The Hustle - 2021 year in review, by Trends
That was a funky rebound year. Unexpected, even.
Some icons to cherish it by: More remote work living. The new-age space race. Metaverses. NFTs. Squid game memes. A 400-meter ship blocking the Suez Canal that foreshadowed our bottlenecking global supply chain.
We made 150+ market predictions last year…
by stripping trends and digging data. See our top 2021 hits and misses.
Trendsters got the early word on simmering niche industries like biohacking, mental fitness, sextech, pet funerals, exclusive health clubs, and much more.
2022 is full of new opportunities, and we’re always delivering. For inside scoops, access the Trends newsletter and community of 17k members.
25 First Street, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02141 | USA | 888.482.7768 Never want to hear from us again? Break our hearts and unsubscribe. |
Older messages
Nerdy Nuts’ $6m Brand Loyalty Playbook
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Nerdy Nuts' $6m Brand Loyalty Playbook When Craig's D2C peanut butter brand went viral on TikTok… He was ready. He leveraged TikTok's momentum like a machine, reaching 20x growth and $500k
2 Trendsters Crushed a $170k Affiliate Program!
Monday, December 27, 2021
2 Trendsters Crushed a $170k Affiliate Program! Pretty impressive, right? Doing it under 20 days is a different game, though. Kelsey had tons of affiliate marketing experience from scaling and selling
4 Tiktok-Famous Product Opportunities to Jump On
Friday, December 24, 2021
If it's trending on TikTok, well… you best believe there's demand. Our research team identified 4 robust TikTok products, along with related opportunities for superior innovation: #petfountains
3 Steps to a Million-Dollar App
Friday, December 24, 2021
3 Steps to a Million-Dollar App In this week's Business Idea Breakdown, the Trends team walks members through how to validate, build, and monetize a million-dollar app idea. When you read through
Comic Books, Whisky, and A/C Units!
Friday, December 24, 2021
Comic books, whisky, and A/C units! Every week, the Trends team of analysts compiles a report of niche markets crying out for solutions. We show you where to build, what to build, and even walk you
You Might Also Like
‘We found the thing that gives us joy’: Microchild on the microverse, music, and shared language
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The wife and husband pair of Shannon Sengebau McManus and Jonathan Camacho Glaser are souls behind the band Microchild. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
🦅 Reminder: Masterclass with Jesse Pujji
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
At 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
[Webinar tomorrow] Canadian? How to Grow Your Amazon FBA Business as a Canuck
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Hey Reader, Are you a Canadian? No? Well, you should never skip a single line on an EcomCrew email but this is one exception and you can continue with your day. Yes? Then congratulations on hitting the
The state of ad serving for brands and agencies
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
How ad-serving technology is changing and unlocking new opportunities
♟️ OpenAI's smart chess move!
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Guess who's sweating?
March Madness is here: Tap into the hype with these marketing plays
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
And more insights to drive smarter social strategies and ROI ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
ET: March 11th 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Exploding Topics Logo Presented by: Exploding Topics Pro Logo Here's this week's list of rapidly trending topics, insights and analysis. Topic #1 Gruns (trends) Chart Gruns is a DTC startup
If SEO is dead…
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Here's a surefire way to fall behind your competition: Declare SEO as dead and stop optimizing your content. Sure, the strategies that worked five years ago may not work today, but businesses that
Niche = $$$
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Why Your Tiny Newsletter Could Be an Advertiser's Dream
The Founder Institute targets first VC fund
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Startups join the M&A big leagues; Hinge Health files for IPO; stablecoin surges with regulation in play; VC-backed IPOs give up post-election gains Read online | Don't want to receive these