The Economist recently interviewed Trend Hunter founder Jeremy Gutsche for "The Year in 2008" issue and one of his observations made it into their "Six of The Best" feature. Jeremy was also quoted last week in Canadian Business. In fact, we haven’t posted too much about press recently, but TrendHunter.com was cited in Financial Times (more than 20 times), The Free Post, The Gazette, Canadian Business, The Business Journal, FT.com, Economist.com, The Globe and Mail, MTV and thousands of online publications.
As well, several Trend Hunters have been profiled in the media, including: the BBC (Em Rocks), BBC World Service (Emre), BBC Culture Shock (Hernando), Girlfriend Magazine (Angela), Financial Times (Bianca).
Here’s my trend for 2008: the Trend Hunter community is going to take off! Thanks to everyone for all the great contributions.
The Economist: Jeremy Gutsche on Trends for 2008
The Economist: Jeremy Gutsche On Trends For 2008
Trend Themes
1. Trend Hunter Community Growth - The Trend Hunter community is expected to grow exponentially, providing opportunities for businesses to tap into its insights and resources.
2. Rising Importance of Online Publications - The rising importance of online publications serves as an avenue for companies to market their products and services.
3. Increased Significance of Online Profiles - The increased significance of online profiles has opened the door for individuals to become leaders in their respective industries.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Publications - Media and Publications must take advantage of their online presence to attract a new audience and promote their content.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce businesses need to explore the Trend Hunter community for insights on the latest products and services.
3. Personal Branding - Individuals and companies can leverage the importance of online profiles to build their personal brand and gain influence in their industries.