Join the CIO of Lumida Wealth, Ram Ahluwalia, as he unravels the complexities of alternative investments with Biota MacDonald, a research leader at Mintel. This insights-packed discussion covers diverse topics such as evolving technology trends among different generations, the intersection of e-commerce, AI, and social media, along the new-found popularity of subscription banking. They also discuss the subversive influence of 'gamification', institutional distrust, and the rise in spirituality. This podcast serves up plenty for anybody with an interest in cutting-edge investing and contemporary market trends.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:28 Guest Introduction and Background
00:42 Discussion on Consumer Trends and Investment Success
03:13 Exploring Generational Observations
04:08 Impact of Parenthood Trends on Investments
05:40 The Great Wealth Transfer and Crypto Ownership
07:08 Exploring Spending Trends and Luxury
14:51 The Role of Social Media in Consumer Trends
25:10 The Paradox of Younger Generations and Fast Fashion
29:18 Innovative Marketing Strategies in Financial Services
31:51 The Power of TikTok in Market Research
37:07 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personalization and Marketing
38:01 The Power of Generative AI in Understanding Customer Behavior
39:26 The Future of Marketing: Hyper-Personalization and Contextual Marketing
41:23 The Paradox of Data Privacy and Sharing in the Digital Age
44:23 The Rise of Subscription Models in Financial Services
49:32 Exploring the Shift in Consumer Trends and Values
52:23 The Impact of Institutional Trust on Consumer Behavior
01:02:03 The Role of Brands in Filling the Void Left by Institutions
01:04:39 The Shift in Sports Fandom and Branding