I hate to say it and I don't want to sound pessimistic (but it's probably happening already :D)...

with all the conveniences we have, we are so fast and unfortunately also comfortable.

The way brands are promoted has always been undergoing some kind of "evolution".

Celebrity endorsement Influencer marketing UGC creator videos

For me:

1. TikTok-like launch party / AMA livestream

2. "Where Are They Now?" Tracker of products 3-6-12 months post-launch

3. Feed of launch stories sharing successes, failures and tips like a substack community/feed

4. Pre-launch AI scoring + domain-specific expert advisory

5. Generative launch creatives for social media distribution

6. "This vs. That" Showdowns head-to-head product debate & polls

7. Dedicated boards for more content diversity: hardware, non-AI tools, pre-orders, alpha user invitations etc.

8. Launch-in-public real-time analytics (visitor heatmaps, referrals, engagement - inspired by hunted.space)

9. Different display views of daily product launches (inspired by PHDeck)

10. More fun gamification in points system (interactive badges, referral, waitlist pre-launch)

11. Better search filters (category, reviews, personalized recommendations)

12. Founder matching hub for advisory and mentorship

@rajiv_ayyangar Curious to learn more about ProductHunt's future roadmap! :)