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100 Things To WaTch in 2012
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100 Things To WaTch in 2012
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
1 AccessEverywhere
2 AlbumEvolution
3 AllThingsMilitary-Inspired
4 AntiqueEats
5 AnywhereAny-WayShopping
6 AppOverload
7 AppsforanAgingWorld
8 TheAttentionEconomy
9 Batuka
10 BenefitCorporations
11 BookClub20
12 BYOD(BringYourOwnDevice)
13 CloudSecurity
14 CrowdsourcedCommutes
15 CrowdsourcedLearning
16 CurbingFoodWaste
17 DangerZoneTravel
18 Digital-Into-PhysicalPostcards
19 ElectricFleets
20 FacebookrsquosIPO
21 FacialRecognitionFury
22 FatTaxes
23 FlippedClassrooms
24 FloatingYoga
25 For-ProfitChainsNonprofitStores
26 FuelFromWaste
27 GardenCamping
28 GenZ
29 GestureRecognition
30 HealthyVendingMachines
31 HeirloomEverything
32 The Hobbit
33 Honey
34 HydrationStations
35 IndianE-commerce
36 Inhaling
37 Internet-EnabledCars
38 iTV
39 LCDArt
40 LeadershipShakeups
41 LighterCars
42 Loosecubes
43 Lytro
44 MarquesToliver
45 MobileSecurity
46 MotivationalObjects
47 MushroomsasFunctionalFood
48 MushroomsGoGreen
49 Myanmar
50 NadinePonce
51 OlympicsrsquoNewSport
52 OnlineLivesinPrint
53 P-to-PExperiences
54 ThePersonalRetailer
55 PlayasaCompetitiveAdvantage
56 Pluerry
57 PublicBookshelves
58 RainwaterHarvesting
59 RemakingldquoMadeinChinardquo
60 RollingStonesrsquo50thAnniversaryTour
61 RooftopFarming
62 RootsRevival
63 ScooterSurge
64 ScreenedDining
65 ScreenedShopping
66 SeniorCohousing
67 Silence
68 SiliconValleySiblings
69 SmallerSKUs
70 SmartClothing
71 SmarterCheck-ins
72 SocialSeating
73 SolarGetsSimpler
74 SpikingFoodPrices
75 Split-PersonalitySmartphones
76 Stationery
77 Stripped-DownProductsServices
78 SundanceLondon
79 SustainablePalmOil
80 TabletsReplacePaper
81 Tap-and-PayIncentives
82 ATitanicAnniversary
83 TokyoSkyTree
84 TomDaley
85 ToysforTablets
86 TVCommerce
87 ldquoUltrardquo
88 UnwrappingtheProcess
89 Vdio
90 Video-grams
91 VirtualFittingRooms
92 Voice-BasedMicroblogging
93 VoiceControl
94 WebChatEverywhere
95 WiiU
96 Women-OnlyHotelFloors
97 YourPublicStory
98 YouTubetheNewBoobTube
99 Zimbabwe
100Zink
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Withtheproliferationofcloud-basedservicesandInternet-enabledeverythingconsumerswillbeaccessingmusicbooksandvideomdashmediatheyeitherownorbuyintothroughsubscriptionsmdashonamultitudeofWeb-connecteddeviceswherevertheyareWersquollbelisteningtoSpotifyandthelikefromInternet-enabledcarsspeakersandevenfridgeswatchingmoviesontabletsorTVsviaserviceslikeNetflixandtheupcomingVdioorthenewldquodigitalcontentlockerrdquoUltraVioletandcatchingupwithTVeverywhereasprovidersexpandaccesstoallourdevices
TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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OntheheelsofOsamabinLadenrsquostakedownaslewoftragicnaturaldisastersandthepopularityofapocalypticthemeswersquollseemoregearlikeGoruckrsquosBrickBags(redesignedmilitarysacksmadefromtop-gradematerial)andtheCrovel(anldquoextremerdquofoldingshovelthatcombines13survivaltools)AndchallengesinspiredbymilitarytrainingareontheriselikeToughMudderandtheGoruckChallengewhichtestenduranceonextremecoursesorunderextremeconditionsThisboots-on-the-groundmentalityisasubconsciouspreparationfortheworstatatimewhensurvivalskillsfeelmoreessential
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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ldquoFlo-yordquoisthelovechildoftwotrendyfitnessactivitiesstanduppaddleboardingandyogaFromSeattletoAustraliaandHawaiiwell-balancedsoulsarefloatingtheirwayontocalmbodiesofwaterformodifiedclassesatoppaddleboardswhichforceyogistokeeptheircoreengagedWatchforflo-yotobeontheactivitylistforthe2012beachvacation
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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MachinesthatsellsnackslikecarrotsandappleshummusmealreplacementbarsandyogurtarepoppingupinresponsetoconsumerinterestinnutritiouseatingcombinedwithlegislationaimedatlimitingjunkfoodinschoolsAsthesepoliciesbecomemorewidespreadexpectmoresuchvendingmachinesmdashandablackmarketofsortsforsugaryfattysaltyfare
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ldquoArtisanalrdquohasbecometheoverusedtermduldquojourinfoodldquoheirloomrdquowillfollowWhileitrsquosbeenaroundforawhilestartingwithtomatoesandbeeflatelyeverythingfromcorntobeanshasbeengettinganldquoheirloomrdquodesignationgenerallymeaninganoldervarietythatrsquosgeneticallydistinctfromcommercialproducts(ldquoHeirloomrdquoismostlyusedforcropsldquoheritagerdquoforlivestock)Thetermisbecomingshorthandforldquoqualityrdquoandldquonaturalrdquo(andhigherprices)Canitbelongbeforeweseeheirloompotatochips
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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FromaHarvardprofessorofbiomedicalengineeringcomesinhalablecaffeineandchocolatemdashhiscompanyBreathableFoodsisrollingoutAeroShotPureEnergyaninhalercontainingahitofcaffeinemixedwithBvitaminsLeWhifprovidesachocolateexperiencesanscaloriesThecompanyisworkingonmoreproductsthatprovideflavorfulornutritionalbenefitswithoutcaloriesortheneedforpills
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
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contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
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WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
1 AccessEverywhere
2 AlbumEvolution
3 AllThingsMilitary-Inspired
4 AntiqueEats
5 AnywhereAny-WayShopping
6 AppOverload
7 AppsforanAgingWorld
8 TheAttentionEconomy
9 Batuka
10 BenefitCorporations
11 BookClub20
12 BYOD(BringYourOwnDevice)
13 CloudSecurity
14 CrowdsourcedCommutes
15 CrowdsourcedLearning
16 CurbingFoodWaste
17 DangerZoneTravel
18 Digital-Into-PhysicalPostcards
19 ElectricFleets
20 FacebookrsquosIPO
21 FacialRecognitionFury
22 FatTaxes
23 FlippedClassrooms
24 FloatingYoga
25 For-ProfitChainsNonprofitStores
26 FuelFromWaste
27 GardenCamping
28 GenZ
29 GestureRecognition
30 HealthyVendingMachines
31 HeirloomEverything
32 The Hobbit
33 Honey
34 HydrationStations
35 IndianE-commerce
36 Inhaling
37 Internet-EnabledCars
38 iTV
39 LCDArt
40 LeadershipShakeups
41 LighterCars
42 Loosecubes
43 Lytro
44 MarquesToliver
45 MobileSecurity
46 MotivationalObjects
47 MushroomsasFunctionalFood
48 MushroomsGoGreen
49 Myanmar
50 NadinePonce
51 OlympicsrsquoNewSport
52 OnlineLivesinPrint
53 P-to-PExperiences
54 ThePersonalRetailer
55 PlayasaCompetitiveAdvantage
56 Pluerry
57 PublicBookshelves
58 RainwaterHarvesting
59 RemakingldquoMadeinChinardquo
60 RollingStonesrsquo50thAnniversaryTour
61 RooftopFarming
62 RootsRevival
63 ScooterSurge
64 ScreenedDining
65 ScreenedShopping
66 SeniorCohousing
67 Silence
68 SiliconValleySiblings
69 SmallerSKUs
70 SmartClothing
71 SmarterCheck-ins
72 SocialSeating
73 SolarGetsSimpler
74 SpikingFoodPrices
75 Split-PersonalitySmartphones
76 Stationery
77 Stripped-DownProductsServices
78 SundanceLondon
79 SustainablePalmOil
80 TabletsReplacePaper
81 Tap-and-PayIncentives
82 ATitanicAnniversary
83 TokyoSkyTree
84 TomDaley
85 ToysforTablets
86 TVCommerce
87 ldquoUltrardquo
88 UnwrappingtheProcess
89 Vdio
90 Video-grams
91 VirtualFittingRooms
92 Voice-BasedMicroblogging
93 VoiceControl
94 WebChatEverywhere
95 WiiU
96 Women-OnlyHotelFloors
97 YourPublicStory
98 YouTubetheNewBoobTube
99 Zimbabwe
100Zink
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Withtheproliferationofcloud-basedservicesandInternet-enabledeverythingconsumerswillbeaccessingmusicbooksandvideomdashmediatheyeitherownorbuyintothroughsubscriptionsmdashonamultitudeofWeb-connecteddeviceswherevertheyareWersquollbelisteningtoSpotifyandthelikefromInternet-enabledcarsspeakersandevenfridgeswatchingmoviesontabletsorTVsviaserviceslikeNetflixandtheupcomingVdioorthenewldquodigitalcontentlockerrdquoUltraVioletandcatchingupwithTVeverywhereasprovidersexpandaccesstoallourdevices
TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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OntheheelsofOsamabinLadenrsquostakedownaslewoftragicnaturaldisastersandthepopularityofapocalypticthemeswersquollseemoregearlikeGoruckrsquosBrickBags(redesignedmilitarysacksmadefromtop-gradematerial)andtheCrovel(anldquoextremerdquofoldingshovelthatcombines13survivaltools)AndchallengesinspiredbymilitarytrainingareontheriselikeToughMudderandtheGoruckChallengewhichtestenduranceonextremecoursesorunderextremeconditionsThisboots-on-the-groundmentalityisasubconsciouspreparationfortheworstatatimewhensurvivalskillsfeelmoreessential
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
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JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
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100 Things To WaTch in 2012
100 Things To WaTch in 2012
1 AccessEverywhere
2 AlbumEvolution
3 AllThingsMilitary-Inspired
4 AntiqueEats
5 AnywhereAny-WayShopping
6 AppOverload
7 AppsforanAgingWorld
8 TheAttentionEconomy
9 Batuka
10 BenefitCorporations
11 BookClub20
12 BYOD(BringYourOwnDevice)
13 CloudSecurity
14 CrowdsourcedCommutes
15 CrowdsourcedLearning
16 CurbingFoodWaste
17 DangerZoneTravel
18 Digital-Into-PhysicalPostcards
19 ElectricFleets
