The start of a new year brings reflection on the past and a look towards the future, making it just the right time for 4A’s Research to predict what trends will emerge and have longevity into 2021.

Kantar discusses media and digital predictions for 2021.

The Ford Motor Company explores societal shifts expected to influence consumers, brands, and the transportation business in the year ahead.

LinkedIn predicts the top 24 trends on topics including technologies, entertainment, education, and the workplace.

Facebook IQ looks at emerging global trends for 2020, including acting greener and making everyday moments special.

Acosta examines how and why consumers use mobile devices and digital tools for grocery shopping.

IRi provides an overview on what’s happening across key markets and implications and guidance for CPG manufacturers and retailers to support consumers during the crisis.

Vladimir Jones outlines steps businesses can take to improve their positions in local search results by improving their local SEO.

Activate identifies and evaluates the most important trends for tech and media in the coming year.

4A’s Research partnered with Kantar, a leading evidence-based insights and consulting company, to survey 250 consumers on their plans for Halloween, holiday meals, and New Year’s Eve plans, using Express Surveys on Kantar Marketplace.

Spending, travel, in-store shopping, and timing are changing drastically during this year’s holiday shopping season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday report. Read more to learn other holiday shopping behaviors that are shifting this year.

Vladimir Jones highlights six advertising trends that will shape the 2020 holiday season.