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FuturistU > Innovation & Change > The 18 Megatrends of the New Normal > Module 3 / 4

The 18 Megatrends & Chaos

Instructor: Armida Ascano
Remote Lifestyle
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Following the Crisis Megatrends, are the Megatrends in Chaos. Chaos phase is defined as the period where consumers try to consolidate how they normally behave with how they have to behave in the parameters of this "new normal." If you're curious about trends in the new normal, you will particularly enjoy this module.
Related Trend Report: Remote Lifestyle
Workshop Questions:
1. How is your brand providing customers opportunities for growth?
2. How will you prepare for the upcoming boom of small businesses?
3. What is one small choice you can simply make for you customer?
4. What's one outside industry you'd like to tap for inspiration?
5. How can you help your customer reduce their carbon footprint?
6. What parts of your brand are perceived as disingenuous and why?
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Remote Guidance
The rise of "digital nomads" has led to products and services in this space
Trend - With the COVID-19 pandemic making remote work increasingly common, more consumers have found themselves with greater independence with where they can travel and live. Brands are seeing opportunities within this "digital nomad" industry and are offering products and services that enhance this lifestyle.
Workshop Question - How is your brand offering flexibility to its employees or customers?
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Accessible Grocery
Grocery delivery platforms now accept electronic benefit transfers
Trend - Electronic Bank Transfer (EBT) is becoming a standard payment method as consumers seek convenient and secure ways to pay for grocery deliveries. This payment method aims to help individuals relying on government assistance programs access essential food items with ease and dignity.
Workshop Question - How does your brand demonstrate attentiveness to the financial well-being of its customer base?
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Embedded Lending
Tech companies enhance their offerings with Buy Now, Pay Later financial services
Trend - Embedded lending is reshaping financial services by allowing non-financial companies to offer loans and financing, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options exemplified by Apple Pay Later. This trend extends beyond consumer finance into the B2B realm, providing small and medium-sized businesses with faster access to capital through various funding methods like merchant cash advances and revenue-based financing.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage embedded lending to enhance customer experiences and create new revenue streams through tailored financial solutions?
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Mutual Mentorship
Cross-generational mentorship apps combat ageism in the workplace
Trend - Workplace management platforms are adapting to the varying needs of a multigenerational workforce--with UX, resources and tools that account for tech gaps between generations. These platforms ease processes and foster communication with the aim of achieving age-inclusive hiring and working environments.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better adapt to a multigenerational workforce with different strengths?
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Gen Z Travel
Adult Gen Z's travel preferences are being noted by the industry
Trend - Adult Gen Z are frequent travelers, having grown up with social media that normalized travel and escapism. Their travel preferences are shaped by cost and personalized experiences--and brands are responding by aligning themselves with Gen Z's interests and/or helping them finance trips.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize the needs and preferences of its Gen Z customers?
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Remote Focus
Brands are launching technology designed for remote workers with ADHD
Trend - ADHD products are tools, technologies, or aids designed to help individuals with ADHD manage symptoms and improve organization, time management, and productivity. With the influx of hybrid and remote work models, consumers with ADHD often gravitate toward products that can be used at home without judgment.
Workshop Question - How can your brand accommodate different kinds of work models with regard to both products and operations?
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Everyday Web3
Web3 is integrated into everyday routines
Trend - Though the introduction to Web3 has had a shaky start, it's adoption in everyday routines and business practices is showcasing the real impact of the decentralized web. Customer service, online shopping, and even health care are enhanced by Web3 services when they're seamlessly integrated.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make new tech more digestible for its customers?
