![]() The controls/physics of the marble is extremely awkward, as if you’re both slipping around and walking on the moon at the same time, it feels like I’m controlling a balloon rather than a marble. While the graphics look very impressive and colorful, that’s all that it has going for it. Making it through all these perils in one piece, and in time, has its benefits. A quick, fun and easy to use set of tools meant to allow anyone to bring their mayhem inducing ideas to life in a matter of minutes and play them right away.ĩ. Creative players are given all the tools they’ll need to create their own levels, in the form of the built in editor.Ĩ. Players will be awarded upgrade points for doing so, points that they can use to improve their skills or unlock their favorite from a multitude of marble skins.ħ. If single player action is just not enough action, the game provides a fun multiplayer experience, with a dedicated server running 24/7 and gives anyone the ability to host their own server and play with their friends.Ħ. The website is also the place to find video walkthroughs for all the levels in the game, video tutorials for all those creative types out there, and a leaderboard for bragging once you make it to the #1 spot.ĥ. Marble Arena 2 is a family friendly, physics based, free 3D marble game, featuring vibrant HD graphics, fun and addictive gameplay, and an easy to use built-in editor for creating custom levels.Ĥ. controlled enemies bent on preventing players from achieving their goals.ģ. The game now features 82 mayhem filled levels, where players will test their skills on several types of surfaces, attempt to master a multitude of physics contraptions and go toe to toe, and sometimes toe to multiple toes, with A.I. To complete the experience, the game goes hand in hand with the brand new Marble Arena website, where players will be able to post stats, best times and scores, upload replays of their shenanigans or they very own original levels, for others to download, rate and appreciate.Ģ. Marble Arena 2 is a fun game that you need to check right now.1. You can download it for free, play alone or with your friends and track your scores for each map by viewing the online leaderboards. ![]() On top of that, Marble Arena 2 has a fun soundtrack that will keep you playing while trying to get all the stars from a map.Īll in all, Marble Arena 2 is one of the best games you can download from the Mac App Store. ![]() The game's graphics are cartoony and I think that they suit the game's theme. Playing the game is quite easy, you just have to select the type of game you want to play, be it multiplayer or singleplayer, and then you just have to select the level you want to play. On top of that, Marble Arena 2 also comes with a great level editor that allows you to create your own levels or modify the ones created by others. ![]() It is available free of charge in the Mac App Store, and you can download it right now, if you want to.Īlthough it has a single player mode, Marble Arena 2 includes a multiplayer mode where you can challenge your friends to get the highest score. Marble Arena 2 is a physics based game included in the marble genre that features no less than 80 different levels you can play. Marble games are a very popular arcade genre where you must try and guide the marble to the end of the level while also collecting the coins spread all over the level.
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![]() The Bible says, “Thou shalt not avenge nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” These scriptures were given by God through Moses fifteen hundred years before the time of Christ! Now, I’m going to read to you from the third book of the Bible, Leviticus. The Bible says, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul and with all thy might.” Now, I want you to listen very carefully. That’s one of the first five books of the Bible, written by Moses. Now, I want to read you something, and it’s going to surprise some of you. He said, “The first one is: you should love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and strength, and then you must love your neighbor as yourself.” Now, a preacher took this text (and you don’t know who it is, so I can’t offend you with this), and he said, “That proves that you don’t have to think about the Ten Commandments anymore, because the Lord gave a new commandment.” On these two hang all the law and the prophets.’” The Bible says, “Jesus said unto him, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God will all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. Jesus did say, “A new commandment give I unto you.” Let’s go to Matthew 22:37 and see what the Lord said there. I was driving along in my car the other day and I heard a minister preaching about a new commandment. Some have come up to me and asked me what the Bible says about a new commandment. Even if it’s a little thing, if it pleases the Lord, that’s your pleasure. This is what it says: “Try to find out what best pleases the Lord.”