FORT WORTH, TX — January 2026 — At a time when the contract furniture and workplace design industries are evolving faster than ever, The Trend Report returns for Season 7 with a clearer focus, expanded format, and renewed commitment to the professionals shaping the future of commercial interiors.

Hosted by industry veteran Sid Meadows, The Trend Report is one of the only podcasts dedicated exclusively to contract interiors, office furniture and workplace design, bringing real conversations to the surface about the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of work design.

Season 7 marks a turning point for the show, introducing weekly episodes designed to keep dealers, designers, manufacturers, reps, and industry leaders informed and inspired.

“The workplace is changing fast, but the conversations shaping contract furniture and workplace design don’t always happen out loud,” says Meadows. “Season 7 is about accelerating those conversations and making them more accessible, more practical, and more honest.”

What to Expect in Season 7
Season 7 delivers a structured weekly format built specifically for the contract furniture industry:

Industry Interviews (1st & 3rd Mondays)
Thirty-minute, unscripted conversations with leaders across commercial furniture, workplace design, and contract interiors focused on what’s working, what’s changing, and what needs to be rethought.

Hot Takes (2nd Monday)
A new 10-minute format featuring rotating co-hosts and candid, real-time reactions to industry challenges and opportunities.

10-to-Win (4th Monday)
Short, actionable professional development episodes delivering one practical idea listeners can immediately apply in their business.

A More Interactive, Industry-Driven Podcast
This season also introduces SpeakPipe, a new tool that allows listeners to leave anonymous voice messages with questions, topic ideas, or reactions that may be featured in future episodes.