January 5, 2026

Dheeraj Sinha on the three forces shaping creative work in 2026, in conversation with Impact Magazine.

The traditional divide between brand building and performance will continue to dissolve.

Marketing will be expected to deliver impact with the same ideas doing both jobs. Marketing organisations will need to continuously adapt their structure, skills, and ways of working. Agility won't be a transformation project; it will become a permanent capability.