2026 marketing trends, from food influencers to AI
Take-Away with Sam Oches · Nation's Restaurant News
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Show Notes
In this special bonus episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Kate Finley, founder and CEO of Belle Communication, a foodservice PR agency with expertise in earned media, influencer relations, creative strategy, and consumer insights. NRN has partnered all year with Belle on their Brilli platform, which offers unique insights into food influencers and how to leverage them for your business.
Kate joined the podcast to talk specifically about how marketing evolved in 2025 and what kinds of trends we should expect to see in 2026. Listen in for marketing advice, including more about:
- The importance of leveraging social media and now artificial intelligence in your marketing efforts
- How chef partnerships have become opportunities for brands to build trust with guests
- Why authenticity and relatability are still key to any marketing campaign
- How social media influencers have evolved their tactics, and how restaurants can plan to leverage influencers in the year ahead
Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at [email protected].