Social Media 2024 Trend Report by Semrush

2024
THE VISION OF A NEW SOCIAL ERA

SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS REPORT
THE VISION
OF A NEW SOCIAL ERA
In the rapidly changing world of social media, keeping up with trends
is key to staying ahead of the curve.
In this report, we consulted with social media specialists, marketing

gurus, and top industry insiders to bring you the social media trends
expected to dominate the coming months.
These experts are our Visionaries!
After conducting in-depth interviews and analyzing data, we’ve

identified five key insights that will shape the future social media
landscape.
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2024 THE VISION OF A NEW SOCIAL ERA: SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS REPORT
From the rise of content creators to the arrival of AI, these trends are
sure to have a significant impact on the way brands engage with their
audiences in the years to come.
Take advantage of this knowledge to stay ahead of the competition

and become the visionary for your brand.
Read on for a closer look at what's on the horizon!
Vladyslav Opryshko
Head of Social Media Products, Semrush
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Level Up!
Boost Social Rank with Authenticity
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Next on Influencers:
The Era of Content Creator Stardom
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Generative AI:
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A revolutionary tool to assist marketers
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Envisioning Success:
TikTok & LinkedIn to rule in 2024
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The Social Arena:
Experiment with Metrics and Win
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AUTHENTICITY!
WITH AUTHENTICITY
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Our Visionaries strongly agree on this: Authenticity is key in shaping audience
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perception and plays an important role in achieving long-term success on social

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media.
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Authenticity means sharing real stories, engaging in meaningful conversations,
and showcasing the human side of your brand. It allows you to build a
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solid emotional connection with your followers, which leads to increased
engagement, brand advocacy, and business growth.
By sharing raw, unfiltered content, you can create that genuine connection with
your audience. Embrace transparency and honesty to thrive in 2024.
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01. AUTHENTICITY
In 2024, brands will focus

on more natural/UGC-style
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campaigns, de-influencing,
and authenticity
(and if they don't, they
should!).
By Annie-Mai Hodge
Founder of Girl Power Marketing
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01. AUTHENTICITY
GEN Z’S “REALNESS”

MOVEMENT:
SPEAK HONESTLY, LOOK
GENUINE
HERE AND NOW
Generation Z (Gen Z, born between
1997 and 2012) is tired of perfection
and flawlessness. They want a
more honest and meaningful online
experience, so they've started the
"realness" movement.
OUR VISION
In 2024, consumers will engage
more deeply with User-Generated Brands will see the value in
Content (UGC) than high-production
sharing UGC as a cost-effective
content. UGC feels more authentic
and trustworthy to them. way to get content that also
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seems more authentic than high-

In short, social media audiences will
start just listening to real people. production content. Customers
Consumers don't want a brand to
trust fellow customers more
explain what it does; they want
people, customers like them, to talk than the brand itself. Likewise,
about it.
content creators will find a great
opportunity to create and share
UGC for brands.
By Lucas O´Keefe
Content Creator & Social Media
Strategist
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01. AUTHENTICITY
A MATTER
OF TRUST
HERE AND NOW
Audiences are seeking transparency
and authenticity. They gravitate
toward sources they trust, faces
behind messages, employees
sharing insights, and real people
speaking through video content.
Brands are teaming up with creators

who make good, genuine content and
whose audience grows with them.
The true mark of a very good social
team lies in its ability to influence,
moving beyond awareness. It can be
link clicks, leads, or any other action
in the “consideration” stage. Brands feel they must put out
very polished, professionally
OUR VISION tailored content. However, in
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Building enduring partnerships

between companies and content most cases, people behind social
creators who excel at storytelling while
media management don´t get
looking natural and authentic is key.
this trend of looking raw. But it's
Our Visionaries firmly agree that
okay to look like it was filmed on
brands have to hire individuals who are
skilled in social media communication, your phone. That's what people
have a knack for storytelling, and are
want to see and relate to.
charming onscreen. These freelancers
or employees will serve as brand
ambassadors to help bridge the gap
between the brand and its customers. By Sara Zaccaro
They will influence purchase decisions, Global Head of Brand Social Media,
activating social selling and making Publicis
them an incredibly valuable asset for
any company.
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01. AUTHENTICITY
ESSENTIALS TO BOOST
YOUR BRAND´S AUTHENTICITY
↪ Curate for Unrefined “behind the scenes” posts.

Experiment with content that doesn’t look
content creators perfectly edited, and tell compelling stories
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who look authentic that connect with your audiences instead.
Differentiate with a personal touch.

