The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector.
In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, James Akers speaks with Katy Farrell and Nicola Barratt, the Social Media Tech Champions, on the whirlwind of digital change in 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 will bring. They unpack everything from AI slop flooding our feeds, to the rise of vertical video, evolving engagement metrics, the increasing role of search across social platforms, and the wellbeing challenges faced by social media managers.
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Music by SHAR
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