In the fifth and final episode of ‘Futurescape: 2030 & beyond’, we look at how AI and wearable tech are reshaping everything from brand discovery to the way people experience the world around them. By 2030, AI will be embedded in search, shopping and recommendations, while wearables – from smart glasses to biometric clothing – will make interactions frictionless, intuitive and deeply personal.

James Chandler, IAB UK’s Chief Strategy Officer, is joined by Phil Rowley, Head of Futures, OMG UK, and Shruti Dube, UK Country Director, Meta. Together, they discuss why AI should be seen as augmentation, not replacement – an “extension of our brains” that removes friction from daily life – and how advertisers can prepare for a future where discovery may rely on AI agents making decisions on consumers’ behalf.

From conversational interfaces to Ray-Ban Meta glasses generating some of the best-performing ads, they explore why experimentation is key, why trust will be critical when dealing with more intimate data and how AI can free marketers to focus on creativity while machines handle the heavy lifting. Plus, there’s debate on whether wearables will finally cross the adoption tipping point – and what that means for brand storytelling.

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In the fourth episode of ‘Futurescape: 2030 & beyond’, we tackle retail media – the fastest-growing area of digital advertising – and explore why the traditional marketing funnel could be obsolete by 2030. As platforms, publishers and broadcasters evolve into full-service commerce ecosystems, retail media is becoming a “spider diagram” at the centre of planning, blurring the lines between brand building and conversion.

James Chandler, IAB UK’s Chief Strategy Officer, is joined by Claire Trbovic, Group Business Director: Incubation Hub, SMG, and Simon Andrews, Founder & Publisher, FIX Newsletter. They discuss everything from cross-retail measurement to immersive in-store experiences – including why data from the ‘long tail’ of retailers could be the key to future success, how brands can collaborate without losing their distinctiveness and why access to diverse data sets will transform planning.

From digital screens turning supermarkets into experience destinations to the challenges of balancing commercial growth with positive customer experiences, this episode takes you inside the opportunities and growing pains of a retail-first media world. And yes, even cheese gets a mention – as a surprising example of how cross-retail brand visibility could work in practice.

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In the third episode of ‘Futurescape: 2030 & beyond’, we explore how stereotypes about age are breaking down – and what that means for advertisers by 2030. From festival-loving 40-somethings to Gen Z living at home but splurging on designer handbags, people’s behaviours and priorities are no longer predictable by life stage. And with older audiences redefining ageing, holding more spending power, and expecting brands to act responsibly on issues like sustainability, traditional targeting just doesn’t cut it.

James Chandler, IAB UK’s Chief Strategy Officer, is joined by Lisa Boyles, Head of Go To Market and Media, giffgaff, and Kristie Naha-Biswas, Global Head of Media and Digital Marketing, Karo Healthcare. Together, they discuss why the obsession with youth marketing overlooks where real income potential sits, how five generations will need to co-exist in the workplace and why values-led targeting will be crucial as consumer expectations shift.

From cash-rich Gen Zers selling clothes on Vinted to older consumers expecting brands to promote healthy tech habits, this episode reveals why advertisers need to think beyond demographics – and how planning for 2030 means understanding values, behaviours and need states, not just age.

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