Skip to Main Content

Welcome to The

Non-ObviousTM Trend Collection

Every year our team curates the most interesting and impactful trends shaping culture and business. On this site, you can browse all of the trends from the past nine years by category, industry or year.

Filter By:

Curated Sensationalism

Today, many of the most popular online “news” destinations are replacing traditional journalism with smart curation, gathering content from across the web and using persuasively written sensational headlines to drive millions of views.

Collaborative Economy

As a consequence of eroding trust in media and institutions, people are engaging in a personal quest for the truth based on direct observation and face-to-face interaction.

Instant Entrepreneurs

Better support, incentives, and tools for entrepreneurs make it possible for anyone with an idea to launch a startup knowing that the costs and risks of failure are not as high as they once were.

Subscription Commerce

Businesses and retailers are adopting subscription models that deliver recurring services or products to customers instead of focusing on one-time sales.

Media Binging

As more media and entertainment becomes available on any device on demand, consumers use their newfound control to “binge” on media when they have the time and are willing to pay extra for the convenience.

Branded Inspiration

Brands are turning to the unparalleled power of awe to connect their products and services to big ideas, increasing their perceived value in the process.

Hyper-Local Commerce

New services and technology make it easier for people to keep their investments and purchases local.

Friend-Sourced Travel

Thinking small is a new competitive advantage, as slight changes to features or benefits are creating some of the biggest impacts on value.

Shoptimization

New mobile apps and startups allow consumers to optimize the process of buying everything from fashion to medical prescriptions.

Get the Non-Obvious Collection!

Want Trends?

Get New Insights Every Thursday

Get the Stories (and Insights) You’ve Been Missing. Skip the obvious and anticipate the future with our weekly newsletter. Each Thursday, you’ll receive the 5-6 most fascinating and overlooked stories of the week curated from hundreds of sources by Rohit Bhargava, along with an insightful, brief summary. Join over 25,0000 subscribers and sign up today.

Contact

Have a Question or Inquiry?

All emails will get a response within 24 hours!

Contact

What Are You Contacting Us About*: