Strategy Diva's Annual Top Ten Consumer Trends For 2007 Are Here.

MIAMI -- Cynthia R. Cohen, the Strategy Diva and nationally recognized prognosticator of consumer trends, released her top ten 2007 consumer trends today.

1. Green is Good - we are way past the tipping point on this subject, the objections have TOPPLED and green products and practices are everywhere. So color consumers green this year with their interest in non-toxic, energy efficient, sustainable wood, low environmental impact, alternative energy, recycled and organic.

2. Hip, Stylish Baby Clothes and Accessories - thank Shiloh, Mom and Dad had "no name" clothes for the picture. The little beauty showed cutesy is out and stylish new designer baby duds are in. Uber designer Starck has even designed a baby carriage for this year's additions to the Speeders generation.

3. Personal Content Generation - everyone is in this generation! Consumers of all ages are creating content (words, pictures, videos) everywhere, all the time and sharing it. Not limited to technology content, long hand journal writing is also back. Just don't pull a Lindsay and let your deep thoughts get published before you edit!

4. Live/Work Real Estate - Gen Y's and Boomers converge here, whether a young aspiring artist or newly retired/self employed practitioner, they are renting/buying (which means outfitting with specialized furniture and products) their live/work spaces.

5. Locally Produced Produce - for variety and safety (Popeye, are you careful about the spinach you are eating?!) Taste is in, fad diets are out and folks are doing what Mom told themOeating their locally produced veggies. Lucky Floridians are eating those ugly tomatoes with real taste that can't be shipped out of state.

6. Healthy Technology - now we are going to use technology for more than just the music when we work out. Tracking and controlling health conditions are on the front burner of interest. Do you have your chip with medical info implanted yet?

7. Engineered Pets - "give me one that has a nice gentle nature, won't make me sneeze and gets along well with others." Behavior is the new pedigree and little Peanut is bred to the families' specifications. She will be the best behaved dog at this year's pet parties.

8. Experiential Gifting - retailers watch out!!!! More people are getting original with gifting; restaurant gift certificates, cooking classes, spa days, wine assortments for a tasting party and other experiential things. This means traditional consumer products are losing share in the giftables pie.

9. Comfort Food Cooking - cakes go retro as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Bundt pan and Rachel is inspiring us to try stews. Beef Stroganoff is on the comeback trail and the food channel is showing everyone how to cook it. Real men cook!

10. Innovative Travel - no matter what the conveyance, air or donkey, everyone is traveling somewhere and looking for comfort, convenient and innovative travel products. The 3 ozs. of gels are now packed in brightly colored luggage or well designed functional travel totes along with a plethora of specialized travel oriented products. Eco travel packages also get a boost this year and I am planning my trip to DubaiOfor the shopping of course.

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Strategic Mindshare President Cynthia R. Cohen, the Strategy Diva, is a prominent consumer trend authority. She provides strategy consulting to retailers and consumer brand companies. She is recognized for her research on the buying behavior of each consumer generation and especially the youngest generation which Ms. Cohen named the "Speeders."