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Intro to Infectious Messaging

Instructor: Jeremy Gutsche
We live in a world cluttered with chaos. If you want your innovative idea to break through all the noise, you need a well-packaged story. Fortunately, Trend Hunter has spent a lot of time studying this in our quest to attract billions of views to the website.

This course will teachyou how to do the same. By cultivating infection, your ideas will resonate, helping you leapfrog ahead of the competition.
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Decision Compression
AI is condensing complex evaluation tasks into faster business inputs

Trend - AI tools are increasingly being positioned to assess ideas, ventures, and assets before people commit major time or capital. Software companies are packaging research, comparison, and review into a single workflow intended to increase efficiency in early-stage decisions. This activity shows AI moving upstream from content generation into judgment support.

Workshop Question - How could your brand use AI to reduce the time customers spend evaluating a decision without taking control away from them?
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AI Portfolio Review Tools
AI Portfolio Review Tools
RefineAI Helps UX Designers Improve Portfolios With Intelligent Feedback
Creating a strong UX portfolio requires more than showcasing designs — it also involves clear storytelling, thoughtful case studies, and effective communication of design decisions. RefineAI is... MORE
AI Startup Validation Platforms
AI Startup Validation Platforms
ProductFit AI Helps Founders Test New Business Ideas In Minutes
Testing whether a startup idea has real market potential can take weeks of research, design, and marketing work before founders receive meaningful feedback. ProductFit AI helps founders and makers... MORE
AI Idea Validation Platforms
AI Idea Validation Platforms
Chat Agency AI Helps Founders Test And Refine Business Ideas Faster
Turning an idea into a successful business often requires extensive research, feedback, and validation before investing significant time and resources. Chat Agency AI is an AI-powered idea... MORE
Enterprise-Grade Synthetic AI Platforms
Enterprise-Grade Synthetic AI Platforms
Kumkuat AI Debuts a Platform for the Corporate Environment
Kumkuat AI has launched an enterprise-grade synthetic audience intelligence platform designed specifically for corporate communications, investor relations, and public affairs teams at large... MORE
Tournament Tie-Ins
Food & beverage brands run time-limited promotions around major soccer moments

Trend - Food & beverage brands, restaurants, and delivery platforms are aligning limited-time meals, product bundles, and special offers with major soccer competitions. Many of these activations are using playful, celebratory language and sport-coded framing. The tournament becomes the basis for a shared promotional calendar that shapes where people eat, what they order, and how they gather.

Workshop Question - How could your brand turn a major cultural moment into a simple participation ritual for customers?
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FIFA World Cup Snack Collaborations
FIFA World Cup Snack Collaborations
Lay's Dropped Its Four New FIFA World Cup Flavors In Canada
Lay’s launched four limited-edition FIFA World Cup flavors in Canada. Each flavor is inspired by a nation competing in this year’s tournament and is featured on collectible bags starring soccer... MORE
Humorous Fast-Food Campaigns
Humorous Fast-Food Campaigns
The KFC World Cup Campaign Parodies Lionel Messi's Iconic Photo
The KFC World Cup campaign reimagines the widely shared 2007 photograph of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal by replacing Messi with Colonel Sanders and transforming Yamal into a miniature... MORE
Limited-Time Soccer-Themed QSR Meals
Limited-Time Soccer-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Debuts the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal and Happy Meal
McDonald's has introduced a limited-time FIFA World Cup 26 Meal and a corresponding Happy Meal. These QSR offerings are available to individuals starting June 4. The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal boasts... MORE
Celebratory Soccer QSR Campaigns
Celebratory Soccer QSR Campaigns
McDonald’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign Has Meals and More
The McDonald’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign is making its debut to help drum up excitement surrounding the upcoming start of the soccer tournament and remind consumers of its place in match day... MORE
Soccer-Focused Entertainment Venue Promotions
Soccer-Focused Entertainment Venue Promotions
Dave & Buster's Was a Go-To for Watching FIFA
Dave & Buster's served as a prime destination for soccer fans during the world's biggest tournament, as the business offered an immersive viewing experience that combined large-scale screens,... MORE
Roam Core
Gen Z is shaping travel through social influence and authentic experiences
Trend - Travel brands are introducing experiences tailored to Gen Z's preference for identity-driven exploration. This includes creator-curated itineraries, social media-inspired destination guides, interest-based group travel, and immersive trips designed around culture and self-expression.
