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Host Andrew McDougall and his guests explore themes of pleasure and escapism and the nuanced role brands play in boosting consumer happiness in 2022. The 24-hour news cycle, climate catastrophe and cost of living crisis (among others) make it more important than ever for consumers to find moments of joy, but how do brands strike a balance between instant gratification, anticipation and mental containment?
Host Andrew McDougall and his guests explore themes of pleasure and escapism and the nuanced role brands play in boosting consumer happiness in 2022. The 24-hour news cycle, climate catastrophe and cost of living crisis (among others) make it more important than ever for consumers to find moments of joy, but how do brands strike a balance between instant gratification, anticipation and mental containment?
In the food and drink space, the experts dissect the relationship between enjoyment and satisfaction, covering everything from validating hedonistic, guilty pleasures to an alternative theory about permissible indulgence. In the beauty industry, what does the future hold for multisensory products that trigger stimulating effects on the brain? Listen now to hear about the key motivations behind the desire for enjoyment and what brands can do in response to engage consumers.
This episode stems from Mintel’s recent Big Conversation live event, available now for on-demand viewing:
- [Consumer] “Make Happy”: Explore how the global pandemic accelerated loneliness, anxiety and concern for the future, but consumers are still seeking enjoyment everywhere.
- [Beauty and Personal Care] “Finding Comfort in Beauty”: At a time of health, economic and ecological crises, it is easy to get wrapped up in anxieties and negativity. Discover why and how the beauty and personal care industry has a massive role to play in boosting mood and emotions.
- [Foor and Drink] “Pleasure and Food and Drink”: Learn about the ways in which food and drink can bring pleasure to consumers and how it is sorely needed right now.
Learn more about Mintel’s 2022 Global Consumer Trend ‘Enjoyment Everywhere’ by downloading the free thought piece.
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