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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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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?
7.3
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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?
4.6
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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?
6.3
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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?
6.4
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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?
3.4
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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?
3.7
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Decorative Fridge
Influencers are decorating the inside of their fridges for 'Fridgescaping'
Trend - Decorating the inside of one's fridge is a trend called 'Fridgescaping' that is gaining popularity on social media platforms. Fridgescaping involves neatly sorting all fridge contents while adding decor in empty spaces, such as photos or fake plants.
Workshop Question - How could your brand adjust its products or services to meet a certain demographic based on social media trends?
6.4
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Personalized Mail
AI tools for personal and professional email writing enhance clarity
Trend - Generative AI is being used to create email-writing tools for both personal and professional use. While previous AI email generators focused on cold reachouts en masse, these tools are designed for smaller-scale use with a more personalized touch, as the tools learn the writers' styles.
Workshop Question - How can we leverage AI to enhance personalization and efficiency in both internal and external communications?
4.3
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Streamlined Skincare
Skincare brands are now prioritizing multi-use and all-in-one formulations
Trend - Brands are launching products influenced by the "skinimalism" trend, which advocates that a few well-formulated products can be more beneficial than numerous ones with redundant or unnecessary functions. This approach claims to promote radiant skin by preventing skin irritation and product overload.
Workshop Question - How can your brand streamline a specific aspect of its target consumer's experience?
5.8
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Video Takeaway
New AI tools that transcribe and summarize videos are gaining popularity
Trend - Companies are launching artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools that listen to and summarize videos for the user.These AIs transcribe the audio from the entire video, and focus on summarizing the transcription into its key takeaways. These tools are designed to save time and effort for users.
Workshop Question - How could your brand ensure its products or services are not overly time-consuming or convoluted?
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