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THE PINTEREST FALL 2024 TREND REPORT

This report unveils trends in fashion, beauty, home decor, food, and hobbies for the upcoming fall season. Nature-inspired patterns and mixed-proportion layering take center stage in the fashion space. The latest beauty trends feature a blend of bold and contemporary styles, with ‘more-is-more' makeup making a comeback. Foodie interest in earthy ingredients, like morel mushrooms and pistachio butter, and Japanese cuisine is on the rise. Gen Z is combatting the autumn blues by focusing on unique hobbies and IRL connections.

INFLUENCER NICHES AND WHY YOU NEED TO BLUR THEM

A “vertical” in the influencer world refers to a niche or category that a creator specializes in, with brands traditionally sticking to these lanes. To maintain engagement, brands should blur the lines between their products and creators. Understand your audience, including their preferred content, creators, and communities. Take calculated risks by choosing influencers outside your niche, but avoid those who don't align with your brand values or genuinely like your product. Consider adjacent conversations relevant to your audience, even if they don't directly tie to your product, as seen with Fidelity Investments partnering with a cooking creator.

HOW TO CAPTURE FOOTAGE FOR SHORT-FORM VIDEOS

To organize footage for short-form videos, create a dedicated folder on your phone to keep footage organized. Mark potential hook shots for engaging intros and aim to capture a high volume of clips, around 50 per location (if you're visiting multiple places), using a "wide, medium, close" shot format. Focus on quick 1-second clips to maintain viewer interest and avoid excessive cropping. Include a variety of shots, both of the surroundings and yourself, using a Bluetooth tripod or a friend for dynamic footage. Prioritize establishing, normal, and close-up shots to ensure a well-rounded video.

COMPETING IN SEARCH

The recent ruling against Google for abusing its search monopoly shows the complex dynamics of search engine dominance. Google is fueled by a self-reinforcing cycle where its popularity improves results and attracts more users and revenue. This dominance is maintained by high traffic acquisition costs, which solidify Google's lead and create barriers for competitors like Bing. Although the ruling may prompt changes, it remains unclear how effective the remedies will be and how LLMs might reshape the search landscape.

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