20 FacebookrsquosIPO
21 FacialRecognitionFury
22 FatTaxes
23 FlippedClassrooms
24 FloatingYoga
25 For-ProfitChainsNonprofitStores
26 FuelFromWaste
27 GardenCamping
28 GenZ
29 GestureRecognition
30 HealthyVendingMachines
31 HeirloomEverything
32 The Hobbit
33 Honey
34 HydrationStations
35 IndianE-commerce
36 Inhaling
37 Internet-EnabledCars
38 iTV
39 LCDArt
40 LeadershipShakeups
41 LighterCars
42 Loosecubes
43 Lytro
44 MarquesToliver
45 MobileSecurity
46 MotivationalObjects
47 MushroomsasFunctionalFood
48 MushroomsGoGreen
49 Myanmar
50 NadinePonce
51 OlympicsrsquoNewSport
52 OnlineLivesinPrint
53 P-to-PExperiences
54 ThePersonalRetailer
55 PlayasaCompetitiveAdvantage
56 Pluerry
57 PublicBookshelves
58 RainwaterHarvesting
59 RemakingldquoMadeinChinardquo
60 RollingStonesrsquo50thAnniversaryTour
61 RooftopFarming
62 RootsRevival
63 ScooterSurge
64 ScreenedDining
65 ScreenedShopping
66 SeniorCohousing
67 Silence
68 SiliconValleySiblings
69 SmallerSKUs
70 SmartClothing
71 SmarterCheck-ins
72 SocialSeating
73 SolarGetsSimpler
74 SpikingFoodPrices
75 Split-PersonalitySmartphones
76 Stationery
77 Stripped-DownProductsServices
78 SundanceLondon
79 SustainablePalmOil
80 TabletsReplacePaper
81 Tap-and-PayIncentives
82 ATitanicAnniversary
83 TokyoSkyTree
84 TomDaley
85 ToysforTablets
86 TVCommerce
87 ldquoUltrardquo
88 UnwrappingtheProcess
89 Vdio
90 Video-grams
91 VirtualFittingRooms
92 Voice-BasedMicroblogging
93 VoiceControl
94 WebChatEverywhere
95 WiiU
96 Women-OnlyHotelFloors
97 YourPublicStory
98 YouTubetheNewBoobTube
99 Zimbabwe
100Zink
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Withtheproliferationofcloud-basedservicesandInternet-enabledeverythingconsumerswillbeaccessingmusicbooksandvideomdashmediatheyeitherownorbuyintothroughsubscriptionsmdashonamultitudeofWeb-connecteddeviceswherevertheyareWersquollbelisteningtoSpotifyandthelikefromInternet-enabledcarsspeakersandevenfridgeswatchingmoviesontabletsorTVsviaserviceslikeNetflixandtheupcomingVdioorthenewldquodigitalcontentlockerrdquoUltraVioletandcatchingupwithTVeverywhereasprovidersexpandaccesstoallourdevices
TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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OntheheelsofOsamabinLadenrsquostakedownaslewoftragicnaturaldisastersandthepopularityofapocalypticthemeswersquollseemoregearlikeGoruckrsquosBrickBags(redesignedmilitarysacksmadefromtop-gradematerial)andtheCrovel(anldquoextremerdquofoldingshovelthatcombines13survivaltools)AndchallengesinspiredbymilitarytrainingareontheriselikeToughMudderandtheGoruckChallengewhichtestenduranceonextremecoursesorunderextremeconditionsThisboots-on-the-groundmentalityisasubconsciouspreparationfortheworstatatimewhensurvivalskillsfeelmoreessential
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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ldquoFlo-yordquoisthelovechildoftwotrendyfitnessactivitiesstanduppaddleboardingandyogaFromSeattletoAustraliaandHawaiiwell-balancedsoulsarefloatingtheirwayontocalmbodiesofwaterformodifiedclassesatoppaddleboardswhichforceyogistokeeptheircoreengagedWatchforflo-yotobeontheactivitylistforthe2012beachvacation
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
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100 Things To WaTch in 2012
1 AccessEverywhere
2 AlbumEvolution
3 AllThingsMilitary-Inspired
4 AntiqueEats
5 AnywhereAny-WayShopping
6 AppOverload
7 AppsforanAgingWorld
8 TheAttentionEconomy
9 Batuka
10 BenefitCorporations
11 BookClub20
12 BYOD(BringYourOwnDevice)
13 CloudSecurity
14 CrowdsourcedCommutes
15 CrowdsourcedLearning
16 CurbingFoodWaste
17 DangerZoneTravel
18 Digital-Into-PhysicalPostcards
19 ElectricFleets
20 FacebookrsquosIPO
21 FacialRecognitionFury
22 FatTaxes
23 FlippedClassrooms
24 FloatingYoga
25 For-ProfitChainsNonprofitStores
26 FuelFromWaste
27 GardenCamping
28 GenZ
29 GestureRecognition
30 HealthyVendingMachines
31 HeirloomEverything
32 The Hobbit
33 Honey
34 HydrationStations
35 IndianE-commerce
36 Inhaling
37 Internet-EnabledCars
38 iTV
39 LCDArt
40 LeadershipShakeups
41 LighterCars
42 Loosecubes
43 Lytro
44 MarquesToliver
45 MobileSecurity
46 MotivationalObjects
47 MushroomsasFunctionalFood
48 MushroomsGoGreen
49 Myanmar
50 NadinePonce
51 OlympicsrsquoNewSport
52 OnlineLivesinPrint
53 P-to-PExperiences
54 ThePersonalRetailer
55 PlayasaCompetitiveAdvantage
56 Pluerry
57 PublicBookshelves
58 RainwaterHarvesting
59 RemakingldquoMadeinChinardquo
60 RollingStonesrsquo50thAnniversaryTour
61 RooftopFarming
62 RootsRevival
63 ScooterSurge
64 ScreenedDining
65 ScreenedShopping
66 SeniorCohousing
67 Silence
68 SiliconValleySiblings
69 SmallerSKUs
70 SmartClothing
71 SmarterCheck-ins
72 SocialSeating
73 SolarGetsSimpler
74 SpikingFoodPrices
75 Split-PersonalitySmartphones
76 Stationery
77 Stripped-DownProductsServices
78 SundanceLondon
79 SustainablePalmOil
80 TabletsReplacePaper
81 Tap-and-PayIncentives
82 ATitanicAnniversary
83 TokyoSkyTree
84 TomDaley
85 ToysforTablets
86 TVCommerce
87 ldquoUltrardquo
88 UnwrappingtheProcess
89 Vdio
90 Video-grams
91 VirtualFittingRooms
92 Voice-BasedMicroblogging
93 VoiceControl
94 WebChatEverywhere
95 WiiU
96 Women-OnlyHotelFloors
97 YourPublicStory
98 YouTubetheNewBoobTube
99 Zimbabwe
100Zink
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Withtheproliferationofcloud-basedservicesandInternet-enabledeverythingconsumerswillbeaccessingmusicbooksandvideomdashmediatheyeitherownorbuyintothroughsubscriptionsmdashonamultitudeofWeb-connecteddeviceswherevertheyareWersquollbelisteningtoSpotifyandthelikefromInternet-enabledcarsspeakersandevenfridgeswatchingmoviesontabletsorTVsviaserviceslikeNetflixandtheupcomingVdioorthenewldquodigitalcontentlockerrdquoUltraVioletandcatchingupwithTVeverywhereasprovidersexpandaccesstoallourdevices
TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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OntheheelsofOsamabinLadenrsquostakedownaslewoftragicnaturaldisastersandthepopularityofapocalypticthemeswersquollseemoregearlikeGoruckrsquosBrickBags(redesignedmilitarysacksmadefromtop-gradematerial)andtheCrovel(anldquoextremerdquofoldingshovelthatcombines13survivaltools)AndchallengesinspiredbymilitarytrainingareontheriselikeToughMudderandtheGoruckChallengewhichtestenduranceonextremecoursesorunderextremeconditionsThisboots-on-the-groundmentalityisasubconsciouspreparationfortheworstatatimewhensurvivalskillsfeelmoreessential
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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ldquoFlo-yordquoisthelovechildoftwotrendyfitnessactivitiesstanduppaddleboardingandyogaFromSeattletoAustraliaandHawaiiwell-balancedsoulsarefloatingtheirwayontocalmbodiesofwaterformodifiedclassesatoppaddleboardswhichforceyogistokeeptheircoreengagedWatchforflo-yotobeontheactivitylistforthe2012beachvacation
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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MachinesthatsellsnackslikecarrotsandappleshummusmealreplacementbarsandyogurtarepoppingupinresponsetoconsumerinterestinnutritiouseatingcombinedwithlegislationaimedatlimitingjunkfoodinschoolsAsthesepoliciesbecomemorewidespreadexpectmoresuchvendingmachinesmdashandablackmarketofsortsforsugaryfattysaltyfare
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ldquoArtisanalrdquohasbecometheoverusedtermduldquojourinfoodldquoheirloomrdquowillfollowWhileitrsquosbeenaroundforawhilestartingwithtomatoesandbeeflatelyeverythingfromcorntobeanshasbeengettinganldquoheirloomrdquodesignationgenerallymeaninganoldervarietythatrsquosgeneticallydistinctfromcommercialproducts(ldquoHeirloomrdquoismostlyusedforcropsldquoheritagerdquoforlivestock)Thetermisbecomingshorthandforldquoqualityrdquoandldquonaturalrdquo(andhigherprices)Canitbelongbeforeweseeheirloompotatochips
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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FromaHarvardprofessorofbiomedicalengineeringcomesinhalablecaffeineandchocolatemdashhiscompanyBreathableFoodsisrollingoutAeroShotPureEnergyaninhalercontainingahitofcaffeinemixedwithBvitaminsLeWhifprovidesachocolateexperiencesanscaloriesThecompanyisworkingonmoreproductsthatprovideflavorfulornutritionalbenefitswithoutcaloriesortheneedforpills
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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Withtheproliferationofcloud-basedservicesandInternet-enabledeverythingconsumerswillbeaccessingmusicbooksandvideomdashmediatheyeitherownorbuyintothroughsubscriptionsmdashonamultitudeofWeb-connecteddeviceswherevertheyareWersquollbelisteningtoSpotifyandthelikefromInternet-enabledcarsspeakersandevenfridgeswatchingmoviesontabletsorTVsviaserviceslikeNetflixandtheupcomingVdioorthenewldquodigitalcontentlockerrdquoUltraVioletandcatchingupwithTVeverywhereasprovidersexpandaccesstoallourdevices
TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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OntheheelsofOsamabinLadenrsquostakedownaslewoftragicnaturaldisastersandthepopularityofapocalypticthemeswersquollseemoregearlikeGoruckrsquosBrickBags(redesignedmilitarysacksmadefromtop-gradematerial)andtheCrovel(anldquoextremerdquofoldingshovelthatcombines13survivaltools)AndchallengesinspiredbymilitarytrainingareontheriselikeToughMudderandtheGoruckChallengewhichtestenduranceonextremecoursesorunderextremeconditionsThisboots-on-the-groundmentalityisasubconsciouspreparationfortheworstatatimewhensurvivalskillsfeelmoreessential
