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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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Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even those distant from a brand’s core competency. They enable monetisation based not on mass appeals…
Fan Communities- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even those distant from a brand’s core competency. They enable monetisation based not on mass appeals and advertising, but on propulsion towards the mainstream by a…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Fan Communities
Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even… 
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Journeys Evolve. Another implication of Bubble-up Culture is that brands and journeys evolve. To tap into such effects, marketers may want to perceive a brand as a plural entity with different meanings for distinct audiences, but shared relevance for all…
Journeys Evolve- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
Journeys Evolve. Another implication of Bubble-up Culture is that brands and journeys evolve. To tap into such effects, marketers may want to perceive a brand as a plural entity with different meanings for distinct audiences, but shared relevance for all of them; They should draw bedrock insights from fans and…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Journeys Evolve
Journeys Evolve. Another implication of Bubble-up Culture is that brands and journeys evolve. To tap into such effects, marketers may want to perceive a brand… -
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As COVID-19 has exacerbated financial challenges, many companies face a potential conflict between their financial needs and their environmental commitments. This is particularly true when it comes to offering affordable, eco-friendly products. To navigate this challenge, marketers should focus on…
Price vs. Planet. A False Dichotomy- Consumer Attitudes
- Global Challenges
- Sustainability
As COVID-19 has exacerbated financial challenges, many companies face a potential conflict between their financial needs and their environmental commitments. This is particularly true when it comes to offering affordable, eco-friendly products. To navigate this challenge, marketers should focus on incorporating eco-friendly values into affordable products, making it easier for…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Price vs. Planet. A False Dichotomy
As COVID-19 has exacerbated financial challenges, many companies face a potential conflict between their financial needs and their environmental commitments. This is particularly true when… 
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The environment: no longer be an afterthought. In 2023, brands must prioritize the environment and customer experience to keep up with changing consumer demands. Consumers want real action towards sustainability, and brands that focus on it will likely take over…
The environment: no longer be an afterthought- Brands & Advertising
- Global Challenges
- Sustainability
The environment: no longer be an afterthought. In 2023, brands must prioritize the environment and customer experience to keep up with changing consumer demands. Consumers want real action towards sustainability, and brands that focus on it will likely take over their market. Brands need to use social media to provide…
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Talkwalkers - Social Media Trends...The environment: no longer be an afterthought
The environment: no longer be an afterthought. In 2023, brands must prioritize the environment and customer experience to keep up with changing consumer demands. Consumers… -
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Personas are over, you will think ‘communities’. In 2023, brands will focus on building communities instead of using traditional persona marketing to connect with consumers who are adapting rapidly with new interests and drivers. Brands will engage influencers, employee advocates,…
Personas are over, you will think ‘communities’- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Personas are over, you will think ‘communities’. In 2023, brands will focus on building communities instead of using traditional persona marketing to connect with consumers who are adapting rapidly with new interests and drivers. Brands will engage influencers, employee advocates, and average consumers within brand communities to generate authentic connections…
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Talkwalkers - Social Media Trends...Personas are over, you will think ‘communities’
Personas are over, you will think ‘communities’. In 2023, brands will focus on building communities instead of using traditional persona marketing to connect with consumers… -
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Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a brand, tapping into specific communities and collaborating with relevant creators can help connect with viewers…
Community-Built Ideals- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
- Lifestyle
Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a brand, tapping into specific communities and collaborating with relevant creators can help connect with viewers and spark authentic conversations. Teaching, being specific, and using polls…
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TikTok - An Era of...Community-Built Ideals
Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a… -
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Will Ads Ruin Podcasts? We may have reached a saturation point in terms of the number of podcasts, but not in terms of revenue. Ad revenues in the US are set to double to $4bn by 2024, driven by better…
Will Ads Ruin Podcasts?- Brands & Advertising
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Will Ads Ruin Podcasts? We may have reached a saturation point in terms of the number of podcasts, but not in terms of revenue. Ad revenues in the US are set to double to $4bn by 2024, driven by better ad tech and targeting capabilities. In the UK, big news…
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Reuters - Journalism, Media, and...Will Ads Ruin Podcasts?
Will Ads Ruin Podcasts? We may have reached a saturation point in terms of the number of podcasts, but not in terms of revenue. Ad… -
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Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce by half a decade. But now the economic outlook forces ecommerce businesses to brace for…
Bracing for an Unknown Economy- Business & e-Commerce
- Emerging Technology
- Global Challenges
Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce by half a decade. But now the economic outlook forces ecommerce businesses to brace for a sluggish economy plagued by inflation concerns. Total retail sales…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2023Bracing for an Unknown Economy
Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce… 
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Economics Alter Brand Expectations. In today's economy, consumers have more options and are looking for better deals. Better deals can mean more than a better price as they also prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, leading to brand switching for product…
Economics Alter Brand Expectations- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Sustainability
Economics Alter Brand Expectations. In today's economy, consumers have more options and are looking for better deals. Better deals can mean more than a better price as they also prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, leading to brand switching for product availability and convenience. Brands must prioritize improving customer experience, including…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2024Economics Alter Brand Expectations
Economics Alter Brand Expectations. In today's economy, consumers have more options and are looking for better deals. Better deals can mean more than a better…
