JWT presents 100 Things to Watch in 2011

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Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 7.41.14 AM.jpgJWT has released its annual 100 Things to Watch list – a wide-ranging compilation that in part reflects broader shifts the ad network has been tracking over the past few years, notably the evolution of the mobile phone into an “everything hub,” a trend we’ll see play out in myriad ways this year.

Other items reflect counter-trends – for instance, to balance out our growing immersion in the digital world, people will increasingly embrace face-to-face gatherings and digital downtime.

Many of JWT’s Things to Watch are technology-centric, with smart infrastructure ramping up, the rise of tablets for tots and some truly futuristic-seeming developments (3D printing, virtual mirrors, electronic profiling). Web-wise, Things to Watch will include a growth in Facebook commerce, apps beyond mobile and more social browsers. The people on the list–from pop culture, sports, architecture, fashion and other sectors–have the potential to drive or shape trends in the near future.

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