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By: McCrindle
Being a futurist is an interesting profession. For some it conjures an image of a crystal ball. For others, excel spreadsheets. It may come as a surprise that, in fact, no one can predict the future with certainty. But we can prepare for it. By observing the changes and thinking about what will influence the future, leaders and organisations can be better prepared for what is to come. Continue reading “How to Spot Trends”
By: McCrindle
The experience of the last two years has been transformative. Looking to the year ahead, we foresee important demographic, economic, social, technological, environmental, and political shifts to take place. Continue reading “The Top Trends of 2022”
By: Michael McQueen
The problem of renewable energy is arguably the most pressing of our time. As governments scramble to keep up with the pressures of rising temperatures and public demand, the need for large-scale energy solutions continues to grow exponentially. Continue reading “The 5 Energy Sources Bringing Power to the People”
By: Michael McQueen
Blockchain has steadily grown in popularity over the last couple of years. Bitcoin’s value soared over 70% in 2020 and is projected to reach a price of US$66,000 by the end of this year. With low transaction fees, limited institutional involvement, and ease of use, blockchain presents an attractive opportunity for spenders across the world. But what will this new currency mean for the future of our notes and coins? Continue reading “Cashing In: What Blockchain Will Mean For Our Dollars and Cents”
By: Michael McQueen
In the digital age, the adage stands: if you are not paying for the product, you are the product. In an era where business marketing, sales and influence are increasingly personalised and driven by insights into consumers, there is no product of more value than your personal data. Continue reading “How Healthy Is Our Data-Driven Health Obsession?”
By: McCrindle
Australia’s eight capital cities are changing rapidly and vary in their generational mix, cultural diversity, affordability, household income and commuter preferences. Continue reading “The Future of Cities”
By: Michael McQueen
We have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage. Continue reading “Online Influencers Are Yesterday’s News… Welcome to the Creator Economy”
By: McCrindle
As we entered a new financial year, this heralded a milestone of more than a year of living nationally in a COVID-19 world. While many organisations are attempting to uphold a state of business as usual, an analysis of the last financial year shows how the changes in consumer behaviour is set to shape the future of retail. Continue reading “Three Impacts of COVID-19 on the Future of Retail”
By: Michael McQueen
What if instead of going to the shops, the shops came to you? Continue reading “Where Will You Shop in the Retail World of Tomorrow?”
By: Michael McQueen
Years ago, social media well and truly lived up to its name. Platforms which enabled the easy exchange of photos and statuses, these media allowed individual engagement for purely social purposes. The last decade has seen social media evolve into something much more overwhelming, addictive and ultimately lucrative than their original ‘social’ role, especially as their most native users have grown up into their most powerful and profitable consumers. Continue reading “How Social Media Is Capitalising on Its Youngest Users”