Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing all the biggest marketing trends we expect to see in 2026…and maybe a few we hope don’t return. From economic restrictions to social predictions, the importance of IRL events and the polarization of AI, these are our best guesses as to where marketers will be spending their time and money in the new year.  00:00: Intro 00:39: The economic reality for 2026 04:54: Social will require creativity  09:32: More IRL events  12:23: The AI of it all  16:40: The trends we do (and don’t) hope to see Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices