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10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2010 - Trendwatching.com
January 2010 | First of all: It’s going to be another interesting year. Has the global recession really, officially ended? And if so, will the aftermath cause pains for years to come? Whatever the outcome, we find ourselves spotting more recession-proof opportunities than ever before. Why? Consumers, recession-stricken or not, still value innovations that are pragmatic, or exciting, or those that save them money, or entertain them.... oh well, you get the picture.Time to get busy again! READ MORE
What's New for the Teenies? 50 Trends for 2010 - Trendwatching.com
January 3, 2010
1) VIDEO Get over your camera phobia: the next decade will be "video, video, video", declares Zoe Lazarus, trend analyst at Lowe Worldwide. Prepare to move from words to images. If the Noughties was the decade we forgot how to spell, will this be when we forget how to read?
2) GOING LIVE Hold on tight: modern life is moving into the "now", says the ad agency JWT, with a constantly updated stream of real-time information and virtual interaction. Think Twitter buzz, vlogs (video blogs), breaking news and rapid, mobile response. Do keep up. READ MORE
1) VIDEO Get over your camera phobia: the next decade will be "video, video, video", declares Zoe Lazarus, trend analyst at Lowe Worldwide. Prepare to move from words to images. If the Noughties was the decade we forgot how to spell, will this be when we forget how to read?
2) GOING LIVE Hold on tight: modern life is moving into the "now", says the ad agency JWT, with a constantly updated stream of real-time information and virtual interaction. Think Twitter buzz, vlogs (video blogs), breaking news and rapid, mobile response. Do keep up. READ MORE
Top 10 Business Ideas for 2010 - Springwise.com
Over the holidays, we reviewed all of the smart new business ideas we covered in 2009, and selected 10 that we believe will provide entrepreneurs with plenty of opportunities in 2010. Needless to say, it was a huge challenge to pick just 10 from such a wide range of innovative concepts. We hope you'll find our selection as inspiring as we did! READ MORE
Business and Nostalgia are Top Consumer Trends for 2010 - Trendwatching.com
December 26, 2009
Businesses around the world are trying to put the recession behind them, and at such a time, when executives are attempting to map out the year ahead, predicting the needs of the consumer are more important than ever.
"It is vital for businesses to know what consumers want, because if they know what the consumers need and want, they have a better chance to sell and boost business in these troubled times," Olivier Auroy, Managing Director, gsFITCH Dubai, told Emirates Business. READ MORE
Businesses around the world are trying to put the recession behind them, and at such a time, when executives are attempting to map out the year ahead, predicting the needs of the consumer are more important than ever.
"It is vital for businesses to know what consumers want, because if they know what the consumers need and want, they have a better chance to sell and boost business in these troubled times," Olivier Auroy, Managing Director, gsFITCH Dubai, told Emirates Business. READ MORE
Seven Ways to Spot the Next Big Thing - Trendwatching.com
December 24, 2009
How can you get ahead of the curve and start spotting trends before they happen?
The world is changing fast but your firm seems constantly to react after the event. New year, new decade: an opportune moment to find ways of spotting trends before they happen and to move ahead of the curve?
1. Understand what trends are...
'A trend is a change in consumer attitudes or behaviours,' says William Higham, author of The Next Big Thing and founder of consultancy www.next-big-thing.net. READ MORE
How can you get ahead of the curve and start spotting trends before they happen?
The world is changing fast but your firm seems constantly to react after the event. New year, new decade: an opportune moment to find ways of spotting trends before they happen and to move ahead of the curve?
1. Understand what trends are...
'A trend is a change in consumer attitudes or behaviours,' says William Higham, author of The Next Big Thing and founder of consultancy www.next-big-thing.net. READ MORE
Risqué and Opinionated with a Digital Afterlife - Trendwatching.com
December 11, 2009
Next year will see the global consumer becoming more savvy, more connected, more outspoken and harder to please, according to a recently released report.
Ten Trends for 2010, by trend analysts trendwatching.com, suggests that the relationship between the society of tomorrow and business brands will fundamentally change next year, meaning that brands will be forced to become bolder and more inventive to stay relevant. READ MORE
Next year will see the global consumer becoming more savvy, more connected, more outspoken and harder to please, according to a recently released report.
Ten Trends for 2010, by trend analysts trendwatching.com, suggests that the relationship between the society of tomorrow and business brands will fundamentally change next year, meaning that brands will be forced to become bolder and more inventive to stay relevant. READ MORE
2010- The Future of Professional Development - EQmentor
What are the upcoming trends for learning and development? Listen to Dr. Izzy Justice, CEO of EQmentor, moderate a 30-minute panel discussion between Karie Willyerd, CLO Sun Microsystems, and Maggie Debner, VP HR Thomson Reuters. Topics discussed include learning solutions for geographically dispersed teams, multiple generations, using social media and web technologies, expatriate assignments, the role organizational culture, and measuring ROI. Click this link to watch the video.
10 Web Trends to Watch in 2010 - Trendwatching.com
December 3, 2009
(CNN) -- As 2009 draws to a close, the Web's attention turns to the year ahead. What can we expect of the online realm in 2010? While Web innovation is unpredictable, some clear trends are becoming apparent. Expect the following 10 themes to define the Web next year:
Real-time ramps up
Sparked by Twitter, Facebook and FriendFeed, the real-time trend has been to the latter part of 2009 what "Web 2.0" was to 2007. The term represents the growing demand for immediacy in our interactions. Immediacy is compelling, engaging, highly addictive ... it's a sense of living in the now. READ MORE
(CNN) -- As 2009 draws to a close, the Web's attention turns to the year ahead. What can we expect of the online realm in 2010? While Web innovation is unpredictable, some clear trends are becoming apparent. Expect the following 10 themes to define the Web next year:
Real-time ramps up
Sparked by Twitter, Facebook and FriendFeed, the real-time trend has been to the latter part of 2009 what "Web 2.0" was to 2007. The term represents the growing demand for immediacy in our interactions. Immediacy is compelling, engaging, highly addictive ... it's a sense of living in the now. READ MORE
Top Ten Forecasts For The Next 20 Years - THE FUTURIST Magazine
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World Future Society / World Future Society(PRLEAP.COM) Bethesda, Maryland — The World Future Society has released a 10-page report forecasting more than 70 major global developments for the coming year and beyond. The OUTLOOK 2009 report examines the key trends in technology, the environment, the economy, international relations, etc., in order to paint a full and credible portrait of our likely future. READ MORE
World Future Society / World Future Society(PRLEAP.COM) Bethesda, Maryland — The World Future Society has released a 10-page report forecasting more than 70 major global developments for the coming year and beyond. The OUTLOOK 2009 report examines the key trends in technology, the environment, the economy, international relations, etc., in order to paint a full and credible portrait of our likely future. READ MORE