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These Trends are Trending: Forecasting in the age of the trendscasting industrial complex

Future Commerce · with Ci En Lee · March 3, 2023 · 27 min

Summary

This episode highlights the emergence of a community-driven trend forecasting movement, offering ecommerce operators a unique alternative to traditional, often biased, trend reports. It emphasizes the value of aggregated, diverse insights from around the globe, empowering businesses to make informed, future-proof decisions.

Key takeaways

Themes

community collaborationglobal insightstrend forecasting

Topics covered

community-driven trend analysisesg and sustainability trendsfuture of work trendsglobal market trendsidentifying genuine trends vs. fadstrend report aggregationweb3 and metaverse trends

Episode description

From COVID trends to worldwide annual forecasting across various industries, Ci En Lee and team have been compiling and curating helpful content and sharing with the world. Listen now and be reminded of how one brilliant idea can lead to others and build community across cultures.

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about community collaboration?
Leverage community-curated trend repositories (like the one discussed) to access a broader and more diverse range of insights beyond typical industry reports.
What does this episode say about global insights?
Critically evaluate trend reports, distinguishing between genuinely insightful analysis and those primarily serving as PR or SEO tools.
What does this episode say about trend forecasting?
Recognize the accelerating demand for trend forecasting and proactively seek out resources that offer global perspectives, including those outside of US and European markets.
What does this episode say about community collaboration?
Consider contributing to or engaging with community-driven trend analysis to benefit from collective intelligence and broaden your network.

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