ĭid you get that? “Try to find out what best pleases the Lord.” Now, really folks, that’s what a real Christian does and that’s what a real Christian enjoys. I’d like to read it to you from another translation. It says, “Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.” Now, that’s what it says in the King James Version. You’ll enjoy getting into the habit of studying the Bible.Įphesians 5:10. Please write the text down and check it in your Bible. Our subject tonight is “Love and Duty.” I want to read to you from the book of Ephesians 5:10. CD Brooks sermon transcript – Love and Duty I have changed the title to, Relationship Between Love and Keeping the Ten Commandments. Brooks) transcribed and edited by Derek Morris. This is a transcript of Pastor CD Brooks sermon, LOVE AND DUTY (from the Breath of Life Series by C. ![]() It's really unusual to get an exact 50/50 split for every letter unless you've put the middle (neutral) option for every single question. In other situations, her Thinking preference might give the opposite answer. It comes with the territory of parenthood. This sometimes means that a parent, for instance, will observe in a test that she "makes sure everyone is taken care of" – a behavior that's associated with a Feeling preference –because that's what she does every day. None of us lives in a silo, and we adapt our behavior according to the circumstances. Why? Because humans are diverse and adaptable creatures. Only a tiny percentage of outliers will score large percentages, showing a massively dominant preference, on any of the four scales. ![]() It's actually pretty unusual to find someone who tests in the outer reaches of the scale say 95 percent or even 100 percent for a certain letter. So, if you score 48 percent Introverted/ 52 percent Extraverted, for example, that's normal. The graph looks like a bell curve, with most of us clustered around the 50 to 65 percent mark. In terms of the numbers, most people type somewhere in the middle for each scale. Which is a rambling way of saying – an ESTJ is not an ESTJ is not an ESTJ. Most people will agree with some aspects of their personality profile and barely recognize themselves in others. "Best fit" does not mean "perfect fit" – that's important. We just conveniently dump all these different personalities into the house of ESTJ because that code is the best fit compared to the other houses (and a system with hundreds of codes would be impossible to manage). Superficially, both ESTJs have the same label but psychologically, there are going to be massive variations in how these people express themselves. So, you could be an ESTJ scoring Extravert (98 percent), Sensing (75 percent), Thinking (88 percent) and Judging (100 percent), or you could be an ESTJ scoring 51/ 58/ 53/ 52. ![]() For each scale, there's a numerical value for how strong your dominant trait is compared to its opposite number, ranging from 51 percent (very weak) to 100 percent (totally dominant). Whenever we take a test, all we are measuring is our preference on each of the four spectrums. So don't be surprised if you're also drawn to several "best fit" profiles, all of which describe you to a T – or if you type in the middle with no firm profile at all.Įveryone of us is an Extravert and an Introvert, an Intuitive and a Sensor, a Thinker and a Feeler, a Judger and a Perceiver. This explains why the fandom really can't agree whether Harry is an ISTP, INFP, ISFJ, ISFP, INFJ, as his observed behaviors make a strong case for each of these types and more. The 16 types involve a complex constellation of characteristics that layer and interact, and are actually quite tricky to separate out from each other. If you really, really don't want to be an ISFP, ENTJ or Slytherin, you can always tweak your answers and get sorted into a different house.Įven if you answer the questions honestly, the fact is that some of your personality traits – your "courage," for example, or your "nice thirst to prove yourself" – can place you into well over half the houses. But just as Harry Potter realized, it's a self-reported test. Like the sorting hat, the questions of a personality quiz are designed to probe your mind, behaviors and preferences and sort you into one of 16 houses based on your answers. Yet, unwittingly, she created a perfect symbol for personality testing. I doubt JK Rowling had Isabel Briggs Myers in mind when she imagined the sorting hat. "Are you sure? You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that - no? Well, if you're sure - better be GRYFFINDOR!" "Not Slytherin, eh?" said the small voice. Harry gripped the edges of the stool and thought, not Slytherin, not Slytherin. ![]() There's talent, my goodness, yes - and a nice thirst to prove yourself, now that's interesting. ![]() Measuring and cutting can be very fiddly and always worth taking time over. Some felt-backed vinyls can be a little more forgiving of subfloor imperfections, but big bumps or gaps can still cause the vinyl to warp or lift. For older, more scuffed floors, you’ll need to prep these so they’re smooth and blemish-free before attempting to lay anything. In newer builds or floors with existing vinyl, this can be easy enough.