Last updated on Jan, 16 2020
Let's dig a little deeper to explore the top five social media trends that will likely dominate social media in 2020.
#1. Ephemeral Content Will Gain Popularity
Ephemeral content is temporary content which remains available for a short period. It is not a buzzword. If you are an Instagram user, probably you would have noticed how your stories disappear from the feed after a certain period. Ephemeral content works perfectly in the age of social media, where the attention span is short. Millennial love to scroll through countless stories one after another. Hence, ephemeral content is likely to gain popularity in 2020.#2. Niche social media platforms will excel
While it is true that Facebook and Instagram are the leaders in social media with millions of users, there is an emergence of several niche social media platforms such as Tiktok and WhatsApp. These niche social media platforms have gained immense popularity within a short span. There are many more such platforms that are gradually attracting the attention of social media users. Some of the examples are MLB, Cabana, and Infield Chatter.#3. The rise of personalised video marketing
Although video marketing is nothing new, the year 2020 will witness a rise in personalised video marketing. A customised video can be text-based, animated or with live-action. Businesses will create personalised videos specifically to cater to the requirements of their customers. Instead of creating separate videos for each targeted customer or consumer, businesses are now creating videos with specific fields for the inclusion of personalised elements. These types of videos will rise because these enjoy higher click-through rates and more engagement.#4. Stupendous increase in influencer marketing
Gone are the days when only actors and actresses were roped by businesses to promote their brands. Today, people with a massive following on their social media accounts exert a tremendous influence on the purchasing decisions of their followers and subscribers. So, influencer marketing will be soar. At present, only a few businesses in India are collaborating with social media influencers, but the numbers will soar soon. For example, eyewear brand Lenskart has worked with YouTube star Bhuvan Bam (BB ki Vines), H&M India's online store with YouTuber Prajakta Koli, and the hair-care brand BBlunt with Aashna Shroff (fashion blogger). The fact that these social media influencers connect with their audience in a regional and more relatable language makes them perfect for marketing.#5. Social Commerce will experience a surge.
The length between social media and e-commerce is getting blurred with each passing day. So, it is likely that social commerce will experience a surge in the coming few months. The new generation loves to continually remain connected on social media and even prefer to purchase based on the recommendation of social media stars. According to Mark Zuckerberg, "If I had to guess social commerce is the next area to blow up". So, it is evident that soon shopping via social media will become a norm. Social media is a dynamic space. For having an advantage over your competitors, you must keep yourself updated about the latest trends. The above top social media trends may continue beyond 2020. So, it is best to brush up your existing social media marketing skills to make the best use of the same.HOW WAS THE ARTICLE?
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