This week, Jeremy Gutsche was featured in a double segment on Breakfast Television (CityTV). Breakfast Television is Toronto’s most popular morning show.
Jeremy spoke about Trend Hunter and several clusters of inspiration from our 2008 Trend Report, including: Vending Ubiquity, Street Fashion, Beauty by Consumption and Rental Culture. As well, he peppered in 3-4 viral innovations just published this week.
The exposure on CityTV adds to this week’s extensive Trend Hunter coverage, including: CBC National News, Global TV and CBC Radio. In the next few days, you can hear Jeremy on Mix 99.9 Toronto (Friday morning) and in a newspaper feature we’ll post next week.
Breakfast Television (CityTV): Jeremy Gutsche on the 2008 Trend Report
Breakfast Television (CityTV): Jeremy Gutsche On The 2008 Trend Report
Trend Themes
1. Vending Ubiquity - Opportunity for businesses to utilize and innovate on vending machines to reach customers and provide convenient services.
2. Street Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into streetwear trends and collaborate with emerging designers to stay relevant and edgy.
3. Rental Culture - Opportunity for rental and sharing economy businesses to expand into new markets and provide sustainable alternatives to ownership.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can utilize vending machines and pop-up stores to reach customers in unconventional locations.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands and retailers can leverage street fashion trends and engage with emerging designers to drive sales and create buzz.
3. Sharing Economy - Sharing economy companies can innovate on rental culture and expand their offerings in transportation, housing, and other sectors.