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None of us has a crystal ball<\/strong> that predicts the future, but what we can do \u2013 is look at trend data to help us plan where and how we\u2019ll spend our limited time, energy and other resources.<\/p>\n

One topic that most of us are talking about<\/strong> is social media. We\u2019re focused on how often to post, what to post, what types of content are the most effective at attracting the kind of attention we need (the kind that builds our email lists and generates sales).<\/p>\n

Rebecca MacFarlane,<\/strong> writing for SproutSocial.com says, \u201cCombining social media performance and consumer data paints a vivid picture of the\u00a0future of social media\u00a0trends, one that\u2019s so bright we need sunglasses. Data shows you what\u2019s driving audience behavior and where your brand fits in the mix.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The social media trends data shows these 7 trends:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[1] Video<\/strong> is (still) king<\/p>\n

[2] AI-generated content<\/strong> will become mainstream<\/p>\n

[3] Serialized content<\/strong> will earn audiences\u2019 attention<\/p>\n

[4] Brands will prioritize<\/strong> resonance and community over viral content<\/p>\n

[5] Content and network strategies<\/strong> will center on audience engagement<\/p>\n

[6] Authenticity<\/strong> and human-led storytelling win over hearts and minds<\/p>\n

[7] Social search<\/strong> remains a priority<\/p>\n

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To read the entire article,<\/strong> and dive into the reasons these trends are what they are: 7 Social Media Trends You Need To Know in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Additional reading:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Setting Social media Goals \u2013 Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is cross Posting on Social Media and How Can it Help My Business?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media Scheduling Tools \u2013 Saving Time and Extending Your Reach<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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