Our experts presented the five forces we believe will shape the social media landscape in 2026. Explore them in our new report: trends.battenhall.com?utm_source=s...
#YAS2026
Our experts presented the five forces we believe will shape the social media landscape in 2026. Explore them in our new report: trends.battenhall.com?utm_source=s...
#YAS2026
Thank you to every speaker, panelist & guest who joined us at The British Library.
Keep your eyes peeled for our social media trends report, dropping later today, and see you again next year...
#Battenhall
Thank you to every speaker, panelist & guest who joined us at The British Library.
Keep your eyes peeled for our social media trends report, dropping later today, and see you again next year...
#Battenhall
Niantic Spatial’s @tomglover.bsky.social put it best when he said “It’s better to lean into strategic story-telling than just the meme.” ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Niantic Spatial’s @tomglover.bsky.social put it best when he said “It’s better to lean into strategic story-telling than just the meme.” ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
‘The End of the Trend’ featuring:
- Niantic Spatial’s @tomglover.bsky.social
- The O2's Lois Saxon
- Rhian Robinson and Elise Pearce from Battenhall
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
‘The End of the Trend’ featuring:
- Niantic Spatial’s @tomglover.bsky.social
- The O2's Lois Saxon
- Rhian Robinson and Elise Pearce from Battenhall
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
1️⃣ Deeper connections & community-led engagement
2️⃣ Longer-form storytelling returning to the mix
3️⃣ Greater personalisation & niche focus
The future of social is more human than ever. ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
1️⃣ Deeper connections & community-led engagement
2️⃣ Longer-form storytelling returning to the mix
3️⃣ Greater personalisation & niche focus
The future of social is more human than ever. ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Starting by talking through how what’s old becomes new again following the trend cycle...
♻️ Introduction
♻️ Growth and adoption
♻️ Peak
♻️ Decline
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Starting by talking through how what’s old becomes new again following the trend cycle...
♻️ Introduction
♻️ Growth and adoption
♻️ Peak
♻️ Decline
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Her key takeaway: AI can craft the face, but humans create the feeling.
The next era of influencer marketing is all about creativity, connection, and trust. ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Her key takeaway: AI can craft the face, but humans create the feeling.
The next era of influencer marketing is all about creativity, connection, and trust. ✨
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
But where do you start?
🔍 Do your research - find voices aligned with your values.
🧩 Start small - test one partnership and learn.
⚡ Stay informed - this space is evolving fast.
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
But where do you start?
🔍 Do your research - find voices aligned with your values.
🧩 Start small - test one partnership and learn.
⚡ Stay informed - this space is evolving fast.
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Mentions of AI influencers grew 50% in early 2025 and the conversation is only getting louder.
The AI future of influence? It’s here already. ⚡
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Mentions of AI influencers grew 50% in early 2025 and the conversation is only getting louder.
The AI future of influence? It’s here already. ⚡
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
1. 2025 proved audiences now own the narrative - rewriting brand stories in real time
2. Heading into 2026, control is out. Collaboration is in.
3. Authenticity, agility, and participation will define who wins the crowd
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
1. 2025 proved audiences now own the narrative - rewriting brand stories in real time
2. Heading into 2026, control is out. Collaboration is in.
3. Authenticity, agility, and participation will define who wins the crowd
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Are viral moments your biggest win or your biggest flop? Georgie's here to break it down for us!
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Are viral moments your biggest win or your biggest flop? Georgie's here to break it down for us!
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
💬 Messaging, AI, and social media apps aren't separate, they're intertwined
🚫They know stricter age limits are coming, but the response? "We’ll use it anyway"
🛡️Many believe the world would be safer without social media entirely
#YAS2026
💬 Messaging, AI, and social media apps aren't separate, they're intertwined
🚫They know stricter age limits are coming, but the response? "We’ll use it anyway"
🛡️Many believe the world would be safer without social media entirely
#YAS2026
The next generation is already shaping what’s next.
Let’s go #YAS2026! 🚀
The next generation is already shaping what’s next.
Let’s go #YAS2026! 🚀
Are you ready for a morning filled with trends, insights and our predicitions for 2026?
Follow along for live highlights.
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
Are you ready for a morning filled with trends, insights and our predicitions for 2026?
