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As the connector between leaders and the external world, communicators will always need a point of view on the new forces emerging into culture.
However, we live in a time when these new forces are increasingly defined by counter-movements or reactions. Whether they're pushing back against globalism, fluoride or sharing our lives on social media, many have successfully redefined the settled truths central to “the way things are” for decades. Our Perspective on 2026 Tipping points investigates four reactions that are pushing the long-term trends of the 21st century in a different direction.
Download the report now to learn more about how 'equal and opposite reactions' are reshaping how people live, consume, connect, and engage with business in 2026.
Edelman’s Perspective on 2026
In this report, we investigate four cultural forces that we believe are pushing settled truths towards a new tipping point. By understanding the hows and whys behind them, communicators can learn when and where they can put their finger on the scale.
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