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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TechnologyhasmostlyoutpacedcreativitywhenitcomestothealbumformatButin2011BjoumlrksetahighbarwithanldquoappalbumrdquoBiophiliathatallowsforrichexplorationoftheworkrsquosthemesTheduoBluebrainreleasedtwoldquolocationawarerdquoalbumsappsthatplaymusicbasedonthelistenerrsquoslocationonWashingtonDCrsquosNationalMallandinNewYorkrsquosCentralParkAndTheRootscomplementedundunwithanappdesignedtofleshoutthefictionalcharacteratthealbumrsquoscenterExpectmorere-imaginingsofthealbumfromartistscollaboratingwithsoftwaredevelopersandmultimediaortransmediainnovators
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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MachinesthatsellsnackslikecarrotsandappleshummusmealreplacementbarsandyogurtarepoppingupinresponsetoconsumerinterestinnutritiouseatingcombinedwithlegislationaimedatlimitingjunkfoodinschoolsAsthesepoliciesbecomemorewidespreadexpectmoresuchvendingmachinesmdashandablackmarketofsortsforsugaryfattysaltyfare
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ldquoArtisanalrdquohasbecometheoverusedtermduldquojourinfoodldquoheirloomrdquowillfollowWhileitrsquosbeenaroundforawhilestartingwithtomatoesandbeeflatelyeverythingfromcorntobeanshasbeengettinganldquoheirloomrdquodesignationgenerallymeaninganoldervarietythatrsquosgeneticallydistinctfromcommercialproducts(ldquoHeirloomrdquoismostlyusedforcropsldquoheritagerdquoforlivestock)Thetermisbecomingshorthandforldquoqualityrdquoandldquonaturalrdquo(andhigherprices)Canitbelongbeforeweseeheirloompotatochips
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TheheritagetrendismakingitswaytofoodwithchefsdigginguprecipesandaddingingredientsfromyesteryearThehotrestaurantDinnerbyHestonBlumenthalinLondonservesbygoneBritishdishesSomeofthisisforthemoreadventurous(egGrantAchatzrsquosduckwithbloodsauceinChicago)butintheUKatleasteverydayconsumersarepreparingmeatsthathearkenbacktooldereraslikepheasantvenisonandwoodpigeon
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Ase-commerceandbrick-and-mortarretailingintegrateandoverlapshoppingwillentailsimplyclickingmdashbuyingproductsfromaPCormobiledevicemdashandthencollectingtheorderataphysicallocationorhavingitimmediatelydeliveredMultichannelbuyingwillbefasterandmorestreamlinedwithlesstimeinlinesandshorterwaitsforonlineshoppersSomesupermarketsaresettingupdisplayswhereshoppersscanQRcodesfortheitemstheywantthenhavethemdeliveredorpickthemupin-storeWersquollalsoseeclick-and-deliverforin-storeshopperswhowantdifferentsizesshorterwaitsorlessheavylifting
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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Navigatingthevastworldofappsisalreadydauntingandtheapp-ifyingofeverything(desktopscarsTVsetc)isonlyjustbeginningApplersquosAppStoreforexampleoffersmorethanhalfamillionoptionswithaslewofldquocopycatappsrdquoclutteringupthosevirtualshelvesThenoveltyofappswillwearoffasconsumersbecomeparalyzedbytoomanychoices
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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AsmarketersRetoolforanAgingWorldoneofour10Trendsfor2010expectmoreappsaimedatolderdemographicsTheGlassesOffiPhoneappforexampleduein2012isaprogramthatpurportstoimprovevisionbytrainingreadersrsquoeyestoadapttocertainpatternsTheTellMyGeoappcanhelpcaregiverskeeptrackofelderlyfriendsandfamily
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
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WithconsumersmoredistractedthanevermarketerswillofferlittlebribesfortheirattentionWebsitessuchasLofflesprovideprizesforwatchingandrespondingtoadsfromclientsincludingtheAmericanRedCrossUNICEFandKelloggrsquosCouponNetworkcomisrewardingshopperswhowatchashortbrandedvideowithhigher-valuedigitalcouponsServiceslikeGamesThatGiveletbrands(egPepsiandStarbucks)sponsorFacebookgamesrewardingparticipantswithoptionsforcharitabledonationsAndFreeATMsNYCislookingtoinstallcashmachineswithscreensforadsenablinguserstoskiptheout-of-networkfeeinexchangeforwatchingamarketingmessage
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LaunchedinSpainin2005Batukaisprimedtobethenextinternationaldance-fitnesscrazeLikeZumbaBatukareliesheavilyonLatinAmerican-inspiredmovesbutalsoincorporatesawellnessphilosophyemphasizinggoodnutritionapositiveoutlookandthemind-bodyconnectionItalsousesonlyoriginalcompositionsfrommusicianKikeSantanderTeachertrainingcourseslaunchedinNorthAmericainfall2011andplanscallforexpansionthroughoutEuropein2012
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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WhilecorporationstraditionallyfocusonincreasingshareholdervalueBenefitCorporationsoperateunderlegalprovisionsthatenableacompanytotakeallstakeholdersintoconsiderationnotonlystockholdersThelegislationadoptedinseveralUSstatessofarallowsbusinessestoembedsustainabilityprinciplesintotheirDNAAlternativelycompaniescanseekcertificationasaldquoBCorprdquofromthenonprofitBLabcloseto500havenowbeencertifiedinNorthAmericaandEuropeAsSharedValuegainssteammdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformorecorporationstotweakthemoderncapitalistmodel
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Themass-readingexperiencethatOprahkick-startedisevolvingintobookclubsthatspanWebtoolsIn2011MoremagazineusedSkypegroupvideo-callingtoenablenineUSbookclubstochatconcurrentlyaboutaMegWolitzernovelwiththeauthorparticipatingThe Atlanticrsquos1book140usesTwitterasaplatformTweetersnominateandvoteonbooksthentweetabouttheselectionsInJanuaryTheHuffingtonPostlaunchesabookclubthatencouragesreaderstocontributeviaTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickrandInstagrambookstoreeventsarealsointhemix
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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WiththemobiledevicenowanEverythingHubandcontentaccessiblethroughthecloudbusinesseswillneedtoadapttoBYODcultureEmployersarescramblingtoformulateBYODpoliciesasmoreworkersbringtheirowndevicestotheofficeAirlinesincludingVirginAmericaAmericanAirlinesandGermanyrsquosCondorareofferingaudioandvideoviaWi-Fiforthosewhoeschewtheseat-backscreeninfavoroftheirownLikewisesomehotelguestswillbeabletowatchpay-per-viewmoviesontheirowndevicesaswellastheroomrsquosTV
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AsmorebusinessesstoremorecustomerandproprietaryinformationinthecloudthethreatofhackersaccessingscoresofcreditcardnumberspendingpatentsandmorewillpromptariseincloudsecurityconcernsandservicesthatclaimtobeasolutionCompaniesincludingCloudLockCyber-ArkandCipherCloudarealreadysellingsecuritymeasurestobigbusinessesAndGoogleVerizonIntelMcAfeeandMicrosofthavealljoinedtheCloudSecurityAlliancededicatedtobestpracticesforcloudsecurity
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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ForsometravelersgovernmentadvisoriesagainstvisitingcertainregionsareservingasacontrarianlureOneexpertcallsitldquomachotourismrdquoanditsadherentsincludeadventurerswithaneyeonsocialmediabraggingrightsandluxurytravelerslookingtooutdobeen-there-done-thatpeersbyventuringwherefewelsecanorwillExpectasteadyriseintraveltospotsliketheCongothatofferrichexperiencesfortheintrepid
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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ldquoFlo-yordquoisthelovechildoftwotrendyfitnessactivitiesstanduppaddleboardingandyogaFromSeattletoAustraliaandHawaiiwell-balancedsoulsarefloatingtheirwayontocalmbodiesofwaterformodifiedclassesatoppaddleboardswhichforceyogistokeeptheircoreengagedWatchforflo-yotobeontheactivitylistforthe2012beachvacation
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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MachinesthatsellsnackslikecarrotsandappleshummusmealreplacementbarsandyogurtarepoppingupinresponsetoconsumerinterestinnutritiouseatingcombinedwithlegislationaimedatlimitingjunkfoodinschoolsAsthesepoliciesbecomemorewidespreadexpectmoresuchvendingmachinesmdashandablackmarketofsortsforsugaryfattysaltyfare
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ldquoArtisanalrdquohasbecometheoverusedtermduldquojourinfoodldquoheirloomrdquowillfollowWhileitrsquosbeenaroundforawhilestartingwithtomatoesandbeeflatelyeverythingfromcorntobeanshasbeengettinganldquoheirloomrdquodesignationgenerallymeaninganoldervarietythatrsquosgeneticallydistinctfromcommercialproducts(ldquoHeirloomrdquoismostlyusedforcropsldquoheritagerdquoforlivestock)Thetermisbecomingshorthandforldquoqualityrdquoandldquonaturalrdquo(andhigherprices)Canitbelongbeforeweseeheirloompotatochips
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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AppsthatcollectdatafromcommuterswillhelptoguideagrowingnumberofdriversontheirroutesNavigationappsmostnotablyWazeactlikeaGPSdeviceindirectingdriversbutalsousereal-timedatafromphonesensorsalongwithactiveuserinputtomakesmartadjustmentsbasedontrafficandotherroadissuesWazealreadycounts8milliondriversworldwideandisplanningexpansionintoChina
