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Scent and Sensibility: Unraveling Gen Z's Fragance Preferences

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Lights, Camera, AI! Tracing the Evolution of Movies from the 1980s to the 2020s

From superheroes to star-crossed lovers, movies capture a moment in time, reflecting the values, sentiments, and mood of a generation.

Navigating EV discourse across markets

Looking at discourse on electric vehicles across five countries as an example, we address the challenge of analyzing consumer conversations from different markets.

Cultural Impact of Super Bowl 2024 Ads 🏈

While the big game was being played, a parallel competition was taking place during the commercial breaks. Following the success of our ad analysis last year, we've reviewed this year's commercials to provide a comprehensive analysis.

From 'Meh' to Memorable: Leveraging AI Insights for Consumer Connection

Feeling uninspired lately? This feeling of ‘meh-ness’ is a universal human experience in instances where everything feels dull and unexciting — whether it’s a #mondayblues kind of morning or an evening plagued by an existential crisis.

Revving Up Advertising: The Power of Creativity and Unconventionality in the Automotive Industry

When it comes to marketing automobiles, conversations often revolve around horsepower, specifications, and the like. However, the average consumer seeks more than just mechanical details.

Single and thriving: Life lessons from the solo economy

The surge in solo-friendly events and fitness classes also signals a shift towards enjoying one’s own company. Singles are not just exploring the world independently, they’re ready to spend on themselves.

From Nostalgia to Confidence: A Deep Dive into Gen Z Shopping Behavior and Retail Influence

This digital generation has an unmistakable impact on the fashion industry, and much of it is owed to their dominant presence on social media.

Tacos, TikTok, Text Models: A Modern Recipe for Small Business Revival

#foodtok, #cleantok, #studytok, #calmtok, #booktok, #moneytok – is there anything TikTok can't turn viral? The answer is a resounding 'Nope.'

A Breath of Fresh Travel: Slowing Down The Journey

Travel, an industry built on the promise of uncovering adventures and stories, provides an intriguing case study. One of the noteworthy 2023 travel trends is "slow travel," a movement that encourages travelers to embrace a more leisurely pace.

Dancing with Tube Girl: How Brands Are Riding the Wave of Empowerment

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Now that the era of global boiling (no longer global warming) is upon us, companies are experiencing a massive change in consumer behavior

Redefining Sobriety Through Flavor: Using Generative AI To Innovate Products

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From Short-Term Quick Fixes to Sustainable Solutions: How Dieting Has Transformed Over Time

Healthy diets have been around for as long as we can remember, but the way we diet has undergone a profound change in recent years.

Analog Adventures vs. Digital Detours: How Different Generations Escape the Daily Grind

To explore how individuals across different age groups express their need for escape, we tap into the crowd-sourcing power of Sphere’s Culture Lens app.

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Track or Wreck? Generative AI Conceptualizes Albums For Every Music Style

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Urbanization has become the standard way of life, transforming our societies in countless ways.

Mylk Magic: How Plant-based Milks are Redefining Dairy Design

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As the festive spirit of the new year is in the air, Singaporean brands engage in a yearly ritual of their own: crafting advertisements that don’t just sell buttell stories.

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How Gen Zs and Millennials are Bringing Back Dinner Parties

Eater dubbed 2024 the Year of the Dinner Party back in January, and their prediction seems to be holding true, judging by search interest and the explosion of food-focused gatherings documented on TikTok and other social media platforms.

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Scent and Sensibility: Unraveling Gen Z's Fragance Preferences

Everyone knows that finding a fragrance isn’t just about whether it smells good; the motivations usually run deeper than that.

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Lights, Camera, AI! Tracing the Evolution of Movies from the 1980s to the 2020s

From superheroes to star-crossed lovers, movies capture a moment in time, reflecting the values, sentiments, and mood of a generation.

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Navigating EV discourse across markets

Looking at discourse on electric vehicles across five countries as an example, we address the challenge of analyzing consumer conversations from different markets.

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Cultural Impact of Super Bowl 2024 Ads 🏈

While the big game was being played, a parallel competition was taking place during the commercial breaks. Following the success of our ad analysis last year, we've reviewed this year's commercials to provide a comprehensive analysis.

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The Audiobook Boom: How Modern Readers Are Embracing Storytelling in Sound

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From Nostalgia to Confidence: A Deep Dive into Gen Z Shopping Behavior and Retail Influence

This digital generation has an unmistakable impact on the fashion industry, and much of it is owed to their dominant presence on social media.

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Analog Adventures vs. Digital Detours: How Different Generations Escape the Daily Grind

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How Gen Zs and Millennials are Bringing Back Dinner Parties

Eater dubbed 2024 the Year of the Dinner Party back in January, and their prediction seems to be holding true, judging by search interest and the explosion of food-focused gatherings documented on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Pick a category to discover

Tech

SphereInsights

Culture

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Scent and Sensibility: Unraveling Gen Z's Fragance Preferences

Everyone knows that finding a fragrance isn’t just about whether it smells good; the motivations usually run deeper than that.

Lights, Camera, AI! Tracing the Evolution of Movies from the 1980s to the 2020s

From superheroes to star-crossed lovers, movies capture a moment in time, reflecting the values, sentiments, and mood of a generation.

Navigating EV discourse across markets

Looking at discourse on electric vehicles across five countries as an example, we address the challenge of analyzing consumer conversations from different markets.

Cultural Impact of Super Bowl 2024 Ads 🏈

While the big game was being played, a parallel competition was taking place during the commercial breaks. Following the success of our ad analysis last year, we've reviewed this year's commercials to provide a comprehensive analysis.

