[2011 trends] It's a Wild. Wired. Wellthy. World!

[Gisele Wertheim Aymes] The recent global recession has changed our world forever. In a new digital age, characterised by oversupply and too many product types in almost every market, the challenge for companies will be to locate and capture pools of high-profit demand and be able to move with speed and flexibility to take advantage of them. Here are 11 trends for 2011. 18 Jan 2011 14:17

[2011 trends] A year of hard work for brands

[Janice Spark] If 2010 could be summed up as soccer, vuvuzelas and national pride, 2011 will be all about the hard work of restoring the economy to sustainable growth, paying attention to environmental concerns and mastering the technologies that are changing the world. Here are a few trends to watch in 2011. 17 Jan 2011 15:27

[2011 trends] A time of transformation for the software industry

LONDON, UK: Three developing trends are transforming not only the software industry, but also the way the world accesses and leverages technology. The popularity of mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets, the consumerisation of technology and the adoption of cloud computing are global trends forcing software companies to rethink their business model, collaborate more closely than ever before, and focus even more sharply on what their customers want. 17 Jan 2011 11:17

[2011 trends] 11 ICT trends for emerging Africa

[Sylvain Béletre & Russell Southwood] The ICT sector is one of the fastest growing on the African continent. Fueled by heavy investments, telecommunication infrastructures have improved drastically. Over the past five years, Africans have embraced ICT innovations fast especially in the mobile telecommunications and in the IT segments. 14 Jan 2011 08:13

[2011 trends] ICOM global survey: Mid-size advertising, Marcomm agencies optimistic

ROLLINSVILLE, US: Business is looking a lot better for mid-size advertising and integrated marketing communications agencies the world over, according to a survey of the members of the ICOM global network of independent agencies (www.icomagencies.com). 12 Jan 2011 12:20

[2011 trends] Greenlight's top 10 predictions

LONDON, UK: With Google's Instant Preview here to stay, leading search marketing specialist and technology firm Greenlight, has 2011 pegged as "web design year" with app search, hotter competition and a huge growth in the PPC model as just some of its predictions. 12 Jan 2011 12:10

[2011 trends] Zimbabwe: Brute force to silence the media

[Wilf Mbanga] One of the first casualties in the onslaught against democracy is always the media. Elections, a key cornerstone of democracy, have been characterised in Africa generally, and in Zimbabwe in particular, by massive election fraud, voting irregularities, vote buying, voter and opposition party intimidation, bogus voter registration, rigged polling stations, corrupt election commissioners and so on. 12 Jan 2011 11:32

[2011 trends] SEO more challenging in 2011

[Yoray Narainpersad] 2010 has come and gone and what a year it was. 2011 is upon us now, and I think it is time I prognosticate the digital marketing trends for this year. Here are my top 11 predictions. 11 Jan 2011 11:51

World Magazine Trends 2010-2011 report published

LONDON, UK: Although the worst effects of the financial crisis seem to be behind us, the recovery for the magazine industry is expected to be slow, according to new data recently released from FIPP from the annual world magazine trends report. 8 Dec 2010 08:33

Consumer packaged goods trends for 2011

LONDON, UK: Mintel, the global leader in market and consumer intelligence, has predicted the worldwide consumer packaged goods (CPG) trends set to make an impact in 2011. 8 Nov 2010 07:47

Consumer trends for 2011

LONDON, UK: While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock created by the global economic crisis, lessons have been learnt, behaviours changed and consumer adaptability has created a new way of life. With that in mind, Mintel predicts nine key consumer trends for the year ahead, examining how long term behaviour has been implicated. In 2011, consumers are living for the long term with attitudes inspired by a changed value set. 8 Nov 2010 07:34

Women like to smell how they feel

CHICAGO, US: While factors influencing fragrance purchase for women, such as price, celebrity endorsement or season may be well known, latest research from Mintel reveals that the biggest influence may not be a fixed factor. 8 Nov 2010 07:28

Watch out!

LONDON, UK: Is time ticking for the watch? One in seven Brits claim they have no reason to wear one. 5 Nov 2010 11:30

UK: October sees rise in consumer confidence

LONDON, UK: The GfK NOP Consumer Confidence Index increased by 1 point this month to -19. October saw increases for confidence in their personal financial situation over the last 12 months, confidence in their personal financial situation over the next 12 months and, confidence in the "general economy" over the last 12 months. 1 Nov 2010 11:23