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Knowledgeseekerswillincreasinglylookbeyondthetraditionalstudent-teacherstructureLearningisbecomingmoredemocraticon-andofflineaspeopleconnectwithteachershobbyistsandexpertslookingtosharetheirinterestsandimparttheirknowledgeUserscanbuildtheirowncoursesatsiteslikeUdemycomtakelessonsandaskandanswerquestionsaboutthemonSophiaorgandanswertestquestionsonVeriOfflinepeoplearelearningfrompeersthroughSkillshareandparticipatinginlocaleducationhubslikeBrooklynBrainerywherelow-costclassesrangefromldquoHowtoKillatKaraokerdquotoldquoStatisticalLiteracyrdquo
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Astheenvironmentalimpactofourfoodchoicesbecomesabiggerconcernmdashoneofour10Trendsfor2012mdashwatchformoreawarenessaroundwastewithbrandsworkingtoeducateconsumersandtoreducetheirownwasteIntheUKpackagingwillnolongerfeaturealdquosellbyrdquodateanattempttoreducethepound12billionworthoffoodthrownoutannuallywhileinIndiathegovernmentistryingtoreinintraditionallavishweddingsinabidtostaveofffoodscarcityUnileverrsquosFoodSolutionsunitrecentlylaunchedUnitedAgainstWasteacampaigntodrivewastereductioninthefood-serviceindustry
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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SincerelyrsquosPostagramappandPostcardontheRunallowvacationersandotherstoturnsnapshotsintosnail-mailedpostcardsTheymakeiteasytosendpersonalizedgreetingsfromafarwhilesatisfyingtodayrsquosrisingappreciationforphysicalobjectsandslowerformsofcommunicationThisisonemanifestationofObjectifyingObjectsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Thetransitiontoelectricvehicleswillbeagradualoneforconsumersbutmoreimmediatelywersquollseeelectricdeliverytrucksandvanszippingaroundurbanareasasbusinessesreplacedieselswiththesegreenercheaper(intermsoffuelcosts)quieterandgood-for-PRalternativesCompaniesincludingStaplesandFrito-LayarebuyingtrucksliketheNewton(fromSmithElectricVehicles)whilecommercialcustomerssuchastheNorwegianpostalserviceareadoptingFordrsquosTransitConnectelectricvan
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ThemotherofallsocialnetworkshascomealongwayfromitsHarvard-studentdaysThehottestIPOof2012mdashexpectedsometimebetweenAprilandJunemdashcouldvalueFacebookatawhopping$100billionsettingsomerecordsandspawninganewcohortofmillionairesinSiliconValley
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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FromaHarvardprofessorofbiomedicalengineeringcomesinhalablecaffeineandchocolatemdashhiscompanyBreathableFoodsisrollingoutAeroShotPureEnergyaninhalercontainingahitofcaffeinemixedwithBvitaminsLeWhifprovidesachocolateexperiencesanscaloriesThecompanyisworkingonmoreproductsthatprovideflavorfulornutritionalbenefitswithoutcaloriesortheneedforpills
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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AsitrsquosimplementedmorewidelyfacialrecognitionsoftwarewillraisealotmoreconcernabouttheBigBrotherimplicationswithalarmsraisedbylegislatorsandotherprivacyadvocatesstirringanxietyamongconsumersOnenewprogramdevelopedatCarnegieMellonUniversityforexamplecanpinpointtheidentityofatotalstrangerinminutesGoogleAppleandFacebookareallexperimentingwithfacialrecognitionasaresomegovernments
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ThefattaxisthenewsintaxInabidtoputthebrakesonobesitygovernmentswilltrytopushconsumersawayfromunhealthyfoodswithcostdisincentivesIn2011Hungaryintroducedanaddedtaxforfoodswithhighfatsaltandsugarcontentalongwithahighertariffonsoda(andalcohol)whileDenmarkaddedataxforhigh-saturated-fatfoodsSimilarlegislationhasbeenproposedinAustraliaandBritainLookformorenationalandlocalgovernmentstofollow
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ThisnewideainlearningflipstheclassworkhomeworkmodelonitsheadwithstudentswatchinglecturesonlinefromKahnAcademyTegrityandothersthenusingclassroomtimetodiscussandpracticetherelevantconceptsWiththismodelopeningupaccesstoqualitylearningmaterialsforstudentsworldwidelookforittobemorewidelyadoptedasanalternativetofailingtraditionalmethods
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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RetailchainsaretestinganinnovativeideainsocialresponsibilitynonprofitretailendeavorsthatleveragewhatthecompaniesdobesttobenefitcommunitiesCustomerstakepartbysimplyconsumingasnormalNordstromrsquosnewManhattanconceptstoreTreasureampBondgivesallproceedstolocalcharitiesasdoesPaneraBreadCorsquosPaneraCaresrestaurantswherecustomerscanpaywhattheywishWithgrowingexpectationsthatbrandsenhancethewell-beingofthecommunitieswheretheydobusinesswatchforthesenonprofitstogainwideradoption
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Newtechnologiesmakeitpossibletoconvertusedplasticsmdashsuchasnonrecyclablegrocerystorebagsande-wastemdashbackintooilaprocessthatseveralcompanieswillcommercializein2012NotonlydoesthiskeepplasticsoutoflandfillsitrsquosalsocheapertoproducethantraditionaloilldquoItseemsalmostlikesciencefictionbutthetechnologyisnowhererdquosaysGregWilkinsonofenvironmentalconsultingfirmThirdOakAssociatesVirginAtlanticplanstotestsyntheticfuelderivedfromsteelmillsrsquoindustrialwaste
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
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WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
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WatchforanewideafromtheUKtoexpandbeyondBritainAnuber-affordabletakeonAirbnbCampinmygardencomletspeoplerenttheirbackyardstotravelersTheLondonOlympicswillheightenawarenessprovidingahotelalternativeforthosewillingtopitchatent
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Bornafter2000andweanedonsmartphonesthesekidsarethefirsttruedigitalnativesFormanyfamiliesthisgadget-savvygroupthatrsquosuponallthingsWebisthego-tosourceforinformationgivingGenZmajorinfluenceoverhouseholdpurchasingdecisionsandbehaviorsThisgenerationisalsomorebrandawarethananybeforeit(byage3achildcanrecognizealmost100brands)
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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FromaHarvardprofessorofbiomedicalengineeringcomesinhalablecaffeineandchocolatemdashhiscompanyBreathableFoodsisrollingoutAeroShotPureEnergyaninhalercontainingahitofcaffeinemixedwithBvitaminsLeWhifprovidesachocolateexperiencesanscaloriesThecompanyisworkingonmoreproductsthatprovideflavorfulornutritionalbenefitswithoutcaloriesortheneedforpills
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In-carInternetisabouttoleavethestartinglineCloud-storedmusicrestaurantrecommendationsinfoonnearbyATMsandgasstationswillallbeanindexfingerawayinWi-Fi-enabledcarsToyotarsquosnewEntunesystemusesmobilephonesasadatapipeforthecarasdoesFordrsquosSYNCBMWandDaimleralsoofferin-dashInternetwhileFordrsquosEvosconceptaimstopersonalizetheexperiencebyaccessinghomeentertainmentlibrariesIn-carInternetwillincreasinglybecomeanexpectedaccessory
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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ldquoTurnyourscreensintoartrdquoproclaimsUKstartups[edition]whichhassignedupA-listartistslikeTraceyEmintoproducelimited-editiondigitalworksaccessibleviamobiledevicesPCsandconnectedTVsAndin2012Samsungwillproduceldquodigitalcanvasesrdquomdashhigh-resscreensdesignedfordisplayingartworktobedistributedbyPlanarSystems
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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ItrsquosthenewgoalforautomakerswhichareworkingtoreplacesteelwithmaterialslikelightweightaluminumcarbonfiberandimprovedplasticstoachievebettergasmileageandanincreaseinbatteryrangeandprepareformorestringentfuelregulationsJaguarLandRoverforinstancehasappointedaheadoflightweightvehiclestrategyWhileultralightvehicleswilldominateinanotherdecademoreimmediatelywersquollseesmallweightreductionsasvariouspartsandcomponentsslimdown
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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This24-year-oldsingingviolinistmdashwhofusesclassicalstyleswithpowerfulRampB-ladenvocalsmdashgothisstartasastreetperformerinBrooklynHemovedtoLondonin2009wherehewonoverAdeleasafanlandedarecorddealandbecamethefirstunsignedartisttoappearontheBBCrsquosLater with Jools HollandToliverreleasedanEPin2011andisworkingonhisdebutalbumsetfora2012release
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Kinect-liketechnologyiscomingtogadgetsandscreensHuman-computerinteractionorHCIwillmakecomputersevenmoreintuitiveandeasytouseallowingpeopletotradetheirkeyboardforanysurfaceandtheirmouseforhandmovementsForexampleBallyTotalFitnessrsquoldquoResultsCenterrdquoavideowallthatrespondstogesturesshowsfitnessandnutritioninformationandworkouttipsforgymmembersAndinSpaintechnologygroupTedesyslinkedaPCandmonitortoaKinectallowingsurgeonstoexaminepatientrecordsduringoperationswiththewaveofahand
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2012isthe75thanniversaryofJRRTolkienrsquosclassicfantasynovelchartingtheadventuresofBilboBagginsItwillbemarkedwithneweditionsmdashincludingThe Art of the Hobbitfeaturingtheauthorrsquossketchesdrawingspaintingsandmapsmanyunpublishedmdashandthelong-awaitedtwo-partepicfilmfromdirectorPeterJacksonatyear-end
