Che Consulting 6/21/26 Che Consulting 6/21/26

What we read this week: June 21

Media trends this week: Media trends this week: Levi’s FIFA branding workaround goes viral; Fox’s $22B Roku acquisition; froyo’s 2010s comeback; Toy Story 5 tackles screen time; a Disney breach exposes digital vulnerability; World Cup fans discover American food culture.

Che Consulting 6/14/26 Che Consulting 6/14/26

What we read this week: June 14

Media trends this week: Historical championship win for NYC;Paramount’s Merger approved by DOJ; Pop Culture & FIFA World Cup 2026: Short Films takeover cinema; And the relationship of reality shows with social media and body image.

Che Consulting 6/7/26 Che Consulting 6/7/26

What we read this week: June 7

Media trends this week: Whimsical Lifestyle;Euphoria’s legacy; Caribbean restaurant wave in LA; Phone-Free concerts; and Monaco’s luxury collab

Che Consulting 5/31/26 Che Consulting 5/31/26

What we read this week: May 31

Media trends this week: when legacy brands hit reset; reality TV as a mirror for racial double standards; sushi bar with an ocean view; Gen Z filmmakers breaking the box office; and the home as a lifestyle brand.

Che Consulting 5/24/26 Che Consulting 5/24/26

What we read this week: May 24

Media trends this week: ethical consumerism; hyper-local travel as lifestyle brand; the phone-free concert economy; AI's taste problem; and optimism as a professional skill

Che Consulting 5/17/26 Che Consulting 5/17/26

What we read this week: May 17

Media trends this week: the aesthetics of affluence; Cannes Film Festival; “soft socializing” trend; the Midwest as a competitive production market; regional stories with national implications; The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers' redemption arc

Che Consulting 5/10/26 Che Consulting 5/10/26

What we read this week: May 10

Media trends this week: Hantavirus; Spirit Airlines; Miami Grand Prix; Met Gala; BookTok; social media virality vs. actual sales growth

Che Consulting 5/3/26 Che Consulting 5/3/26

What we read this week: May 3

Media trends this week: Devil Wears Prada inflation index; highlights of Milan Design Week 2026; Conde Nast end Self Magazine; Ticketmaster & LiveNation monopoly; 2026 Digital media trends;Emotional travel trends for 2026

Che Consulting 4/27/26 Che Consulting 4/27/26

milan design week 2026: The Trends That stuck with us

After a week of installations, exhibitions, panels and more espresso than is probably advisable, here are the trends that are sticking with me even after Milan Design week has ended.

Che Consulting 4/26/26 Che Consulting 4/26/26

What we read this week: April 26

Media trends this week: Devil Wears Prada inflation index; highlights of Milan Design Week 2026; Condé Nast closes SELF; Ticketmaster x LiveNation monopoly; 2026 digital media trends; emotional travel trends for 2026

Che Consulting 4/19/26 Che Consulting 4/19/26

What we read this week: April 19

Media trends this week: Coachella; "pied-à-terre" taxes; the Gen Z x AI dilemma; spring cleaning; media’s relationship to politics; the value of conversation-starting stories

Che Consulting 3/30/26 Che Consulting 3/30/26

What we read this week: March 30

Media trends this week: experience over excess; risks of cultural repackaging; social wealth as a new status symbol; The Bachelor franchise; always-on crisis consumption; influencer culture alternatives

Che Consulting 3/22/26 Che Consulting 3/22/26

What we read this week: March 22

Media trends this week: transparency in consumer products; Banksy’s identity reveal; ethics vs. luxury; shifting alcohol consumption habits’ impact on the hospitality industry; post-Oscars coverage; AI-driven innovation goes mainstream

Che Consulting 3/15/26 Che Consulting 3/15/26

What we read this week: March 15

Media trends this week: Oscars; artificial intelligence; Spring Break 2026; intersection of interior design & wellness; creating brand desirability; building resilient startups

Che Consulting 11/17/25 Che Consulting 11/17/25

What we read this week: November 17

Media trends this week: Executive leadership & next generation of CEOs; northern lights; Epstein emails; “retirement” of the penny; rise of breast cancer in pregnancy & postpartum (#CheClient); rebuilding Los Angeles (#CheClient)

Che Consulting 7/13/25 Che Consulting 7/13/25

What we read this week: July 13

Media trends this week: creator economy & loss of everyday user generated content (UGC); Prime Day deals; A.I. skepticism; multipurpose design for small spaces; Wimbledon cultural history; pre-digital revolution nostalgia

Che Consulting 7/3/25 Che Consulting 7/3/25

top PR trends from the first half of 2025

Discover the top public relations trends from the first half of 2025—from AI-powered PR tools and personalized media outreach to influencer partnerships and crisis communications. Whether you're a medium-sized business in art, architecture, interior design, travel, or hospitality, learn how the right PR agency can elevate your visibility and strategy.

Che Consulting 5/6/25 Che Consulting 5/6/25

What journalists want brands to know

Learn what journalists want from PR pitches & how creative brands in design, hospitality & lifestyle can earn top-tier media coverage that resonates.

Che Consulting 4/27/25 Che Consulting 4/27/25

What we read this week: April 27

Media trends this week: increased living costs; impact of tariffs on different industries; spring break & summer travel; financial planning, debt & consumerism; alternatives to bar & club culturel; social media’s impact on shopping, culture, dining & relationships

Che Consulting 3/30/25 Che Consulting 3/30/25

What we read this week: March 30

Media trends this week: Butter yellow everything & mayo’s moment; the presence of politics in media & corporate America (i.e. the Signal heard across the world); March Madness; artificial intelligence in fashion; responsible tourism; Mother’s Day gift guides (yes, already!)