Sian Conway-Wood says brands that make decisions easier will win in 2026
The behavioural scientist told a predictions event that stretched consumers lack the ‘cognitive slack’ to explore, and that certainty will beat excitement this year.
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The behavioural scientist told a predictions event that stretched consumers lack the ‘cognitive slack’ to explore, and that certainty will beat excitement this year.
The Ogilvy UK vice-chairman told a predictions event that businesses are trapped between cost reduction and regulatory fear, and urged marketers to sell how they think rather than what they do.
At a predictions panel, the three argued that much social activity has moved into DMs, saves and comment sections, and that most trend-jacking does nothing for brands.
Data and measurement lead Babs Sotande-Peters told a predictions event that brands should plan around the pre-tournament ‘fomo peak’ and second-screen behaviour.
Speakers from the two companies said retail media networks now face the same expectations on measurement and accountability as other media owners.