Editor's Choice
Consumers Are Pursuing Value: Why Brands Need to Pay Attention
An Hodgson
With the holidays approaching and inflation surging, value is at top of mind for many consumers. But value is more than value for money, and the pursuit of value is here to stay as one of the 10 most influential megatrends identified by Euromonitor International as having far-reaching impact on industries, companies, and consumers. In this podcast, An Hodgson explains all about the Pursuit of Value – where it comes from, why businesses should pay attention, and how can they win with this megatrend.
The Quest for Healthy Ageing in Asia Pacific
Julia Illera
In this podcast, Euromonitor's Julia Illera, Rachel He, Amulya Pandit, and Herbert Yum discuss the key findings from their recent report, Wellness: Longevity and the Quest for Healthy Ageing in Asia Pacific. Hear insights on the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and learn the three key pillars to indentify the wellness opportunities in the APAC region.
Less is More, or More for Less? How Inflation is Reshaping Brand Experiences
Caroline Bremner
Experience More is transforming in the current climate due to inflationary pressures eating into consumers’ discretionary spending, yet the desire for experiences regardless of channel – in real life or the metaverse – remains unabated. Brands are adopting a ‘less is more’ approach, with no-frills, removing filters, reducing choice and knocking down barriers to ensure that brand experiences are inclusive and appealing to all, opening up new opportunities to forge long lasting connections.
Middle Class Reset in Latin America
Felipe Carreirao
Latin American economies shrunk by more than 8% on average in 2020. This reality fosters the concept of frugal innovation, given the inadequate fiscal and monetary stimulus in the region. Consumers will continue to be price sensitive and receptive to affordable products that answer their needs. Innovation, social networks, business models and flexible payments methods will be key actions that must be taken to engage with this targeted consumer.
Experience More In The Next Normal
Caroline Bremner
In this podcast, we take a fresh look at the Experience More megatrend, where real life experiences were put on hold during lockdown, driving consumers online for socialising, shopping and entertainment. Consumers continue to seek enhanced products, using tech like AI or AR for greater personalisation and immersion. The pandemic shone a light on inequalities as seen by Black Lives Matter and the climate emergency, where now consumers expect brands to walk the walk when it comes to their values.
Quantifying Megatrends
Stella Vatcheva
Businesses are inundated with information on consumer trends, but being able to decipher what these trends mean and conceptualize can be a challenge. In this episode, Stella Vatcheva, Euromonitor International's Head of Innovation, and Ali Angus,…