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Intro to Work Culture

Instructor: Jaime Neely
Work Culture
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The working world is evolving at an unprecedented pace and creating an innovative work culture is becoming top priority for organizations all over the world. Trend Hunter's Chief Culture Officer, Jaime Neely, introduces the concept of company culture and outlines the ever-increasing connection between culture and a company's ability to innovate. To enable companies to focus in on their own team cultures, she introduces Trend Hunter's framework on the 4 Es of Modern Work Culture.

The framework is inspired by research gathered from tens of thousands of professionals all over the world who participated in Trend Hunter's Innovation Assessment. Jaime introduces how technology, a younger workforce, the prioritization of work-life balance and diversity are shaping the future of work.
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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
Homefield Merch
Brands turn household purchases into ways to participate in football moments

Trend - Brands and retailers selling consumer durables are using the excitement of major sporting events to drive sales, tapping into a fandom traditionally expressed through apparel and memorabilia. Extending fans’ eagerness to wave flags and wear national colors into the home itself, furniture and appliance campaigns turn living spaces into another arena for fans to show their team spirit.

Workshop Question - How could your brand turn a major cultural moment into a useful part of customers’ everyday routines?
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Shoppable Flag Campaigns
Shoppable Flag Campaigns
IKEA Canada's Assemble the World Cleverly Styles Home Products
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening and fans loudly supporting their favorite countries, IKEA Canada kicked off a social-first Assemble the World campaign, arranging everyday furniture,... MORE
Custom Sports Fan Recliners
Custom Sports Fan Recliners
La-Z-Boy is Creating The Jer-Z-Boy with Kristin Juszczyk
Football season is starting soon, and to help fans enjoy their favorite sport in style, La-Z-Boy collaborated with fashion designer and sports culture icon Kristin Juszczyk on The Jer-Z-Boy.... MORE
Strategic Refrigerator Campaigns
Strategic Refrigerator Campaigns
Gorenje Runs the 'Keeping Real Fans Cool' Campaign During Fifa
Gorenje, a premium European home appliance brand under the Hisense Group and an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has launched a region-wide campaign titled 'Keeping Real Fans Cool.'... MORE
Lie-Down Furniture Promotions
Lie-Down Furniture Promotions
IKEA Saudi Arabia's Flat Out Discounts Leans into Soccer Action
As fans watch the final matches of the 2026 World Cup tournament, brands are leaning into the excitement alongside them, as seen with IKEA Saudi Arabia's Flat Out Discounts promotion. IKEA,... MORE
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
Hisense has launched a new television commercial and accompanying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 titled 'Innovating a Brighter Life.' This advertising initiative emphasizes collective... MORE
Remote Community
New Platforms Help Remote Workers Find Community Workplaces for Socialization
Trend - Platforms are emerging that map local work‑friendly locations, show real‑time seating or noise levels, highlight amenities and offer curated lists of cafés, libraries and coworking spaces. These tools position community‑based work as a flexible alternative to home offices and corporate spaces.
Workshop Question - How might we create solutions that enhance social connection and reliable working conditions for remote workers seeking community-oriented environments?
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Remote Job Platforms
Remote Job Platforms
Remottr Helps Professionals Discover Thousands Of Verified Remote Roles
Finding a remote job that matches your skills, goals, and lifestyle can often involve searching through countless listings across different platforms. Remottr simplifies the process by connecting... MORE
Remote Work Platforms
Remote Work Platforms
Laptopers Helps Remote Workers Discover The Best Laptop-Friendly Workspaces
Finding a comfortable place to work remotely can be difficult when cafés have limited seating, unclear policies, or pressure to leave after a short visit. Laptopers is a global community platform... MORE
Collaborative Productivity Apps
Collaborative Productivity Apps
Pogether Combines Pomodoro And Virtual Coworking
Pogether is a productivity tool that adapts the Pomodoro technique into a collaborative setting. Rather than working in isolation, users can join virtual tables where individuals work... MORE
Remote Work Community Platforms
Remote Work Community Platforms
Drop In Makes Casual Coworking Meetups Easier To Discover
Remote work offers flexibility, but it can also create a sense of isolation for people who miss the energy of working around others. Drop In is designed to help remote workers find informal... MORE
Culture Collectible
Toys inspired by influencers and franchises are driving fandom demand
Trend - Pop culture toys inspired by social media creators, entertainment franchises, and online fandoms are gaining traction. From influencer-led collectibles to character-driven figures, these products help fans celebrate shared interests and bring digital culture into everyday life.
Workshop Question - How can your brand create products that help consumers express their passions?
