Jonathon Brown
Chief Growth Officer
Toronto, Ontario · Member since Aug 2012
1,079Published Articles
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As CGO, Jonathon drives strategy around Trend Hunter’s business innovation research, development and marketing. As the leader of the Business Innovation Group, he’s interviewed over 400 leaders to uncover best practices around innovation across different industries. In addition, he consults with Fortune 1,000 companies to help them streamline innovation by integrating Trend Hunter’s Innovation Accelerator programs.
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Tapered Hexagonal Towers
The KAUST Breakwater Beacon Provides Cool Location for University EventsTapered Tower Design — The use of tapered tower designs in architecture offers opportunities for natural cooling and ventilation, providing energy-efficient solutions for large-scale events.
Scrap Metal Songbirds
Barbara Franc Creates Metal Birds Made of Discarded MaterialsScrap Metal Art — Creating art from discarded metals presents an opportunity for artists and designers to tap into sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Sleek Steel Tea Sets
Trama Line By Jacqueline Terpins For Riva Features Sleek Tea AccessoriesModern Tea Sets — Designing tea sets with clean, modern lines and new materials create an upscale, minimalist look.
Spoofed Wrestler Commercials
This Adidas Campaign Introduces Ricky Rubio Backyard WrestlerSpoofed Athlete Commercials — Brands can capitalize on the trend of humorous, unexpected, and often surreal athlete commercials that humanize sports stars and entertain viewers.
Battle-Ready Butter Ads
This Ad for Lurpak Butter Makes Cooking Look ToughMasculine Food Marketing — Opportunity for brands to appeal to male consumers by using masculine concepts in food advertisements.
Disco-Dancing Lottery Winner Ads
This Ad For the New York Lottery Gets Ridiculously FastBizarre Advertising — Opportunity for businesses to create unique and unconventional ads that capture viewers' attention and generate buzz.
Rowdy Rocker Documentaries
The Rolling Stones Documentary Commemorates the Band’s 50th AnnivRolling Stones Documentary — Opportunity to capitalize on the trend of band documentaries by producing similar films for other iconic rock bands.
Cliche-Shattering Ads
These Ads Aim to Challenge Popular Latino StereotypesChallenging Stereotypes — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive advertising campaigns that challenge and dismantle stereotypes across various demographics.
Cleverly Hectic Art Exhibits
Organized Chaos Plays on the Binary Between Chaos and OrderOrganized Chaos in Art Exhibits — Exploring the tension between chaos and order in art exhibitions, offering opportunities for artists to challenge traditional artistic norms.
Crazy Car Backflip Stunts
MINI Cooper Teams Up with Guerlain Chicherit For a 360 Degree FlipCar backflip stunts — The increasing popularity of car backflip stunts in extreme sports presents an opportunity for automotive companies to sponsor and showcase their vehicles in unique and thrilling ways.
Crass Cultural Comparison Infographics
This Chart Details the Typical St. Patrick's Day PartiesAuthenticity Celebration Trend — The trend of celebrating authenticity by learning about the true origins of various cultural celebrations can disrupt the way holidays are celebrated, opening opportunities for companies offering educational resources and travel experiences.
Child-Saving Decor Infographics
This Child Safety Guide Takes Things Room by RoomChildproof Technology — The opportunity to develop smart locks or other connected devices that monitor child activity and prevent access to dangerous areas.Author Categories
Detailed 3D Selfies
Buy Now Magazine Buttons
Future-Facing Car Conferences
Cinematic Super Hero Razors
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Local Custom Print Shops
Flavor-Controlling Musical Instruments
Star-Studded Scotch Parties
Whisky-Powered Steam Rooms
Immersive Whisky Ice Caves
Bass-Booming Home Speakers
Flawless Foot-Hugging Runners
Personal Finance Infographics
Fixation-Inducing Chocolates (SPONSORED)
Pro Dribbling How-To’s
Touchscreen Tablet Monitors
Guilt-Free Breakfast Infographics
Neighborhood Shopping Campaigns
Double Duty Heating Devices
Sleek Massive Wine Dispensers
Sweat-Free Oxford Shirts
Frugal-Minded Aussie Infographics
Rebellious Rapper Runners
Famous Silver Screen Sneakers
Gamified Beer Guzzling Ads
Split-Personality Pen Ads
Laser-Triggered Photography Ads
Alarmingly Angry Gamer Ads
Micro-Reality Show Commercials
Playful Paint-Powdered Ads
Murderous Mugging Advertisements
Loser-Loving Pudding Ads
Dock-Drowning Storm Ads
Sassy Soda Seduction Commercials
Face-Focused Website Infographics
