companies to tap into the phone case and accessory market with retro themed items and unique designs.
Marketing and Advertising
Opportunity for marketing and advertising firms to help brands tap into nostalgia marketing to create a deeper emotional connection with consumers.
Consumer Electronics
Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create innovative phone accessories that enhance the user's experience and add value to their devices.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 17%
Activity 25%
Freshness 8%

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