{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682f3407fc865cdd04908c36/694ac10709314afbec36ec93?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Which Marketing Trends Will Win in 2026 — and Which Will Fail?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/682f3407fc865cdd04908c36/1766506643931-c7a7e01f-c212-41d1-ad69-a7539acca987.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If your best-performing platform changed the rules tomorrow, would your business survive it?</p><p><br></p><p>Most people say no. That’s why this episode exists.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>Why AI is no longer optional for content creation workflows</li><li>How social platforms are now acting like search engines — and what to do about it</li><li>Why short-form content is shifting from entertainment to education</li><li>The return of long-form content (and how to leverage it)</li><li>Why algorithm-proof brands are built on communities</li><li>How to diversify your strategy before platforms pull the rug out</li><li>Why real expertise will outperform “raw authenticity” in 2026</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Adaptability in Marketing</p><p>00:26 Welcome to Marketing Trends with Katie Brinkley</p><p>00:47 Looking Ahead: Trends Shaping 2026</p><p>02:25 Trend 1: AI Integration in Social Platforms</p><p>04:35 Trend 2: Social Platforms as Search Engines</p><p>06:49 Trend 3: The Evolution of Short Form Video</p><p>08:06 Trend 4: The Comeback of Long Form Content</p><p>09:27 Trend 5: The Rise of Micro Communities</p><p>10:44 Trend 6: Diversified Content Systems</p><p>11:49 Trend 7: Authenticity and Real Expertise</p><p>12:46 Conclusion: Embrace the Future of Marketing</p><p><br></p><p>Pick one trend, build a 30-day experiment around it, and let me know what happens. This isn’t about doing more — it’s about being smarter.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingTrendsNow</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingtrendsnow/</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}