the expert exposé

Healthcare, technology, real estate, security, and every small business under the sun: No industry has been exempt from the wide-ranging impact of COVID-19 and the U.S.’ response to it. In the short few weeks since social distancing became widely and […]

Companies have much less control over the narrative of their brands than in previous days. Social media gives customers a pen to author the narrative and more importantly – an audience. Your customers probably have more control over the narrative […]

Growth is difficult, and the landscape is littered with failed attempts. There are many growth opportunities a company can pursue, with some being more successful than others. All of them need to be carefully evaluated before a strategy is created […]

How do you evolve from a young, “one and done” brand to a multi-dimensional brand with a diversified portfolio fueled up for growth? It’s the challenge so many face and a challenge that leads to ‘the ultimate reward. Recently, Big […]

Analyzing and acting on trends effectively is critical to any business.  Engine’s trends experts give examples of why it’s time for managers to get serious about trends. We show you how to start recognizing some of the less obvious, but profound ways that trends are influencing the marketplace so that you can foresee opportunities and mitigate risk.

Analyzing and acting on trends effectively can uncover truths that connect, transform, and disrupt your business, leading to opportunities and success. With the right sources and frameworks, you can begin integrating trends into your strategies today. Engine’s trends experts have summarized four of the key reasons you need to identify and apply trends to your business so that you don’t get left behind in this ever-changing environment.

Trends impact every aspect of our lives, not least of which includes our home life.  Engine’s trends experts have explored how trends are impacting one of the places where Americans spend most of their time at home – in the kitchen.  We have highlighted trends that shape how we will consume food, how we will prepare it, and how it will impact our purchase decisions around kitchen appliances as exciting technologies continue to evolve.