Workshop Question - How might your brand help consumers express their identities through more personalized and culturally relevant experiences?
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Youth Retirement Homes
Youth Retirement Homes
Gopeng Sanctuary Provides Relief for Malaysia's Burnt-Out Generation
Gopeng Sanctuary in Perak is a first-of-its-kind youth retirement home in Malaysia, developed as a month-long escape for young adults facing rising living costs, work burnout, housing uncertainty... MORE
Y2K Pop Star Accommodations
Y2K Pop Star Accommodations
Airbnb is Opening the Door to Hannah Montana’s Malibu Beach House
Countless Millennials and older Gen Zs grew up wishing they could step into Hannah Montana's multi-colored, best-of-both-worlds life, and to mark the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana, Airbnb... MORE
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
EF Ultimate Break, a travel company specializing in trips for young adults, has introduced Camp Ultimate, a week-long experience in Switzerland designed to recreate the nostalgia of summer camp for... MORE
play_circle_filledLivestreamed Travel Campaigns
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
IShowSpeed, known to more than 150 million followers, announced Expedia as his Official Travel Partner and kicked off an immersive campaign with a 12-hour livestream event. On Twitch and YouTube,... MORE
Matchday Munch
Snack brands turn soccer fandom into a themed global experience
Trend - Snack brands are introducing soccer-inspired chips through limited-edition packaging, collectible promotions and globally themed flavors tied to major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup; positioning chips as celebratory products that extend matchday engagement beyond the screen.
Workshop Question - How can your brand create products and experiences that strengthen consumer participation during major cultural moments?
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Celebratory World Cup Snacks
Celebratory World Cup Snacks
Walkers and FIFA Partnered to Mark the Upcoming World Cup
Walkers and FIFA have debuted a partnership in the UK that will see the snack brand celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in a decidedly delicious way. The partnership will see promotional... MORE
FIFA World Cup Snack Collaborations
FIFA World Cup Snack Collaborations
Lay's Dropped Its Four New FIFA World Cup Flavors In Canada
Lay’s launched four limited-edition FIFA World Cup flavors in Canada. Each flavor is inspired by a nation competing in this year’s tournament and is featured on collectible bags starring soccer... MORE
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Celebratory Soccer-Themed Snacks
Goalden Balls Celebrate the Excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Golden Wonder Goalden Balls have been debuted from the snack brand in the UK as a product that celebrates the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in a playful way. The snack product starts off with... MORE
Globally Inspired Potato Chips
Globally Inspired Potato Chips
Lay's is Dropping Limited‑Edition Flavors for FIFA World Cup 26
As an Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26, Lay’s is enticing soccer fans and snackers with 40 limited-edition, globally inspired potato chip flavors inspired by cuisine from North America,... MORE
Host Mode
Global hospitality adapts worldwide to rising sports-driven travel demand
Trend - Global sport programming is driving the rise of live match coverage paired with curated experience packages. Large-scale screenings, themed dining and bundled stays with in-room viewing and exclusive amenities are positioning properties as immersive, event-driven hubs.
Workshop Question - How can your brand integrate event experiences into core offerings to create high-value?
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Luxe Soccer-Inspired Stays
Luxe Soccer-Inspired Stays
Four Seasons Toronto Unveiled Experiences for FIFA 2026
Four Seasons Toronto unveiled a curated program of luxury, soccer-inspired experiences to coincide with the FIFA 2026 tournament, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The initiative integrates... MORE
Global Tournament-Inspired Stays
Global Tournament-Inspired Stays
The Autograph Collection and JW Marriott Prepare for FIFA 2026
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, together with the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection, is preparing to welcome travelers as excitement builds for the world’s premier international soccer tournament in... MORE
Soccer-Themed Cruise Experiences
Soccer-Themed Cruise Experiences
Princess Cruises Will Deliver the 2026 FIFA World Cup Coverage
Princess Cruises has established an arrangement to provide comprehensive live television coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across its entire fleet of vessels throughout the tournament's duration.... MORE
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Roadtrips Unveiled 2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Packages
World Cup travel packages from Roadtrips have been unveiled for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, with a strong emphasis on customization and traveler choice. Rather than offering fixed itineraries,... MORE
AI Microtasking
In the spirit of automating what you hate, AI services assist in small admin tasks
Trend - Though some tech enthusiasts believe AI should be used in every facet of life, some believe it's smarter to "automate what you hate." This means using AI to reduce time spent on mundane tasks. Services that focus on AI used in hyper-specific, repetitive workplace tasks lend credit to this approach.
