2023’s top social media trends and a glimpse into 2024

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7 Expert Predictions On The Future of Social Media For 2024

 
 
 
 

Keeping up with social media trends means assessing shifts in the way we work, what consumers want and the tools we need to succeed. As social media marketing increasingly influences teams, customers and businesses as a whole, adaptability is crucial.


We spoke with a group of marketing experts to capture their seven major predictions for the future of social. From authenticity and influencer marketing to social customer care and AI, use these insights to inform your 2024 planning and stay ahead.

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Threads: Takeaways From Our First Month On The Network

Threads: Takeaways From Our First Month On The Network

Meta’s Threads, launched this July, became the most rapidly downloaded app ever. It sparked enthusiasm among brands and social media managers for its potential to enhance brand authenticity and connection. Discover what our own team learned from experimenting with Threads to determine if it fits your brand’s personality and goals.

 
Social Media’s Role In Modern Customer Service

Social Media’s Role In Modern Customer Service

Social media has established itself as a key support channel, yet only 20% of brands have well-defined social customer care strategies. Explore our interactive resource for insights on how leading brands are delivering exceptional customer care to help shape your strategy and elevate your overall customer experience.

 
 
AI Won’t Replace Social Teams: Here’s Why

AI Won’t Replace Social Teams: Here’s Why

Throughout 2023, increased AI adoption in marketing raised concerns about its impact on social media teams. Contrary to concerns, AI is unlikely to replace roles. Instead, it can improve efficiency and give teams space for more creative work. Learn how to integrate AI into your processes, preserving your team’s time to address larger business goals.

 
The 2023 Sprout Social Index™: Breakthrough

The 2023 Sprout Social Index™: Breakthrough

Social media marketing has grown up, and the stakes for social teams are higher than ever. The 2023 Sprout Social Index™ research offers new data on what consumers want to see from brands, the current and future state of social team structures, and how marketers plan to measure the business impact of social in 2024.

 
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Everything you need know about AI ahead of 2024

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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How to elevate your social customer care

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Research and insights to guide your 2024 strategy ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Social resources to share with leaders for 2024 planning

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Elevate your social strategy for the new era ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

How to scale your brand’s social customer care

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Eliminate silos and democratize access to social across the org ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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