Business Trends, Fads, Rumors, and InfluencersOjala, M. (2019). Business trends, fads, rumors, and influencers. Online Searcher, 43(4), 58-60.
This article covers the ideas of long-lasting business trends, fads that come and go, and how rumors affect a company. Technology is a huge component in businesses today, and understanding the impact is absolutely important. Also covered is how marketing plays a role in trends. Some companies pay an 'influencer' to sway the consumer and promote specific products or services that end with long-lasting trends. Many times, this data depends on survey research. Tools include forecasting, Internet searching, role models, and media.