2026 Advertising Predictions
The 2026 Advertising Predictions session by MediaRadar, led by Karisa Schroeder with insights from CEO Matt Krepsik and Caroline McCrory, provides a data-driven forecast on how economic shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging market players will transform digital, streaming, and retail media advertising spend, equipping attendees with strategies to navigate the evolving 2026 advertising landscape.
State of the Industry: 2026 Advertising Predictions
MediaRadar’s Advertising Forecast explores upcoming trends for advertisers, focusing on bold, data-driven predictions across digital, streaming, and retail media. The session, hosted by Karisa Schroeder (Director of Product Marketing), features insights from Matt Krepsik (CEO of MediaRadar) and Caroline McCrory. They discuss how economic forces, regulatory changes, and new market entrants are expected to reshape advertising spend in 2026. Attendees gain a clear understanding of the trends that will define the advertising landscape in 2026 and strategies to stay ahead.
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