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Curated Sensationalism

As the line between news and entertainment blurs, smart curation displaces journalism as engaging content is paired with sensational headlines to drive millions of views.

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The 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Curated Sensationalism was first coined

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Trend Longevity Rating

A Graded A in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time

How this trend held up

Media continue to rely on sensationalism, which makes this trend a precursor to many other popular trends in later years, including Truthing, Manipulated Outrage, and Strategic Spectacle.

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Where It Led

This trend evolved into a megatrend.

In 2020, Curated Sensationalism was identified as one of the past trends that evolved into the megatrend Attention Wealth: In the information economy, our attention is our most valuable resource, leading us to be more skeptical of those who manipulate us to get it, and instead seek out and trust those who communicate in more authentic ways.

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