2026 Mid‑Year Trend Check‑In: What’s New and What’s Next  

July 21, 2026
11am EDT, 4pm BST

What are the top visual trends for the second half of 2026? On this episode of The Download, our creative experts check in on consumer expectation shifts and what they mean for brand storytelling—including how brands are approaching AI, where it can add value, and the risks that can undermine trust. Plus, we’ll introduce new VisualGPS research reports and take your questions in a live Q&A session.

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Host and presenters

Host: Jennifer Kelly

Customer Success Manager

Rebecca Swift

SVP, Creative

Tristen Norman

Director, Creative (AMER)

Kate Rourke

Director, Creative (APAC)

Jacqueline Bourke

Senior Director, Creative (EMEA)

Beth Wachtel

Manager, Curation and Promotion (AMER)

Fiona Quah

Manager, Curation and Promotion (APAC)

Rebecca Lewis

Manager, Curation and Promotion (EMEA)

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