The first quarter of the Vertical year 2026 is already behind us—and it really feels like things are picking up speed. There’s no shortage of exciting topics and developments across the verticals, and plenty to unpack and take a closer, more critical look at.

Curious about what didn’t quite impress us this March—and what completely stole our hearts? Then you’re in exactly the right place for my monthly roundtable with the ladies!

Joining the discussion:
* Michaela (Host) @lets_talk_about_verticals
* Aline @i.love.verticals
* Dalia @verticalfilmslover
* Shikha Dia @verticalviewweekly
* Caitlyn @verticait
* Meagan @realreeldrama

In this episode, we talk about a trend that’s been hard to ignore: many major platforms have recently been introducing “new” verticals—features and formats that, in reality, we’ve already seen on other platforms for quite some time.

We take a closer look at what’s currently happening in platform development, why this wave of “reinvention” feels so familiar, and where we’re starting to see potential challenges and limitations emerge.

Our Monthly Recap gives you direct insight from the audience perspective on what truly stood out… and what definitely didn’t.

This month’s categories:

🎭 Actor/Actress of the Month
🎬 Supporting Role of the Month
💫 Chemistry of the Month
🏆 Vertical of the Month
💩 Crap/Disappointment of the Month

As always, we keep it open, honest, and unfiltered — celebrating what we love about the Vertical industry while also calling out where there’s clear room for improvement.

A refreshingly entertaining yet critically reflective conversation you don’t want to miss 🎙️✨

Enjoy listening!