2026 Mid‑Year Trend Check‑In: What’s New and What’s Next
What are the top visual trends for the second half of 2026? On this episode of The Download, our creative experts check in on consumer expectation shifts and what they mean for brand storytelling—including how brands are approaching AI, where it can add value, and the risks that can undermine trust.
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Hosts and Presenters
Jennifer Kelly
Customer Success Manager
Rebecca Swift
SVP, Creative
Tristen Norman
Director, Creative (AMER)
Kate Rourke
Director, Creative (APAC)
Jacqueline Bourke
Senior Director, Creative (EMEA)
Beth Wachtel
Manager, Curation and Promotion (AMER)
Fiona Quah
Manager, Curation and Promotion (APAC)
Rebecca Lewis
Manager, Curation and Promotion (EMEA)
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