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Avatar engagement in China, the crafting demographic and sustainable colour planning. That and more on today’s episode.

Every year we reveal our highly anticipated Top Trends for the coming 12 months and beyond. In 2021, as we lived with the continuing effects of the pandemic, we experienced the accelerated rise of genuinfluencers and gamified retail, which we forecast at the tail end of 2020. So what’s coming next?

Get inspired by our list of unmissable exhibitions and cultural events for Spring 2022, handpicked by our team of global experts. 

Consumer marketing, packaging innovations and homes of the future. That and more on today’s episode.

As we usher in 2022, much of the world is in a festive mood having celebrated Christmas, Pancha Ganapati and New Year’s Day, or awaiting the arrival of the Lunar New Year.

Our Cape Town Inspiration City guide lets you explore the highlights like a local, but virtually while travel is restricted. As a cultural melting pot with a distinct character, this South African city's dynamic creative community combines the best of tech, fashion and hospitality.

Influencer fatigue, marketing high-fat foods and making cryptocurrencies the norm. That and more on today’s episode. 

Circular retail destinations are growing in prevalence as retailers seek to align with consumer desire for sustainable living. In the US, the secondhand market is set to reach $77bn within the next five years and people are looking for ways to ensure the longevity of their purchases.

Brands in the metaverse, post-pandemic beauty and the battle of bricks and mortar versus e-commerce. That and more on today’s episode.