Report
REIMAGINING CONNECTION
The report reviews societal shifts during 2023, highlighting a reevaluation of personal priorities, with an increased focus on connection and togetherness over materialism. It observes how consumers prefer experiences over items due to inflation, and notes a rise in compassion culture. The "phygital" trend blends physical and digital realms, enhancing social interaction in media as the new "third space". Key marketing strategies include personalized shopping experiences using AI, immersive media to engage consumers, and leveraging gaming platforms for brand integration. It concludes with a call for authenticity and consumer-focused marketing in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.