Make Trend or Die

Allison West
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February 16, 2026
Reports

Trend reports are usually like a high pH: basic.

Not ours. Ours is cool.

Welcome to our trend talk: The year of personal agency.

2026, we're reclaiming autonomy—a human-driven narrative that’s not dictated by outside forces.

Inside, you’ll get the 4 shifts driving this:

  • The Tech Rebellion: sovereignty over surveillance
  • To Be Real: liberation over performance
  • Find Your Fleedom: purpose over place
  • The Leftovers: opportunity over invisibility

Sorry, brands, take a seat. You might learn something.

Lessgo…

For a deeper look download our report:
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Allison West is the Director of Strategy and Brand Planning at Sparkloft Media. She is a strategy specialist with 17 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and branding across industries including tourism, CPG, and retail. She has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management where she majored in Marketing and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. She is passionate about inclusive insight development and provocative strategic approaches that inspire bold creativity and connect with consumers. Alli lives in Chicago with her two labradoodles, Disco and Gypsy.

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