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Lookforhoneytopopupinmorefoodsmdashtoutedasamorenaturalalternativetohigh-fructosecornsyruporsugarmdashandtreatmentsforeverythingfromcoughstoscarsandagingskinVicksforinstancerecentlyintroducedanaturalformulaforitsNyQuilbrandthatuseshoneyasthesweetener
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Asthemovementtocuttheuseofplasticandbanthesaleofbottledwatergrowswersquollseeaproliferationofwaterstationsmdashalreadypoppinguponcollegecampusesandinsomepublicspacesmdashwherepeoplecanfillreusablebottles
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Indiarsquose-commercemarketishugemdashmorethan100millionInternetusersandgrowingfastmdashandlargelyuntappedForeignfirmslikeAmazonandWalmartaremakingsignificantinvestmentswhilehomegrowncompaniessuchasFlipkartandSnapdealknowthemarketwellenoughtotailortheirservicestoitsquirkssuchasapredilectionforcashovercreditcardsThelikelyupshotawaveofacquisitionsandpartnershipsinearly2012
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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Withsomekeyplayersontheworldstagerunningforre-electionwecouldseeamajorshiftinpoliticaldynamicsAmericansandtheFrenchwillgrappleoverthebestwayforwardfortheireconomiesasBarackObamaandNicolasSarkozyfighttostayinpowerHugoChaacutevezwillrunforathirdterminVenezuelaandinMarchRussianswillweighinonVladimirPutinReplacinganymdashorallmdashoftheseincumbentscouldresetworlddiplomacyputtingpolicymakingonthebackburnerjustasitrsquosneededmost
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Perhapsthemostbuzzed-abouttechlaunchof2012isaTVfromApplemdashitrsquosalljustrumorsandrampantspeculationasyetmostofwhichinvolvethecompanyintroducingatelevisioninthesecondhalfoftheyearthatwouldsyncwithotherAppledevicesstreamfromtheWebandallowgesturecontrolTheproductoneofthethingsSteveJobshadbeenfocusingonbeforehisdeathcouldhelptodisruptanewcategory
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Thisworldwidepeer-to-peermarketplaceconnectsworkspacesandthefreelancerssmall-businesspeopleartistsandentrepreneurswhoneedtogetoutofthecoffeehouseAkintoAirbnbtheLoosecubessiteallowsuserstoratethespacestheyuse(productivitycommunityandcoolfactoraresomeofthecriteria)andaimstofosterconnectionsandfriendshipsbetweenusersLoosecubesrsquomodelisrightonthemarkforwhatwersquorecallingGenerationGoyoungby-their-bootstrapsentrepreneurswhodonrsquotwanttogoitentirelyalone
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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Inearly2012thestartupLytroisreleasinganewkindofcameraonebeingtoutedasanadvancementthatrsquosldquosimilartotheleapfromfilmtodigitalrdquoWhilemoreconsumersarerelyingsolelyontheirever-improvingmobilephonecamerashobbyistswillwanttoplayaroundwithacamerathattakesldquolivingpicturesrdquomdashtheycanberefocusedbyboththephotographerandviewersaftertheimageisrecordedmdashatastartingpricenottoofarbeyonddigitalpoint-and-shoots
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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AssmartphonesbecomepervasivesotoowillsecurityissuesAppusagemobilebrowsingandmobilepaymentsallputpersonaldataatriskTheAndroidsystemthetoptargetofmalicioussoftwaresawanear-fivefoldincreaseinmalwarebetweenJulyandNovemberAstheriskrisescomputersecurityfirmslikeMcAfeeSymantecandSophosarerampingupinvestmentsinmobilesecurityasaremanufacturers(SamsungforinstanceisofferingtheSecu-NFCchipforNFC-enabledphones)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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InthedigitalerathevalueofintellectualpropertyisupforgrabssinceconsumersusedtofeeltheywerepayinginpartfortherecordortheprintingcostsSo-calledmotivationalobjectsareonesolutionphysicalitemsthataccompanythedigitalpropertyincreasingtheperceptionofvalueandsatisfyinganeedfortangibilityAfewbandshaveexperimentedwiththeideasellingnoveltyitemsT-shirtsandevencassetteboxsetsthatallcomewithadownloadoption
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
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WhatrsquosnewaboutediblefungiWithmorevarietiesnowpopulatingsupermarketshelvesintheWestwersquollseeagrowingawarenessthatthislow-caloriebuthighlyflavorfulfoodpacksanutritionalpunchEuromonitornotesthatthebenefitsofmushroomsmdashwhichcanlowercholesterolboosttheimmunesystemand(somesay)evenfightcancermdashldquoremainwoefullyunderappreciatedrdquoatatimewhenconsumersarelookingtoaddmoreso-calledfunctionalfoodstotheirdiettheywonrsquotremainoverlookedforlong
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Mushroomsaregoingintomorethanstir-fryTheyrsquovebeendiscoveredasanenergy-savingingredientmdashreducingtheamountofStyrofoamandplasticrequiredmdashforpackagingbuildingandmanufacturingmaterialsFordispartneringwithEcovativeDesignwhichopensitsfirstfactoryin2012toreplacesomeplasticcomponentswithcompostablepartsderivedfrommushroomfibersDellisshippingsomeofitsserverswithmushroom-basedpackagingAndlookforconstructioncompaniestotestmushroom-basedmaterialforinsulationandbuildingblocks
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Asdiplomaticrelationswiththerestoftheworldthawduetothereformswepointedtoinour2008ThingstoWatchthislightlyvisitedrealmofBuddhisttemplesandpagodaswillbecomemoreattractivetoWesterntravelersSeveralnewhotelsofferluxuryaccommodationandluxurytravelcompanyAbercrombieampKenthascreatedthreehigh-endprogramsfor2012
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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Alaid-backmodelinherlateteenswhostartedlatebyfashion-industrystandardsPoncemadeastrongdebutinEuropeanshowsinfall2011LookforthisnewfacefromBraziltobealloverinternationalrunwaysandbeyondin2012
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
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SocialmediawillbethenameofthegamesattheSummerOlympicsinLondonwhichwillgodownasthefirsttobewhollyinfusedwithsocialmdashdrivenbymarketersathletesandfansalikeTheInternationalOlympicCommitteehasnowsanctionedathletesrsquosocialmediauseduringthegamesgivingfollowersauniqueperspective(TheIOCisalreadyusingsocialmediainateen-targetedcampaign)SocialTVandnewspapertools(likeThe GuardianrsquosFacebookapp)willhelpvirallyspreadthewordspurringinterestandviewershipAndsocialmediawillbethecornerstoneofmanymarketingcampaignsExpectOlympicstobetrendingformonths
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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TheWebholdsourvirtualmemoriesandourarchivesahugestoreofinformationthatrsquosbeingextendedintothephysicalrealmaspeoplecometofeelaneedformoretangiblethingsDeutschePostDHLrsquosSocialMemoriesprojectletspeopletransformFacebookdataintoanimpressivebookserviceslikePrintstagramturnInstagramphotosintostickersflipbooksandmagnetsandcomingin2012isLittlePrinterathermalprinterthatturnssmartphonedataintoreceipt-sizedprints
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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NewtoolsallowtravelerstofindnicheexperiencesandthelocalswhocanprovidethemAcropofpeer-to-peerstartupsofferinguniqueandoftenpersonalizedactivitiesandtoursareaimingtochangethewaytravelersplantripsThesitesenableexpertstoofferaneclecticmixofopportunitiesfromintroducingtravelerstoBerlinrsquosfamedcurrywurstsausage(viaVayable)towalkingthemthroughNewYorkrsquosCentralParkwithawildernessinstructor(viaSideTour)ShiroubeoutofJapan(thenamemeansldquotobeaguiderdquo)isaplatformtoconnectguidesandtravelerslookingforcustomizedtours
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
ImagecreditRafaelCavalcante
Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
ImagecreditJasmineampRoses
ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
ImagecreditEdYourdon
FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
ImagecreditLi-Ning
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
Imagecreditlightintheatticnet
GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
ImagecreditPetersenAutomotiveMuseum
ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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Therersquosanewwrinkleintheproduct-personalizationtrendconsumersprofitingfromtheircreationswhilebenefitingthebrandBeveragecompanyuFlavorwillsoonenablecustomerstodreamupflavorcombosaddingtheoptiontotestandsellthedrinksviasocialmediaConverseistestingaFacebookappthatletsusersmarkettheircustom-designedsneakerstofriends(receivingfreebiesinreturnforsales)AndtheKaiserChiefsletfansselectsongsandartworktocreatetheirownversionof2011rsquosThe Future Is Medievalmdashthentakeacommissiononsales
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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Adultswillincreasinglyadoptforthemselvesthenewlypopularideathatkidsshouldhaveplentyofunstructuredplaytobalanceouttodayrsquosplethoraoforganizedandtech-basedactivitiesInanagewhenpeoplefeeltheyhavenotimeforactivitiesthatdonrsquothaveaspecificgoalattachedtherewillbeagrowingrealizationthatunstructuredtimebegetsmoreimaginationcreativityandinnovationmdashallcompetitiveadvantagesOneexampleThegrowingpopularityofhackathonswhichfreeprogrammerstocollaborativelyplayaroundwithideasandapproacheswithoutworryingaboutspecificendgoals
