On the Adweek Podcast: Trends That Shaped 2017

We revisit how politics, culture and tech defined the year

At the end of most years, it’s easy to look back on the major technical milestones that marked our advancement. And while 2017 saw several technologies begin to go mainstream thanks to new devices and substantial investment, it was clearly a year that was instead defined by cultural shifts that reverberated through almost all industries.

Sexual harassment, political activism and extremism dominated discussions across tech, media and marketing, making some brands more willing to wade into divisive issues and sparking social platforms to rethink their laissez-faire approach to user (and advertiser) behavior.

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