# Retro Media Retro, anti-Apple electronic devices for diversity. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 26, 2008, updated Nov 14, 2008 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/old-school-media-retro-anti-apple-electronic-devices-for-diversity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Retro Media trend? **Retro Media:** In an era where everyone has matching iPods or similar mobile media devices, the ability to stand out becomes difficult. While some companies have pushed to reinvent with edgy, novel designs, others have gone back to the retro media devices of the past, appealing to people’s sentimental sides. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 4 to Jun 27, 2008 - Published: Sep 26, 2008 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Retro Media trend ### Retro Design Many consumers still prefer retrofied products or products influenced by old school design. ### Vinyl Records Resurgence In an era when CD sales are on the decline, vinyl records are making a comeback. ### Merge Retro and Modern Tech Designs that merge retro and modern technology will bode well among tech-savvy consumers who desire both old school and new school items. ## What the Retro Media trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics manufacturers can tap into the trend of retro design to create products that appeal to consumers who want to stand out from the crowd. ### For Music Industry The vinyl records resurgence presents an opportunity for the music industry to tap into a nostalgic market of consumers who enjoy the experience of listening to records. ### For Furniture Industry Furniture designers can merge retro and modern design elements in their products to appeal to consumers who want unique and conversation-worthy home accessories. ## Trend signals for Retro Media Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 26%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 26% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Retro Media trend 8 featured examples from Jan 4 to Jun 27, 2008. - [Boombox Redux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boombox-redux-the-ipod-boombox-from-urban-outfitters): The iPod Boombox from Urban Outfitters (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The boombox's fusion of retro design and modern tech presents opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to create trendy, nostalgic products with enhanced f… - [$56,000 Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/28000-turntable-jubilee-by-thorens): The Jubilee by Thorens (Category: Tech) Implication: Manufacturers of high-end audio equipment can continue to innovate with advanced technologies to create unique and exclusive products that will appeal to high-end consumers. - [Retro Plasma Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-plasma-televisions-wilkerson-furniture): Wilkerson Furniture (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Explore opportunities to develop and market retro-inspired electronic devices to target a niche market of nostalgic consumers. - [Retro Reinvented](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-age-meets-retro-the-updated-cassette-tape-now-with-mp3-flash-and-us): Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck) (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities exist for integrating modern technology with traditional music formats to create a unique listening experience for music enthusiasts. - [Retro Turntable With USB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roxy): The Roxy (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative consumer electronics products that appeal to retro-loving consumers. - [Vinyl Records Making a Comeback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-music-making-comeback-long-playing-vinyl-records): 36% Rise in Sales (Category: Business) Implication: The rise in vinyl records sales creates opportunities for retailers to specialize in vinyl-focused stores or incorporate vinyl sections into existing music stores. - [Retro Radio Strikes Again](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magna-wooden-radio-with-ipod-jack): MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronic companies that incorporate eco-friendly materials and retro designs into their products can create a new market segment with consumers who are seeking eco-mate… - [Retro Instruments for Modern Music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instruments-get-hip-stylophone-goes-all-mp3): MP3 Stylophone (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative products that revive and reinvent traditional music instruments for modern music technology. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)