# The 7 Shifts Top Brands Are Quietly Betting On for 2026

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Podcast: [Sweat Equity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sweat-equity-6662747)
Published: 2025-12-16T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Brian and Alex break down 7 macro trends influencing performance at big brands in 2026. From nano influencers to live shopping, they cover every marketing trend your brand needs to know about before heading into the New Year. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

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