This episode pivots from our AI series to provide an in-depth review of marketing trends and strategies from 2025, highlighting key trends like email, owned audience growth, and short-form vertical video. We also discuss common pitfalls such as overreliance on AI and social media fatigue. As we look ahead to 2026, we recommend strategic priorities including deep personalization, multichannel content ecosystems, AI-driven strategy support, community-led growth, and simplifying tools and messaging. Tune in to optimize your marketing strategies and align them with your business goals for a successful year ahead.

Episode #: 51 

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00:00 Introduction to the Episode Topic

00:16 2025 Marketing Year in Review

00:48 Key Trends of 2025

01:56 2025 Marketing Misfires

03:03 Strategic Priorities for 2026

05:14 Questions to Reflect on for 2026

06:36 Balancing Automation and Personalization

07:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

08:49 Conclusion and Reach Out With Questions to madroitmarketing.com/podcast