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Digital Advertising Trends to Watch in 2026

5 Ways AI and Video Are Expanding Their Reach

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In 2026, AI will reshape advertiser workflows and behaviors, while rising video consumption will boost CTV and YouTube.
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AI and video will be the two biggest stories in advertising in 2026. While AI upends advertiser workflows and web behaviors, CTV and YouTube will emerge as big winners as video consumption evolves and expands to new experiences.

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Ross Benes, Yoram Wurmser

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Rahul Chadha
Director, Report Editing
Eleni Digalaki
Nikolai Dineros
Zach Goldner
Senior Forecasting Analyst
Kyndall Krist
Senior Copy Editor
Penelope Lin
Director, Data Visualization
Emma Noyes
Graphic Designer, Data Visualization
Oscar Orozco
Senior Director, Forecasting
Tracy Tang
Paul Verna
VP, Content
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