NN: Q3 Reddit tech trends

We looked at how tech is talked about on Reddit, and some of the popular flavor trends as we head into fall [View this email in your browser]( 09/15/21 Q3 Reddit tech trends report We looked at the top posts about Big Tech, corporate policy, and the future of work on Reddit, and uncovered what flavor trends brands are following for fall 2021. Tech discussion on Reddit in Q3 2021 In our [latest report]( we explored the tech trends that start conversations on the platform, including memes that Big Tech inspired, corporate policy, and how the future of work is being shaped by tech. In our analysis, we also took an in-depth look at three key themes that emerged from the data, including the right to repair, working arrangements for tech employees, and the rise of electric vehicles. The right to repair has been a big discussion point among a number of Reddit communities in recent months, as highlighted by the diversity of the posts below. The table shows the highest scored content on Reddit across all communities about the right to repair since June 1st. The top post is about the Biden administration wanting farmers to be able to repair their own equipment, though various tech companies were mentioned among the top posts too. To read more about the other key themes, you can [download the full report here](. Maple and berry flavors are the rising stars of fall 2021 The food and beverage industry thrives on flavors. Salty, sweet, spicy — there are thousands of avenues to explore. This year, fall flavors are quickly saturating the market and since the beginning of the summer, there have already been 1.7M interactions about them. Food and beverage brands need to be proactive when it comes to planning ahead, and that includes following the trends to find the best flavors possible to incorporate into their strategy. We measured the [top flavors that we’ll see in the fall of 2021]( in our latest blog. Maple has risen on the charts this year, and in surprising news, berry has been a prominent fall flavor as well. In an effort to shift berry away from its more traditional summer branding, many companies have been incorporating it into their autumn plans. Dunkin’ has [teamed up with Harpoon Brewery]( releasing a Blueberry Matcha IPA and a Maple Crème Blonde Ale for their annual fall beer collaboration, while Nestlé introduced a [peanut butter and strawberry jelly cookie dough](. Krispy Kreme made news with its [new maple-flavored donut]( netting a total of 874 interactions out of the top five articles. Silk has also introduced a [maple brown sugar creamer]( to its fall line. You can read more trends and analysis [in the blog here](. NewsWhip in the news - [How the Tokyo Olympics Changed the Conversation About Mental Health]( (Axios) - [COVID, vaccine misinformation spread by hundreds of websites, analysis finds]( (USA Today) - [Afghanistan story generates surge of readership for conservative media]( (Axios) That's all from us this week, but as ever, if you want to get in touch, you can do that [here](mailto:blog@newswhip.com). If someone forwarded you this email and you would like to subscribe, you can do that [here](. Also, a reminder to join us on Wednesday, September 29th at 11:30AM for a live webinar on delight, identity, and purpose in the food & beverage industry with Steve Salvador from APCO Worldwide. [Sign up for the webinar here](. Have a great rest of your week, Benedict and the NewsWhip team [Website]( [Twitter]( [NewsWhip]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( [NewsWhip Spike]( [NewsWhip Analytics]( [Resources]( [Blog]( [Contact](mailto:%20hello@newswhip.com) Millions of stories, videos, and social posts are published each day, sparking billions of interactions. NewsWhip transforms this ocean of social data into actionable insights to inform your content strategy. NewsWhip products show you what audiences are engaging with in real time and what has performed best historically – in every vertical. Copyright © 2021 NewsWhip, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you opted in for the NewsWhip blog newsletter and updates. Our mailing address is: NewsWhip 47 Merrion SquareDublin, Ireland [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.