2023 trends

This episode is something different as we wrap up 2023; we’re sharing our top 3 marketing, pop culture and tech stories from the year and the top 3 things we watched. From ChatGPT and Threads, to Elon’s acquisition of Twitter, this has been quite the year!

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

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Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Mitzi Payne, Mike Payne, Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Melanie Trottier, Harrison Neef and Morgan Berna.

In our first episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett is joined by John Stewart and Scot Duncan, two of the founding partners at MiddleGround Capital. This episode covers four topics: 

1.  John and Scot and their working relationship.
2. How and why labor markets changed and the impact on wages. 
3. The human element of business. How MiddleGround is changing plants to better support employees and the environment.
4. Challenges in 2023.

Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/
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Follow John Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstewartky/
Follow Scot Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-duncan-45a23211/

Timestamps
(00:00:00) Podcast and guest introduction
(00:03:43) John/Scot's working relationship
(00:20:43) COVID and changing labor markets
(00:26:24) Working conditions in manufacturing
(00:36:51) Doing what's right
(00:51:07) Near term challenges in 2023

1. Kelsie Kimberlin, American Artist joins us from Washington DC to talk about her music, influences, and upbringing as we talk about change, social issues, working with Michael Brauer, Liam Nolan, and others. She talks about the war on Ukraine and her personal connection to it and the images in her video from the front line. Also, enjoy stories about mumbo fries, meeting President Bush, going to Columbia, and a whole lot more. We also enjoy 4 songs: Cosmopolitan Girl, Fruit Basket, Rooting For My Baby, and Spoof I Wonder.

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2. Peter's Corner Store is an introduction to a new series of short stories, written and narrated by Guido Piraino. It has been compared to a fresh version of Stuart McLean and The Vinyl Cafe as the stories take you on adventures and life lessons of a family from their days of immigration to Canada to modern day events with some being funny, others empathetic, sincere, or even romantic. Some may have all of the above. This story is called, "The Volunteer Firefighter". Learn more about the upcoming project, possible book release, and where you can hear more. To learn more about Guido, you can go to his website.

3. 2023 Trends on Money, Food, Farming, Health, Weather, and more! This segment catches up on our annual review of what's happening this year with buzzwords and trends and you just might be surprised with some of this year's updates!

4. When Your Doctor Wants To Fire You, But You Need Healthcare is an article based on true facts from a story in Ontario, Canada where a doctor threatened to drop a patient after that patient was left with no other option but to visit a walk-in clinic due to the doctor's availability. Who's right? Find out more in this health care fiasco. You can also read the article online here.

5. The Coach's Call: Jonathan Drouin of the Montreal Canadiens - A look at his current situation, his next contract, and what kind of player he is versus what fans expected, while comparing him to other NHL players.  YouTube Version Here.

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"Trends are a fun way to tell a new story" says renowned floral trend forecaster, Talmage McLaurin AIFD. "Trends are not revolutionary, they're evolutionary." Tiny shifts. A movement forward, rather than a disruption. Eye-catching trends capture consumer interest and drive impulse sales. Listen as Talmage shares six floral trends that will inspire us in 2023.

• Personalization refers to delivering highly customized experiences to customers, including personalized emails, website experiences, and personalized ads.
• With the rise of AI and machine learning, it's becoming easier for brands to deliver personalized experiences at scale.
• Personalized email campaigns can be highly effective, with open rates up to six times higher than non-personalized emails.
• Personalization can also extend to the customer's experience on a brand's website, such as personalized product recommendations on the homepage.
• Personalized ads can increase the chances of a customer clicking on the ad and making a purchase.
• Benefits of personalization include improved customer experience, increased conversions, better targeting, higher engagement, and increased customer loyalty.

As we look forward to 2023, the team discusses important topics to pay attention to, including: 

• Deal-flow and M&A
• Sell-side opportunities
• Shifts in valuations in the marketplace
• summary of macroeconomic environment. 

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Trends in business are constantly changing, especially in the online business world. It can sometimes be hard to keep up. Based on current trends I’m seeing in the editing industry, I’ve created a short list of my predictions and hopes for freelance editors for 2023 and what you can expect to see more (or less) of.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following:

• 01:46 – What is the “cozy web” and how the Freelance Editors Club is part of it
• 05:24 – How the economy could affect the editing industry
• 09:32 – My wish for the upcoming year and what I hope continues to transpire within the editing industry

Connect:

• Book a free 15-minute call
• Join the Freelance Editors Club
• Tara on Instagram
• Tara on Facebook

Tim Kane, Retail Industry Solutions Consultant with Zebra Technologies, joins Brett Cooper in discussing the state of mobile technology in retail, trends going into 2023 and what to look for in the next few years. 

Are you ready for the top six trends for 2023 that social sellers need to know!?

DM "bootcamp" on IG at andrea.r.clark or on FB at Andrea Clark to learn more about The Social Selling Fast Track Bootcamp & how I will equip you to blow up your business with my proven social media marketing plan for 2023!

2023 is almost here! As a business owner, it's important for you to stay up-to-date on the latest trends on social media and how they influence your business. In this episode, I break down the 5 trends I expect will shape the social media space next year.

In this episode, you'll discover...

• My trend forecast for 2023
• What role TikTok plays in all of this
• What kind of content we will be seeing more (or less) of
• What this all means for you

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Sources & articles:

• TikTok takes on Amazon
• China's live shopping Queen
• Social media is becoming less social & more media