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Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery based on personal interests rather than the more traditional presentation of the news agenda. News…
Changing News Consumption- Consumer Attitudes
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery based on personal interests rather than the more traditional presentation of the news agenda. News discovery is becoming more personal and snackable, with consumers curating…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Changing News Consumption
Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery…
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Everyone’s an artist with AI. Generative AI, the use of machine learning to create digital content with little human intervention will continue to trend in 2023. It is entering mainstream business operations, providing innovative new ways for brands to deploy…
Everyone’s an artist with AI- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Everyone’s an artist with AI. Generative AI, the use of machine learning to create digital content with little human intervention will continue to trend in 2023. It is entering mainstream business operations, providing innovative new ways for brands to deploy creative, cost-effective, and personalized content at scale. Up to half…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Everyone’s an artist with AI
Everyone’s an artist with AI. Generative AI, the use of machine learning to create digital content with little human intervention will continue to trend in… 
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‘Try it on(line)’. The use of AI and AR in the retail industry is poised to grow, with nearly 20% of retailers using AR and a further 32% are either planning to implement the technology in 2023. It is transforming…
Try it on(line)- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
‘Try it on(line)’. The use of AI and AR in the retail industry is poised to grow, with nearly 20% of retailers using AR and a further 32% are either planning to implement the technology in 2023. It is transforming the customer experience both online and offline. An example of…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Try it on(line)
‘Try it on(line)’. The use of AI and AR in the retail industry is poised to grow, with nearly 20% of retailers using AR and… 
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AI: Top Tech Priority. Big Tech companies will prioritize AI capabilities to retain a close relationship with marketers, as AI has been named the most important emerging technology for brands for three consecutive years. Alongside AI, Web3 innovation is also…
AI: Top Tech Priority- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
AI: Top Tech Priority. Big Tech companies will prioritize AI capabilities to retain a close relationship with marketers, as AI has been named the most important emerging technology for brands for three consecutive years. Alongside AI, Web3 innovation is also becoming increasingly adopted beyond the initial hype around NFTs and…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...AI: Top Tech Priority
AI: Top Tech Priority. Big Tech companies will prioritize AI capabilities to retain a close relationship with marketers, as AI has been named the most… -
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Digital Health. The pandemic accelerated digital health and wearable tech adoption, making it a prime arena for big tech companies to compete in 2023. Big Tech has taken notice, investing $3.6bn in health-related M&A activity in 2021, focusing on data…
Digital Health & Welness- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Health & Wellness
Digital Health. The pandemic accelerated digital health and wearable tech adoption, making it a prime arena for big tech companies to compete in 2023. Big Tech has taken notice, investing $3.6bn in health-related M&A activity in 2021, focusing on data and devices. With Amazon's $3.9bn acquisition of One Medical and…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Digital Health & Welness
Digital Health. The pandemic accelerated digital health and wearable tech adoption, making it a prime arena for big tech companies to compete in 2023. Big… 
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Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making moves in the space. Marketers should focus on appealing to consumers by simplifying their lives…
Metaverse Unfulfilled- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Global Challenges
Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making moves in the space. Marketers should focus on appealing to consumers by simplifying their lives and connecting with their passions, rather than solely jumping on…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Metaverse Unfulfilled
Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making… -
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Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers…
Yes and No: Social Commerce- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers reject the notion of Chinese-style ‘super-apps’, companies have not yet…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Yes and No: Social Commerce
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social… -
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Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention, touchpoint proliferation and audience fragmentation, communities and creators will be more influential than ever across…
Bubble-Up Culture- Culture
- Emerging Technology
- Lifestyle
Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention, touchpoint proliferation and audience fragmentation, communities and creators will be more influential than ever across a decentralized media ecosystem. The formation and diffusion of culture…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Bubble-Up Culture
Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention,… 
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Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules of engagement are changing, with media and audience fragmentation being a major concern for marketers,…
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules of engagement are changing, with media and audience fragmentation being a major concern for marketers, influencing their budget allocation for 2023. This has resulted in…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules… -
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Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention and trust by being gifted storytellers who produce high-quality content, while their relatability and expertise…
Actionable Content- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Entertainment
Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention and trust by being gifted storytellers who produce high-quality content, while their relatability and expertise make them credible. To jump into this trend, brands should…
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TikTok - An Era of...Actionable Content
Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention…
