We are so overwhelmed by rapid increase of information, technological advances that we’re constantly looking for new solutions and insights. Forgetting the most important element of it all. The human instinct and behavior. This is the instinctive actions, beliefs and set of values that are the core reason for people to engage or behave in...Continue Reading

Africa is no longer the dark continent the rest of the world thought of. In fact Africa is now one of the continents where there is more optimism and positivity amongst its people than anywhere else in the world – with regards to consumer optimism and brand opportunities. It is this very optimism that has...Continue Reading

The African Economic Outlook states that Africa has the youngest population in the world and that the number of young people in Africa would double by 2045. This means that the continent will have a stronger labour force making it the largest in the world, surpassing China and India. The African youth is not only...Continue Reading

Ubuntu is the connected African spirit. It is the spirit of togetherness and people living with the ability to make positive change for one another. Being one of the most fundamental sentiment of our society. It is not even something one thinks about or considers but something that is deeply entrenched in the DNA of every African’s...Continue Reading

The ever constant shift in lifestyle creates new experiences. These new experiences in turn redefine and create a new perspective to what success currently is now, compared to what it was. Materials and showing off was the common belief of new success amongst the emerging black market. However that is not true anymore, black diamond...Continue Reading

The township has long been seen as the residential or geographic habitat for the middle to lower income earners. In fact it has gone as far as the level of education and modernism to be significantly low in the township. Yes to an extent some of this still proves true. However there has been a...Continue Reading

Free monthly trend report download: The April edition. TrendER Insights keeps you updated with the latest monthly consumer trends and insights. At the end of each month, our trend analysts compile a highlight of trends uncovered in that month. This ensures that you keep abreast of what is current in the consumer’s world as it...Continue Reading

Free March trend report download: The Design Indaba edition. This month our TrendER Insight’s analysts attended the Design Indaba conference in Cape Town. Bringing you the best of creative innovation and insights showcased from around the world. At the end of each month, expect our trend analysts to compile a highlight of trends uncovered in...Continue Reading

Even a commodity category can become innovative. For decades no new innovation has accrued in the bread category since the innovation of sliced bread. Simply put, bread has just been bread and that is what consumers have learned to accept. Innovation in this category came with how creative you could become in making sandwiches and...Continue Reading

Free monthly trend report download: The February edition. TrendER Insights keeps you updated with the latest monthly consumer trends and insights. At the end of each month, our trend analysts compile a highlight of trends uncovered in that month. This ensures that you keep abreast of what is current in the consumer’s world as it...Continue Reading