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Consumer Behavior

Why people actually buy, scroll, switch and stay loyal — the behavioural shifts and cultural signals that should shape strategy.

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Airgo Trend Report: August 27th, 2026

The Fugees’ reunion and Jack White’s Dolly Parton tribute underscore a desire for shared cultural moments that cherish what we hold dear in culture.

August 28, 2026
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Airgo Trend Report: August 20th, 2026

This week in culture, Airgo saw the 712-hour Balenciaga gown and Iris van Herpen’s pleating demonstrate a clear move towards an ‘Artisan Premium’. These are Shifts to Craft over Efficiency.

August 20, 2026
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What Happens When Slop Is An Accusation Beyond AI

Who decides whether something is any good, and what happens when we stop asking? In this issue of Sunday Strategy, we look at six stories to think about next week,

August 16, 2026
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Airgo Trend Report: August 13th, 2026

The allure of the temporary and ephemeral is growing. From IMAX screenings to reality TV reunions, audiences are seeking out singular & temporary moments.

August 13, 2026
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Airgo Trend Report: August 6th, 2026

Stories of resilience in culture are creating a narrative that supports greater optimism about the world. These and more in this week’s Airgo Trend Report.

August 6, 2026
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When Dinner Serves Up Logistics

3/4 US meals are now eaten off site, and restaurants are rebuilding as logistics companies. What this optimisation risks + more in this week’s Sunday Strategy.

August 2, 2026
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Airgo Trend Report: July 31st, 2026

The machine credibility gap is widening, as seen with OpenAI’s recent security lapses.

July 31, 2026
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The AI Marketing Input Paradox: Bad Input, Good Output

Why do a majority of marketers brief their newest tools with their worst data? We unpick the AI marketing paradox + more in this week’s Sunday Strategy.

July 28, 2026
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Airgo Trend Report: July 23rd, 2026

This week saw cultural trends shift towards valuing permanence and individual agency – as lasting value and autonomy overtook the ‘quick fix’.

July 23, 2026
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Are Younger Singles Priced Out of Looking for Love?

The average date now costs $189 and half of Gen Z spend nothing on dating at all. Is romance being repriced? This and more in this week’s Sunday Strategy.

July 19, 2026
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