īest kitchen flooring 2023: The toughest and most stylish kitchen flooring in wood, laminate tile and more Prepping the subfloor – that is, the floor that you’re laying vinyl onto – is the first major task of vinyl flooring installation. This depends on a few key factors: your general DIY skills, the complexity of the room shape and the state of the subfloor. Does vinyl flooring need to be installed by professionals? ![]() A well-prepped subfloor, good adhesive application and gapless tile joins will serve you well and should stop any premature lift or warping. In addition to the quality of the vinyl, how long your flooring lasts will also depend on the quality of the installation. Quality vinyl will have a decent thickness and a good wear layer – the latter being the top layer of the vinyl, which protects the pattern or colour underneath. The best vinyl floorings are incredibly hardwearing, and should stay looking perfect for years. READ NEXT: The best wallpaper How hardwearing is vinyl flooring? Vinyl flooring on the roll is ideal for bathrooms and other areas that might get wet, as there are fewer joins in the floor for moisture to creep into. Roll vinyl: Instead of individual tiles or planks, roll vinyl is pretty much what it sounds like – a wide roll of vinyl that is either floated or glued down to the subfloor. Simply pull off the backing sheet and press down hard, and your floor is laid – no sticky mess, and no drying time. Instead of requiring glue to be applied carefully onto the floor, these tiles comes with an adhesive layer included. Self-adhesive vinyl: This style is not as common, but is brilliantly easy to install. In smaller rooms, click vinyl can also usually be “floated” – installed straight onto the floor with no adhesive. LVT is available in a huge range of finishes, including wood, stone and tile effects.Ĭlick vinyl: While most vinyl tiles or planks are lined up edge to edge, with each piece glued down, click vinyl slots tightly together, creating a near-seamless sheet of vinyl. Incredibly hardwearing, LVT is made from multiple layers, including an underlay, a rigid core, a high-quality image layer, a strong wear layer and a UV layer to protect the colour from fading. Luxury vinyl tiles: More commonly referred to as LVT, these tiles are among the most popular vinyl floorings. There are four main types of vinyl flooring. How to choose the best vinyl flooring for you Best budget vinyl flooring: Tapi Risan Cinder LVT Flooring.Best wood-effect vinyl flooring: Karndean Van Gogh Country Oak.Best stone-effect vinyl flooring: VC4401A Stone Effect Vinyl Flooring.Best click-fit LVT: Tapi Sagano Piatra Click LVT.To help you choose the perfect vinyl for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the various types and finishes currently available, as well as a quick guide to installing and maintaining. However, as more vinyl flooring hits the market, the more confusing it becomes to pick out the best of the best. This means it’s a great non-permanent way to cover unsightly or outdated floors. ![]() While some needs to be glued down, other types can be stuck down with non-permanent adhesive or placed straight onto existing floors, with no glue at all. Vinyl flooring is also the renter’s best friend. The best vinyl flooring is quick to install, affordable, hardwearing and looks great, making it ideal for everything from a full house renovation to a quick room refresh. Vinyl is having a bit of a moment, and it’s not hard to see why. Like I said in my original post, if the sound is not to your liking, then by all means, tweak it to your liking. Make sure the internal EQ is set to FLAT, or OFF, as well as volume limiter being disabled. For reference, I am 6 feet tall, and have the fader set to ZERO) If you are tall and sit further back, adjust the fader. Plus, it doesn't have the weird in/out fading issue the Logic7 system had)ĮQ Settings: E90 M3, Enhanced Premium Sound:įader: -1 (User Definable, based on height and seating position. I personally like the way the DIRAC processor handles time alignment and imaging, so I left the setting on. Once you guys input the settings, you may come to agree.