08 2018 March
SXSW Top Trends, Predictably Dumb Companies And Disturbing Problems With Ride Sharing
In this recap, there are many stories of companies behaving badly, stupidly or with evil intent. United airlines replaced their employee bonuses. BrewDog launched a...
Read Now26 2018 February
StockX Takes On Ebay (And Wins), Predictive Banking And A Surprising Gamble From Moviepass
This was a busy week with continuing stories from the Olympics, teens showing leadership, and the launch of a questionably moral new reality show from Netflix....
Read Now02 2018 February
Why Are Icelanders So Creative? Hint – It’s Not Their Environment
The power of empathy was a big theme this week, in stories from Amnesty International and a “robotherapy” chatbot. Both look at new and interesting...
Read Now27 2017 September
Utah Ski Resort Embraces Its One Star Rating In Clever Print Ad
This story has made the rounds this week, but it deserves it. The Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah received a one star review, based on...
Read Now11 2017 September
Peercel Lets You Ship Packages By Sending Them With Strangers
What if you could have a stranger hand deliver your package internationally? While intriguing on paper this idea has many challenges given security concerns and...
Read Now10 2017 September
Singapore Changi Aims To Become The World’s Fastest Airport
In their bid to improve upon being named the best airport in the world, Singapore’s Changi Airport is using technology to get even better. From robot chefs...
Read Now14 2017 August
How Brands and Small Town America Are Cashing In On The Eclipse
As the highly anticipated solar eclipse approaches, there are plenty of towns and brands finding creative ways to cash in. Chiquita created a humorous video about...
Read Now25 2017 July
How Monte Carlo Is Embracing The Future Of Luxury
In a world where luxury consumer demand is changing, how can one f the world’s most iconic luxury destinations stay on top? It turns out...
Read Now21 2017 June
The Swiss Town That Banned Travelers Posting Photos On Social Media
How do you get attention for a sleepy little Swiss ski resort town that few people have ever heard of? Ban photos and promise to...
Read Now03 2017 February
Starbucks’ Mobile Crisis, Lego’s New Social Network, Realtor.com Invests In AR and How To Name Your Brand
Fascinating stories from the world of business this week included Lego’s bold move to finally create a safe social network online for kids, Starbucks’ growing...
Read Now09 2016 December
15 Non-Obvious Business Trends Shaping 2017 (Retail, Consumer, Tech, Marketing, and Media)
Are you a member of the media? Visit our media kit to download a trend summary and more information about requesting an interview with Rohit...
Read Now26 2016 August
Skinterface Tattoos, Future Shopping Malls & Nintendo’s First Restaurant
The future has been on display for the past few weeks, as new experiences, trials and initiatives from all kinds of brands and startups look...
Read Now22 2016 July
The Purpose Hotel, Dyson’s New Robot Vacuum And Target’s Big Bet On Kids
The big news of Unilever purchasing subscription site Dollar Shave Club for $1B this week probably dominated your newsfeed this week, and one that I...
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