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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ThishybridfruitacombinationofaplumandcherrywasdevelopedforplumloverswhodonrsquotlikejuicedribblingdowntheirchinBreedershaveperfectedthecombinationafteryearsofexperimentationanditcouldbeinsupermarketssoon
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FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditEdYourdon
FreebookexchangesareflourishinginGermanymdashwherelocalgroupssponsorshelvesinpublicspacesandinsupermarketsandotherstoresmdashandIsraelwherebooksatbusstopsstartedasanartprojectOnline-basedtoolsforswappingandtradinggoodshavetakenoffintherecentpastmdashnextwatchformoresimpleanalogideasthattapintothesamespirit
Imagecreditmxgirl85
WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
ImagecreditLi-Ning
ImagecreditRollingStonescom
WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
ImagecreditSigneBrewster
Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
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JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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WithwatergainingmorenoticeasalimitedandpreciousresourceandseveredroughtsincreasingwatchformorepeopleandcorporationstoburnishtheirgreencredentialsandsavemoneybyharvestingrainDelhiMetroforexampleisconstructingstationswithharvestingsystemsbuiltinTheindustryaroundrainwaterharvestinghoweverisjustgettingstarted
AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
ImagecreditSigneBrewster
Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
Imagecreditlightintheatticnet
GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
ImagecreditPetersenAutomotiveMuseum
ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
Imagecreditmcdpressofficeeu
InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditcohousingcocom
LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
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AsmoreChinesebrandssuchasLi-NingandHaiercontinuetoexpandinternationallywersquollseeapushtochangeperceptionsaroundwhatitmeanstobeldquoMadeinChinardquowithChinesecompaniesaddressingsomeofthekeyissuesassociatedwiththatlabelamongthempoorqualitycopycattingandlackoftrust
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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WhilenothinghasbeenconfirmedoddsarethatMickKeithandtheboyswillregroupfora50thanniversarygo-roundthatwouldbebilledastheirfarewelltourSomesayMickisstillhurtingfromrevelationsinKeithrsquostell-allmemoirJaggerhassaidhersquostoobusypromotinghisgroupSuperHeavyButwiththegroupgettingintotheirgoldenyearsldquoitrsquosnoworneverrdquoasRolling Stonenotes
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Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
ImagecreditPetersenAutomotiveMuseum
ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditSigneBrewster
Therooftop-gardeningconceptisevolvingintolarge-scalefarmingprojectsBrooklynGrangeforexampleisarooftoporganicfarmthatsellsitsproduceinmarketsandbusinessesaroundNewYorkCityintheUKFoodFromtheSkyisasimilarinitiativeatopasupermarketinLondonthatsellsproduceinthemarketbelowAndBrightFarmsisaNewYork-basedcompanyfocusedonhelpingfoodmerchantstransformtheirroofs
Imagecreditlightintheatticnet
GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
ImagecreditPetersenAutomotiveMuseum
ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
Imagecreditmcdpressofficeeu
InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
ImagecreditMicrosoft
RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditcohousingcocom
LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
Imagecredittowardsthesunset
Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
Imagecreditisraelskcom
TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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GlobalizationisspurringanewappreciationfornationalandregionaltraditionsandthingsuniquetoonersquosheritageInmusicforinstancethetypicaltangoorchestraisnewlypopularinArgentinaPeruviansofallsocialclassesareembracingcumbiamusicandIndianclubsarepumpingoutdomestictracksLikewiseinfoodInGreeceforinstancelocalbrandsareprosperingandtoutingtheirGreeknesswhilemajorforeignbrandsareplayingupGreekingredientsorldquoMadeinGreecerdquo
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
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WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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ConsumersareturningtoscootersasacheaperandmoreagilealternativetocarsUSsalesrosenearly30inthefirsthalfof2011whileyear-over-yearNovembersalesinIndiajumped39In2011Larry CrownestarringscooterfanTomHanksprominentlyfeaturedthevehiclesandLArsquosPetersenAutomotiveMuseumiscurrentlyhostingashowonthehistoryofscootersLookingaheadaninfluxofelectricscooterswillhitthemarketOneissuewillbecoexistencewithcyclistsanddrivers
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InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
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TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
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Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
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TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
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ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditmcdpressofficeeu
InteractivescreensarecomingtorestaurantsreplacingmenusandsometimesworkersandhelpingtoentertaindinersPatronswillbeorderingandsometimespayingusingiPadsandothertabletstouch-screentablesandself-orderkiosksForinstancedinersatarestaurantintheManhattandepartmentstoreBarneyrsquoscanorderatoneof30screensinaglass-coveredcommunaltablethenbrowsethestorersquoscatalogwhileeatingAndMcDonaldrsquoshasdeployedtouch-screenkiosksinvenuesacrossEuropeThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
ImagecreditMicrosoft
RetailersareplacinginteractivetouchscreensinandoutsidestorestoprovidecustomerswithamoreimmersiveandengagingexperienceForexamplein2011CliniquedebutedMicrosoftSurfacetouchscreensintheflagshipManhattanBloomingdalersquosenablingcustomerstoplacespeciallytaggedproductsonthescreentoseemoreinformationInSouthAfricamobilebrand8tarsquosretailoutletsfeaturesound-emittingtouch-screenwindowsthatallowpassersbytobrowsethecatalogafter-hoursscreensinthestoresletshoppersexploretheinventoryingreaterdepthThisisonemanifestationofScreenedInteractionsoneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditcohousingcocom
LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
Imagecredittowardsthesunset
Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
Imagecreditisraelskcom
TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
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Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
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WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
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Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
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Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
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PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
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InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
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RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
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TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
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BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
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Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
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TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
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SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
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WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
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ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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LookfortheDanishconceptofcohousingmdashco-op-stylecommunitieswhoseresidentsareactivelyinvolvedintheiroperationandjoinedbyclosesocialtiesmdashtocatchonwithBoomersCohousingcommunitiessomeinitiatedbyresidentsandothersbydevelopersofferonewaytolivenearfriendsinretirementandtosharesenior-focusedfacilitiesproductsandservices
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Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
Imagecreditisraelskcom
TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
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At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
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At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
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Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
