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Croud's 2020 predictions: Three-part series
January 14, 2020

As we embark on a new decade, we asked members of the Croud team what they think 2020 has in store for the digital marketing sector, as well as what they think is on the horizon for the next decade.
In this three-part series, we take a look at some of the key themes we expect to emerge over the next decade as well as uncovering the buzzwords that our team believe will be consigned to history.
Part one
With the rise of first-party data and Google and Amazon going head to head in the marketplace battle, part one of Croud's 2020 predictions series takes a look at some of the key themes we expect to see emerge and grow in 2020. You can download the full version online here.
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Part two
A new decade brings the promise of further innovations in the digital sector, whether that's within facial recognition, the fight against digital pollution or creativity. The second part of Croud’s three-part 2020 predictions series takes a look at how we expect digital marketing to evolve over the 2020s and beyond. You can download the full version online here.
Part three
From driverless cars, to VR headsets and AI, the final part of Croud’s three-part 2020 prediction series, shares the marketing buzzwords that the teams at Croud think we will wave goodbye to and the ideas and technologies that will either shift or no longer exist in their current form. You can download the full version online here.
To find out more about how we can help you achieve your 2020 marketing goals, get in touch.