RSS Page demlemeThis RSS feed is copyright (c) 2007 by www.TrendCentral.com. Resyndication and republication is expressly forbidden.The Intelligence GroupTest Name (test@test.com)en-UShttp://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7642Always our favorite trade show to attend, the Fancy Food Show is definitely worth the gluttony we indulge in to uncover the latest upscale culinary trends.Lifestyle2009-07-02T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7641KenyaDig: For those who need a Cliff Notes guide to Blogger Rock, this music blog is a good place to start clicking. Each entry contains four thematically selected of-the-moment tunes, with each quartet illustrated by a psychedelically altered photo representation of the grouping's "animal aggression." If you're not quite sure what a cherry red-and-fuchsia cheetah stands for (we didn't either), each posting also contains a "verbal" link in which the blog's curator offers a little background on the mix.Entertainment2009-07-01T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7640The pet industry is still booming in the face of the recession. While shelters across the country are overflowing with more strays and castaways than they can handle, some pet owners are going to unheard of measures to ensure that their animals are healthy, well-fed, and in some extreme cases, comfortable while traveling. From the outlandish to the exotic to the practical, here's a look at what's new in the domestic animal kingdom: Lifestyle2009-06-30T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7639There are many reasons why the time is ripe (pun intended) for the old fashioned domestic art of canning to make a comeback. No longer limited to the trendsetting urban locavores crowding city farmers markets in search of ramps and fiddleheads, the desire for local and sustainable sources of fresh food is becoming common even among the most mainstream consumers. As concerned as they are with health and food safety, they are also paying closer attention to the origins and production processes of the food they eat. Homespun produce gardening, widely publicized by our First Lady, has made grow-your-own an aspirational practice. Lifestyle2009-06-29T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7638As the power of traditional advertising continues to dissipate, brands and marketers must continue to reinvent the wheel when it comes to capturing consumers' attention. These are three recent efforts that won us over amidst the sea of high impact billboards, glossy magazine pages, and flashy Facebook groups that compete for our wallets every day:Lifestyle2009-06-26T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7637Music has long inspired the creation and sales of products in every category from electronics to clothes. Iconic consumer brands like Apple, Volkswagen, and Nike masterfully exploit the emotional allure of music time and time again to drive campaigns and branding efforts. (Who knew a car commercial could give you goose bumps? Thanks, Nick Drake.) We'll probably continue to stick with vintage tees scored on eBay, but the emergence of boutique music-oriented fashion brands, such as Lyric Culture and i/denti/tee, allows consumers to literally wear their favorite song lyrics on their sleeves. Entertainment2009-06-25T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7636While we may be getting a little tired of reading about how far you ran this morning or how sick you are of the rain, we do love it when Twitter is used as more than a platform for narcissism. Despite the fact that Twitter is first and foremost a microblogging service, its search functionality is increasingly becoming used as a barometer for trends. From swine flu to the recent demonstrations in Iran, Twitter has proven itself as an invaluable resource for real-time news and search results. As such, it now seems like everyone is trying to mimic the now iconic service, with even Google...Technology2009-06-24T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7635For decades the food truck has been the blue collar bastion of greasy deep-fried fare. And while we love a good hot dog, we are equally excited about the lunch cart's recent gourmet makeover. Popularized on the coasts, foodie trucks, such as LA's now-famous Kogi, have found the perfect moment to compete with restaurants. The combination of highly mobile social networking technologies, which allow them to communicate their locations and dishes with real-time ease, and savvy citizens looking to save a little cash on lunch has lurched foodie trucks into the limelight. Here are some new trucks that we wish would park outside our office! Lifestyle2009-06-23T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7634There's a reason why The Cassandra Report® has remained the most critical business decision making tool for companies and brands seeking to engage the hard-to-reach youth market for nearly 15 years. It's because Cassandra has been getting it right, time and time again, when it comes to projecting what's new, what's hot and, most importantly, what's next. It's why we here at The Intelligence Group were not surprised when The New York Times wrote earlier this month about the emerging wave of mobile movie screenings popping up around the country: We wrote about it in May...of 2006! Entertainment2009-06-23T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7633Sun-In: Now that we finally don't have to pay heed to Mom's ban on this hair dye - plain old lemon juice was as bold as we were allowed to go as kids - we're rediscovering the secret to California beach babe blonde. We first became aware of a looming Sun-In revival when, on a recent trip to see our always-ahead-of-the-curve fashion insider hair stylist, he recommended we pick up a bottle of the stuff instead of shelling out for overpriced highlights. (He suggested pouring it into a plant spritzing bottle, cutting it with water, and gently misting the solution over our head for a more subtle approach.) Style2009-06-22T00:00:00-04:00