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626: The Content Strategies That Will Die In 2026 (And What’s Taking Over)

In this episode Toni and guest Tony forecast the content‑creation landscape for 2026, warning that high‑volume AI‑generated posts will drown out average creators and that many traditional tactics—like generic blogs, mass‑produced reels, and saturated podcast formats—will lose effectiveness. They stress that originality, clever angles, and human‑centric storytelling remain the key differentiators, citing examples such as Jeff Rose’s receipt videos, Tiffany Ivanovsky’s humor‑driven family content, and a teen’s AI‑assisted TikTok success. The hosts also discuss the growing importance of in‑person events, private communities, and platform features that reward authentic, hard‑to‑summarize content, while noting the erosion of trust caused by AI avatars and over‑promoted influencer pitches. Ultimately, they conclude that creators who combine unique ideas with genuine engagement can still thrive despite AI’s rise.