Episode 32 - Trends Predictions For 2025

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Unbranded Podcast! In this episode, our hosts dive into their predictions for the trends that will shape 2025. From AI advancements to the future of content creation, join Jay, Judie, Sian, and Jen as they explore what's on the horizon.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00:00 - 00:01:31 Introductions and welcome
• 00:01:31 - 00:16:04 Segment 1: Trend Predictions/Styles That Will Catch On
• 00:16:04 - 00:25:34 Segment 2: Trends That Won’t Last
• 00:25:34 - 00:29:51 Segment 3: Teach Me Something New
• 00:29:51 - 00:30:30 Outro

Segment 1: Trend Predictions/Styles That Will Catch On

00:01:31 - 00:04:35

• Predicts personalized AI videos will become bigger
• Jay shares his experience with Loom in courses
• Sian uses welcome videos for new followers in ‘The Club’
• Links:
  • BHuman
  • Loom
  • The Club

00:04:35 - 00:08:55

• Talks about TikTok ‘Symphony’ and AI avatars
• Discusses AI's role in personalizing ads
• Jay mentions Muriel Foley’s insights on Meta's privacy policy
• Links:
  • TikTok Symphony
  • Muriel Foley

00:08:55 - 00:10:55

• Believes real authenticity will become more significant
• Concerns over small business budgets and trust in AI

00:10:55 - 00:16:04

• Hosts debate the impact of AI avatars
• Speculate on AI's role in business operations and communication skills
• Examples of AI in everyday tools like clubcards and bot checkers

Segment 2: Trends That Won’t Last

00:16:04 - 00:17:47

• Encourages trying trends regardless of their longevity

00:17:47 - 00:21:30 Podcast Longevity Discussion

• Sian believes podcasts will grow, with only the strongest surviving
• Jay emphasizes the need for constant innovation
• Jen notes other platforms being prioritized over podcasts

00:21:30 - 00:23:44

• Thinks short videos are distracting but hold value
• Predicts a shift towards trying various video types

00:23:44 - 00:24:30 Posting Longer Videos

• Hosts discuss posting longer videos on Instagram

00:24:30 - 00:25:34 Sian

• Believes people follow personalities and values behind-the-scenes content
• Anticipates the ‘shop’ feature

Segment 3: Teach Me Something New

00:25:34 - 00:25:55

• Shares Gary Vee’s thoughts on AI identifying products in videos
• Link: Gary Vee

00:25:55 - 00:26:49

• Talks about using Google Lens to identify items

00:26:49 - 00:29:17

• Shares a story about using Google Lens for Instagram comments
• Judie adds its use in online dating

00:29:17 - 00:29:51

• Emphasizes kindness and mentions Muriel Foley's series on online protection
• Link: Muriel Foley

00:29:51 - 00:30:30 Outro

• Thank you for listening!