ĮQ Settings: E92 M3, Enhanced Premium Sound:įader: 0 (User Definable, based on height and seating position. Having built a couple award winner SQ systems, this stereo system does pretty darn well when setup correctly. The EPS audio system was designed for sound quality (SQ). If you are looking for a system that will rattle your bones and give you some bump rolling down the street, no factory system will do this for you. I will go as far as saying that it is a great sounding audio system, and it should not be criticized so much. The Settings I am posting are for an E92 M3 with Enhanced Premium Sound. It has been made a sticky, and hopefully a moderator will do it for this thread as well!! Most of his settings were pretty close to where it should be set, but the most obtrusive and ear piercing frequency in car audio is between 1.7k-2.3k hZ with the most problematic one being right around 2k hZ.įor those wondering if my settings are going to be good enough, reference here. This told me one of a few things, either the positioning of the MIC in the car is not ideal, not intended for car environments or etc. But there was one thing that was alarming to me, and that was his 2K frequency setting, it was at +8. PencilGeek took the time and liberty to post up some settings in the past, and used his equipment and expertise to generate a flat frequency response. There has been a lot of speculation on what are the most ideal settings and it's time to address this matter.Ĭuriosity struck, so I decided to try these settings in my own car to see why some people were complaining, and within the first 30 seconds of listening, I realized why people weren't happy with some of the settings posted in the past. ![]() ![]() This thread is to help all those who have been wanting ideal EQ settings for there Enhanced Premium audio systems. ![]() Report to school administrators about the status of their class Supervise their class during recess and lunch to ensure their students' safety ![]() Teach students how to interact with other childrenĪssess each student's progress in the class and determine how best to get them to where they need to beĬommunicate with students' parents or guardians about the status of their education Teach their children the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic Here are a few of the most common daily job duties for a kindergarten teacher: Kindergarten teachers also use their classes to prepare their students for the world by teaching basic academic and social skills. Kindergarten is the first step in a child's formal education and is sometimes a child's first time being away from their family daily.ĭue to this, kindergarten teachers spend much of their time providing emotional and basic support to their students, which can involve helping them navigate their feelings and ensuring they get enough time to rest and eat throughout the day. What does a kindergarten teacher do?Ī kindergarten teacher educates children on the fundamental skills and knowledge needed for elementary school. In this article, we explore what a kindergarten teacher does and provide details about their career, such as their typical work environment and average salary, followed by a sample job description you can reference. If you're interested in becoming a kindergarten teacher, you might benefit from learning about what the job can entail so you can prepare your skills and application materials effectively. This can be a great career for people who love children and want to enter education. ![]() A kindergarten teacher educates young students on basic academic subjects and key life skills. He tells Baki that he overheard his unpleasant conversation with the teacher and thought that Baki would be happy if the prisoner interrupts their discussion. Together with Mitsunari Tokugawa, the owner of the arena, they establish a "war" between convicts and arena fighters.ĭuring some lesson at Baki's school, Doyle jumps unexpectedly into the classroom through the window. Later, there is a scene in which Hector Doyle and the rest of the escaped prisoners meet with five fighters of the Underground Arena. However, after a short clash he ends with a slit neck when Doyle brutally attacks him with his modified elbow. The American kickboxer is terrified, but tries to resist. The convict sits on a bench and reads a newspaper, which he then throws like a rotating sharp object at Robinson and cuts his cheek. They all came for the same purpose (to know the taste of defeat) and this was done by a phenomenon called synchronicity.