Marketing trends

The latest insights on the shifts shaping advertising, media, and technology—all in one place. From emerging consumer behaviors to innovations in data, identity, and targeting, we cover the trends that matter most to marketers and advertisers. Whether you’re navigating seasonal campaigns, planning next quarter’s strategy, or exploring the future of retail media and programmatic, stay informed here.

Why activation and measurement will finally connect in 2026

See how marketing measurement in 2026 connects activation, identity, and outcomes so insights guide campaigns while they run.

January 27, 2026 by Ali Mack, VP, AdTech Sales
Addressable advertising in the age of AI

Discover how addressable advertising uses AI and trusted data to deliver clear messages to real audiences. Learn why it’s important for digital and TV in 2026.

January 13, 2026 by Experian Marketing Services
Three key marketing themes from CES 2026

CES 2026 highlighted three priorities for marketers: data quality for AI, mainstream curation, and unified activation and measurement through identity.

January 12, 2026 by Experian Marketing Services
How to build a stronger identity framework in a multi-signal world

The challenge facing marketers today is the fragmentation of signals across browsers, devices, apps and platforms. A resilient identity framework unifies these signals into a consistent, privacy-safe view of the consumer.

How to reach every financial consumer with Experian audiences

Learn how Experian Audiences provide insights into financial motivations, helping marketers connect with consumers effectively.

January 7, 2026 by Experian Marketing Services
2026 will be marketing’s 6-7 moment

Marketing in 2026 will hinge on connection between AI and data accuracy, commerce media and category expansion, and curation and programmatic efficiency. These shifts mark marketing’s “6–7 moment,” when once-fragmented parts finally snap together.

What 2026 consumer insights mean for marketers

Discover the top 2026 consumer insights shaping data-driven marketing—from personalization and trust to identity and activation.

December 11, 2025 by Experian Marketing Services
Why context is key to making AI successful in marketing

Learn why context is key to making AI successful. Explore how Experian’s AI-driven technology interprets live bidstream data, device activity, content, and timing to optimize in the moment.

Why data-driven curation is rising in performance marketing

Discover how curated PMPs transform media buying with data-driven strategies for better targeting, higher engagement, and improved ROI.

November 18, 2025 by Experian Marketing Services