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How Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and ICE Are Driving a New Wave of Spanish Learning in America
Feb 09, 2026

How Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and ICE Are Driving a New Wave of Spanish Learning in America

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
How Nutrition Became the New Measure of Value in Food
Feb 03, 2026

How Nutrition Became the New Measure of Value in Food

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
The End of “Guilt-Free”: What Food Freedom Means for Brands
Jan 30, 2026

The End of “Guilt-Free”: What Food Freedom Means for Brands

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
The Sober-Curious Era: When “No Thanks” Became a Love Language
Jan 23, 2026

The Sober-Curious Era: When “No Thanks” Became a Love Language

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
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The Timing Tax: Why Most 2026 Roadmaps Are Built on Expired Signals
Jan 15, 2026

The Timing Tax: Why Most 2026 Roadmaps Are Built on Expired Signals

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
StartupsStartups
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2026: A New Year. A Faster Signal. A Bigger Window.
Jan 06, 2026

2026: A New Year. A Faster Signal. A Bigger Window.

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
When Staying In Becomes the New Going Out: Inside America’s Obsession with Local Love
Dec 08, 2025

When Staying In Becomes the New Going Out: Inside America’s Obsession with Local Love

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
AIAI
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Optimized to Death: Why Consumers Are Rebelling Against Algorithmic Everything
Dec 03, 2025

Optimized to Death: Why Consumers Are Rebelling Against Algorithmic Everything

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
From Value Obsessed to Nutrition Obsessed: How 2027 Shoppers Will Redefine “Worth It”
Dec 02, 2025

From Value Obsessed to Nutrition Obsessed: How 2027 Shoppers Will Redefine “Worth It”

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Cultural TrendsCultural Trends
Nutrition per Dollar Is the New Battleground for Retailers and CPG Brands
Nov 24, 2025

Nutrition per Dollar Is the New Battleground for Retailers and CPG Brands

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
AIAI
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Black Friday Isn’t a Day Anymore. It’s a Cultural Season. And AI Is Running the Show.
Nov 17, 2025

Black Friday Isn’t a Day Anymore. It’s a Cultural Season. And AI Is Running the Show.

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
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Culture Speaks Before the Market Moves: Why the Future Keeps Surprising Us and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Nov 10, 2025

Culture Speaks Before the Market Moves: Why the Future Keeps Surprising Us and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
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