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Understanding the Future Trends in Consumer Behavior

In today's rapidly evolving market landscape, identifying future consumer trends is essential for businesses. The webinar hosted by Cross Marketing and SEEDER on July 30, 2026, aims to decode the sources of hits by analyzing advanced consumer interpretation and current trends. This marks the second part of a series that blends SEEDER's advanced consumer analysis with Cross Marketing's insight consultancy to provide a comprehensive view of market changes anticipated 2 to 3 years ahead.

The Comfort Paradox

Modern consumers are living in a world where risk and stress are largely eliminated, thanks to advancements in air conditioning, automation, and artificial intelligence. However, this overabundance of comfort has ushered in a reverse phenomenon: a growing segment of consumers, termed 'advanced consumers' or tribes, are beginning to feel a sense of dependence.

These consumers find themselves lacking in critical thinking and sensory engagement, ultimately leading to an emerging crisis of perceived inadequacy. During the previous seminar, the concept of 'imperfect consumption' was introduced, highlighting the joy found in imperfection. The current seminar takes these insights a step further by exploring the traps of 'dependency consumption' created by excessive support and the specific strategies companies can adopt in response.

Program Highlights

1. The Current Trend: Excessive Protection and Declining Sensory Engagement
We will explore the current state of 'perfectly protected living' that stems from advanced technologies and discuss the inherent risks of overly comfortable environments. The seminar will shed light on how sensory perception is weakening due to this unprecedented comfort.

2. Emergence of Autonomous Seniors Seeking Minimalism
There is a noticeable trend among senior consumers who are rejecting excessive assistance—such as opting for weaker glasses or embracing challenging dance forms. This segment is demonstrating a return to natural healing processes, tapping into their intrinsic power rather than relying on external support.

3. Deep Dive Discussion: Fear of Dependency Consumption and Regaining Agency
We will delve into the psychological aspects behind the loss of critical thinking and motivation as consumers become overly reliant on support. The risks of conforming to algorithms and recommendations that homogenize market experiences will also be discussed, highlighting the dangers of blending into standardization instead of maintaining individuality.

4. Business Opportunities: Designing for Active Engagement
Finally, we will investigate how to leverage the anti-hyper-protection trend across various lifestyle segments, not limited to healthcare. Developing approaches that engage consumer senses and encourage physical activity will be crucial in future product and service designs.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for marketing and product development professionals looking to capture 'signals' that could lead to business opportunities 2 to 3 years down the line. It will also benefit those attempting to differentiate their offerings in maturing markets through emotional value design, self-involvement, or crafting unique brand experiences that stand out amidst algorithm-driven market saturation.

Watch the First Seminar

For those interested, the first seminar discussing the extreme behaviors that could indicate future hits is available to view online here: First Seminar Video.

Event Details

• - Title: Unraveling Consumer Insights: Discovering Future Markets in 2 to 3 Years
• - Date and Time: July 30, 2026, 14:00 - 14:30
• - Format: Online seminar via Zoom (pre-registration required; link will be sent one day before the event)
• - Cost: Free

For further details and to register, visit: Event Registration. Please note that participation from competing firms may be restricted.

Cross Marketing remains committed to delivering tailored marketing research and solutions to meet client needs, incorporating various methodologies in our approach.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Cross Marketing, Inc.

Website

• - Location: 24F, Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3-20-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: April 1, 2003
• - CEO: Mikito Igarashi
• - Business: Marketing research and consultancy services.

• - Company Name: SEEDER, Inc.

Website

• - Location: 5F, Hulic Shibuya 1-3-9, Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Established: December 25, 2020
• - CEO: Kanji Murata
• - Business: Tribe research and support for new business and product development.