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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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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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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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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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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… -
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Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people are changing their relationships with their jobs and finding unique forms of humor, relaxation, and…
Making Space for Joy- Entertainment
- Health & Wellness
- Lifestyle
Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people are changing their relationships with their jobs and finding unique forms of humor, relaxation, and other content that allows them to prioritize themselves. Marketing strategies…
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TikTok - An Era of...Making Space for Joy
Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people… 
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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… 