Workshop Question - How can we leverage AI to automate mundane tasks specific to our industry, enhancing efficiency and freeing up creative resources?
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AI Research Assistants
AI Research Assistants
Paperguide Simplifies Research, Writing, and Reference Management with AI
Paperguide is an AI-powered platform designed to support the research lifecycle, from discovery to writing. It enables users to quickly locate and review academic papers through AI-driven search,... MORE
Messenger Scheduling Assistants
Messenger Scheduling Assistants
Calendry Simplifies Scheduling Directly Within Telegram Messenger
Calendry is a scheduling assistant integrated directly into Telegram Messenger, designed to simplify appointment coordination without the need for emails, RSVPs, or additional authentication steps.... MORE
AI Call Assistants
AI Call Assistants
Simple AI Handles Calls To Save You Time And Streamline Scheduling
Simple AI is an automated phone assistant designed to complete calls on behalf of its users. The tool uses artificial intelligence to interact naturally with businesses, enabling tasks such as... MORE
Optimized Scheduling Calendars
Optimized Scheduling Calendars
Supercal Will Analyze Your Week to Suggest Optimal Meeting Times
Supercal offers a solution to optimize productivity by tailoring scheduling to fit users’ unique needs. By analyzing your weekly schedule, it suggests ideal meeting times, grouping them to... MORE
Task Management Simplifiers
Task Management Simplifiers
TodoPal Helps People Stay One Step Ahead of the Curve
TodoPal simplifies task management with its intuitive platform designed to enhance productivity and organization. Whether you’re managing personal projects, work assignments, or household... MORE
AI Rebellion
Brands launch campaigns that deliberately position themselves against AI
Trend - Companies are creating marketing campaigns and products that explicitly resist, mock, or sabotage AI technology. These initiatives often involve deliberate technological rebellion, parody campaigns that expose AI hype, and products designed to slow down or counteract digital efficiency.
Workshop Question - How could your brand help consumers resist or push back against unwanted technological advancement?
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play_circle_filledVibe Coding Campaigns
Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Many people have bought into the appeal of vibe coding, mistaking polished visuals and curated environments for technical skill, and Fiverr's A No-Code Love Story highlights a potential bridge... MORE
play_circle_filledAnti-AI Apparel Campaigns
Anti-AI Apparel Campaigns
Pamela Anderson for 100% Aerie Real Rejects AI-Generated People & Bodies
As an extension of its anti-retouching pledge, Aerie has made its stance clear on the use of AI-generated bodies and people in its marketing, and Pamela Anderson for 100% Aerie Real underscores:... MORE
play_circle_filledAnti-AI Marketing Campaigns
Anti-AI Marketing Campaigns
Cadbury 5 Star Launched Its 'Make AI Mediocre Again' Initiative
Cadbury 5 Star launched its 'Make AI Mediocre Again' campaign to counter artificial intelligence's relentless advancement through deliberate technological sabotage. The initiative features a... MORE
play_circle_filledAnti-AI Celebrity Campaigns
Anti-AI Celebrity Campaigns
Almond Breeze and the Jonas Brothers Poke Fun at AI Advertising
Anti-AI celebrity campaigns are allowing brands to acknowledge generative AI while deliberately emphasizing human creativity. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze partnered with the Jonas Brothers on... MORE
play_circle_filledDebunking AI Apps
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
On the first day of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity festival, Publicis Groupe released a tongue-in-cheek BSBot exclusively for its clients to translate AI jargon into “real talk.”... MORE
Developer Assistant
AI brands launch tools that assist developers with various coding projects
Trend - AI brands are launching innovative tools specifically designed to assist developers across a range of coding projects. These products leverage cutting-edge algorithms and machine learning techniques to help automate repetitive tasks, debug code faster, and provide context-aware suggestions..
Workshop Question - How can we leverage AI and machine learning to enhance efficiency and support for professionals facing complex, multitasking environments?
