Food: TikTok food creators are already planning for a recession

Why Is This Topic Trending? • Economic concerns are widespread: Rising tariffs and economic instability have pushed food prices higher, creating a climate where budget cooking feels essential and relevant. • Shifting consumer behavior on TikTok: FoodTok has seen a noticeable pivot from high-end, aspirational cooking content to affordable, accessible meal ideas that resonate with…

Food: To win back consumers, food giants need to make better products

Why Is This Topic Trending? • Consumer dissatisfaction with product downgrades: Many legacy CPG products have suffered noticeable quality declines due to years of reformulations and shrinkflation—consumers are calling this out. • Rise of empowered, vocal consumer movements: Communities like “crunchy moms” are pushing brands and regulators to focus on natural ingredients and cleaner labels,…

Entertainment: Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues

Why it is the topic trending: • Iconic Band’s Return: Linkin Park, a legendary rock band, is headlining a major global sporting event, marking their comeback and generating excitement among fans.    • Fusion of Sports and Music: The collaboration between a renowned rock band and the prestigious UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show represents a strategic…

Entertainment: Let’s Talk About ‘Sinners’ and Profitability

Why it is the topic trending: • Focus on Profitability Despite Success: The article addresses why there’s a quick shift to discussing the profitability of “Sinners” despite its record-breaking opening weekend for an original horror film since 2019 and its critical and audience acclaim. • Original vs. Franchise Films: The conversation highlights the different expectations and financial…

Technology: A Staggering Number of Gen Z Think AI Is Already Conscious

Why it is the topic trending: • Surprising Belief in AI Consciousness: The finding that a significant percentage of Gen Z believe AI is already conscious or will be soon is unexpected and raises questions about their understanding and relationship with this technology. • Fear of AI Takeover: The high number of Gen Zers who believe AI…