ĭoyle meets Rob Robinson, an American kickboxer, who went for a jogging in training. It turns out that at the same time five murderous prisoners from all over the world came to Japan. Some time later, he arrives in Tokyo along with fellow convicts Dorian, Spec, Sikorsky and Ryuukou Yanagi. After escaping from prison, Doyle flies by plane to Japan. During that moment, his final words are "I want to know defeat", before swiftly breaking free and killing the prison guards. In the manga, he is first seen in what appears to be an electric chair. In fact, even his British nationality is not entirely certain, because as a side note, he is presumed to be Scottish since he referred Ardbeg Scotch as being "a drink from my home country" during his later conversation with Retsu, but perhaps this is merely a mistake by the author. ![]() At first glance, it seems that he was just an assassin, but while not clearly stated, he was probably a soldier in the British Armed Forces since in Britain the death penalty only exists for treason and military law, and he had a soldier acquaintance who helped his escape to Japan. Not much is known about Doyle's background. History Baki Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga He seems to have given up wearing it after full vision loss. In Revenge Tokyo, when he was shown in prison, he was no longer wearing an eye patch. Later, he wears a simple eye patch, after he lost his left eye in his fight against Kaiou Retsu. Despite his musculature, he seems to be the slimmest of all the convicts who came to Tokyo. Has a fairly feminine face (enough to let him pass as a policewoman to perform a surprise attack on Biscuit Oliva). Both his long sleeve shirt and pants are black, and his hair is a red color. Hector Doyle is very muscular, and he stands at around 6ft, or 6ft 1in. Of course this doesn't make his killing any less horrifying, but at least it sets him apart from the others. It is unknown why he was sentenced to the electric chair, but he might have landed on death row after a failed assassination. Basically, he probably just killed for a living. It should be added that his job was an assassin after all. Out of all of them Doyle killed the guards in the least brutal way, and he let the technician live, while all the others killed everyone at the scene of the prison breakout. It is often said that he is the most decent of all five convicts. ![]() Shortly after that, he's found by Biscuit Oliva, who breaks his back and apprehends him. It seemed like he was about to turn a new leaf after finally getting over himself and admitting defeat, but he get attacked by Ryuukou Yanagi, blinded, and barely escapes alive into the sea. Also, he asked Katsumi to teach him karate, and finally they even became friends. He ends up being a much more humble person after all of this. After being beaten down multiple times by Katsumi Orochi, Doyle amicably admitted defeat to him and decided to take off his shirt as an act of respect. Kaiou Retsu was his opponent, but at some point Doyle started to protect him when he was unconscious. ![]() For example, Gerry Strydum is disgusted by Doyle resorting to explosives in a fight with Koushou Shinogi, Doyle doesn't see why he shouldn't use his best weapons in a fight.ĭespite being an assassin, he shows also his much more kind and normal side. Doyle says it's fine for any to fight dirty which including when someone brings a gun to a fight. Doyle is a skilled and experienced assassin who often outplays his enemies and targets, though this is usually because of his element of surprise when fighting. He is a calm person who usually doesn't show too much emotion, except for small and confident smiles. 3.1.1 Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga. ![]() You can take a vivid jacket to highlight the whole look. Sometimes you may make a dull combination for a new day. Several staples can create a great look! White and Grey Outfit via Grey and White Outfit with Patterned Jacket White Top and Pretty Mini Skirt via White and Grey Outfit This time, you don’t need to tuck the t-shirt into the skirt in order to create the lazy vibe. Try a casual look with a boyfriend top and a mini skirt. V-neck Top and White Mini Skirt via White Top and Pretty Mini Skirt If you are going to travel for the coming vacation, don’t forget to take a casual outfit like that. ![]() Tank Top and Black Mini Skirt via V-neck Top and White Mini Skirt Find them out and pair them with a tank top. They are still trendy for the right season. Strip T-shirt and Pink Scalloped Skirt via Tank Top and Black Mini Skirtīlack mini skirts are staples for every girl’s summer closet. How to lengthen your leg lines with a mini skirt? Try to tuck your t-shirt into your skirt and step on your high heels. Boyfriend T-shirt and White Mini Skirt via Strip T-shirt and Pink Scalloped Skirt It is really cool for girls to tuck an edge of her t-shirt into her mini