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What We Learned At Cannes Lions 2026
The hottest June on record, 13,000 people from more than 90 countries, one Croisette, and five days that told us what brands should focus on next.
Insights & News
AI
Consumers are sick and tired of hearing about AI all the time
New data finds consumers around the world aren’t happy about AI use in advertising.
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Axios 100: The AI Culture Wars
How Artificial Intelligence became corporate America's new reputation fault line
The Hidden Tax On Enterprise AI: 1 In 5 Workers Lose A Full Day Every Week
Findings from a recent Harris Poll/Workday survey.
Axios Harris Poll 100: GOP Embraces AI Over Dems
Findings from the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100 corporate reputation rankings.
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Research for the AI Era
Introducing The Harris Poll’s AI-Ready Research Packet
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest trends in business, culture, and more.
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What We Learned at POSSIBLE 2026
7,500 senior marketers. Three days in Miami Beach. Five themes that will shape the rest of the year.
More than 60% of Americans using AI tools for medical information: survey
Latest findings from a new Merck Manuals - The Harris Poll survey.
New study finds 80% of women leaders are shaping AI strategy
Chief and The Harris Poll data highlights women leaders' role in building AI frameworks.
Most CIOs regret AI vendor, platform decisions: report
CIOs are grappling with major challenges around AI adoption.
2026 Super Bowl ads to watch early keep AI out of the creative process
Super Bowl ads—what viewers want and don’t want from brands in 2026 commercials
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Regaining Credibility in the GenAI Era
Our 2026 Page-Harris Poll Confidence in Business Index helps leaders understand a shifting landscape.
2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
Outside Corporate Walls, Skepticism About AI
Brands look to experiential marketing as antidote to AI slop, digital fatigue
How AI is rewriting the researcher's job description
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Young Leaders, Real Impact: How AI is Changing Management
Findings from The Harris Poll for Google Workspace
As AI's novelty wears off, workers want it to be better
Move over, Santa: AI elves have taken over the hunt for perfect gifts
A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday Season
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AI Anxiety: How Americans Navigate an Uncertain Future
Americans are mourning stable careers and predictable markets as AI reshapes daily life. New data captures a nation bracing for change.
The Future of Insights in 2026: How AI is Evolving Researchers' Roles
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Misinformation and Deepfakes: Young Canadians on Alert
New research for the Canadian Journalism Foundation reveals how misinformation, clickbait, and AI fakes are rising among young Canadians.
Why Smart CMOs Are Using AI To Fund Brand Building, Not Cut Costs
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Visual-first communication is reshaping work
Canva and The Harris Poll reveal how visual communication drives business results, and why it is changing the way teams work.
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Gen Z and millennial founders go all in on AI
Financial freedom is driving younger entrepreneurs to launch businesses. Among those surveyed, 60% of Gen Z are building with AI from day one.
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AI's trust gap: curious consumers stay cautious
Our QuestDIY study reveals a contradiction in how people feel about AI: real curiosity meets strong protective instincts, with just 30% at ease.
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Boomers buy nostalgia, and top brands deliver
Boomers are spending on nostalgia, utility, and cultural crossover. New data reveals which brands win them with thoughtful campaigns.
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ChatGPT: can the hottest AI brand outlast the hype?
ChatGPT is more than an AI breakthrough; it is a brand phenomenon. QuestBrand now tracks it across 21 countries to test its staying power.
Bosses want you to know AI is coming for your job
For CEOs, AI Innovation Is Now A Near-Term Survival Requirement
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LG wins over UK early adopters with AI features
New tech and AI features are pulling UK early adopters and trendsetters toward LG. New data reveals how the brand is breaking through.
Nearly half of Gen Z and millennials say college was a waste of money—AI has already made degrees obsolete
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ChatGPT Consideration is Highest Among Minority Groups
New data reveals that interest in ChatGPT runs strongest among minority groups, reshaping who is leading the way on AI adoption.
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Could AI be the Future of Tax Filing?
Filing federal taxes is a stressful activity for many U.S. adults. More than half (57%) of all U.S. adults who file federal taxes find completing their own tax-filing nerve-wracking, according to a recent study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Fast Company. Filers care about maximizing returns and may be willing to invest […]
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Canadian Small Business AI Use Grows but Trails US
AI adoption is climbing fast among Canadian small businesses. New data reveals it still lags well behind US peers.
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AI Use is Exploding Among Canadian Small Businesses
New data reveals a rapid rise in AI adoption across Canadian small businesses, reshaping how the country's smallest firms compete.
