Follow us
Your trends
- TrendThemeImpact AreasCategorySummaryReport
-
Short Trend Summary
Fans are actively creating content related to their fandoms, transforming from passive consumers to active participants.
Fans as Creators- AI-Driven Transformation
- Experiences Over Material Goods
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Content creation
- Entertainment
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Entertainment
Fans are actively creating content related to their fandoms, transforming from passive consumers to active participants.
YouTube: Trends fandom report 2024Fans as Creators
Fans are actively creating content related to their fandoms, transforming from passive consumers to active participants.
-
Short Trend Summary
Smaller, niche fandoms are thriving on platforms like YouTube, fostering dedicated communities around specific interests.
Niche Fandom Growth- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Community Building
- Content creation
- Social Media
- Culture
- Digital Platforms
- Media & Information
Smaller, niche fandoms are thriving on platforms like YouTube, fostering dedicated communities around specific interests.
YouTube: Trends fandom report 2024Niche Fandom Growth
Smaller, niche fandoms are thriving on platforms like YouTube, fostering dedicated communities around specific interests. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Social media amplifies the demand for visually appealing and intensely flavored sweet goods, often inspired by other categories like beverages.
Bright, Bold Flavors- Experiences Over Material Goods
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Bakery
- Beverages
- Desserts
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Food & Drink
Social media amplifies the demand for visually appealing and intensely flavored sweet goods, often inspired by other categories like beverages.
Synergy: Sweet goods 2025 2026...Bright, Bold Flavors
Social media amplifies the demand for visually appealing and intensely flavored sweet goods, often inspired by other categories like beverages. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Consumers seek solace in familiar flavors and retro desserts, often with modern twists.
Comforting Nostalgia- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Bakery
- Desserts
- Social Media
- Consumer Attitudes
- Food & Drink
Synergy: Sweet goods 2025 2026...Comforting Nostalgia
Consumers seek solace in familiar flavors and retro desserts, often with modern twists. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Gen Z's focus on sustainability, purpose, and authenticity is shaping brand loyalty strategies.
Gen Z Values Drive Loyalty- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Brand Loyalty
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Publicis Sapient: Guide to Next...Gen Z Values Drive Loyalty
Gen Z's focus on sustainability, purpose, and authenticity is shaping brand loyalty strategies. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Building genuine connections between brands and consumers is becoming increasingly important, with creators playing a key role in fostering these relationships.
Authentic Brand Connections- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Branding
- Influencer marketing
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Consumer Attitudes
Building genuine connections between brands and consumers is becoming increasingly important, with creators playing a key role in fostering these relationships.
Meta: MX Plan & Go...Authentic Brand Connections
Building genuine connections between brands and consumers is becoming increasingly important, with creators playing a key role in fostering these relationships. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Influencers and content creators are increasingly driving brand engagement and purchase decisions, especially among Gen Z.
Rise of Content Creators- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Advertising
- E-commerce
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Consumer Attitudes
Influencers and content creators are increasingly driving brand engagement and purchase decisions, especially among Gen Z.
Meta: Rethinking media mix effectivenessRise of Content Creators
Influencers and content creators are increasingly driving brand engagement and purchase decisions, especially among Gen Z. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Artificial intelligence is transforming news creation, offering opportunities for automation and personalization but also raising concerns about bias and disinformation.
AI-Driven News Creation- AI-Driven Transformation
- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- Content creation
- Journalism
- News Consumption
- Social Media
- Data & Privacy
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Artificial intelligence is transforming news creation, offering opportunities for automation and personalization but also raising concerns about bias and disinformation.
Ipsos: What the future newsAI-Driven News Creation
Artificial intelligence is transforming news creation, offering opportunities for automation and personalization but also raising concerns about bias and disinformation. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Despite political pressure, TikTok is predicted to avoid a ban or divestiture in the US in 2025.
TikTok Remains Unbanned- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media
- US-China relations
- Brands & Advertising
- Cybersecurity
- Government & Politics
Forrester: Predictions 2025 B2C CXTikTok Remains Unbanned
Despite political pressure, TikTok is predicted to avoid a ban or divestiture in the US in 2025. 
-
Short Trend Summary
Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to connect with engaged communities.
Niche Power- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Brand Partnerships
- Community Building
- Content creation
- Influencer marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to connect with engaged communities.
Dentsu: The year of impact...Niche Power
Niche interests and deep fandoms are growing, offering brands opportunities to connect with engaged communities. 
