Sweden (27)
Erotic health care
Journalists in Sweden have noted an upcoming health and beauty segment – erotic health care. Viamax operates under the philosophy that sex is good for your health. The organic products are based on aphrodisiac herbs used for thousands of years. They offer benefits of smoother skin, reduced stress, deeper sleep and improved mood.
Why it matters
Viamax has moved erotic products out of underground sex shops into health and cosmetic boutiques. Can a recipe of organic ingredients, stylish packaging and a healthy philosophy shift people’s perceptions of an entire category?
Phone company looks after their numbers
A new law in Sweden forces companies to share names and IP addresses of clients suspected of illegal file transfers. A debate has escalated as Sweden’s biggest telecom company, Telia Sonera, is refusing to share the details of one of its customers arguing that doing so would be a breach of confidentiality.
Why it matters
It is rare to see a large corporate organisation step up to defend and protect a single individual in this way. Could brand chivalry be the way for companies to bring back brand loyalty despite growing numbers of competitors?
Avatar social networking
Social networking is being joined by virtual reality characters. Computer games like World of Warcraft now allow your virtual avatar to connect with other avatars from other games via social networks with the potential to connect with people in the future.
Why it matters
The line between the real and virtual self is becoming blurred. As avatar audiences online grow, will brands need to adapt their target market, marketing to a virtual reality audience?
