Apocalyptic Obsession

Armida Ascano Reveals Her Top Five Trends on the 2012 Apocalypse

Just four days before Christmas, some people believe that the 2012 Apocalypse will arrive as the Mayan calendar predicted. All this commotion, however, has also given rise to a number of interesting apocalypse-themed products and ideas.

These ideas include apocalypse emergency kits, military-grade zombie-fighting weaponry and equipment, redesigned horror-themed logos, Armageddon-themed tattoos, and zombie-themed tarot cards. It’s ironic to know that the end of the world can spell new beginnings for creative products and ideas.

Armida Ascano is an Editor and Academy Strategist at TrendHunter.com. She is a fan of the hit television series ‘The Walking Dead’ and is obsessed about tarot cards, especially if they are related to the zombie genre. Check out her five favorite trends related to apocalyptic obsession here.

Apocalypse Emergency Kits
Opportunity to disrupt the emergency preparedness industry with apocalypse-themed kits and gear.
Zombie-fighting Weaponry
Opportunity for innovation in weapons technology and defense for the defense and military industries.
Horror-themed Logos
Opportunity to innovate branding for horror-themed products and media, such as films and television shows.

Who This Affects Most

Emergency Preparedness
The emergency preparedness industry can take advantage of this trend to create new and unique disaster kits and gear.
Defense and Military
The defense and military industries can explore using new and unique weapons technology for use in zombie and other apocalyptic scenarios.
Entertainment
The entertainment industry, particularly horror-themed films and television shows, can create new branding and merchandising opportunities based around this trend.
SCORE
1.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 30%
Activity 0%
Freshness 8%

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