From 'Meh' to Memorable: Leveraging AI Insights for Consumer Connection

Feeling uninspired lately? This feeling of ‘meh-ness’ is a universal human experience in instances where everything feels dull and unexciting — whether it’s a #mondayblues kind of morning or an evening plagued by an existential crisis.

Revving Up Advertising: The Power of Creativity and Unconventionality in the Automotive Industry

When it comes to marketing automobiles, conversations often revolve around horsepower, specifications, and the like. However, the average consumer seeks more than just mechanical details.

Single and thriving: Life lessons from the solo economy

The surge in solo-friendly events and fitness classes also signals a shift towards enjoying one’s own company. Singles are not just exploring the world independently, they’re ready to spend on themselves.

From Nostalgia to Confidence: A Deep Dive into Gen Z Shopping Behavior and Retail Influence

This digital generation has an unmistakable impact on the fashion industry, and much of it is owed to their dominant presence on social media.

Tacos, TikTok, Text Models: A Modern Recipe for Small Business Revival

#foodtok, #cleantok, #studytok, #calmtok, #booktok, #moneytok – is there anything TikTok can't turn viral? The answer is a resounding 'Nope.'

A Breath of Fresh Travel: Slowing Down The Journey

Travel, an industry built on the promise of uncovering adventures and stories, provides an intriguing case study. One of the noteworthy 2023 travel trends is "slow travel," a movement that encourages travelers to embrace a more leisurely pace.

Dancing with Tube Girl: How Brands Are Riding the Wave of Empowerment

Sabrina Bahsoon, also known as Tube Girl, took the internet by storm through her TikTok videos of her dancing like no one’s watching on...

The Power of Brand Narrative: Using AI to Craft Stories that Resonate

Creating a brand narrative that’s authentic, engaging and compelling enough for consumers to connect with. Isn’t that the dream? It’s crucial to...

Using Generative AI as your compass for brand positioning

In a world saturated with endless chatter and fleeting trends, businesses grapple with a daunting question: How can they rise above the noise ...

Thriving in the Era of Sustainable Fashion: Product Concept Using Generative AI

Now that the era of global boiling (no longer global warming) is upon us, companies are experiencing a massive change in consumer behavior

Redefining Sobriety Through Flavor: Using Generative AI To Innovate Products

In a world that embraces choice and well-being, there's a growing demand for innovative and alternative drinks that give individuals all the fun...

5 Things We Loved About Our Event: AI-volution of Culture

It was a day of thoughtful discussions about culture and AI led by experts across different industries. We also proudly introduced our latest innovation...

Under the Hood of Marketing Copy: System Prompts

Harnessing AI to generate cutting-edge marketing copy with Sphere’s Marketing Copy.

Under the Hood of Marketing Copy: Mitigating AI Bias

Sphere’s guide to culturally inclusive, bias-minimized marketing

Under the Hood of Culture Lens: Subcultures and Aesthetics

In the first installment of “Under the Hood,” we explored how Culture Lens uses embeddings to pinpoint the top 100 images that most accurately represent user-searched experiences.

Under the Hood of Culture Lens: Embeddings

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, understanding and staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer behaviors is crucial for businesses. At Quilt.AI, we’re harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to do just that.

Under the Hood of Ad Benchmarking: Building the Database

In the rapidly evolving world of advertising, it is vital to measure the success of your advertisements against your intent, your brand, and various industry standards....

Under the Hood of Ad Benchmarking: Creativity

In the first installment of “Under the Hood,” we talked about the development of the industry database, comprising more than 13,000 high-performing industry ads...

Lessons From A Good Ad: Turning Flaws to Fortune

With the help of Sphere’s Ad Benchmarking app, we use predictive AI to delve into the supermarket chain’s remarkable success...

Charting Success: Decoding Ads from The Best Airline In The World

In the world of aviation, one name stands out from the rest: Singapore Airlines, for the luxury, comfort, and hospitality they provide.

Marketing Copy In Minutes: Here’s How You Can Sell Anything To Anyone

Creating marketing copy. It’s something that sounds easy, but isn’t — especially if you’re looking to really make an impact.

From Short-Term Quick Fixes to Sustainable Solutions: How Dieting Has Transformed Over Time

Healthy diets have been around for as long as we can remember, but the way we diet has undergone a profound change in recent years.

Analog Adventures vs. Digital Detours: How Different Generations Escape the Daily Grind

To explore how individuals across different age groups express their need for escape, we tap into the crowd-sourcing power of Sphere’s Culture Lens app.

The Evolution of Anti-Aging Ads: What the TikTok Aging Filter Means for the Industry

The quest for timelessness transcends generations, with individuals of all ages seeking remedies for youthful, radiant skin.

Track or Wreck? Generative AI Conceptualizes Albums For Every Music Style

Quilt Create generates song and album titles of imaginary bands based on common consumer personalities.

Predictive AI Watches Decades of Viral Music Videos to Discover Trends Through Time

Like teenage blog poetry you forgot to delete and too-skinny jeans from your indie sleaze era, music videos are the ultimate time capsules.

Imagined Impact: Generative AI Redesigns Urban life

Urbanization has become the standard way of life, transforming our societies in countless ways.

Mylk Magic: How Plant-based Milks are Redefining Dairy Design

Got milk? That’s a complicated question these days, thanks to the popularity of plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk, collectively known as “mylk”.

Getting to Know Gen Alpha

What comes after Gen Z? The highly anticipated Generation Alpha, who are shaping up to be pretty transformative successors.

7 Things to Know About Artificial Intelligence 🧠🤖

Everyone’s talking about artificial intelligence lately and for good reason.

Daters Gotta Date: The Billion Dollar Business of Dating Apps

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