MIDiA’s 2026 Predictions Webinar
MIDiA Research’s annual entertainment industry predictions are back!
Based on our highly anticipated 2026 predictions report, our team of expert analysts will gather to share their data-driven insights and top predictions for the year ahead. Join us on 15 January 2026 at 16:30 GMT to hear our bold predictions for 2026 and beyond.
Why attend?MIDiA Research boasts a solid track record, with recent predictions achieving high success rates ( >80% success rate over the last half a decade). We provide reliable and stress-tested analysis to navigate the culture and business of entertainment.
The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, giving viewers the opportunity to get direct answers from our expert team.
Speakers
Mark Mulligan
Founder and Senior Music Analyst
Mark is a Music Analyst and Founder at MIDiA Research. He is a long-term tech analyst and a leading digital thinker with more than 20 years of experience, working with leading global music, entertainment, and tech companies. At MIDiA, Mark focuses on the streaming and creator economies, as well as music business trends and market metrics such as forecasts and market shares.
Tatiana Cirisano
VP of Music Strategy
Tatiana is Vice President of Music Strategy at MIDiA. Prior to this, she served as a music business reporter for Billboard, where she wrote award-winning industry analysis as well as cover stories on artists like Tame Impala and Alicia Keys. Throughout her work she is dedicated to publishing fresh perspectives that drive the music industry forward, with an emphasis on fandom and consumer behaviour.
Hanna Kahlert
Senior Social Analyst
Hanna heads up MIDiA’s Social coverage, with a deep focus on cross-entertainment audience behaviour, the creator economy, and social platforms. Leveraging 6+ years working with a range of clients across digital entertainment developing insights and strategy, she can often be found on the international stage, with regular keynote appearances at conferences such as ESNS, Spot+, and Wallifornia.
Ben Woods
Creator Economy Analyst
A former national journalist and content creator, Ben leads our Creator Economy coverage. As a specialist on the intersection of technology and entertainment, his focus spans new and traditional forms of video engagement, with close attention paid to creators, AI, and the behavioural habits of Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen A audiences.
Laura Fisher
Entertainment and Audio Analyst
Laura Fisher is an Audio and Entertainment Analyst at MIDiA Research, where she deciphers global trends shaping the future of music and audio, as well as the interconnectivity of the entertainment industry. Her research provides data-driven insights into the evolution of audio consumption, the resilience of radio, and the impact of new technologies. A frequent industry speaker, Laura translates MIDiA's flagship research into compelling narratives on the changing role of audio worldwide.
Olivia Jones
Music Researcher
Prior to joining MIDiA, Olivia graduated from New York University with an MA in Music Business, where she specialised in the intersection of fandom and the music industry. She is committed to exploring different perspectives and helping the music industry grow.