If you thought 2026 was chaotic and you've lost the plot, we've got you. Emma and David take you through the tech updates, trends and campaigns in 2026 so far. Of course, your favourite marketing consultants wouldn't just leave you there, oh no. They will take you through what you should focus on after you've finished sippin' your aperol on your summer holiday. Hubspot report that having taste is the way to fight back against AI and have your brand stand out, but how can you keep taste at the centre of your marketing? Listen to find out! In the words of Pretty Little Marketer “be a brand, but do it casually.”

Useful Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Signs_of_AI_writing

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/the-risks-of-green-hushing-9084226/ https://bcorporation.uk/news-stories-and-events/news/b-corps-outperforming-ordinary-businesses-new-data-shows/

https://hubspot-state-of-marketing-2026.replit.app/

https://www.prettylittlemarketer.com/blog/2026-social-media-predictions

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In this episode of The Marketing Update Podcast David and Emma are joined by Eve McDonald from Kiss Branding. The three of them confabulate on brand strategy, earning a seat at the table versus just turning up with a rainbow thermos and hijacking the moment. And what small businesses can do with no budget and a lot of nerve.

Emma brings her trademark commentary on Smartphone Free Childhood's latest cinema ad. While David goes full gay and talks about Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia: why a clothing brand is suing a drag queen.

Useful Links:

www.linkedin.com/posts/joeryrie_we-rebuilt-a-1990s-video-shop-in-slough-to-ugcPost-7471149035870130176-jJfx/

https://time.com/article/2026/06/01/patagonia-pattie-gonia-trademark-lawsuit-what-to-know/

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In this episode of The Marketing Update Podcast David and Emma drawn on their combined experience to preach about why and how a marketing audit will be valuable for your business. They also update you on Instagram's latest kerfuffle with followers, and an approach to unconventional product launches with Lena Dunham. Tune in for some laid back conversation that will lead to some marketing insights.

Useful Links:

https://on.substack.com/p/inside-lena-dunhams-substack-press

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