December 2008 Trend Briefing. Labels from the numbered heading images' alt text (subtitle moved to note). target_year 2009 from the title. The paid 150+ page 2009 Trend Report is not captured.
NICHETRIBUTES are attributes / features / additions to existing products, making them more practical for specific user groups, while at the same time signaling to those users that the brand 'gets it’, that it cares, and in some cases even pays tribute to their lifestyle.
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So in 2009, instead of worrying about missing out on the next big thing in luxury, focus on defining it.
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FEEDBACK 3.0 is one of the trends-within-a-trend that is starting to make waves.
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ECONCIERGES are firms and services dedicated to helping households go green in any possible way.
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any consumer-focused brand would be stupid not to be partnering or experimenting with map-based services.
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2009 will be an excellent year for those businesses keen on showing consumers that they really care.
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