There are clear signs in the UK that today’s ‘radical’ is not much more than a ‘pop radical’ – someone only able to identify superficially with a cause rather than becoming deeply immersed in a protest movement. What does this say about Britain today, and how do brands fit into the picture? The Future Foundation’s Karen Canty investigates.

Karen Canty says advances in technology will soon mean we’ll be collecting data about each and every movement, transaction and household appliance (and the rest). There will be no excuse for not living lives of organised moderation every hour of every day.

In our first trend update of 2011, the Future Foundation explores the move towards increasing consumer power – a powerful trend and one that is being redefined and rejuvenated as we look to the coming decade.

Karen Canty, Future Foundation, explains why the traditional charity bucket will soon look a little old hat as the digital revolution takes hold…

The Future Foundation’s Karen Canty says media companies have long since realised the value of being open to criticism: “Sheer likeability is a seriously precious state these days” …

It’s summer, and the spirit of fun is upon us at the Future Foundation – so this month’s article focuses on games, gaming and just how serious the business of fun has become…

In this month’s article, Future Foundation take a look at some of the key drivers behind the real-time revolution and how marketers can capitalise on the trend…

In our latest Research Focus report, Future Foundation explores the increasingly blurred boundaries between what’s mine and what’s yours when it comes to online privacy…

In our latest Research Focus report, Future Foundation questions why a “whacking 90%” of British consumers would refuse to pay £5 a month to visit their favourite newspaper online…

In our latest Research Focus report, Future Foundation looks at the challenges facing the print industry in an increasingly digital landscape – but confirms that “Ink is not dead yet”…