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Sci-Fi Creature Collectibles
Sci-Fi Creature Collectibles
The Grogu Tiny But Mighty Series Figures Revsits On-Screen Looks
The Mandalorian & Grogu is coming to theaters in May, and in anticipation of this new Star Wars adventure, Disney Consumer Products is partnering with Pop Mart for the Grogu Tiny But Mighty Series... MORE
Film Character Plush Toys
Film Character Plush Toys
Kpop Demon Hunters Squishmallows Brings Netflix Characters into Toy Form
The KPop Demon Hunters Squishmallows is a new merchandise line from toy company Jazwares based on the hit animated film from Netflix. The first wave includes a 12-inch plush named Derpy and an... MORE
Creator-Led DIY Experiences
Creator-Led DIY Experiences
Lowe's Turns MrBeast Fandom Into Kids Workshops
Creator-led DIY experiences are helping brands transform digital audiences into active, real-world communities. Lowe's is expanding its Kids Club program through a partnership with MrBeast,... MORE
Live-Action Film-Inspired Toy Lineups
Live-Action Film-Inspired Toy Lineups
Mattel Debuts Second Wave of Masters of the Universe Toys
Mattel has unveiled the second wave of action figures and toys inspired by the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is scheduled for theatrical release in June. The company is... 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
Branded Brews
Experiential café pop-ups are emerging as immersive brand touchpoints
Trend - As experiential retail evolves, brands are launching immersive café pop-ups where branded packaging, monograms, logos and curated design details transform everyday coffee rituals into multisensory experiences that reinforce identity and consumer affinity.
Workshop Question - How can your brand integrate into consumers’ everyday rituals in a way that feels experiential rather than promotional?
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Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Maison Margiela launched a pop-up café in Amsterdam at de Bijenkorf to promote its Replica 'Never-ending Summer' fragrance through an immersive hospitality experience. The activation temporarily... MORE
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Coach introduced a vibrant mobile café pop-up experience at Gotemba Premium Outlets in Japan, blending fashion retail with hospitality-driven consumer engagement. The activation featured a branded... MORE
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fashion-branded café experiences are redefining how media and luxury companies interact with consumers by transforming editorial identity into immersive physical spaces. Vogue’s temporary café... MORE
Paris Fashion Week Cafés
Paris Fashion Week Cafés
Zara and Style Not Com Opened Its Pop-Up Café at Paris Fashion Week
Zara and Style Not Com launched a pop-up café at Petit Bon Paris on rue Cler during Paris Fashion Week, turning a Left Bank address into an immersive brand environment designed by Profirst. The... MORE
Rival Archive
Sports heritage is being reimagined through competitive performance capsules
Trend - Brands are releasing sport-driven heritage capsules as archival jerseys, retro kits, and legacy team aesthetics return to the forefront; reworking historic athletic designs into bold collections that merge sporting culture with modern styling.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage nostalgia and cultural storytelling to create more meaningful, modern consumer experiences?
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90s-Inspired Heritage Jerseys
90s-Inspired Heritage Jerseys
adidas Unveils FIFA World Cup 26™ Away Kits
FIFA World Cup 26™ away kits are reimagined through adidas’ 90s-inspired heritage approach, reintroducing the Trefoil logo to international football within a contemporary performance context.... MORE
Heritage-Inspired Soccer Kits
Heritage-Inspired Soccer Kits
Canada Soccer & Nike Debut Canadian Kits for FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada Soccer and Nike unveiled the Canada soccer kits — the home and away uniforms for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The home kit draws on Canadian heritage, using the flag’s traditional colors... MORE
Boxing Sportswear Capsule
Boxing Sportswear Capsule
Aries x Champion Delivers a Graphic-Led Boxing-Inspired Apparel Range
The Aries x Champion collaboration introduces a capsule that reworks classic sportswear through a boxing-inspired design lens. The collection centers on Champion’s Reverse Weave, reconstructed... MORE
Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys
Premium Streetwear-Informed Jerseys
The BAPE x Mitchell & Ness Collection Fuses Street with Sport
A BATHING APE® has teamed up with sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness for a Fall/Winter 2025 collection that fuses basketball heritage with streetwear culture. The limited-edition capsule celebrates... MORE
Body Doubling
Consumers increasingly rely on collaborative apps and games to boost productivity
Trend - Developers are using apps and media to recreate the social conditions of working alongside others—but without requiring shared tasks or conversation. By simulating the presence of others, these platforms embrace soft accountability, allowing consumers to anchor their attention and reduce distractions.
Workshop Question - How can your brand demonstrate a consideration for neurodivergence in the product development stage?