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RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
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ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
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Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
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SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
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EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
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VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
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NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
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NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecredittowardsthesunset
Theworldisgettingevermorecrowdedchaoticandnoisywithmobileconversationseverywheremdashfrompublicrestroomstoundergroundtrainsmdashandmediafillingonce-quietspaces(cabselevators)withchatterOver-stimulatedwersquollincreasinglylooknotonlytoDe-Tech(oneofour10Trendsfor2011)buttoretreatfromthenoisewhetherathomeinspasoreveninnature(theldquosilenthikerdquo)Oneinterestingmanifestationthe2011silentfilmThe Artistwhichlookslikelytowinsomebigindustryawardsin2012
Imagecreditisraelskcom
TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
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The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditisraelskcom
TechhotspotsaregrowinginaslewofcitiesAmongthemBerlinwhoseMitteandKreuzbergdistrictsarehometoSoundCloud9flatsAmen6WunderkinderWoogaandEtsyrsquosEuropeanHQ(SoundCloudrsquosfoundercallsitthebeststartupcityintheworldforitscheaprenttalentgrowinginvestorinterestandcreativebuzz)BeloHorizonteinBrazilwhichclaimsGooglersquosRampDofficesandstartupsincludingSambaTechandO2GamesandMoscowrsquosSkolkovoITClusterfoundedlastyearasaninitiativeofPresidentMedvedev
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
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Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditHeinz
Foodandbeveragebrandsareswingingintheoppositedirectionfromthemega-sizesandbulkofferingstheyhavetargetedatbudget-savvyconsumersSmallersizesatminimalpriceswilltargetextremelycost-sensitivecustomersinthedevelopedworldHJHeinzforexampleisintroducingseveralreducedsizesatasuggestedretailpriceof99centsintheUSandaroundoneeuroinEuropeincludinga10-ounceketchuppouchanda9-ouncemustardKraftisselling50-centgumpackswithfivesticksofTridentorStrideThisisonemanifestationofNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditunderarmourcom
WersquollseegarmentshelpwearersmonitortheirbodiesNyxDeviceswillintroducetheSomnusshirtdevelopedatMITwhichcanmonitorsleeppatternsSportswearbrandUnderArmourhastheE39ashirtwitharemovablesensorpackthatprovidesbodydata(heartratetemperatureetc)whichwearersreviewontheirmobiledeviceAJawbonebraceletsimilarlyprovidesactivityandsleepdataReebokisdevelopingconceptslikeleggingswithaccelerometersformeasuringdistanceandATampTsaysitplanstosellbio-trackingclothesforathletesfirstrespondersmilitarypersonnelandseniorcitizens
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditQantas
Forward-thinkinghotelsandairlinesareusingRFIDandNFCcombinedwithcustomerphonestosmoothandspeedupcheck-insQantasrsquofrequentflyersnowgetanRFID-enabledcardthatfunctionsasaboardingpasstheyuseittocheckinatakioskuponarrivalthenflightdetailsaresenttotheirphoneSimilarlyhotelsincludingStarwoodrsquosAloftandAriainLasVegasissueRFIDloyaltycardsthatdoubleasroomkeys(theAriacardalsoautomaticallyactivatesin-roomamenitiesturnsonlightsopenscurtainsandpersonalizestheTV)HotelsarealsoenablinggueststouseNFC-equippedsmartphonesasroomkeys
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditTicketmaster
WatchformorebookingagentstooverlaythesocialgraphaskinguserstosigninwiththeirsocialmediaaccountsfortheopportunitytohandpickdesirableseatingarrangementsIn2011TicketmasterrolledoutinteractiveseatmapswithFacebookintegrationallowingcustomersthechancetoseewherefriends(aswellasstrangers)aresittinginaconcertvenueKLMRoyalDutchAirlinesisplanningasimilarinitiativegivingflyersthechancetochooseseatmatesbasedonsocialmediaprofiles
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditDowSolar
Consumersandbusinesseswillenjoyeasieroff-the-shelfoptionsforsolarpower3Mplanstobeginsellingasolarsee-throughfilmdesignedtobeeasilyappliedtoanywindowItreducesheatandgeneratespowermdashasquaremeterisenoughtochargeaniPhoneunderpeaksunlightAndDowChemicaldivisionDowSolarisintroducingasolarshinglethatblendswithtraditionalasphaltshinglesandiseasytoinstallanddurableenoughtowalkon
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditGeorgeHatcher
Asextremeweatherwreakshavoconcropyieldswatchforalready-highfoodpricestospikefurtherthankstodroughtsfloodingandotherirregularitiesbroughtonbyclimatechangeForexampleThailandtheworldrsquosbiggestriceproducerisexpectingsmalleryieldsthanksinparttoitsdisastrousfloodsIntheUSdroughtinTexasthinnedcattleherdswhichwilllikelypushupbeefpricesbyabout8
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditsitfraunhoferde
Asemployeesincreasinglyusetheirpersonalmobiledevicesforwork(seeBYOD)moreserviceswillenablepeopletotogglebetweenbusinessandpleasurewhilekeepingthemdistinctreducingtheneedformultipledevicesIntheUSATampTrsquosnewToggleappallowsuserstoeasilyswitchfromworkmodetopersonalmodeInGermanyBizzTrustletsusersturntheirAndroiddevicesintosecureldquoworkphonesrdquoandsetsupldquoworkrdquoandldquopersonalrdquopartitionsforapplications
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditEtsy
PaperfansmanyofthemMillennialsaredialingbackondigitalandpenningnotessentthroughthemailEtsyispackedwithstationeryproductsandUKretailerJohnLewisreporteda79year-over-yearincreaseinwriting-papersalesinmid-2011Thefurtherfromemailthebetterwithletterpress-printedcardsandembossedpapersespeciallypopularsomestationeryfanswritewithfountainpensThistiesintoour2012trendObjectifyingObjectsanembraceofthephysicalandtactile
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditPublic
InlinewithNavigatingtheNewNormaloneofour10Trendsfor2012morebrandsinmorecategorieswillembracetheideaofldquopaylessgetlessrdquowithldquolessrdquoreferringtoamenitiesfeaturesconveniencesetcForexampleUSgymchainEquinoxlaunchedBlinkFitnessin2011mdashverycheapfitnesscentersthatofferthebasicsandnothingmoreAndhotelierIanSchrageropenedthefirstinaplannedlineofvalue-orientedhotelsdubbedPublicthatldquowillonlyofferservicesthatmatterthosethatguestsreallywantandneedratherthananarrayofsuperfluousservicestheydonotuserdquo
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditSundance
RobertRedfordexportshisinfluentialindiefestivalfromUtahtoLondoninAprilWithagoalofcreatingamorediversepictureofAmericancultureSundanceLondonwillscreenfilmsseenattheUtah-basedfestivalthreemonthsearlierandfeaturelivemusicpanelsandotherprogramming
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditrainforestheroescom
TheproductionofpalmoilaningredientineverythingfromcosmeticstocookiestocleaningproductsoftenresultsindeforestationandhabitatdestructionAwarenessoftheissueisbubblingupwithmanufacturersslowlyswitchingovertosustainablepalmoilorpledgingtodosoWatchforbrandstotouttheiruseofGreenPalmcertificates(akintooffsets)mdashegin2012boxesofGirlScoutcookieswillstartbearingthelogomdashorconformancewithvariouscertificationstandards
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditVistair
BusinessesandgovernmentsaretradingpaperforiPadsandothertabletssavingmoneyandpromotingefficiencyIntheUSairlinesarenowallowedtorelyontabletsinsteadofheftyonboardpapermanualschecklistsandchartsContinentalandUnitedareamongthosedeclutteringtheircockpitsinfavorofiPadsAmsterdamcitycouncilmembersnowgetiPadsretrievingdocumentsthroughacustomappthatotherDutchgovernmentagenciesaresettoadoptSomeAmericancitiesandstatesaredoingorconsideringsomethingsimilar
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditGoogle
Tap-and-paytechnologyfacesachicken-and-eggproblemwithretailersreluctanttofootthecostforterminalswithoutclearshopperdemandandconsumersentrenchedintheirwaysWatchforthecompaniesbehindthetechnologytoofferbothgroupsmorereasonsforadoptionsuchaslowerretailerfeesoncontactlesspurchasesandloyaltyrewardsforparticipatingconsumers
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditimdbcom
The100thanniversaryoftheTitanicrsquossinkingonApril15willbemarkedwithtitanicgoings-onTheeponymousJamesCameronfilmwillbereleasedin3DandthedirectorwillhostaNationalGeographicTVspecialonthetopicTitanicBelfastwillopeninIreland(ldquotheworldrsquoslargestTitanicvisitorexperiencerdquo)andahostofcentennialmemorabiliawillvieforaficionadosrsquoattention
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditTokyoSkyTree
At2080feetthistowerwillbetheworldrsquostallestwhenitopensinthespringaccordingtoGuinnessWorldRecordsTokyoSkyTreestands111feetabovethecurrentrecordholderChinarsquosCantonTowerandisdesignedtowithstandan80magnitudeearthquakeThebuildingwillfunctionasabroadcasttowerandtouristattractionwithtwoobservationdecksandanenclosedwalkwaywitha360-degreeviewofTokyo
