The Future Report

Mar 25 2025 124 ep. 33 mins 20
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A podcast hosted by social research company, McCrindle, for anyone curious about the future. TEDx Speaker and Director of Advisory, Ashley Fell, sits down with a guest each episode to discuss a topic or trend that you need to know about.

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How and why people give to not-for-profits with Sophie Renton

Mar 25 2025 26 mins  
The charities and not-for-profit sector is a significant contributor to Australia.For decades, charities have been making an impact and caring for those in need.The operating environment for organisations, however, is increasingly complex.Organisations are navigating technological change, tightening regulations and reporting, demographic and generational change, and cost-of-living

Data as a storytelling tool with Mark McCrindle

Mar 18 2025 24 mins  
Many people are intimidated by data, believing that withouta background in mathematics or statistics, they are not equipped to engage with it.However, most data is not the heavy, academic material - and you don’t need to be an expert to effectively use data in a presentation.In this week’s episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Founder and Principal, Mark

Generations as consumers with Luke Davies

Mar 11 2025 36 mins  
Consumer behaviour is evolving faster than ever, shaped by economic pressures, technology, and generational preferences.In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with Marketing and Insights Strategist at McCrindle, Luke Davies, to dive into how different generations are spending, saving, and shopping—and what this means for businesses and brands.The generations

Challenges of an intergenerational team with Ashley Fell

Mar 04 2025 35 mins  
Have you ever worked with someone of a different generation and found it to be a bit of a challenge?Well, you’re not alone.In a recent study, we uncovered the different priorities, expectations and preferences of each generation at work.In this week's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with Social Researcher and Director of Advisory at McCrindle, Ashley Fell,

Trends of 2025; Generation Acceleration with Mark McCrindle

Feb 25 2025 21 mins  
The pace of generational change is accelerating, with each new cohort bringing fresh perspectives and reshaping the world faster than ever before.We call this phenomenon, “Generation Acceleration.”In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Principal and Founder, Mark McCrindle, to discuss what this acceleration means for society and organisations.

Trends of 2025; Digital Detox and AI with Sophie Renton

Feb 18 2025 26 mins  
We live in an increasingly connected world, with that set to only continue in the future as we undergo what some call “the third digital revolution”, driven by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.Despite this, people are seeking balance by stepping away from their screens — a movement we have labelled the “Digital Detox.”This trend highlights a growing aware

Trends of 2025; Consumer Compromise with Ashley Fell

Feb 11 2025 28 mins  
Economic uncertainty has led to a shift in consumer behaviour, with many opting for what we’re calling “Consumer Compromise.”From prioritising needs over wants to finding value in second-hand goods, today’s consumers are making smarter, more deliberate choices.In today's episode, our Future Report podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with McCrindle’s Director of

Trends of 2025; The Productivity Paradox with Mark McCrindle

Feb 04 2025 19 mins  
Despite advancements in technology and innovation, productivity growth has slowed — an intriguing phenomenon known as the “Productivity Paradox” (as we have called it!). As workplaces adopt new tools and processes, the question remains: why isn’t output increasing at the same rate? In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Founder and Principal,

Trends of 2025; The Big Build with Geoff Brailey

Jan 28 2025 23 mins  
2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for infrastructure. With cities expanding and populations growing, we’re going to see an era of major development projects, which we’ve deemed to be our first trend of 2025, titled the “Big Build.” These projects aim to accommodate future generations, reshape urban living, and improve connectivity. In today's episode, our host, Ashle

Welcome Gen Beta with Mark McCrindle

Jan 21 2025 34 mins  
Welcome back to another season of The Future Report! The year 2025 marks not only a new year, but the beginning of a whole new generation. That’s right - from 2025 we will welcome Generation Beta into the world. To kick off Season 14, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Founder and Principal, Mark McCrindle, to discuss this new generation and their future.