The New Abnormal
The New Abnormal
Sean Pillot de Chenecey
Marie Stafford 'The Future 100, 2026'
51 minutes Posted Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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This episode of The New Abnormal podcast feature, Marie Stafford, Global Director, Intelligence at VML. In it, she spoke about the latest edition of VML’s Future 100 report and the broader forces shaping consumers, brands and culture. Unlike many annual trend reports, VML’s research is continuously updated, allowing the team to identify meaningful shifts rather than seasonal observations. The discussion centres on five macro themes underpinning this year’s report. The first, ‘Disoptimism’ cap...