Which Marketing Trends Will Win in 2026 — and Which Will Fail?

Marketing Trends Now by Katie Brinkley · Jan 1, 2026 · 13m

If your best-performing platform changed the rules tomorrow, would your business survive it?Most people say no. That’s why this episode exists.In this solo 2026 forecast, I break down the real shifts that will define how we grow, engage, and show up on social this year — so you can stop guessing and start getting ahead.Key Takeaways:Why AI is no longer optional for content creation workflowsHow social platforms are now acting like search engines — and what to do about itWhy short-form content is shifting from entertainment to educationThe return of long-form content (and how to leverage…