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Decision-Free Leisure

Leisure activities are led by randomized decision-making processes

Implications - By adding an element of surprise and taking stress out of the equation, brands optimize customer experience with leisure-focused activities through randomized automation – countering the overwhelming nature of excess choice in these competitive industries. The shift to removing the decision-making process from the purchase journey represents a step away from the consumerist paradigm of supplying endless choices, and a move towards fun, time-saving options.
Workshop Question - How can you introduce the concept of automated decision-making to your customers' purchase journeys?
Trend Themes
1. Randomized Leisure Experiences - The use of randomized automation in leisure activities is becoming more prevalent, allowing for a fun and stress-free experience for customers.
2. Surprise Travel Platforms - Travelers are seeking surprise and spontaneous trips, leading to the rise in popularity of platforms like Weekendia.
3. Chance-based Restaurant Services - Services like Spotluck are being developed to reduce decision-making and introduce users to new restaurants in their area.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The use of randomized automation in leisure activities is becoming more prevalent, creating opportunities for businesses to capitalize on a fun and stress-free customer experience.
2. Travel - The trend towards surprise and spontaneous trips offers opportunities for businesses to disrupt the travel industry through platforms like Weekendia.
3. Food and Beverage - Chance-based restaurant services like Spotluck are being developed to reduce decision-making and offer new dining experiences, providing opportunities for businesses to capitalize on this trend.
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledMystery Burger Boxes
Mystery Burger Boxes
In France, Burger King Now Lets Customers Leave Their Order to Chance
From now until just before the end of the month, Burger King France is giving consumers the chance to order a ‘Mystery Burger,’ which comes in an unbranded box. Once the Mystery Burger... MORE
Surprise Travel Platforms
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'Weekendia' Offers Travel Trips That are Revealed Just Before Departure
Picking somewhere to travel to might be difficult if you don’t have a list of spots that you’d like to hit, so ‘Weekendia’ is a platform that enables you to book a random... MORE
Randomized TV Streaming
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Netflix Roulette Helps You Choose Movies When You Get Overwhelmed
If you are in a relationship with Netflix and get indecisive about what to watch, Netflix Roulette is here for you. The web based app generates what television program or film you should watch next.... MORE
Randomized Meal Machines
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In Japan, Diners May Now Have Meals Chosen for Them by Capsule Machines
Gachapon machines that dispense random toys in exchange for a few coins can be commonly found across Japan, but now the Nishiki Service Area Orisen is experimenting with offering meal machines. In... MORE
Chance-Based Restaurant Apps
Chance-Based Restaurant Apps
'Spotluck' Gives Out Discounts to Local Restaurants with a Spin
Between all the food delivery apps and great local restaurants available to the average consumer, deciding where to eat out can leave hungry patrons consumed by the paradox of choice, but the... MORE
Randomized Sharing Apps
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Social Sharing App Rando Picks a Photo, GIF or Quote On Your Behalf
This new social sharing app adds an element of Russian roulette to posting things on social media. The Rando app allows you to share a random photo, GIF or quote with friends. Randomly sharing... MORE

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