Popular Social Trends for Growing Businesses

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Social media has become an integral piece of consumers’ lives and daily routines. It’s routine now to see people on social media as soon as they wake up, during and through the end of the day. Consumers utilize social platforms to stay current with famous brands and connect with other customers. To keep up with the latest trends, below are a few to help fuel your strategy and make your brand stand out in the crowd.

TikTok Will Become Huge

As short-form video content is becoming more popular, TikTok is also moving up the ranks, trending as an ideal social platform. TikTok has launched several valuable tools for businesses like ads and business profiles. It’s more than just a platform where creators show off their dance moves; it’s become one of the main for bands to reach millennials and Gen Z populations.

Video Content Will Continue to Dominate

One of the most popular forms of social media content remains video. Videos will dominate social media, and companies will have difficulty becoming the preferred choice of consumers without them. Engaging in short-form videos is now consumers’ preferred choice. If your company is not currently creating videos, it’s time to include them in your content strategy.

Smaller Networks Will Become Popular for Ads

Platforms in the minor form are catching the attention of consumers and brands. The potential advertising audience has increased notably on these smaller networks, giving brands additional growth platforms. Ads on these platforms generate twice the return on spending compared to other social media channels for retail brands.

Paid Advertising Will Become a Must

One of the biggest challenges for a business is paying to advertise. Social media advertising is crucial for strengthening customer relationships, continued brand loyalty, and expanding a business’ audience for consumer growth. Consumers’ recent decline in organic reach is why paid advertising will become necessary for companies to utilize and stay current in the future.

Reaching New Audiences Will Become the Primary Goal

Future social media goals include reaching new audiences and elevating customer service. Previously, these goals focused more on increasing sales and advertising products. It’s anticipated that there will be a shift in how brands use social media. Instead of using it for pure advertising, it will also be used as a channel for fostering deeper customer relationships. 

Personalization Will Be Supreme

Personalization has reached a level that social media platforms now understand the type of products consumers favor. The critical piece where businesses and marketers are advancing in the personalization trend is the presence of social media ads. Social media platforms have advanced targeting and customization options for marketers. Platforms let businesses show suitable ads to the right people at the correct times and can be customized for as many target segments as possible.

Social Media Communities Will Continue to Expand

Communities in social media are social groups created by a brand to provide networking platforms for their customers. Many brands utilize such groups to bring their current and future customers together to share experiences, discuss various topics and help find solutions to challenges. Businesses can also utilize these communities to launch new products, seek feedback and gain consumer insights. Keep in mind when creating new content how it can assist in creating engaged communities to help strengthen your current communities.

Let Southern Cross Media Help Trend Your Growing Business for Success

Your social media possibilities are endless, and Southern Cross Media can help trend your company for success. We have 30 years of combined experience in website development, branding, strategy, and internet marketing to drive your visibility, deliver noticeable results, and increase your revenue. We specialize in finding what works best for your business, establishing new social platforms, and introducing innovative management tools. We invite you to call (321) 351-4054 to speak with a team member or contact us via our website. Let us help your business find its creative voice. 

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