The advertising and marketing landscape is being reshaped by AI-first companies that are redefining how brands connect with audiences. From AI-driven search visibility to agentic marketing platforms, these innovators are setting the pace for the future. Here are five companies you should keep an eye on in 2026:

Generative AI has gone from buzzword to business transformer almost overnight. It’s changing how B2B tech companies operate - and who they hire.

Over the past decade, sustainability has moved from a corporate buzzword to a business imperative. Consumers, investors, and regulators alike now expect companies to demonstrate environmental and social responsibility. While industries such as energy and retail have been in the spotlight for years, a quieter but equally important shift is underway in the digital world: AdTech and SaaS are going green.

In today’s digital-first economy, the lines between AdTech, MarTech, and B2B SaaS are blurring at an unprecedented pace. What were once distinct ecosystems are now converging into a unified landscape, driven by shared technologies, overlapping customer needs, and a growing demand for agile, cross-functional talent. At Grey Matter Recruitment, we sit at the heart of this convergence. Our deep expertise across all three domains gives us a unique vantage point , and a powerful ability to connect the dots for both clients and candidates.

In 2025, sweeping new tariffs, particularly from the U.S., have reshaped the global technology investment landscape. These measures, aimed at protecting domestic industries, are having far-reaching consequences across regions, prompting strategic shifts in supply chains, capital allocation, and innovation.

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world of work is no longer hypothetical — it's happening. While much of the conversation has centred on technical roles, there’s now a growing question within commercial teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly influencing the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, driving automation, enhancing customer experiences, and unlocking new efficiencies. However, the debate continues—are these advancements truly revolutionary, or are they simply the next stage in an ongoing evolution?

Using a mix of data taken from our own client’s salary budgets and our in-depth knowledge of the candidate market over recent months, our aim is to equip hiring teams with the most up to date salary information and instil confidence in their ability to offer the best candidates their market worth.

Using a mix of data taken from our own client’s salary budgets and our in-depth knowledge of the candidate market over recent months, our aim is to equip hiring teams with the most up to date salary information and instil confidence in their ability to offer the best candidates their market worth.