Online Divorce Feuds
Air Your Dirty Laundry On YouTube
As if divorce wasn't nasty enough, now feuding couples are taking their dirty laundry on YouTube. This week a little-known actress by the name of Tricia Walsh Smith put up a homemade video on YouTube revealing secrets of her not-so-perfect-marriage to theatre impresario and millionaire Phil Smith. Why has she done it? Perhaps it was the red wine talking or perhaps since she stands to lose everything in their divorce due to a pre-nuptial agreement, she feels she has nothing to lose. Either way, this is one trend that hopefully does not catch on.
Trend Themes
1. Youtube Divorce Disclosures - Trend of airing dirty laundry and secrets of not-so-perfect-marriages on YouTube may lead to disruptive innovations in online conflict resolution platforms and counseling services for couples.
2. Online Privacy and Security - With increasing episodes of online public bashing, there will be a greater demand for innovative online services and tools that ensure privacy and security of users' personal information and data.
3. Video Content Moderation - The trend of posting personal attack videos online will drive organizations and technology companies to develop innovative content moderation tools powered by AI and machine learning algorithms for detecting and flagging harmful content in real-time.
Industry Implications
1. Online Dispute Resolution - With the rise of airing divorce battles online, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing online mediation and arbitration platforms that provide a confidential and efficient way for couples to resolve their disputes amicably without going on public.
2. Counseling and Therapy - Psychologists, social workers, and marriage counselors can leverage this trend as an opportunity to offer online counseling and coaching services that can help couples in improving their relationships and resolving conflicts before they escalate.
3. Cybersecurity - As personal information and data are at risk of online exposure, an opportunity arises for cybersecurity companies to develop innovative tools, such as encrypted communications and data protection solutions exclusively for individuals to protect their personal information and assets online.