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Four Forces Reshaping Digital Marketing in 2026

If 2025 was a year of change in the marketing world, 2026 will be even more transformative. We can anticipate significant leaps in AI, which will extend to creative decision-making, media targeting, and influencer marketing.

AW SHORTS – BRANDS + MARKETERS

Brands, Take A Stand

As we strive to better people’s lives, it’s essential that our actions and policies consistently demonstrate a commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable world.

What Killed the Open Internet?

Is your video ad partner providing comprehensive campaign logs? Trade Desk and Google don’t do this, which amazes me.  Why don’t buyers demand full transparency in real-time? 

The Gen Z Hunt for Community and Connection

From re-emerging fashion trends to analog experiences, Gen Z is on the hunt for intentional simplicity. Brands have an opportunity to show up with IRL experiences to meet their demand.

Building on Quiet Luxury

Only time will tell how prevalent and enduring these architectural and experiential shifts may be, but for now ‘quiet luxury’ — at least in some parts of the premium category — seems to be making quite the statement.

Positivity Powers Performance, Presented by Pinterest

With their first billion-dollar quarter, Pinterest has reached a new era. Their success is based on the performance product they launched over the last few years, which drives their users from inspiration to actually making a purchase.