Jennifer Gosnell
Contributing Editor @SocialBusiness.org & @Trend Hunter
Toronto, ON · Member since Jan 2012
1,073Published Articles
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Contributing Editor at SocialBusiness.org & Trend Hunter. I have way too many interests to be contained! I love businesses that advance humanitarian causes and positively affect the environment. I strongly believe that this is a trend in social enterprise that is going to last because people care. :)
Featured Ideas
Smartphone-Savvy Cycling
The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather VisibilityGPS Compatibility on Bikes — The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit allows cyclists to easily attach their iPhone to their bike for GPS navigation, presenting an opportunity for companies to develop innovative bike-friendly GPS navigation systems.
Tony Fitzpatrick, Creator of Little Footsteps (INTERVIEW)
Early Childhood Educational CampaignsCommunity-owned Businesses — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to divest ownership of businesses into community situations, such as through staff buy-in or direct buy-ins from community groups.
Social Media Employer Ventures
How 'Recruiting Technology: a Social History' Has Changed HiringRecruiting Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced algorithms and machine learning models to match job seekers with the most suitable employers based on their skills and preferences.
Printer People Dolls
The ‘3D-Printed Life-Like Photo Figurines’ are Shockingly Realist3D-Printed Life-Like Photo Figurines — A new trend of creating almost photo-realistic figurines by scanning people's bodies.
Makeup-Minded Flowcharts
The 'Sequence of Steps' Graphic from the Beauty Department is EasyStep-by-Step Graphics — Create step-by-step graphics to guide makeup application for different looks and enhance user experience.
Aquatic Political Parties
The Mermaids at the Republican National Convention Boasts UniquenessInteractive Political Events — Integrating unconventional entertainment elements into political events can generate interest and attract a diverse audience.
Adorably Misinterpreted Memes
The 'Misunderstood Girlfriend' Meme Gets a New Look Post-BieberEvolution of Memes — The transformation of the Overly Attached Girlfriend meme to the Misunderstood Girlfriend meme showcases the evolution of memes and their relation to pop culture.
3D Tech Illusion Graffitti
The ‘Robot’ by TSF Crew is Magical3D Illusion Art — Expanding the use of 3D tech to create illusionary art displays.
Extreme Athletic Photography
These Tim Tadder Sports Captures are Highly DetailedExtreme Athletic Photography — A growing trend of extreme sports photography that captures the beauty, strength, and intensity of athletes.
Glamourous Gingham Get-Ups
The Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Collection is SimplisticGingham Fashion Trend — The use of gingham fabrics and patterns in fashion design creates a fun, playful look that is perfect for summer wear and can be adapted to different styles and moods.
Woodsy Engagement Bands
The Kateszabone Jewelry Collection is Nature GlamNature-inspired Jewelry — There is an opportunity for jewelers to create more nature-inspired pieces that appeal to brides looking for non-traditional engagement and wedding bands.
Verbal Communication Charts
The 'Speaking of Languages' Infographic Looks to the FutureLanguage Dominance — Understanding the dominant languages of today and the future can help businesses prepare for global communication.Q&A with Jennifer
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I'm straight-up terrified of llamas & really disliking the recent rise of llama popularity.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I have a number of favorite sites that I frequent. Often I found stuff inadvertently through social media or just by hearing about it word-of-mouth.
What is your favorite trend?
My favourite trend that I've covered is definitely the "Texts from Hillary" blog! ch-ch-check it out. I just love her.
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texts-from-hillary-hillary-clinton-political-blog-political-satire2
What inspires or excites you?
Social business activism & environmental trends. It's amazing to see the creative ways in which people come up with ideas to better our world.
Author Categories
Chic Californian Postage
Deliciously Bitter Socialite Tweets
Political Pop Pleas
Social Gourmet Enterprises
Explosive-Inspired Necklaces
Emerging Enterprise Programs
Jonit Bookheim, Partner at Mata Traders (INTERVIEW)
Repurposed Weapon Jewelry
Matthew Clough, Founder of Stone + Cloth (INTERVIEW)
Parasite-Fighting Fashion
Colorful Cascading Jewelry
Chase Layman, Creator of ISSSUE (INTERVIEW)
Interconnecting Aid Organizations
Eric Shumny, Partnership Manager of Sevenly (INTERVIEW)
Tony Fitzpatrick, Creator of Little Footsteps (INTERVIEW)
Sandra Goldmark, Creator of Pop Up Repair (INTERVIEW)
Justice-Driven Clothing
Optimistic Home Pages
Starvation Awareness Shirts
Cruelty-Conscious Software
Women-Empowering Apparel
Social Enterprise Competitions
Solutions for Peace Through Education
Earth-Conscious Cat Homes
Technology-Providing Campaigns
Temporary Recycling Stores
Girl-Enabling T-Shirts
Energy-Creating Cars
Process-Revealing Enterprise Videos
Ocean Conservancy Movements
Sustainable Subscription Services
Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
Early Education Fundraising Campaigns
Family Connection Campaigns
Charitable Collaborative Campaigns
