Mico, a pair of headphones that play music that matches the mood of the person wearing them. The found says one of the first things he does when he gets to the office is 'think about the future.'
Consumers trust new and 'clean slate' brands more and think they are better. Does this have any effect on museums who used to be/are still seen as trusted resources because they have a history of educating the public about art, history. science, etc.?
Also, word of mouth marketing is where it's at!
One of the trends described in TrendsWatch 2013 is urban renaissance. The article discusses a historic neighborhood in Bogota, but here in the US we can also see this trend. I see it here in Hayward, CA, where we hope that the building of the new downtown museum will play a role in the renewal of downtown.