↪ Create stories Standing out requires more than a single
around your strategy. Personal touches and unique
touches matter. In a crowded space, your
customers’ real distinct approach is what sets you apart
situations from others.
↪
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Keep an eye out for:
B2B influencers. We see an increasing trend in company CEOs

posting content from their LinkedIn profiles. Pay attention to
some big ones in your industry as a reference to learn from.
TikTok UGC content. Video remains the most engaging and

efficient format to tell stories. And when we talk about video,
TikTok is the platform with genuine, unedited, inspirational
content getting reshared and commented on. This trend is
expanding to all platforms and industries; the key is to link those
stories with your brand values.
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NEXT ON
THE ERAYOUR
CREATOR REAL
INFLUENCERS:
UP WITH
STARDOM
AUTHENTICITY!
OF CONTENT
CONTENT
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Could 2024 mark the beginning of a new era for content?
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Yes! We envision a world where businesses craft content that truly resonates
with their audience, inspiring genuine interactions and fostering a devoted

community of brand advocates.
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Instead of relying on big influencers for promotion, brands can establish
a genuine and long-lasting social media presence by fostering a sense of
belonging among their followers.
The future looks bright for those who prioritize connection and community.
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02. INFLUENCER MARKETING
The future of content will

see brands partnering with
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creative content creators who

will serve as long-term brand
ambassadors. This will elevate
brands to new heights and
make a powerful impact!
By Vikas Roy
Social Media Growth Hacker
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THE DARWINIAN
THEORY
HERE AND NOW
Social media managers are already
prioritizing the quality of the content
over the number of followers an
individual has. Authenticity is
a crucial value for social media
engagement, and storytelling is
the most important skill that is
considered—alongside alignment
with the brand's values and tone of
voice.
While branded content focuses on

AI tools have emerged to
brand identity and sales, influencer-
created content humanizes the support social media managers.
brand, resonating with audiences
Tools that can give operational
on a social level. In recent months,
we’ve seen company directors, support: ChatGPT for coming
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CEOs, and general staff employees

up with campaign concepts, AI
sharing their experiences,
challenges, and personal stories writing tools for simple post-
as brand ambassadors and faces
copy generation, and text-to-
of their products. They act as their
business promoters and activate image generation. Big brands
social selling.
and social media teams at the
top of their game are relying
heavily on these tools.
By James Keen
Global Social Media Strategist,
Semrush
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THE DARWINIAN
THEORY
OUR VISION
This is where content creators and Companies will be putting together
the Darwinian theory of evolution dedicated teams and departments
come into play: that concentrate on developing
content and fostering community
UGC + Content Quality + AI = engagement.
Successful Content Creator
Simultaneously, SMM professionals
Organizations will employ full- will use AI to optimize their workload
time professionals who specialize to focus better on developing
in creating internal business-to- strategies, creating engaging
business (B2B) content and/or content, and building relationships
have excellent storytelling skills. with audiences.
Both content creators and marketing

teams will prioritize producing UGC
content that looks real and honest,
inspirational and emotional—
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consciously showing the human side

of the business.
Those brands and creators that

don't adhere to the premises of the
Darwinian theory will eventually fade
Content creators from social stardom.
to establish
long-term
deals and grow
along brands
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THE SOCIAL BOND.

LONG-TERM BRAND
AMBASSADORS' ALLIANCE
HERE AND NOW
It’s a natural flow: brands hire
content creators for a campaign
or two. If they perform well, they
call them back. Many companies
are hiring creators based on
previous results rather than on their
popularity.
At the same time, brands are looking

into collaborating with content
creators from a wide spectrum of
personalities, rather than just a single Influencers and brands will be
tone. This strategy allows them to
entering into partnerships to
connect with diverse audiences,
increasing the chances to engage make sure the influencer is not
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with more people and turn them into

only a good fit for their brand,
consumers of the brand.
but will also craft content that
best aligns with the brand's
goals. I think the days of simply
saying ‘That person has a large
audience, let's work with them’
are coming to a close.
By Jon Stansel
Social Media Manager, Speaker &
Consultant
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THE SOCIAL BOND.

LONG-TERM BRAND
AMBASSADORS' ALLIANCE
OUR VISION
Content creators will get more
proactive in contacting brands and
building stronger connections with
them. Instead of simply promoting
content, they will take on the role of
brand ambassadors or evangelists
in the longer-term relationship.
Audiences will perceive this as more
honest and real than the occasional
promo posts.
Brands, on the other hand, will

continue to look for diverse
personalities to hire as content
collaborators or as part of their own
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Marketing team.
This will lead to a positive evolution Brands will select

of social selling through company
CEOs, employees, or long-term creators based on
partnerships with content creators,
with a subsequent improvement of content quality
social network tools for direct sales
by reducing the number of clicks or and engagement,
steps before purchase.
rather than number
of followers
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GET YOUR CONTENT

CREATORS STRATEGY READY
IN 5 STEPS
Be real, look real. When

↪ Choose creators who look, creators you work with
talk, and live like your ideal create content, don’t
overthink by comparing
customers yourself to other brands;
↪ Let them create their simply share authentic
views while you humanize
content with freedom
↪
your brand.
Provoke comments and

↪ Establish lasting relation- shares through UGC that
ships with different creators looks authentic, inspiring,
and educational.
↪ Invest in social media Listen and ask audiences

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to choose the content they

listening tools want to experience and
↪ Localize and share UGC interact with, and listen to
their feedback.
content
↪ Keep an eye out for:
LinkedIn’s shift from strictly industry and professional content to

an increasing focus on storytelling and UGC sharable posts.
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A REVOLUTIONARY TOOL
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As history shows, with every technological advance, fears always arise.
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According to our Visionaries, AI has arrived to help and support marketers to

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optimize their workloads, not to replace them.

