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How to Evaluate a Marketing Trend Before Investing In It

Not every trend deserves attention.

Executives should evaluate marketing trends using four dimensions: – Strategic fit – Time horizon – Capability requirements – Reversibility of the decision

A trend may generate excitement while remaining strategically irrelevant.

The strongest organizations assess trends like investments rather than entertainment.

They ask whether the initiative strengthens long-term positioning or simply creates temporary visibility.