April, 2026, 7:30-9:00 am
2026 Q1 Creative & Marketing Trends
STACEY STRATTON
CEO & Founder
True Talent Group
Marketing and creative leaders are navigating a complex moment defined by lean budgets, heightened ROI expectations, rapid AI adoption, and evolving team models. As marketing continues to align more closely with growth and sales, leaders are rethinking how work gets done—blending full-time, fractional, and contract talent while using AI more intentionally. At the same time, brand experience is back in focus, as organizations simplify, reconnect with consumers, and rebalance short-term performance with long-term loyalty. This roundtable brings leaders together to share what’s changing, what’s not, and how to build the right mix for the year ahead.