Euromonitor Podcasts

The third in a series that explores how hybrid working has impacted several industries across Western Europe. In this episode we turn our attention to what it means for industries like consumer electronics and appliances, home improvement & gardening, toys & video games, and hygiene. Euromonitor’s Alexandre Loeur is joined by Veronika Kandusova, Per Brandberg and Miles Agbanrin. They discuss how the music and sports industry turned to gaming to engage with consumers, how people transformed their homes into workspaces, gyms or entertainment hubs and assess if these changes are here to stay.

Want to check out the other episodes in this series? Find them here:

Hybrid Working: Impact on Fashion

Hybrid Working: Impact on Food and Nutrition

Interested in what the future of work looks like? Our recent webinar can tell you more about the future of work- remote, hybrid, and beyond.

Physical spaces are evolving in the wake of the pandemic.

Drawing on their recent report, Nadejda Popova and Alex Jarman discuss the top six trends they're seeing in the hospitality industry as it responds to changing consumer lifestyles, business models and workplace alongside the influence of digital transformation.

As more companies embrace change and innovation, physical spaces can be redesigned to create unique user experiences across all touchpoints.

How are social media companies showing up in the space IRL? Where do sustainability and design come into play? And how much is consumer preference really driving these trends?

Want to learn more about the full report? Click here.

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With prices skyrocketing, how can brands balance the conflicting consumer desires to have heightened experiences AND simplified inexpensive options? Senior Industry Manager, Caroline Bremner, explains how Euromonitor's Megatrend "Experience More" is transforming in the current climate.

Inflationary pressures are eating into consumers’ discretionary spending, yet the desire for experiences regardless of channel – in real life or the metaverse – remains unabated. Brands are adopting a ‘less is more’ approach, with no-frills, removing filters, reducing choice and knocking down barriers to ensure that brand experiences are inclusive and appealing to all, opening up new opportunities to forge long lasting connections.

What opportunities exist for brands in this climate? How can they use this moment to build brand loyalty?

Want to experience more Experience More? Get more info about  the full report here. Or head over to our Inflation Surge Page for more content and to try our Price and Availability Tracker.

Tackling environmental challenges are top of the sustainability agenda for governments, with countries around the world setting targets and regulations, and companies from every sector being encouraged to increase business transparency and accountability via mandatory ESG reporting. Although some companies and sectors are acting ahead of regulation, legislation has become a vital mechanism to regulate businesses’ behaviours, protect local communities, consumers, employees, and the environment. In this podcast, Shane MacGuill, Euromonitor International’s Global Lead for Nicotine & Cannabis discusses the drivers of environmental sustainability regulation in tobacco and cannabis industries, its role and implications on businesses and consumers.

Want to learn more about our report: Environmental Sustainability Regulation: A Cross-Industry View? Click here!

And for more podcasts, articles, and videos on the Tobacco and Cannabis Industries, be sure to check out our insights page.

Airlines are facing inflation, rising oil prices, and staff shortages, all while customers rush to book their "revenge travel" at a bargain cost. Some airlines are raising ticket prices to cope with rising expenses, but others are not. Euromonitor's Senior Project Manager, Nadejda Popova, joins Jessica to discuss how the aviation sector is expected to fare in these turbulent times and shed some light on why she can't find anymore cheap flights to use up her vouchers.

Inflation is everywhere! Learn more about its effect on business across all markets with these handy infographics.

To learn more about recent challenges in the Travel Industry, check out our Voice of the Industry: Travel Survey - Facing New Challenges

What's driving sustainability in the foods and drinks industries? And what are the implications on businesses and consumers? Euromonitor's Maria Mascaraque, Food Industry Manager, Howard Telford, Senior Soft Drinks Manager and Rosemarie Downey, Packaging Industry Manager give their insights.

Want to learn more about the report we mention? Click here.

The second in a series that explores the impact of hybrid working, this episode is a deep dive into how retailers in the food and nutrition space are responding to the recent change in working patterns. Euromonitor's Natasha Cazin is joined by analyst Natalia Theofilopoulou to answer the following questions- What sort of changes are food players making? How does packaging play a role? Who is innovating in response to hybrid work? And how can retailers win amongst so much change?

How are consumers with different comfort levels approaching a return to pre-pandemic life? Certain consumers are eager, whilst others are hesitant, to resume their normal activities, creating The Socialisation Paradox. Euromonitor's Rob Eveson and Kalina Doykova join Amy Rollinson to discuss how this dichotomy impacts a range of industries, from travel, food service, alcoholic drinks and home.

Want to know more about The Socialisation Paradox, or any of our other Top 10 Global Trends of 2022? Download the white paper or watch the webinar. https://bit.ly/3FIhOJk

Join Caroline Bremner for the latest Travel Leaders Podcast in conversation with PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera. Liz gives us the latest update from Asia Pacific on tourism recovery, where there is cautious optimism based on pent up demand and increasing flight capacity as the region reopens. Liz outlines PATA’s work in vaccine equity to ensure a sustainable recovery. Finally, Liz shares best practice, outlining how crisis triggers the best type of innovation out of urgency as true needs are sharpened.