Marketing in the Era of Uber Trends

Michael Tchong, innovation expert and founder of UberTrends, joins John Jantsch to reveal how seismic shifts in consumer behavior and technology are reshaping marketing. Recognized by the Daily Telegraph as America's most influential trend spotter, Michael has helped brands like Apple, American Express, and Mercedes-Benz anticipate the future. In this episode, he breaks down the difference between fads and lasting Uber Trends, explores the rise of AI and transparency, and shares how businesses can turn emerging shifts into real opportunities. Today we discussed: 00:00 Start 01:03 Meet Michael Tchong 02:04 What Are Uber Trends? 03:08 Uber Trends in Action 03:56 Breaking Down Uber Trends 04:31 Time Compression Explained 05:27 My Trend-Watching Journey 07:27 Trends vs. Fads 09:22 Using Trends for Business 11:26 Digital Marketing & AI Boom 14:35 Customer Experience Wins 15:47 The Transparency Revolution 20:24 How to Spot Trends 22:27 Critical Data Analysis Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today! 👉 Get Your Free Prompts: https://dtm.world/freeprompts