Welcome to Trend+, Taylor’s hub of thought provoking consumer and market reflections. Here, we touch on a wide range of topics from pop culture to product innovation to groundbreaking research. Target and landscape insight serve as the building blocks for our strategic development and creative recommendations. We are in a constant state of uncovering, absorbing and analyzing the current and future cultural, societal and digital trends that shape consumer sentiment. With this knowledge base, Trend + offers forward thinking recommendations that should be at the forefront of consideration for all marketers seeking to tap emotional triggers and elevate consumer engagement.

Rise of the Mobile Wallet

Brands have recognized consumers’ growing appetite for mobile services and are investing in technologies that enable connections between consumers and the brand that are valuable and seamless.
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That’s Infotainment!

From our Brand Counsel Group, here’s an infographic about the growing appeal and influence of infographics.

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The Return to Intimate Socializing

One of the biggest reasons why Facebook is so popular is because the platform makes sharing incredibly easy.
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Sofalizing With Your Favorite Shows

Constantly connected consumers are engaging with the much-loved characters, dramatic divas, and twisted storylines of their favorite shows like never before.
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The Real Deal on Reviews

It’s Friday and you need to pick a restaurant for dinner. Instead of checking out Michelin or Zagat, you browse Yelp and consult your Twitter followers…
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Activate Your Fan Base

March is a month of transition. Winter begins to give way to spring. Daylight savings kicks in. The Super Bowl has come and gone, heralding the end of football season.
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Employee As Spokespeople

There are many avenues marketers choose to create a face and a personality for their brands, and who they choose to be that face can say a lot.
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Shopping Socially

With Facebook’s impending IPO, the future of the social networking giant is top of mind for stakeholders. What is the next step for the brand as it continues to reinvent itself?
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The Differentiator for Social Media

Jackson Jeyanayagam, Taylor’s Vice President, Digital Strategy, recently sat down with Mark Ragan of Ragan Communications to discuss how Taylor’s unique approach -
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