6 Predictions That Will Shape Social Media Strategies In 2026
Jan 2, 2026 · From the rise of virtual influencers to the convergence of short-form video and UGC, here are six predictions that will shape the future of social media in 2026 and beyond.
We Checked In On Our Social Media Predictions for 2025 - Buffer
4 days ago · At the start of the year, we asked 11 experts to share their social media predictions for 2025. They pointed to big shifts — world-building, private communities, AI in everything …
The fastest growing social media platforms of 2025 [new data]
May 6, 2025 · While they aren’t traditional social media platforms, it’s impossible to talk about social media in 2025 without discussing messaging apps. As I see it, the growing popularity of …
A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a ...
Oct 16, 2025 · The previous generation of social media companies found success through “more,” she continued; more followers, more reach, more noise.
Social Media Trends: What Will Shape 2026 (and How to Stay ...
Jan 5, 2026 · From AI-generated content to short-form video and social search, learn what the future of social media looks like in 2026 and how to prepare now.
7 Social Media Trends to Know in 2026 | Sprout Social
Dec 8, 2025 · Get up to speed on the latest social media trends that you need to inform your strategy and stand out in 2026.
Best Social Media Apps to Try That Aren't TikTok or Instagram ...
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