Reading Matters editor Kimbofo noticed an interesting trend while visiting her local bookstore.
The colors used on the covers of about 25% of the latest releases of hardcover fiction books were amazingly similar– variations of black, grey, red, and pink.

Above are some of the covers currently on display. Thanks for sharing this interesting color observation!
P.S. It [...]

People across Thailand have started wearing pink shirts in tribute to their beloved 79-year-old king, who checked out of a hospital this week dressed in a blazer and a dress shirt of that color.

For about two years, Thais have shown their respect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej by wearing yellow _ the color that in Buddhist [...]

Today at the CMG conference our keynote speaker was Dorothy Kalins and her topic was:
Falling in Love Again…An insider’s look at retro-trends: why we love what we loved before and what we’re likely to love again in the future
With wit and humor Dorothy took us on the journey of the baby boomers and the many [...]

The AIADA newsletter reported that after decades of obscurity, brown leather car interiors are making a comeback.
The Wall Street Journal reported a growing number of auto makers areoffering coffee- or chocolate-colored hides in high-end models as well as some lower-cost vehicles.
Amid the popularity of brown-leather interiors, some makers are using the color for exteriors as [...]

C Scout Japan sees the popularity of the color black on the rise in Japan. Read the post Japanese Products Go Back to Black…
For more on the latest marketing trends, gadgets and more, right from the heart of Tokyo, Japan check out their blog.
And if you get a kick out of products that make [...]