It’s that time of year again when we look ahead to what’s next in generative AI news. Things move fast, and predicting the future can feel a bit wild, especially with all the buzz around AI. But we’ve gathered some insights from experts and industry watchers to get a sense of where things are headed…
For the food manufacturing industry, 2025 brought tariff pressures, major acquisitions and consumers’ increasing concerns over health and wellness. FOOD ENGINEERING expects to see those themes return in 2026, in addition to advances in artificial intelligence and sustainability. We outline our reasoning below. Tariffs At the start of 2025, anxiety around the form and impact…
In this article, Moon partners shares insights on the key trends shaping affiliate marketing in 2026, from AI infrastructure to trust-driven audience strategies. The Pantone Color Institute has announced the color of the year: Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a natural white. It feels like a very delicate way of saying that humanity is tired. Tired…
The global gaming industry is in a constant state of evolution. What passed for the norm a few years ago, will now probably have been replaced by something else. With that in mind, read on as we look at the gaming trends worth watching in 2026. The Midlands’ Quiet Rise as a Development and…
For decades, marketers in the United States treated the funnel like a sacred relic. Awareness at the top. Conversion at the bottom. Predictable. Orderly. Comforting — like mac and cheese for the data-driven soul. But 2026 consumers behave less like a funnel and more like a caffeinated squirrel with Wi-Fi. They bounce between TikTok, Google,…
1. What does digital transformation mean for businesses in 2026? Digital transformation in 2026 focuses on AI-driven automation, cloud-native platforms, and data intelligence that improve efficiency, scalability, customer experience, and long-term competitive advantage. 2. Which technologies are driving digital transformation in 2026? Key technologies include artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, 5G connectivity, blockchain, and…
1. Why are technology trends important to track? They assist organisations in predicting change, mitigating risk, and finding new growth and innovation opportunities. 2. Will artificial intelligence replace human roles in 2026? AI will support human decision-making rather than completely replace jobs, particularly in more complex or creative tasks. 3. Is quantum computing ready for…
Welcome to this week’s Pulse. Google is laying more groundwork for agent-led shopping, Google Trends is getting a Gemini helper inside Explore, and Google appears to have responded to a report we covered last week on AI Overviews health queries. Here’s what matters for you and your work. Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Brings Agent Checkout…
Entering 2026, accounting and advisory firms are not lacking marketing activity; they’re grappling with how to design a marketing organization and programs that support sustained, intentional growth in a more complex, data-driven and competitive environment. Processing Content The biggest changes aren’t about jumping on new platforms or tactics. They’re about shaping strategy, building the right…
As we head into 2026, B2B marketing is due for an honest reckoning. Massive shifts in buyer behavior and demographics are resetting how demand gets created. Budgets keep tightening, ROI expectations keep rising, and the gap between marketing and sales is widening. Economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility are causing hesitancy. Layered on top of all…
