Marketing in 2016 vs. 2026: Then vs Now
Marketing in 2026 doesn’t feel quieter — it feels louder, faster, and more competitive than ever. With more money being spent on advertising, shrinking organic reach, and nonstop competition for attention, the rules of growth have changed. This article explores how marketing has evolved over the last decade, what actually matters now, and the skills businesses need to build trust, visibility, and sustainable growth in today’s attention economy — without hype, noise, or fluff.