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The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a broad audience and receptive to advertising. The Metaverse doesn't exist, but gaming offers immersive experiences…
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Entertainment
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a broad audience and receptive to advertising. The Metaverse doesn't exist, but gaming offers immersive experiences and touchpoints that reach multiple audience segments at scale. Marketers…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a…
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Gaming Fashion. The fashion industry is gaming native. Burberry used gaming-streaming service Twitch to unveil their Spring/Summer catwalk, Balenciaga launched their Autumn/Winter collection in Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow and Louis Vuitton created an exclusive range of character skins in…
Gaming Fashion- Brands & Advertising
- Fashion & Beauty
- Lifestyle
Gaming Fashion. The fashion industry is gaming native. Burberry used gaming-streaming service Twitch to unveil their Spring/Summer catwalk, Balenciaga launched their Autumn/Winter collection in Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow and Louis Vuitton created an exclusive range of character skins in League of Legends to promote their new line. Gucci, Moschino,…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Gaming Fashion
Gaming Fashion. The fashion industry is gaming native. Burberry used gaming-streaming service Twitch to unveil their Spring/Summer catwalk, Balenciaga launched their Autumn/Winter collection in Afterworld:… 
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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… 
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Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the dominant "duopoly" of Google and Facebook is being challenged by new players like TikTok. Regulation…
Digital Ads Upended- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the dominant "duopoly" of Google and Facebook is being challenged by new players like TikTok. Regulation is giving brands more control Data privacy remains a top-three…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Digital Ads Upended
Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the… -
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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… 