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Recruitment Metaverse Shops
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
IKEA on Roblox introduced the Careers Done Different collaboration to reach a new generation interested in virtual gaming and real-world employment opportunities. This virtual IKEA store is styled... MORE
Metaverse Pharmacies
Metaverse Pharmacies
MAG and the Pharmacy Group are Developing a Virtual Pharmacy in Decentraland
iMining Technologies, a leading publicly-traded Web3 tech company, has announced that its subsidiary Metaverse Advisory Group (MAG) has entered a partnership with Noman Qureshi, owner of the... MORE
play_circle_filledDigital Footwear Experiences
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Futureverse, a leader in artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies, is teaming up with Reebok to launch Reebok Impact in 2024. This digital shoe experience is aimed at allowing mass... MORE
Customer Loyalty Partnerships
Customer Loyalty Partnerships
tokenproof and adidas Announce a Strategic Long-Term Partnership
tokenproof and adidas are “ushering a new era of loyalty and rewards for all consumer brands with a strategic three-year partnership. The collaboration began with the integration of tokenproof&#... MORE
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
Roblox has announced a strategic partnership with Shopify to enable the sale of physical goods directly within its platform. This integration allows developers, creators, and brands to sell real-... MORE
Agile Workplace
As more offices adopt a hybrid model more flexibility is needed
Trend - The post-pandemic workplace demands more flexibility than before. The average office worker knows how to be productive from home, making the idea of being in the office full-time harder to justify. Thus, hybrid workplaces are more common than ever; however, these come with a unique set of challenges that organizations in the industry aim to solve.
Workshop Question - How has your workplace culture changed, and how can you make these changes work to your advantage as an employer?
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Eco Event
Tech-based solutions are making event planning more sustainable
Trend - As environmental protection becomes more important to consumers, tech-based solutions are being used to bring sustainability to the events industry. Hybrid virtual events and app-based audience reward systems show both the micro and macro ways brands in this space are reducing their impact.
Workshop Question - How is your brand keeping up with the values and lifestyles of its customers--whether those are environmental, social, or economic?
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Sports Metaverse
Sports brands are launching web3 experiences for community engagement
Trend - Sports brands are entering the metaverse with web3 experiences such as virtual reality (VR) worlds, collectible NFTs, and online events. These services deepen community involvement in sports, providing a convenient and accessible way for fans to connect with athletes and each other.
Workshop Question - How could your industry make its customers feel more involved?
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Sports Metaverse Partnerships
Sports Metaverse Partnerships
WAGMI United is Expanding Web3 Ventures with adidas
WAGMI United, a new brand dedicated to bringing Web3’s most innovative ideas and passionate communities to the world of sports, has announced a partnership with adidas. The two brands will... MORE
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Roblox Announced a Partnership with Team USA and the Paralympics
Roblox has announced a partnership with Team USA and the Paralympic Games to create an immersive experience for users. This collaboration introduces “The Team USA Ultimate Obby,” a virtual... MORE
Football Metaverse Hubs
Football Metaverse Hubs
The FCFL is Entering the Metaverse with Four NFT-Tied Fan-Controlled Teams
The Fan-Controlled Football League (FCFL) announced it is making its FCFL metaverse debut with four new NFT-tied teams. Two of these new teams will be controlled by the Bored Ape Yacht Club and the... MORE
Athlete-Led Web3 Sports Platforms
Athlete-Led Web3 Sports Platforms
LootMogul is a Sports Metaverse Powered by Virtual Assets
LootMogul is a new sports metaverse platform that is aimed at offering a unique experience for sports fans and influencers. Virtual real estate, training academies, blockchain games, and meta shops... MORE
play_circle_filledSports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
MeetKai stuns consumers at CES with its pop-up shop metaverse, inspired by its official partnership with THINK450, the innovation engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The... MORE
Avatar Worker
Retailers are hiring remote workers with realistic in-store avatars for service
Trend - Retail stores and restaurants are addressing employee droughts by partnering with metaverse and AI companies to deploy on-site realistic avatars controlled by remote workers. This drastically expands the eligibility pool for employees while ensuring customer service remains a priority.
Workshop Question - Could metaverse avatars and remote employees benefit your industry?
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