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Focus-Enhancing Lo-Fi Games
Focus-Enhancing Lo-Fi Games
Mooncube Games Has Officially Become Part of the Lofi Girl Ecosystem
Mooncube Games has partnered with Lofi Gaming to significantly expand the popular lo-fi brand into interactive media. This strategic partnership brings together Mooncube's acclaimed focus-enhancing... MORE
Productivity Co-Working Games
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
The On-Together: Virtual Co-Working game is a lightweight social platform designed to help people work or study alongside others in a calm digital environment. Developed by indie studio Gigapuff... MORE
Collaborative Productivity Apps
Collaborative Productivity Apps
Pogether Combines Pomodoro And Virtual Coworking
Pogether is a productivity tool that adapts the Pomodoro technique into a collaborative setting. Rather than working in isolation, users can join virtual tables where individuals work... MORE
play_circle_filledSupportive Virtual Co-Working
Supportive Virtual Co-Working
Shimmer Body Doubling Recognizes Key Motivators for Adults with ADHD
Shimmer, the leading coaching platform for adults with ADHD, launched Shimmer Body Doubling to supercharge virtual co-working with social accountability. This new feature from the platform designed... MORE
K-pop Skin
Gaming companies release in-game cosmetics inspired by k-pop groups and culture
Trend - First popularized by Fortnite’s battle royale phenomenon, brands are now rolling out in-game "skins" and cross-media tie-ins featuring K-pop icons. These digital cosmetics enable players to embody their favorite stars, offering fans a new way to show their support and musical interests.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage cross-media collaborations to bring more attention to its product/service?
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K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover
K-Pop Battle Royale Crossover
PUBG Stages a G-Dragon Crossover with Exclusive In-Game and Events
PUBG introduces a G-Dragon crossover as a first-of-its-kind collaboration across both PUBG: Battlegrounds and PUBG Mobile. Teased during G-Dragon’s Las Vegas concert, the event merges gaming with... MORE
K-Pop-Themed Game Events
K-Pop-Themed Game Events
BABYMONSTER Joins the PUBG Mobile Universe with a New Collaboration
PUBG Mobile is working with the K-pop group BABYMONSTER as a part of the company's goal to engage younger audiences while promoting the game's 7th anniversary. With the new team-up, fans and... MORE
K-pop-Endorsed Game Cosmetics
K-pop-Endorsed Game Cosmetics
Ovewatch 2 Partners with K-pop Girl Group LE SSERAFIM
Overwatch 2 is partnering with K-pop group LE SSERAFIM on a new in-game collaboration that will delight fans and long-time players. Serving as the duo's second tie-up, this collaboration will... MORE
K-Pop Game Collaborations
K-Pop Game Collaborations
Blizzard's Overwatch 2 is Collaborating with K-Pop Group Le Sserafim
Blizzard’s highly-anticipated Overwatch 2 is set to embark on a unique collaboration, marking the game’s first-ever partnership with a musical artist group. This collaboration brings K-... MORE
Meme Currency
Memes become the inspiration for cryptocurrency trading and related tools
Trend - Brands are creating digital assets, platforms, and applications that originate from internet culture, viral memes, or humorous themes. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies designed for financial utility, these assets often gain popularity due to their relatability and social media hype.
Workshop Question - How can your brand make its product/service accessible to more consumers?
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Meme-Inspired AI-Powered Trading Platforms
Meme-Inspired AI-Powered Trading Platforms
PepeGPT Brings Together AI, Cryptocurrency & Memes
PepeGPT has launched an innovative AI-powered trading platform that merges artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and meme culture to revolutionize the trading experience. The platform... MORE
Meme-Inspired Bitcoin Debuts
Meme-Inspired Bitcoin Debuts
DogeLend Generates Significant Interest with Its Innovative Presale
DogeLend () is a new meme coin that is branding itself as “The World’s First Loan Giving Doges.” DogeLend combines the playful nature of Dogecoin with the security of... MORE
Milk-Inspired Meme Coins
Milk-Inspired Meme Coins
MILK Meme Coin is Launching Its Presale on the Solana Blockchain
MILK Meme Coin aims to carve a niche in the meme cryptocurrency space while championing sustainability and educational initiatives through innovative DeFi features. The presale invites participants... MORE
play_circle_filledMeme-Inspired Crypto Leaderboards
Meme-Inspired Crypto Leaderboards
Meme2Earn Unveils its Rewards-Style Creator Leaderboard
Meme2Earn introduces the Creator Leaderboard, revolutionizing cryptocurrency earnings through platform engagement. Users can now share in a monthly reward pool of 1 trillion TIPS by actively... MORE