#industry-trends

#industry-trends

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, AdExchanger and the Chief Marketer Network asked digital advertising insiders for their perspective on where the industry stands as we kick off the new year. We got their takes on trends to watch in 2026, as well as what the industry got wrong last year and how it can learn from those mistakes. We also asked them to separate the real AI use cases having an impact on the market today.

One of our mandates at Grub Street is to take an obsessive approach not only to the pleasures of restaurants but the business of building and running restaurants. The year's most popular stories demonstrate it's a topic that interests you, too: reports on a restaurant group's debt, industry memoirs, woes at the Tin Building, reservation worries, and even a look into how much salt we're all eating (spoiler: it's too much) were part of our 20 most-read articles, defined by total minutes of audience engagement.

This data reaffirms that single-player games are absolutely still viable--and sought-after--in the live-service-dominated landscape,

Geographic clusters allow workers in specific industries to remain in one location while switching jobs, minimizing the disruption caused by relocations. This stability is especially valuable for two-income families.

Online casinos are shifting from traditional fixed sign-up bonuses towards dynamic reward systems that prioritize personalized engagement and meaningful player interaction.

Technology advances and platforms like Instagram and TikTok have dramatically lowered the barriers to create work and share it with the world.

Drive an electric vehicle long enough and you know this feeling well. You find a DC fast-charging (DCFC) station on your favorite mapping app, roll up to get some electrons, and then realize that the station only has two plugs—and maybe one of them is some format your car doesn’t even use.

Focusing on a niche helps differentiate my services in a crowded market. It allows me to tailor my offerings and speak directly to specific client needs.

The acquisition expands Covius' product offerings and deepens its client base while scaling its presence in the origination title space.

Stock has rebounded 13% this month but remains down YTD.

Our mission for this year's Main Stage program was to build something deeply relevant to where bartenders and operators are right now-while also sparking big ideas about where the industry can go next.

Rooted in the Past, Focused on the Trail Ahead. This transition is for everyone who's helped shape Rocky Mountain's story-from weekend warriors and curious newcomers to seasoned racers and trail builders.

The feeling of being overwhelmed and bored by the constant stream of new AI models underscores a need for clearer insights and practical applications.

Designer Robert Hovakimyan's dazzles with a fevered jazz motif that is absolutely striking, blending a straightforward simplicity with deep tactical considerations, providing a remarkable board game experience.