Follow along for live highlights.
#YAS2026 #Battenhall
This wonderful, community-based, event will happen on 26–29 May 2026 @w-u-r.bsky.social.
Learn more at yas.eaba-association.org/en ℹ️
This wonderful, community-based, event will happen on 26–29 May 2026 @w-u-r.bsky.social.
Learn more at yas.eaba-association.org/en ℹ️
SCHOTT, Algreen, GreenCoLab, HoloDetect, Sustenso, AlgaePARC, Vlag, AlgaSpring, Algaia, BMCC, Lgem, Wander Hotel, S&L Ventures, CytoBuoy, AlgaeProBANOS and Necton.
#YAS26 #EABA #VLAG #YoungAlgaeneers
SCHOTT, Algreen, GreenCoLab, HoloDetect, Sustenso, AlgaePARC, Vlag, AlgaSpring, Algaia, BMCC, Lgem, Wander Hotel, S&L Ventures, CytoBuoy, AlgaeProBANOS and Necton.
#YAS26 #EABA #VLAG #YoungAlgaeneers
The YAS Innovation Competition 2026 is closing soon. Have an early-stage idea in microalgae or seaweed?
🌊 Don’t miss your chance!
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFfADHag3fLOdxRIM_1d7lFocr7HZy0KpEHtPhvDom3fj9Yw/viewform?pli=1
#YAS2026 #EABA #VLAG
🗓 New deadline: 21 February 2026
🎓 3 scholarships for outstanding abstracts on microalgae & seaweeds
👉 Apply here:
🔗 www.aanmelder.nl/171069/subsc...
🔗 YAS 2026:
yas.eaba-association.org/en
#YAS2026 #VLAG #EABA #OverseasScholarship #YoungAlgaeneers
🗓 New deadline: 21 February 2026
🎓 3 scholarships for outstanding abstracts on microalgae & seaweeds
👉 Apply here:
🔗 www.aanmelder.nl/171069/subsc...
🔗 YAS 2026:
yas.eaba-association.org/en
#YAS2026 #VLAG #EABA #OverseasScholarship #YoungAlgaeneers
Join YAS 2026 in Wageningen 🇳🇱
📅 May 26–29, 2026
🎟 Young Algaeneer Ticket
€285 until 13 Feb 2026 → €320 after
✈️ Overseas participants:
Apply for the Oversea Scholarship by 13 Feb
🔗https://www.aanmelder.nl/171069/subscribe
#YAS2026 #EarlyBird #YoungAlgaeneers #EABA
Join YAS 2026 in Wageningen 🇳🇱
📅 May 26–29, 2026
🎟 Young Algaeneer Ticket
€285 until 13 Feb 2026 → €320 after
✈️ Overseas participants:
Apply for the Oversea Scholarship by 13 Feb
🔗https://www.aanmelder.nl/171069/subscribe
#YAS2026 #EarlyBird #YoungAlgaeneers #EABA
📢 Join the YAS Innovation Competition 💡
🗓️ Apply by 21 Feb 2026
👉 yas.eaba-association.org
👉 Details & rules: yas.eaba-association.org/en/innovatio...
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG
📢 Join the YAS Innovation Competition 💡
🗓️ Apply by 21 Feb 2026
👉 yas.eaba-association.org
👉 Details & rules: yas.eaba-association.org/en/innovatio...
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG
📩 Questions? algaeneers@eaba-association.org
🗓️ Deadline: February 13th, 2026 (midnight CST)
👉 Follow us! yas.eaba-association.org
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG
📩 Questions? algaeneers@eaba-association.org
🗓️ Deadline: February 13th, 2026 (midnight CST)
👉 Follow us! yas.eaba-association.org
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG
Our Christmas wish 🎅
A thriving community of Young Algaeneers 🌱
Our New Year’s resolution 🎉
To bring you an extraordinary YAS in 2026!🥂
Curious to know more?
👉 yas.eaba-association.org
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG
Our Christmas wish 🎅
A thriving community of Young Algaeneers 🌱
Our New Year’s resolution 🎉
To bring you an extraordinary YAS in 2026!🥂
Curious to know more?
👉 yas.eaba-association.org
#YAS2026 #EABA #AlgaeEurope #VLAG