How brands can connect with the ‘real man’ of today?
The debate about gender and identity is alive and kicking. The man is in crisis and his masculinity is toxic, according to the media. Brands that focus on men are participants in this debate, whether they like it or not.
The missed opportunity (and duty) of the financial industry: mental wellbeing.
We believe the human context provides the necessary strategic guidance to navigate these extraordinary times. Let’s add some human context for the financial industry. You’ve all seen it. The corona crisis is putting a pressure on people’s wellbeing.
How understanding Gen Z’s struggle can ensure brand relevance
A recent large scale Dutch survey (June 2020), commissioned by Unicef, underlines what we’ve observed for a while already; teenagers experience a lot of stress these days.
Corona accelerates people’s search for meaning
A year after we started writing our latest trend report ‘The Search for Meaning’, we live in a world that has drastically changed..
Does your brand contribute to a ‘happy life’ or a ‘meaningful life’?
This year we dive into the human quest for a meaningful life. In anticipation of the full report, we will share some findings and considerations regarding the subject that we encountered during the writing process.
Why brands need thick data to capitalize on big data
The essence of marketing was and always will be to identify, understand and serve human needs. In todays world we call that customer-centricity, because many organizations have seem to have lost touch with their customers.
Non-profits are in trouble, will Generation Z show them the way?
Recently, we inspired the Dutch non-profit sector at a meeting organised by PWC. The future of non-profit organisations is at stake. Most of them are losing donors rapidly. What does this mean for their future?
Four generations in the workplace
Many Babyboomers are still working while Generation Z enters the labour market. This means that Babyboomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z are working together and they all have their own attitudes to work. This presents both chances and challenges
In the near future, you are going to need a Generation Z strategy
Generation Z are mobile natives. Yes they have a different outlook on health and beauty. But what drives them in their decision making? And how is that different compared to Millennials?
What do Instagram and KLM have in common?
A couple of months ago Instagram began a test in Canada that hides the total number of likes on photos and videos. So likes won’t be visible on the main feed and profiles, only the owner of the account will