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FuturistU > Lifestyle > New Leisure Rules > Module 3 / 4

New Leisure Rules Through Tribalism

Instructor: Courtney Scharf
Future of Entertainment
Download the Future of Entertainment Trend Report
This module explores how consumers' need for connection has changed over the course of the pandemic, and
how our drive to be with community has evolved in a more digitally focused way.

This module includes a look at how popular in-person experiences have shifted online, how nostalgia has impacted this landscape, and what we can learn from the businesses that have been most successful in moving toward a more digital future.
Related Trend Report: Future of Entertainment
Workshop Questions:
1. What are some ways your brand could leverage Nostalgia to create a sense of togetherness?
2. What are some ways in which you could bring people together safely? What would it look like if that experience were touchless?
Jeremy Gutsche Keynote Speaker

Featured Insights

Mainstream Metaverse
Brands are placing more of an emphasis on metaverse experiences
Trend - Mainstream brands are now investing in metaverse technology to develop a range of shared social experiences online. While the concept has yet to become a mainstay among consumers, technology brands are seeing the potential in creating extensive online worlds where individuals share immersive virtual spaces.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage the metaverse to expand consumer reach?
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Everyday Web3
Web3 is integrated into everyday routines
Trend - Though the introduction to Web3 has had a shaky start, it's adoption in everyday routines and business practices is showcasing the real impact of the decentralized web. Customer service, online shopping, and even health care are enhanced by Web3 services when they're seamlessly integrated.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make new tech more digestible for its customers?
7.4
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Eco Event
Tech-based solutions are making event planning more sustainable
Trend - As environmental protection becomes more important to consumers, tech-based solutions are being used to bring sustainability to the events industry. Hybrid virtual events and app-based audience reward systems show both the micro and macro ways brands in this space are reducing their impact.
Workshop Question - How is your brand keeping up with the values and lifestyles of its customers--whether those are environmental, social, or economic?
5.4
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Sports Metaverse
Sports brands are launching web3 experiences for community engagement
Trend - Sports brands are entering the metaverse with web3 experiences such as virtual reality (VR) worlds, collectible NFTs, and online events. These services deepen community involvement in sports, providing a convenient and accessible way for fans to connect with athletes and each other.
Workshop Question - How could your industry make its customers feel more involved?
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Sports Metaverse Partnerships
Sports Metaverse Partnerships
WAGMI United is Expanding Web3 Ventures with adidas
WAGMI United, a new brand dedicated to bringing Web3’s most innovative ideas and passionate communities to the world of sports, has announced a partnership with adidas. The two brands will... MORE
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Roblox Announced a Partnership with Team USA and the Paralympics
Roblox has announced a partnership with Team USA and the Paralympic Games to create an immersive experience for users. This collaboration introduces “The Team USA Ultimate Obby,” a virtual... MORE
Football Metaverse Hubs
Football Metaverse Hubs
The FCFL is Entering the Metaverse with Four NFT-Tied Fan-Controlled Teams
The Fan-Controlled Football League (FCFL) announced it is making its FCFL metaverse debut with four new NFT-tied teams. Two of these new teams will be controlled by the Bored Ape Yacht Club and the... MORE
Athlete-Led Web3 Sports Platforms
Athlete-Led Web3 Sports Platforms
LootMogul is a Sports Metaverse Powered by Virtual Assets
LootMogul is a new sports metaverse platform that is aimed at offering a unique experience for sports fans and influencers. Virtual real estate, training academies, blockchain games, and meta shops... MORE
play_circle_filledSports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
MeetKai stuns consumers at CES with its pop-up shop metaverse, inspired by its official partnership with THINK450, the innovation engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The... MORE
Shoppable Short
Shoppable short-form video content enhances digital shopping experiences
Trend - Shoppable short-form video content and ads are becoming increasingly prominent digital strategies among brands across industries. This content merges traditional ads with modern tech habits--offering customers more engaging and convenient forms of online shopping.
Workshop Question - How could your brand more effectively engage customers with its online experiences?
6.9
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Boating Metaverse
Boating companies are adapting to the Web3 landscape with metaverse programs
Trend - Companies in the boating space have begun entering the metaverse through virtual reality experiences and collectible NFTs. These brands are adapting to the changing Web3 landscape either through the launch of their own metaverses, or by partnering with established metaverses.
Workshop Question - How is your brand leveraging the metaverse to engage the modern consumer?
5.4
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Senior Metaverse
Companies are leveraging virtual reality to enhance elderly peoples' daily lives
Trend - Due to mobility issues and/or other age-related disabilities, senior citizens find it more difficult to connect, travel, exercise, and enjoy outdoor activities. Brands are leveraging the accessibility of the metaverse to create tailored experiences that address these problem areas. Services emphasize social interaction and immersion in the metaverse.
Workshop Question - How could your brand take advantage of the metaverse to improve accessibility services for customers?
6.2
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Metaverse Weddings
Brands use blockchain-based experiences for wedding ceremonies and themes
Trend - As the metaverse becomes a space in which both recreational and professional events can take place, wedding ceremonies and digital products are now being offered by brands in this space. These virtual events offer users affordable and novel ways to mark this milestone.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize customer engagement through digital means?
5.8
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Virtual Billboards
Brands are experimenting with 'virtual out-of-home' ads in the metaverse
Trend - As metaverse platforms gain popularity, various brands are integrating virtual out-of-home (VOOH) ads into their campaigns. Like traditional out-of-home advertising, VOOH formats consist of billboards and signage. However, with VOOH, these ads are on display in completely virtual worlds.
Workshop Question - How could your brand integrate a more passive advertising strategy?
6.9
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Digital Twin
Companies are using digital twins to test virtual counterparts of their products
Trend - Numerous companies, especially those in the automotive, engineering, and architecture space, are using IoT and VR-based systems to create precise digital representations of their products and systems. These lifelike models are then tested virtually as a way to guide product development.
Workshop Question - How could your company save costs on product development by implementing digital twin technology?
3.9
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In-Car XR
Auto brands are reimagining the in-car experience with VR & AR-enabled infotainment
Trend - Automative brands are leveraging augmented reality, virtual reality, and IoT technologies to launch new immersive infotainment systems. These systems' applications range from holographic navigation tools and digitized windshields to in-car VR games for passengers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better meet consumers' expectations for digitally integrated experiences?
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