The future of social media is
mobile
. An estimated 3 billion people will have access to mobile phones by 2020. Additionally, more and more people are using their smartphones as their main source for accessing social platforms. That’s why future platforms will be designed with smartphones in mind from the start.
By 2030, we’ll see
search’s grip slip further
on product research and social media’s influence grow, especially among mobile-first consumers and emerging markets. Facebook predicts that by 2020, 80% of smartphone users are projected to be using a mobile messaging app.
How will media change in the future?
The future of digital media
will evolve as new tools emerge
, consumers make new demands, and the quality and accessibility of the technologies improve. The rise of mobile video, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the more refined use of data analytics will all influence the future of digital media.
Social networks are
becoming more and more popular
. More than 80% of the 4.66 billion people on the planet with access to the internet are social network users… and this share is expected to grow! Some brands have even ditched their websites and completely switched to social networks. …
To be clear,
social channels are not going away any time soon
. However, where people spend time on social networks is changing. Consumers are shifting their time away from public social channels, choosing to share their time and knowledge in highly specific private communities.
What can we expect in 2030?
Life in 2030 will be vastly different due to changing demographics as well. The
world population is expected to reach 8.5 billion people by 2030
. India will overtake China as the most populated country on Earth. … The fastest-growing demographic will be the elderly: 65+ people will hit one billion by 2030.
How many people use social media? Social media usage is one of the most popular online activities. In 2020, over 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide, a number projected to increase to
almost 4.41 billion
in 2025.
What is the future of communication?
According to the poll, the most popular way of communicating in the future will be by
wearable technology
, including smart watches and augmented reality glasses. More than half of young people said that they think they’ll spend too much time online and not enough talking to people face to face in the future.
In 2021, marketers will continue to use social media to meet two equally urgent imperatives:
Deliver short-term ROI with targeted performance marketing tactics
.
Building innovative digital experiences to win long-term loyalty
.
Social media has
helped many businesses grow and promote itself
, and has helped people find a better way to connect and communicate with one another. On the other hand, it’s also provided many people with problems involving mental health, emotional insecurities, and waste of time.
- The best time to post on Facebook is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- The best time to post on Instagram is 11:00 AM on Wednesdays.
- The best time to post on Twitter is 8:00 AM on Mondays and Thursdays.
| Pros Cons | Connect with students in other educational systems Making people feel bad about themselves | Make new friends/communicate or connect with old friends/family Cyberbullying | Get different opinions on things like surveys Hacking into profiles and posting as them |
|---|
- Build relationships. Social media is not just about brands connecting with their customers. …
- Share your expertise. Social media gives you an opportunity to talk about what you know and what you want to be known for. …
- Increase your visibility. …
- Educate yourself. …
- Connect anytime.
Is Instagram slowly dying?
Instagram has been relentless in its insistence that it’s looking to help small businesses and Creators grow on the app, investing dollars into new programs to help them stand out. …
Instagram as a company and product isn’t really dying
. They are still growing, capturing our attention, and making money from it.
Some predictions were that it would slowly die in 2020, but it is already 2021, and
Facebook is still alive
. There is always a risk for Facebook to die, but it all depends on what you look at. … Despite the massive popularity of Instagram and TikTok, Facebook still has its place and audience in the world of social media.
- Inadequacy about your life or appearance. …
- Fear of missing out (FOMO). …
- Isolation. …
- Depression and anxiety. …
- Cyberbullying. …
- Self-absorption. …
- A fear of missing out (FOMO) can keep you returning to social media over and over again.
