5 social media trends to watch out for in 2023

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by Anna Munhin Feb 5, 2023 News
5 social media trends to watch out for in 2023

The guest author shows you how brands can use social media to their advantage.

Social media is predicted to grow and thrive like never before. Social media is being used by brands to connect with young consumers who are difficult to impress.

Consumers have become more demanding due to the disruption in the digital world. At a time when the lines between online and offline advertising are not always clear, brands need to remain flexible.

Here are five social media trends they can use to their advantage.

This is the first thing. There is user-generated content.

Since the introduction of TikTok, there has been a steep rise in the creation of content by consumers. According to a Stackla survey, 80% of people say that their purchasing decisions are influenced by User Generated Content.

It also gives creators the freedom to ring out brand messaging in their own way, with a personal touch that appeals to audiences. Consumers are more interested in authenticity and branded content is seen as more realistic.

By connecting with their audience in an authentic and real way, brands will be able to strike a chord with their audience.

There are two Artificial intelligence is going mainstream.

Social platforms are already using artificial intelligence-based creativity. Artificial intelligence is being used by players likeInstagram andSnapchat. Artificial intelligence is gaining popularity on social media.

New ways to target, attract and engage social media users can be provided by the use of artificial intelligence. Valuable insights from a brand's social media audience and conversations can be found with the help of artificial intelligence.

It is necessary for brands to rely on advanced forms of artificial intelligence to deliver innovative messaging and retain consumers in the future.

There are three. There is a rise and a fall of influential people.

Over the past few years, the creator economy has grown. In the cluttered mix of the digital advertising hotpot, influencer marketing is an effective way to break through the noise. In the years to come, large numbers of followers will lead to an increase in the number of influential people.

Regional creators of content for sub-cultures in different regions will thrive. It's possible for brands to leverage this trend by partnering with the right people.

In the future, seamless social commerce will be a part of brands marketing plans.

There are four. It's possible to use social to drive a brand experience.

Consumers are not only using social media for entertainment anymore. The majority of consumers prefer an immediate response from brands.

The expectation of pace and personal attention will drive brands to consider social media for more than just entertainment and education.

This will become one of the key pillars of the content strategy of many brands in the years to come.

There are five. Integrity and authenticity are the main focus.

Digital savvy audiences are looking for anything sponsored or inauthentic. They want the brands they interact with to be authentic.

Businesses will need to move away from staged content and focus on content that is real and relevant. The user experience on social media platforms needs to be more real and less polished.

Aditi Mathur Kumar is the author of the book.