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Influencer marketing is becoming a key channel for building credibility and connecting with iGaming players, particularly in regulated markets.
Influencers Drive Trust- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Brand awareness
- Community Building
- Player Acquisition
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Influencer marketing is becoming a key channel for building credibility and connecting with iGaming players, particularly in regulated markets.
Softswiss: iGaming Trends 2025Influencers Drive Trust
Influencer marketing is becoming a key channel for building credibility and connecting with iGaming players, particularly in regulated markets.
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Run clubs are evolving into essential social hubs, offering a sense of community, networking opportunities, and a way to combat loneliness, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z.
Run Clubs as Social Hubs- Experiences Over Material Goods
- The Power of Community and Connection
- brand activations
- Community Building
- fitness
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
- Lifestyle
Run clubs are evolving into essential social hubs, offering a sense of community, networking opportunities, and a way to combat loneliness, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z.
House Captain: StratTape Vol. 2Run Clubs as Social Hubs
Run clubs are evolving into essential social hubs, offering a sense of community, networking opportunities, and a way to combat loneliness, particularly for Millennials and… 
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Grassroots football, particularly among female-identifying and non-binary teams, is demonstrating resilience and rewriting the rules of the game, despite facing funding challenges and systemic inequities.
Grassroots Football Resilience- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Community Building
- social justice
- Sports
- Business & Commerce
- Culture
Grassroots football, particularly among female-identifying and non-binary teams, is demonstrating resilience and rewriting the rules of the game, despite facing funding challenges and systemic inequities.
House Captain: StratTape Vol. 2Grassroots Football Resilience
Grassroots football, particularly among female-identifying and non-binary teams, is demonstrating resilience and rewriting the rules of the game, despite facing funding challenges and systemic inequities. 
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Brands are proactively engaging in the comments sections of creator content to build community and reach new audiences.
Outbound Engagement with Creators- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Community Building
- Influencer marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Brands are proactively engaging in the comments sections of creator content to build community and reach new audiences.
Hootsuite: Social trends 2025Outbound Engagement with Creators
Brands are proactively engaging in the comments sections of creator content to build community and reach new audiences. 
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Consumers are seeking authentic, tactile community experiences, driving a resurgence of real-world meetups and a shift towards platforms that prioritize genuine connection.
Phygital Community Building- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Blurring of Physical and Digital Realities
- The Power of Community and Connection
- brand activations
- Community Building
- Social Media
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
- Digital Platforms
Consumers are seeking authentic, tactile community experiences, driving a resurgence of real-world meetups and a shift towards platforms that prioritize genuine connection.
House Captain: StratTape Vol. 2Phygital Community Building
Consumers are seeking authentic, tactile community experiences, driving a resurgence of real-world meetups and a shift towards platforms that prioritize genuine connection. 
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People are moving away from mainstream social media towards smaller, interest-based communities.
Social Retreat to Niche- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Community Building
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Business & Commerce
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Garden Media Group: 2025 garden...Social Retreat to Niche
People are moving away from mainstream social media towards smaller, interest-based communities. 
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Brands are focusing on engaging niche communities and subcultures to build loyalty and drive deeper engagement.
Niche Community Targeting- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Community Building
- Content Strategy
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Brands are focusing on engaging niche communities and subcultures to build loyalty and drive deeper engagement.
Digital Voices: The State of...Niche Community Targeting
Brands are focusing on engaging niche communities and subcultures to build loyalty and drive deeper engagement. 
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Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to leverage creators and communities for authentic audience connection.
Power in Niche Communities- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Brand Advocacy
- Community Building
- Influencer marketing
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to leverage creators and communities for authentic audience connection.
Dentsu: The year of impact...Power in Niche Communities
Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to leverage creators and communities for authentic audience connection. 
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Brands are building affinity by tapping into niche fandoms and micro-communities, connecting with content creators who co-create alongside their followers.
Fandoms: Nurturing the Niche- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Advertising
- Community Building
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Brands are building affinity by tapping into niche fandoms and micro-communities, connecting with content creators who co-create alongside their followers.
D&AD: Trend reportFandoms: Nurturing the Niche
Brands are building affinity by tapping into niche fandoms and micro-communities, connecting with content creators who co-create alongside their followers. 
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Short Trend Summary
Brands are tapping into the power of fandom by targeting highly engaged fan communities, particularly in sports and music, to drive deeper connections and loyalty.
Fandom-Focused Marketing- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- Experiences Over Material Goods
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Brand Loyalty
- Community Building
- Targeted Marketing
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Entertainment
Brands are tapping into the power of fandom by targeting highly engaged fan communities, particularly in sports and music, to drive deeper connections and loyalty.
Audacy: Share of audio trendsFandom-Focused Marketing
Brands are tapping into the power of fandom by targeting highly engaged fan communities, particularly in sports and music, to drive deeper connections and loyalty. 