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditseethedifferenceorg
At14theBritishdiverwasoneoftheyoungestcompetitorsattheBeijingOlympicsAworldchampioninthe10-meterplatformin2009thisteenagerwithacompellingbackstorymdashhechangedschoolsafterbeingbulliedandlosthisfathertocancerin2011mdashwillbeaimingforgoldbeforehishometowncrowdattheLondonOlympics
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditDisney
Thenextgenerationofkidsentertainmentcombinestabletsandtoystocreateamorephysical-and-digitalinteractiveexperienceToysthatfeatureembeddedsensorscancommunicatewithanapponthetabletlikeDisneyrsquosnewAppMATesrangewhichpairstoysbasedoncharactersfromCars 2withaniPadgamethatturnsthetabletintoaroadsurface
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecrediteBay
RetailershavebeenexperimentingwithsellingproductsshownontelevisionshowsandcommercialsinrealtimeOldNavypartneredwithShazamgivingmobileusersaneasywaytobuyfeaturedoutfitsandVerizonpairedwithTVWallettosellitemsseenonseveralHistoryChannelshowseBaywhichplansabigpushintoTVcommerceviapartnershipswithmediaentitiesrecentlyaddedaWatchWitheBayfeaturetoitsiPadappIn2012watchforagoldrushasproductplacementdealsopenanewchannelforretailersmediacompaniesandappdevelopers
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditIntel
ForthepastdecadeorsoeverythingfromsportstodrinkstocouponinghasbeenldquoextremerdquomdashandwhenitrsquosallextremehowtosetoneselfapartBybecomingldquoultrardquoIntelhastrademarkedldquoUltrabookrdquoforsomeofitsnext-generationcomputersandPennzoilispushingitsldquoUltrardquosyntheticoilMichelobUltralightbeerwillsoonhaveplentyofnamesakes
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditLayrsquos
Wersquollseemoreabouttheldquomakingof rdquoasconsumersrsquoexpectationofRadicalTransparencyfrombrandsandcontentcreatorsevolvestoincludeinterestintheprocessbehindtheproductInOctober2011The GuardianbegananexperimentinopeningupthenewsdeskshowingwhatstoriesitsreportersareworkingonandaskingreaderstotweetrelevantsuggestionsLayrsquoscreatedasupermarketinstallationshowcasinghowitschipsaremadeAndRoughDraftisaprojectinwhichvisualartistsandperformerscreatepiecesinfrontofaudiencessansrehearsal
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditVdio
SkypeKazaaandRdioco-founderJanusFriisislaunchingaTV-andmovie-streamingservicecurrentlyinclosedbetaintheUKWatchforaninterestingbattleinthatmarketasNetflixandrivalslikeAmazonrsquosLoveFilmwhichoperatesviaXboxLivecompeteforhomeviewers
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditJustintv
EverythingoldisnewagainJustasInstagramhastransformedthewaypeopleshowofftheirsmartphonephotosnewappsaredoingthesamewithsmartphonevideoViddyVlixandSocialcamallowuserstoeasilyaddcinematicfiltersandmusictotheirfootagethenshareitovertheirnetworksAndInstagramwhichhasrackedupsome15millionuserslookslikelytoadditsownvideocomponentinthefutureColorthemuch-hyped2011startupiscurrentlytestingaFacebookappthatenablesmobileuserstosharelive30-secondbroadcasts
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditClothia
VariationsonthishavebeenpromisedforawhilenowthetechnologythatallowspeopletotryonclotheswithoutleavinghomeiscomingtomarketUsingaugmentedrealityviaawebcamstartupssuchasClothiamakeiteasierforonlineshopperstoseehowtheylookingarmentstheylikepairthesewithclothestheyalreadyownandshareresultswiththeirsocialnetwork
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
Imagecreditbubblemotioncom
TheconceptisnrsquotnewBubblymdashaservicethatsendsuserstextscarryingsoundfilesfrompeopletheyfollowmdashwastoutedbysomeasthenewTwitterbackin2010Singapore-basedBubbleMotionhasnowamassed12millionBubblyusersinseveralAsiancountriesincludingIndiaIndonesiaandJapanandisfinallylookingtogoglobalwithplansforiPhoneandAndroidappsCompetitorsinthespaceincludeAudiobooaswellasnewcomersYiipandQWiPS
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditApple
SiriisjustthebeginningVoicecommandswentmainstreamwithMicrosoftrsquosKinectandthenwithApplersquosfeaturefortheiPhone4SNextwatchforspokencommandstocontroleverythingfromthermostatstotelevisionsmdashApplersquosrumoredTVissaidtoincludevoicerecognitionandSamsungLGandSharpareamongthoseplanningvoice-enabledTVsetsandrelatedproductsperhapsmakingremotecontrolsobsolete
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditLiisPeetermann
NewtoolsofferopportunitiesforsocialandinformationalexchangesacrosstheWebWiththeWebplug-inTokkstercurrentlyinbetauserscanchatwithothersconcurrentlyvisitingthesameWebpageitrsquosbilledasldquoafunwaytomeetnewpeopleandmakenewfriendswhilesurfingtheInternetrdquoChatIDisatoolthatallowsbrandstotalktointerestedshoppersonthird-partysites(egsomeoneshoppingforaNikononBestBuycomcouldclickabuttontodiscussproductswithNikonemployees)
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditNintendo
NintendorsquoshighlyanticipatedWiisuccessorscheduledtolaunchsometimein2012hasatablet-likecontrolsystemthatallowsseamlessgameplaybetweenTVsandthesystemrsquostouch-screencontrollersWiththeconsolemarketsufferingfromtheriseofsocialgamesWeb-connectedTVsandtabletstheindustrywillbewatchingtheWiiUtoseewhetherthecategoryhasafutureinthisnewhyper-connectedworldAndforNintendowhichexpects2011tomarkitsfirstannuallossinthreedecades2012couldbeamake-or-breakyear
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditNaumiHotel
WithmorewomentravelingsolomanyforbusinesshotelsfromVancouverandCopenhagentoSingaporeandLondonarerevivingwomen-onlyfloorsanoldconceptoncedismissedassexistbythefeministmovementTheseoffermoresecuritymdashsomehotelsevenrequireakeycardtoaccessthefloormdashandaddroomamenitieslikefashionmagazineshairtools(curlingironsflatirons)andadditionalhangersSomehotelsalsoprovidefemaleroomattendantsandtablesforsolofemaledinersaswellasnetworkingevents
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditIntel
ThesocialnetworkisfunbutsofarithasnrsquottoldthewholestoryofwhoyouareasapersonNowpeoplewilltakemorecontroloverpublicprofilestotelltheirstoriesinnewuniquewaysIndeedFacebookisbettingonitwithitsnewTimelineIn2011IntelrsquosldquoMuseumofMerdquotouchedontheideaofreshapingyourpublicinformationsomethingStoryvitedoesforyourprofessionalstoryaboutmeuserscreatepersonalsplashpagesandCowbirdenablesuserstocraftpublicaudiovisualdiaries
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditsSonyandYouTube
WithYouTubersquosnewchannelformatmakingthesitelookmorelikeaTVproviderandGoogleTVstrugglingtocatchoninthelivingroomthetwomaycometogetherforonekillerappfortheTVNowthatitrsquosspendingmillionsonhigh-endprogrammingYouTubehassomethingviewersaregoingtowanttoseeonlargerscreensparentcompanyGooglehasawaytobringittothem
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditMazzali
TouristsstoppedcomingtoZimbabwemdashwheretheycanseeVictoriaFallsandsomeofAfricarsquosbestgameparksmdashasthecountrydescendedintopoliticalandeconomicchaosoverthelastdecadeTheeconomyisstabilizingandasmoretouroperatorsresumeZimbabwetourstravelersareontheuptickldquoThecountryhasthepotentialtoonceagainbeamongthetoptouristdestinationsinAfricardquosaysEuromonitor
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
ImagecreditZink
ThenamemeansldquoZeroInkrdquoandZinkrsquosproductsareexactlythatprintersthatuseaspecialthermalpaperrequiringnoinkortonerThroughpartnershipswithDellandPolaroidZinkmarketsadevicethatprintsphotosdirectlyfromacameraanywhereeasilyWith$35millioninventurecapitalfundingand180patentstoitscreditZinkwillbeexpandingXeroxmightemergeasachallengerwitharumoredinklessprinterofitsownthatuseswaxsticks
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
466LexingtonAvenueNewYorkNY10017
wwwjwtcom|JWT_Worldwidewwwjwtintelligencecom|JWTIntelligencewwwanxietyindexcom|AnxietyIndex
Directorof trendspotting AnnMMack
Editor and writer MarianBerelowitz
Trends strategists JessicaVaughn WilliamPalley
Proofreader and contributor NicholasAyala
contributors AaronBaar MarinaBortoluzzi PattyOrsini ToddSavage DeannaZammit
Design PeterMullaney
ann M Mack 212-210-7378annmackjwtcomannmmack
JWTJWTistheworldrsquosbest-knownmarketingcommunicationsbrandHeadquarteredinNewYorkJWTisatrueglobalnetworkwithmorethan200officesinover90countriesemployingnearly10000marketingprofessionals
JWTconsistentlyranksamongthetopagencynetworksintheworldandcontinuesitsdominantpresenceintheindustrybystayingontheleadingedgemdashfromproducingthefirst-everTVcommercialin1939todevelopingaward-winningbrandedcontentforbrandssuchasSmirnoffMacyrsquosFordandHSBC
JWTrsquospioneeringspiritenablestheagencytoforgedeeprelationshipswithclientsincludingBayerBloombergCadburyDiageoDTCFordHSBCJohnsonampJohnsonKelloggrsquosKimberly-ClarkKraftNestleacuteNokiaRolexRoyalCaribbeanSchickShellUnileverVodafoneandmanyothersJWTrsquosparentcompanyisWPP(NASDAQWPPGY)
JWTIntelligenceJWTIntelligenceisacenterforprovocativethinkingthatisapartofJWTWemakesenseofthechaosinaworldofhyper-abundantinformationandconstantinnovationmdashfindingqualityamidthequantity
WefocusonidentifyingchangesintheglobalzeitgeistsoastoconvertshiftsintocompellingopportunitiesforbrandsWehavedonethisonbehalfofmultinationalclientsacrossseveralcategoriesincludingpharmaceuticalscosmeticsfoodandhomeandpersonalcare
copy2011JWalterThompsonCompanyAllRightsReserved
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