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What pet care brands can learn from Pedigree's Fosterverse
The pet care industry is booming, and for good reason: pets have become an essential part of our lives, and we want to give them the very best care....

Posted on May 16, 2023

Kitchen Rituals & Building Belonging: Why is the party always in the kitchen?
With the cost of living rising, and the hangover from the pandemic making people want to embrace the Summer months now more than ever, we’re seeing a...

Posted on April 27, 2023

Food in a time of crisis - changing eating habits through the recession
As the economic recession continues to impact the world, people's daily routines and habits have been forced to change. One area where this is...

Posted on April 13, 2023

Addressing the problem of data bias in AI models
AI has been used by humans for decades. It was first discovered as a tool in the late 1950s and its usage has grown massively in recent years, thanks...

Posted on April 4, 2023

Q1 Tech trends from the Codec community index
2023 has already seen some pretty sizable shifts in the media and tech landscape. Even without the influence of the major (tweeting) players, our...

Posted on March 30, 2023

All Change Please: Codec communities' differing reactions to LFW 2023
All eyes were on London last week as the capital unveiled a series of bold and innovative styles at Fashion Week. From feminine Grunge to dressed-up...

Posted on March 1, 2023

Our changing relationship with alcohol
As a species, our relationship with alcohol has - naturally - shifted over time. From the 18th century gin craze to alcopops in the 90s; for many of...

Posted on January 26, 2023

The rise of gender-fluid fashion
The construct of gender is an enormous topic, broken down across numerous subtopics tracked across the Codec platform.

Posted on December 22, 2022

Are we all moving offline?
Digital natives are now favouring an online aesthetic that celebrates life spent offline.

Posted on December 22, 2022

Community Snapshot: Creative Spirits
Passionate and connected, this community is spearheading a major revolution in the arts, led by boundless creativity and a spirit of collaboration.

Posted on December 21, 2022

Codec - Associate Patrons of the British Fashion Council
As Elle News reported - even Anna Wintour couldn't exercise control over national lockdowns, and so - after a largely unattended A/W 2020 fashion...

Posted on December 12, 2022

Slow lifers - the art of slowing down
Taking one’s time. Indulging. Idling. Loafing. The art and practice of intentional downshifting and slow living that’s sweeping through culture.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Staycation nation - the rise of the domestic holiday
As city dwellers seek to make the most of domestic holiday discoveries, countryside retreats and car hire are proving increasingly popular. 

Posted on December 7, 2022

Super hosters - staying in is the new going out
Homemakers are upgrading their personal spaces to suit post-pandemic needs and to live - and host - better.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Gaming reformers - connecting to a rapidly-growing cultural community 
A progressively-minded community seeking to reform the gaming landscape and create a more inclusive, fun and equal ‘third place’ online.

Posted on December 7, 2022

Snacks with benefits - the rise of functional snacking
Working from home and new health concerns have helped boost an industry focused on functional yet tasty snacks.

Posted on December 7, 2022

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