Word Count: 1562 words including in-text citation. | TREND | Cited in: (number of sources) | What topic the trends cover | 1 | Mass media is no longer effective for mass media - digitalisation | 9 | Digitalisation and overall trends in Global markets | 2 | Digital marketing will be continue to expand (with new ways to reach the audience) | 8 | | 3 | Mobile phone (smartphone) usage will boom, more uses especially for mobile marketing | 7 | | 4 | It is no longer about the message in an advert it is about recognition and reminding the consumers of the brand (in social media) | 5 | | 5 | Customisation - integrated marketing campaigns | 5 | | 6 | Growing importance of marketing for businesses | 4 | Advertising and use of media | 7 | Short and consistent messages more desirable - no overload of data | 3 | | 8 | POS | 3 | | 9 | Government will try to reach higher audience by using social media / mobile applications | 2 | | 10 | Marketing budgets will be smaller (advertising in Europe) | 2 | | 11 | Truthful advertising key for successful adds / no deceptions; real adverts | 8 | | 12 | Consumers know more about the products and research before purchase | 6 | Consumer wants and needs | 13 | Eco-friendly products, packaging and company image will be desirable by consumers (healthier) | 6 | | 14 | Local manufacturing, products, artists etc. All will experience more popularity (especially small local shops) | 6 | | 15 | Listen to consumers and encourage them to talk about the brand - market research | 5 | | 16 | Middle class is emerging - more marketing will be aimed at that economic sector | 2 | | 17 | Less brand orientated | 2 | | 18 | People are more busy and impatient | 6 | Consumer behaviour changes | 19 | More
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