skirt. Off-shoulder Top and Mini Skirt via Boyfriend T-shirt and White Mini Skirt You can wear a pair of stylish heels to catch people’s eyes. If you don’t want to have a bright color outfit, you can make it pale or light. White Shirt and Mini Skirt with Color Blocks via Off-shoulder Top and Mini Skirt If you are going to wear a white shirt for the top, you can wear a bold bottom to accentuate the look and lengthen your leg lines. What did I say? The mini skirt can really go well with a summer staple, strip t-shirt! Strip Top and Denim Mini Skirt via White Shirt and Mini Skirt with Color Blocks Yellow Top and Patterned Mini Skirt via Strip Top and Denim Mini Skirt It is bright and fresh to create the combination with a yellow top and a patterned mini skirt. Yellow Top and Patterned Mini Skirtīeing bold is the main theme in summer. From denim to fabric, there is a right style for you.īegin to consider the summer staples and make them a good match for your mini skirt. The post will show you how to style different mini skirt looks for this summer. Having mini skirts of different styles can glam your looks easier. Mini skirts are so versatile that they can match many tops as well as shoes. They may have several mini skirts to fulfill a pretty in the hot days. Girls can always find their style for different events. There are various designs for mini skirts. It is time to show your legs with mini skirts. Summer is a great season for girls to pull out their mini skirts from the closet. Whenever it does come out, Hollow Knight: Silksongwill initially release only for PC and Nintendo Switch. That said, he also clarified that the game being in the final testing stage doesn’t necessarily say anything about when it might launch, explaining that Team Cherry will only announce a launch date once they have a build of the game that they are confident can be sent out into the world. Speaking on the Hollow Knight Discord server (via ResetEra), Matthew Griffin (who is head of PR and Marketing for Hollow Knight) said that the game is now content complete, and Team Cherry are now in the process of testing all the content in the game. Recently, we got a solid new chunk of gameplay details on the upcoming metroidvania sequel, and now we have a bit of a development update as well- and it’s a good one. I'm sure PS4/Xbox will come faster too this time.Legions of Hollow Knight fans have been waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong with bated breath for some time now, and the almost total silence by developer Team Cherry on the game and when it might come out has made that wait that much more torturous. Getting Silksong on Switch alongside PC is already a huge thing for them really and an improvement on HK's rollout. No PS4/XB1 for now, hopefully theyll port it after for the people that enjoyed this game on those platforms. They probably threw Team Cherry a promo or royalty deal but it's not exactly a tough call when their last game sold roughly ten times better on Switch than other consoles.Īs far as resources, afaik Team Cherry insists on doing ports inhouse and they want to stay small. Hollow Knight: Silksong will be launching on Windows, Mac, Linux and Nintendo Switch. We always know by their promotional (Direct) coverage and what sort of exclusivity is mentioned (console, timed, content, etc). Most incentive deals aren't widely or publicly publicized but Nintendo's pretty upfront when they have a hand in it for indies. ![]() In general, I think its a bad idea to tie quality-of-life features to equipment slots. Tbf, it was the only one (to my recollection) to even have that in the release date slot, which tells me Nintendo have been told by Team Cherry not to pin them on anything close to a release date, which Id imagine theyd have no worry in actually hyping up a scheduled release date given Hollow Knight became a darling for the Switch. I hate having to waste a precious charm slot on a compass. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past. I like having to locate/purchase the map in each new area. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. I guess Im a squish on Hollow Knights map system. The ResetEra Games of the Year 2022 Vote is live Voting will remain open for 26 days, 9 hours, 3 minutes, 56 seconds, until at 12:00 AM. Happy well be seeing more Silksong news soon. For information on humanitarian relief/support efforts for Ukraine, and how you can help, please visit this thread. Today Ive reinstalled the game on PC and applied the ultrawide fix. ![]() Recently a friend of mine has finally picked the game up on Switch and hes raving about it every day since. Im in the group that considers it the best Metroidvania ever made. The only one that's been relatively upfront was SFV and that's probably