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Visual-to-Code Converter Tools
Visual-to-Code Converter Tools
Snap Code Transforms Images Into Functional Front-End Code
Snap Code is an AI-powered development tool that converts visual input into functional code. By supporting frameworks like HTML, CSS, Tailwind, React, and Bootstrap, it enables developers and... MORE
AI Code Assistants
AI Code Assistants
Squire AI Automates Code Reviews and Tailors Pull Request Writing
Squire AI is an AI-powered code review assistant designed to support software development teams by automating and enhancing the pull request (PR) process. It generates context-aware PR... MORE
AI-Powered Game Development Tools
AI-Powered Game Development Tools
Ramen VR Recently Introduced Its Aura Tool for Unreal Engine
Ramen VR’s Aura is positioned as a specialized AI-powered assistant designed specifically for Unreal Engine developers. The tool is said to offer a level of contextual understanding and technical... MORE
AI Developer Assistants
AI Developer Assistants
Squadron AI Automates Code Reviews and GitHub Issue Management
Squadron AI integrates with GitHub to deliver AI-first tools for software development teams, focusing on streamlining code review and issue management. It offers automated pull request reviews,... MORE
Sports Streaming
Major streaming services evolve to offer better options for sports fans
Trend - Though streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Paramount + and more have transformed consumers' relationships with television, they have yet to crack the code on live events. That is, until, the recent rise of sports-specific streaming partners and services. Expanding programming into these areas ensures larger viewership, especially around huge events like the Super Bowl.
Workshop Question - How can we leverage changing audience demographics and expanding media capabilities to innovate our offerings?
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Super Bowl Streaming Services
Super Bowl Streaming Services
Tubi is Streaming the 2025 Super Bowl Through its Free Platform
Tubi, a free, ad-supported streaming service, has announced that it will be streaming the 2025 Super Bowl on its platform. Known for its expansive library of movies and TV shows, Tubi also works to... MORE
Creator-Based Streaming Deals
Creator-Based Streaming Deals
Endpoint Teams Up with TikTok to Create the EndPoint Live Program
UK gaming and esports organization Endpoint has partnered with TikTok to introduce Endpoint Live, a creator network designed to empower live streamers. The initiative aims to help content creators... MORE
Sports-Only Streaming Services
Sports-Only Streaming Services
DirecTV is Adding the 'MySports' Streaming App to its Services
MySports is a new sports-only streaming service launched by DirecTV, aimed at providing sports enthusiasts with a tailored viewing experience. The service offers a selection of 40 sports and... MORE
Livestream Football Apps
Livestream Football Apps
The NFL Officially Launches Its Streaming Service Called 'NFL+'
The National Football League has launched its highly-anticipated streaming service called NFL+, which to start will only be available on mobile devices. Of course, the app is being released ahead... MORE
Live Streamed Sports Games
Live Streamed Sports Games
Roku is Streaming Major League Baseball Sunday Leadoff Games
Roku is exclusively streaming Major League Baseball Sunday Leadoff games that kick off on May 19th between St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox. The game is airing live on the Roku Channel... MORE
ADHD Planner
Specialized planning tools emerge to support individuals with ADHD manage daily tasks
Trend - The rising awareness and diagnosis of ADHD has led to increased demand for specialized organizational tools. These planners incorporate features specifically designed for neurodivergent thinking patterns, including unique time management systems, visual cues, and simplified task tracking methods.
Workshop Question - How can we create tools that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals in everyday tasks?
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Neurodivergent Planning Solutions
Neurodivergent Planning Solutions
Epic Self Creates ADHD Planner for Daily Organization
Epic Self is revolutionizing personal organization with its ADHD Planner, a specialized tool designed specifically for neurodivergent thought patterns and executive functioning needs. The 90-day... MORE
Inclusive Productivity Apps
Inclusive Productivity Apps
The 'Deepwrk' Body Doubling Platform is for Adults with ADHD
The ‘Deepwrk’ body doubling platform is a tool for adults with ADHD to help them enjoy a supportive and inclusive experience when going about their daily workflow. The platform works by... MORE
Integrated Workplace Time Tracking
Integrated Workplace Time Tracking
Timeular Makes Productivity Easy and Efficient
In a world where time is a precious commodity, efficient time tracking is crucial for maximizing productivity and Timeular is an easy solution for effortless, smart, and secure time tracking and... MORE
Procrastination-Alleviating Tool Suites
Procrastination-Alleviating Tool Suites
Univi Helps Adults with ADHD Manage Their Symptoms
Univi is the ultimate solution for adults managing ADHD, offering a comprehensive range of tools to tackle procrastination, build new habits, and sharpen focus. With CBT-based courses, personalized... MORE