The numerous recaps of 2016 have been written, so it’s clearly time to usher in the “what will happen in 2017” articles, and we have a number of interesting insights and predictions for you this week. This is for certain: the only constant in our industry is change.
Fast Company: How Companies Will Use Social Media in 2017
The decline of organic reach on social platforms continued in 2016. Changes in platform algorithms are making it harder and harder to get your messages in front of your followers. But fear not, says Fast Company, “The new social media order that’s taking shape in 2017 promises companies the kind of precision and measurable results long expected from traditional channels like print and broadcast.”
Media Post: Social Video Viewing Enhances Purchasing
While the Fast Company article tells us as many as 25% of purchases are influenced by social media, this research-based article is a bit more specific, “45% of people are more likely to tell friends and family about a brand after watching a good video by that brand on social media.
Social Times: A Look At Social Video’s Big, Bright (And Somewhat Uncertain) Future
Juxtaposed against organic reach, the social media and digital advertising target continues to move at a breakneck pace. The advent of live and 360 video offerings are the latest keeping advertisers on their toes…and there doesn’t seem to be any end to the constant change in sight.
Ad Age: Google Links Brands With YouTube Creators: Are Agencies and Influencer Networks Threatened?
Speaking of change, Google’s latest offering is connecting brands directly with YouTube personalities/influencers, leaving some influencer-related agencies wondering what their future seat at the table will look like.
