Curated Sensationalism
As the line between news and entertainment blurs, smart curation displaces journalism as engaging content is paired with sensational headlines to drive millions of views.
Trend Longevity Rating
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time
How this trend held up
Media continue to rely on sensationalism, which makes this trend a precursor to many other popular trends in later years, including Truthing, Manipulated Outrage, and Strategic Spectacle.
Every past trend prediction is re-reviewed and graded with a Trend Longevity Rating, measuring how much each originally curated trend still matters years later.
Where It Led
This trend evolved into a megatrend.
In 2020, Curated Sensationalism was identified as one of the past trends that evolved into the megatrend Attention Wealth: In the information economy, our attention is our most valuable resource, leading us to be more skeptical of those who manipulate us to get it, and instead seek out and trust those who communicate in more authentic ways.
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