Big Ideas

The ideas and innovations that hint at the future of the consumer landscape

Use of chemicals is a key concern for nailcare consumers

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Use of chemicals is a key concern for nailcare consumers

UK – Natural ingredients and UV protection are on the rise, according to Mintel.
Beauty : Wellness : Retail
OpenAI teaches robots tasks in virtual reality

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OpenAI teaches robots tasks in virtual reality

San Francisco – Researchers are pioneering one-shot imitation learning at the Elon Musk-backed foundation.
Technology : Digital : Design
Photo-verification start-up provides peace of mind

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Photo-verification start-up provides peace of mind

US – Some 93% of Americans suspect images they view online have been edited, according to a survey commissioned by Truepic.
Digital : Technology : Media
Digital video consumption is on the rise

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Digital video consumption is on the rise

Global – Several new studies show how digital video and live streaming are gaining in popularity with consumers.
Digital : Technology : Media
Disney unites its media brands in one big network

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Disney unites its media brands in one big network

Global – The entertainment brand aims to help advertisers engage with its audiences.
Media : Branding : Entertainment
Trump fuels change in Hispanic spending

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Trump fuels change in Hispanic spending

US ­– The presidential stance on immigration has led to a reluctance to spend among Hispanic consumers.
Finance : Retail : Food
New project combines essence of wine and tea

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New project combines essence of wine and tea

Georgia – The project, Wine Tea, was recently named the winner of the state programme Startup Georgia.
Drink : Wellness : Food
What if ADHD was recategorised as a skill set?

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What if ADHD was recategorised as a skill set?

Global – Yahoo has announced the creation of its Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group (ERG).
Culture : Branding : Media
Hero connects online shoppers to experts on the shop floor

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Hero connects online shoppers to experts on the shop floor

London – Showroom staff at Made are using the system to assist online shoppers in real time.
Retail : Digital : Technology
Amazon constructs a permanent homeless shelter

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Amazon constructs a permanent homeless shelter

Seattle – The e-commerce giant is demonstrating its commitment to philanthropic endeavours.
Culture : Architecture : Digital
Subscription emails are thriving

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Subscription emails are thriving

Global – Contrary to popular belief, consumers are actively engaging with subscription emails from brands, according to a new report.
Advertising : Digital : Media
Artificial Intelligence bots are to confront video game bullies

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Artificial Intelligence bots are to confront video game bullies

Global – Spirit AI has developed virtual entities that confront troublemakers in real time during gameplay.
Digital : Technology : Gaming
Google launches a jobs search engine

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Google launches a jobs search engine

San Francisco – Machine learning and artificial intelligence will be at the forefront of the new initiative.
Technology : Design : Digital
Voice-activated devices boost radio listening

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Voice-activated devices boost radio listening

UK – A report from Radiocentre shows this is also re-energising audio advertising.
Media : Advertising : Technology
The Just Design certificate recognises ethical architecture firms

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The Just Design certificate recognises ethical architecture firms

US – The initiative endorses firms that provide good working conditions, treat staff with respect and promote diversity.
Architecture : Design : Finance
Programmable credit card Root aims to transform the financial technology sector

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Programmable credit card Root aims to transform the financial technology sector

South Africa – The card enables developers to fully customise their bank account.
Finance : Digital : Technology
MIT explores the future of manufacturing through machine learning

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MIT explores the future of manufacturing through machine learning

US – Researchers from the university have created a system that enables robots to learn from each other with minimal human input.
Technology : Design : Auto
New study highlights the negative aspects of fast fashion

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New study highlights the negative aspects of fast fashion

Hamburg – The research, released by Greenpeace, says that we are caught in a ‘global virus of over-consumption’.
Fashion : Retail : Digital
Affluent consumers in developing nations are positive about the future

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Affluent consumers in developing nations are positive about the future

Global – Affluent consumers in developing countries are more optimistic than those in developed nations, according to a new study.
Finance : Luxury : Culture
Not asking for tap water fuels plastic bottle waste

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Not asking for tap water fuels plastic bottle waste

UK – A new survey shows that 71% of respondents feel uncomfortable asking for free tap water without buying something else.
Sustainability : Packaging : Design
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