Trend Hunter is kicking our interview section back into gear. To start off, we've created a page that features all of the current interviews.
TrendHunter.com/interviews
In an ongoing quest to bring you a range of ideas about trend spotting and innovation, we will be interviewing creative individuals in a wide range of fields. Recent interviews include trend spotting guru Seth Godin and Trend Hunter's own Jeremy Gutsche.
Although we have dozens of interviews planned or in progress, here's a list of our past features:
Jeremy Gutsche, Founder of Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW)
Nigel Goodwin, Professional Case Writer and Top Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW)
Tina Wells, CEO of Buzz Marketing Group - Founded at Age 16 (INTERVIEW)
Seth Godin, Author of Small is the New Big (INTERVIEW)
Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, Author of Lovemarks (INTERVIEW)
Markus Gogolin, Architectual Designer and Co-Founder of DesignSpotter (INTERVIEW)
Marian Salzman, Top Five Futurist in the World, Chief Marketing Officer of JWT (INTERVIEW)
Guy Kawasaki - Venture Capitalist, Author and Blogger (INTERVIEW)
Jessamy Hawley from Gadget Candy (INTERVIEW)
Marco Morosini, Designer for Ferrari and Italian Fashion (INTERVIEW)
Kyla Legard, Art History Professor and Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW)
Piers Fawkes, Publisher of PSFK (INTERVIEW)
Louis Ramirez, Senior Editor of Gizmodo (INTERVIEW)
Stephen J. Dubner, Co-Author of Freakonomics (INTERVIEW)
Reinier Evers, Founder of TrendWatching.com (INTERVIEW)
Jay Handelman, Professor of Marketing and Cool Hunting, Queen's University (INTERVIEW)
Amanda Chick - Head of Global Marketing Experience, Jaguar Cars (INTERVIEW)
John Battelle, WIRED Magazine, Boing Boing and Federated Media (INTERVIEW)
Henry Less, Television Producer (INTERVIEW)
Michael Adams - Editor in Chief of Hospitality Design Magazine (INTERVIEW)
Trend Hunter Interview Section (REVAMPED)
Trend Hunter Interview Section (REVAMPED)
Trend Themes
1. Interviews with Creative Individuals - This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with and learn from innovative thinkers in various fields.
2. Trend Spotting and Innovation - Businesses can leverage this trend to stay ahead by identifying emerging trends and implementing innovative strategies.
3. Influencer Marketing - With the rise of interviews with influential individuals, businesses can explore partnerships and collaborations with these influencers to reach a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Publishing - Media companies can revamp their interview sections to feature interviews with creative individuals, attracting a larger audience.
2. Consulting and Research - Consulting firms can use trend spotting and innovation interviews to provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations to their clients.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing agencies can incorporate influencer interviews into their strategies to leverage the reach and influence of these individuals in promoting brands and products.