In this episode, we join Stylus’ Annie Corser, senior editor of Pop Culture & Media, and Julia Errens, senior Pop Culture correspondent, to discuss the key trends and insights within AI that emerged from this year’s SXSW festival (March 8-16).

What is Soft Living?

Feb 23rd, 2024 20m

In this episode, we join Consumer Attitudes trends researcher, Nienke Creemers, and founder of wellness lifestyle brand Thy.self, Chloé Pierre, in discussing the growing appeal of ‘soft living’ – a movement where people seek fulfilment beyond t

CES 2024: Insights & Trends

Feb 2nd, 2024 13m 10s

In this episode, we delve into some of the key themes and exciting products that caught our attention at CES 2024 in Las Vegas (January 9-12). From ground-breaking AI advancements to impressive displays of emerging technologies, CES 2024 showca

Key Trends for 2024

Dec 7th, 2023 24m 4s

On this episode we look ahead to 2024 and explore some of the key trends that Stylus experts think every brand needs to know about next year.We speak to four Stylus experts – across Consumer Attitudes, Technology, Fashion, and Food & Beverage

Embracing the New Era of Spirituality

Aug 14th, 2023 15m 22s

In this episode, we talk to Alexander Alich – founder and director of the FoxFire Institute of Shamanic Studies, and a doctoral researcher looking into the experiences and practices of western shamanic practitioners. Alexander discusses the inc

How to Buy an NBA Team (With Crypto)

Jun 8th, 2023 22m 24s

In this episode, we talk to Flex Chapman, co-creator of Krause House – a DAO (decentralised autonomous organisation) with a dream of buying an NBA sports team. Flex discusses Krause House’s ambitious mission to disrupt the traditional and exclu

Designing for Disability

May 4th, 2023 23m 24s

In this episode, we talk to Mark Barlet, founder of AbleGamers, a US non-profit dedicated to improving accessibility in the video game space. Mark discusses the challenges and opportunities of combating social isolation through play, and offers

SXSW 2023: Key Trends & Insights

Mar 28th, 2023 23m 4s

In this episode, we talk to Alanna Roazzi-Laforet, founder of Decrypt Studios – a production studio dedicated to bringing artists, designers and thinkers to the metaverse. Also joining us are Stylus’ Annie Corser, senior editor of Pop Culture &

Future of Healthcare: Personalised MedTech

Feb 21st, 2023 17m 42s

In this episode, we talk to Anna Blakney, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia in the Michael Smith Laboratories and School of Biomedical Engineering. Anna runs a lab developing next-gen RNA vaccines and therapies, and we d

Rethinking the Over-50s: What Brands Need to Know

Dec 9th, 2022 23m 44s

In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Clinton, author and former president of Hearst Magazines. Michael discusses his book Roar, a blueprint for taking your life in a new direction post-50, and what businesses need to know about the needs an

Creativity in a Volatile World with WeTransfer

Oct 27th, 2022 19m 58s

In this episode, we’re joined by Damian Bradfield, co-founder and chief creative officer of global file-sharing platform WeTransfer. He discusses the brand’s work with artists and creatives, as well as its current research – the Ideas Report an

The End of Consumerism?

Sep 5th, 2022 24m 52s

Jon Alexander, co-founder of the New Citizenship Project, joins the podcast to discuss his book, Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us. It argues that humans are collaborative, creative, caring citizens by nature, and brands a

Cost of Living: How Brands Can Make a Difference

Aug 16th, 2022 19m 18s

Ben Downing, global managing director of ethical media strategic partnerships at Havas Media Group, discusses the latest Havas Meaningful Brands report, and how companies can help consumers struggling with the global impact of the cost-of-livin

What Does it Mean to Be ‘Woke’ in 2022?

Jul 25th, 2022 20m 54s

Journalist and author Dorian Lynskey joins Future Thinking to talk about his podcast series Origin Story, in which he explores the meaning behind key political and cultural terminology – including ‘woke’. And Julia Errens, Stylus’s Pop Culture

Marketing Imperatives in a Post-Covid World

Apr 26th, 2022 15m 43s

Molly Baker, founder and chief executive of US marketing agency Indie Consulting, discusses key marketing necessities every brand needs to understand to drive growth in a post-Covid world. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next

Innovations Changing the World with the Tony Blair Institute

Apr 5th, 2022 18m 45s

Jess Northend, policy lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, joins Future Thinking to explore innovations that are changing the world – from AI to biotech to crypto – and how brands and organisations can keep up with the pace of ch

SXSW 2022 Special

Mar 22nd, 2022 19m 44s

Future Thinking was in Austin, Texas last week for the annual SXSW festival, where we spoke with brands including extended reality (XR) specialists Spatial, wireless tech giant Qualcomm, and the Human Rights Foundations, and a host of start-ups

The State of Tech with Benedict Evans

Mar 1st, 2022 19m 10s

Benedict Evans, independent analyst, and former partner at US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, joins us to discuss the state of tech in 2022 – covering everything from crypto and privacy to the metaverse and beyond. We also explore the

Culturally Diverse Engagement with H&M

Feb 22nd, 2022 17m 27s

Donna Dozier Gordon, head of inclusion & diversity at H&M, joins us to discuss the retail brand’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) work, why it makes both ethical and commercial sense, and how socially conscious Gen Z consumers are reshaping the c

Bruce Daisley on the Future of Work

Feb 15th, 2022 19m 19s

Bruce Daisley, ex-VP EMEA at Twitter – now host of the business podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat and author of The Joy of Work – joins us to discuss the future of the workplace post-pandemic. We also explore the Innovation of the Week and The Next

Forecasting the Future with Ford

Dec 9th, 2021 19m 38s

Ford’s chief futurist Sheryl Connelly discusses the automotive brand’s 2022 Trend Report, which explores the macro trends set to shape the next few decades of consumer engagement. From the future of family to work and socialising, Connelly reve

China Trends for 2022

Nov 25th, 2021 27m 35s

Manya Koetse, editor-in-chief of What’s On Weibo, and Rui Ma, founder of Tech Buzz China, discuss key tech, media and consumer trends in China – from what’s shaking up e-commerce, to opportunities in social media engagement. We also explore the

The Truth About Gen Z with Kelsey Weekman

Nov 9th, 2021 18m 6s

Kelsey Weekman, editor at Yahoo’s youth culture platform In The Know, reveals the secrets to successfully engaging with Gen Z. Also on the show, Kimberly Joi McDonald, founder of interior design firm Designing Joi, discusses how she advocates f

Better Brand Purpose with Ben & Jerry’s

Nov 2nd, 2021 15m 45s

Kerry Thorpe, head of communications at Ben & Jerry’s, discusses all aspects of the ice-cream company’s activist mission – from balancing purpose and playfulness, to ensuring brand fans are engaged long-term. Also, Carlos Silis, founder of Mexi

Key Trends for 2022

Oct 21st, 2021 20m 30s

A special edition of Future Thinking exploring key trends that will impact brands and consumers in 2022. Amanda Ho, CEO of conscious travel platform Regenerative Travel, and Sam Field, Director of Creative Technology at Yahoo Creative Studios,