Something interesting is happening in cities across the country - and the world. On Wednesday nights, strangers are meeting for dinner. Thousands of adults are waking up at 6 AM to dance sober before work. People are gathering in libraries and cafes to read silently...
Remember "Choose Your Own Adventure" books? Turn to page 42 if you want to explore the cave. Turn to page 87 if you run away. See content credentials I've been thinking about those books because of my ongoing war with streaming algorithms. I watch horror. Action...
CES 2026 and the Rise of Joyful Design Here's the shift CES 2026 made impossible to ignore: when products stop competing on features, they start competing on feelings. I've seen this pattern play out across industries for 25 years. When functional differentiation...
Diet trends affect F&B companies, but understanding the root causes and needs for the shift is an opportunity for any company targeting a specific demographic. And in the case of wellness and Gen X and millennials, who grew up proactive about their health and are...
In today’s relentlessly connected world, one thing unites us across regions, demographics, and devices: we’re stressed. The constant hum of modern life—notifications, demands, decision overload—has consumers craving one thing above all else: joy. As I explore in my...
In February, 2025, prominent North American consumer goods companies met at the Consumer Analyst Group NY conference (CAGNY). This presentation explores how some of the best-in-class companies are responding to evolving consumer preferences, leveraging technology, and...
Move over, DINKs; the DINKWADs (Double Income, No Kids, With a Dog) are here, and they're redefining consumer trends and brand loyalty. It's a cultural shift that savvy marketers can't afford to ignore. The Data Behind the Dog-Loving Demographic Young Americans are...
Skincare brands have captivated teens and tweens with their packaging, applications, and social media content, and Gen Z and Gen Alpha are becoming skincare afficionados, able to dive into efficacy and ingredients. In fact, market research companies peg the teen and...
GLP-1 is creating new challenges and opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers, supplement companies, and retailers. It is a truly disruptive landscape, and companies have to address the skinny elephant in the room.
The Toy Association's Toy Fair is an iconic tradeshow taking place in New York, NY and catering to anyone in the ecosystem of play: manufacturers, buyers, distributors, inventors, designers, licensors, licensees and creators. The $104 billion global toy economy is...
