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Extreme problems from extreme weather
Below, in five charts, we unpack how the public sees extreme weather.
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Affluents still want luxury–but how they find it is changing
As consumers tighten their belts in an uncertain economic environment, the luxury market is not immune to a squeeze in discretionary spending.
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Play
Play isn’t just fun and games — it’s a serious business, and its future will impact sectors spanning food, spirits, sports, streaming, toys, retail and more. What will that mean for the ways we watch, shop, and have fun?
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What shifts in the ways we play will mean for players, fans and brands
The future of play faces multiple inflection points. Will forces like climate change, technology, and inequality spawn new ways to play, or kill traditional ones?
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Why games will remain social even if we play apart
Fun and games play an important part in our lives — but how will this change as technology evolves? Best Buy’s Jill Giefer considers how we’ll play and socialize in the future.
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What draws the line between play and competition
From blood doping to high-altitude training, how will our views on performance enhancement change in the future? Synthetic biology pioneer George Church explains.
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How we’ll compete (and watch) in digital play
From Twitch to tournaments, esports players have increasingly large audiences – and like traditional athletes, they have a responsibility to act as role models, says pro player Jeannail Carter.
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How traditional sports can thrive in a changing world
Nina Johnson-Pitt, a senior strategy executive with Little League International, explains how youth sports leagues can stay fun and relevant for the next generation.
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What tabletop games need to win the parents of tomorrow
Will board games need to adapt to win over the parents of tomorrow? Gamewright’s Jason Schneider discusses the future of tabletop gaming.
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Keeping the dream relevant: Rethinking how to deliver the luxury experience
What challenges does a post-pandemic world with new inflationary pressures bring for brands aiming to deliver compelling luxury experiences and value propositions?