because Sony bought it to send a clear message to the FGC and get them back from 360. Hollow Knight: Silksong will also release on PlayStation 4 & 5 ResetEra. I beat Hollow Knight when it first launched on PC and absolutely loved it. Same for plenty of other Capcom deals (RE7 VR for example, or now GNGR and Arcade Stadium), this isn't a Nintendo thing but a Capcom thing. MHR's timed deal was about as clear as MHW's timed/regional deal as in not stated at all. In her 10-year tenure at VSA Partners, she has led strategic initiatives for industry-leading clients, such as Nike wearables, AB InBev and Kimberly-Clark, and is currently enjoying a focus on creating meaningful employee experiences with Cricket Wireless. Marisa Rondinelli is passionate about building powerful brand strategies rooted in an empathetic understanding of the customer. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the ANA or imply endorsement from the ANA. With some active listening, a readiness to jump into action, and an attitude of opportunity, brands can realize the full momentum of these viral moments - making them not just a boon for business, but a chance to amplify genuine customer love. Rather than run paid media with their own original content, they should look to amplify the voices of the digital creators who started the trend, such as sponsoring the viral video on TikTok and commenting on videos of those who participate. Leverage the Right Voiceīrands that go to all in on the trend run the risk of undermining the authenticity of the movement. Kewpie mayo sold out again? Direct customers to online channels or use store locators to find the next nearest product. Chipotle's Keithadilla frustrating workers because it's delaying prep times? Mix it in advance for them. This adoption means identifying the bottlenecks it may have created across your business and working rapidly to resolve them. Lean into the trend to maximize the upswing in demand. Better yet, bring creators into the conversation early by creating influencer networks, hosting co-creation sessions, or offering product-previews in exchange for feedback and usage ideas. ![]() Top up social listening capabilities to get wind of trends sooner. To capitalize on these moments, there are a few ways brands can ready themselves for maximum impact: Listen Up ![]() Take the Peter Thomas Roth eye tightener that has repeatedly sold out since the original viral video gained over 50 million views in 2021. It's the kind of clear ROI signal you rarely get from other forms of marketing. When trends like the cottage cheese and mustard sensation that captivated the protein-craving community emerge, brands can know in almost real-time what their customers are wanting and how they'd prefer that need to be met.įinally, these trends showcase sizable demand that equates to strong conversion. Social media has created a way for brands to connect with customers like never before and what once could only be obtained in listening sessions is now a dialogue that runs 24/7. Second, these trends are novel solutions rooted in unmet needs. Remember when nostalgic millennials discovered the magic that happens when you put ice cream in a Fruit Roll Up? These are moments that build both ownership and brand awareness for your business. Organic exposure from influencers is valuable enough - couple that with the virality of a social media trend and you have grassroots marketing at its finest. Because at their core, they're built of the stuff marketers' dreams are made of.įirst off, these are authentic endorsements of the brand from trusted voices. But if we look past the initial chaos that's created, we can see them for what they really are: a gift. Brands may even feel trapped - held hostage by the whims of TikTok trends. Yes, these viral-born products, hacks and ideas can create a diversion from approved marketing plans and leave brand and product managers scrambling. So, when they tell us what they want, it's on us to listen - and respond. ![]() Their beliefs don't match their behaviors, and their preferences don't translate to purchases we think they will. And yet, we often get it wrong.Ĭonsumers are complicated and unpredictable. We research and we listen, we plan and we predict. Despite this disruption, here's why they're the best thing to happen to your business - and how to make the most of it.Īs marketers, it's our job to be the voice of the consumer. Today's viral TikTok trends featuring unconventional hacks, secret-menu items and #challenges have led to the emergence of "TikTok products." Born from the real users rather than the boardroom, these trends are forcing brands to respond, wreaking havoc on supply chains and angering retail workers. |
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