Personalization

Implications - The inherently personalized nature of rideshare services is being established even further, with brands offering everything from entertainment to flagging systems that are customized to the needs and preferences of the consumer. These added elements to popular rideshare businesses reveal the brands' willingness to change based on feedback, while optimizing the customer experience in a way that strengthens brand loyalty. [More]

Implications - Given the inevitable crossover between beauty fans and astrology buffs, the incorporation of zodiac references into special edition collections seems like an obvious win for cosmetics brands. In addition to leveraging the current interest in ethereal visual branding in the beauty market, this progression offers consumers a way to self-categorize themselves outside of traditional demographic groupings through astrology that is particularly attractive across categories in the current cultural climate. [More]

Implications - As streamlined payment options continue to evolve with the use of emerging tech, a shift toward more experiential purchasing solutions are on the rise to better engage consumers. Moving beyond mere convenience, brands are tapping into social platforms, multimedia outlets and even AI capabilities to add more memorable moments to the purchasing journey. Focusing on experience rather than speed, these paths to purchase are representative of a growing consumer desire for brand experiences that are engaging even prior to product consumption. [More]

Implications - With digital platforms now being one of the preferred methods of meeting potential partners, the incorporation of virtual reality into dating is now rising in popularity. This habit comes as cultural shifts in urban environments lead to social interactions that are simultaneously hyperconnected, and physically isolated. [More]

Implications - Individuals who want the flavor benefits of various nut butters, but without the fat content they usually contain, are now able to purchase nut “butters” in powdered form. Perfect as additions to healthy smoothies and other butter-based recipes, these products cater to consumers who prioritize “clean eating.” [More]

Implications - Designers are enhancing their focus on multi-functionality in the travel-related items they’re tasked with creating, by making them able to change in shape and function as users’ needs change in the moment. Such all-in-one designs entice consumers for their novel and cost-effective solutions, while giving brands a significant differentiator against competition. [More]

Implications - Social media platforms kept afloat by ad revenue are now creating direct-purchase functions, whether interactive or still in traditional picture or video forms. These functions create additional sources of revenue for the brands and the social media platforms themselves, while offering consumers simplified, convenience-minded methods of purchase. [More]

Implications - Air travel companies are accommodating the needs of individuals in economy class by offering in-flight comfort that is low in cost for the companies, but that enhances the perceived luxury of travel for the consumer. These enhancement initiatives aim to improve the public perception of economy class for consumers seeking affordable but elevated travel experiences. [More]

Implications - Brands are using the interactive and immersive nature of pop-ups to test out how consumers experience the products and services they offer, before rolling them out. This emerging method of conducting market research has the benefit of reaching large groups of people, and allows for brands to test their products in more authentic environments. [More]

Implications - Brands looking to enhance the health and fitness of consumers are using accessible breath-tracking tools in order to do so. The adoption of breath-tracking, whether used to determine its steadiness or its properties, prioritizes customized health for consumers while also enhancing trust with the perception of it having "scientific value." [More]