Here's why:

↪ Creativity and Strategy: AI cannot think creatively and develop unique
marketing ideas.
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↪ Emotional Intelligence: AI struggles with understanding emotions and context.
↪ Human Touch: Customers appreciate the human touch in marketing
interactions.
↪ Adaptability and Insight: AI can assist in data analysis, but human marketers
possess the expertise and intuition to interpret insights.
By combining their strengths with AI, marketers can enhance their productivity,
creativity, and overall marketing effectiveness.
Then, what's the status of AI these days? Where do we stand with it, and what
does the future look like?
Read on to find out.
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03. GENERATIVE AI
AI tools can be game-

changers for marketers.
They can expedite the
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brainstorming process with

data-driven suggestions,
optimize content for specific
channels, and help automate
content repurposing across
various platforms.
By Lindsey Gamble
Associate Director of Influencer Innovation, Mavrck
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03. GENERATIVE AI
THE INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION
OF SOCIAL MEDIA
HERE AND NOW
Artificial intelligence has
revolutionized the dynamics of
digital marketing, making processes
more efficient for social media
professionals while providing users
with a better overall experience.
One of the greatest advancements

has been in personalized advertising,
where AI is used for machine learning
and pattern recognition. This has
allowed for more effective targeting
and customer recommendations, With AI, content creation will be
increasing conversion rates.
accomplished with impressive
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AI has contributed to a more agile speed and efficiency. Its benefits

experience in social media through
are genuinely inspiring.
web chatbots to provide quick,
efficient responses to customers;
improve overall satisfaction through
automated text translations; suggest By Urvee Tondwalkar
social media posts based on Content Strategist & Instagram Coach,
browsing history; and offer content- Urvee Designs
generating tools for professionals
and educators.
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03. GENERATIVE AI
THE INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION
OF SOCIAL MEDIA
OUR VISION Social media
Content creation will experience the
biggest evolution in 2024. marketers will
The next few months will determine speed up the
how marketers maximize the
possibilities of AI. Our Visionaries content write-up
predict a general shift to optimizing
their daily tasks by using generative process with AI
AI to develop human ideas, leaving
marketers more time to think recommedations
strategically.
In a few words, marketers will be the

creative brain, and AI will act as the
eloquent developer.
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Short statements will turn into articles, However, the future of AI is not
and voice commands will become free of concerns. Risks and
digital art-generated pieces. We will issues surrounding copyright
experience an era of mass-produced infringement, AI-generated scams,
social media content that can keep up and misinformation are expected
with the need for speed in the current to increase. On the other hand,
digital communication landscape. integrating chatbots into brand and
social media platforms will become
Generative AI will continue to essential. Take advantage of the
make headlines in 2024. Social opportunity to stay ahead of the
media marketers will get better game.
at leveraging its power. Platforms
will refine AI features to focus on
utility vs. novelty. We will move
from a period of experimentation to
integration and adoption.
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03. GENERATIVE AI
MASTERING YOUR AI SKILLS

IN 2024
↪ Keep up Keep up with the launch of AI apps. Staying informed

of the possibilities of AI tools could be a timesaver and
with the range
↪
a giant step in your strategy optimization.
of AI apps
Experiment with AI daily! Utilize AI tools to
automate routine tasks such as scheduling posts
and monitoring social media metrics. Use generative
↪ Experiment AI to generate copy for your social media content,
but ensure the result aligns with your brand voice.
with AI daily! And don´t forget the data! AI can help analyze user
behavior and preferences to deliver personalized
content to your audience and record their activity.
Explore with authenticity. And let´s not forget about

you, human! While AI can enhance your social media
↪ Mix it with strategy, it is still essential to maintain a human touch
and oversee the process. Regularly review and adapt
authenticity your social media strategy based on the insights
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generated by AI, combined with the expertise and

intuition of your human marketing team.
With future AI features, YouTube will be able to recommend the

perfect video for your mood through video summaries, curate
playlists tailored to your interests, and even provide personalized
content based on your browsing history and watch time. The
possibilities are endless, and the future of YouTube is truly exciting.
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According to our Visionaries, TikTok and LinkedIn will dominate the social media
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landscape in 2024, thanks to their engagement capacity and evolving abilities.

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But that’s not all. The disruptive rise of Threads could change the current social

media landscape, backed up by Meta, its parent company. While YouTube will
continue its road to adapting to new video formats and AI integration, X will
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create a big buzz with surprising new features.
The competition for social media success will be fierce and challenging.
Through these predictions, you'll be better equipped to navigate the ever-

changing landscape of social media and stay ahead of the game. Keep reading…
there’s much more to discuss!
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04. SOCIAL NETWORKS
TikTok is still developing

exciting new features and tools
for creators, advertisers, and
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regular users. It will likely focus

on ecommerce, generative
AI, and search in 2024. It also
remains the king of short video
engagement.
By Matt Navarra
Social Media Consultant & Industry Analyst
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04. SOCIAL NETWORKS
JOIN THE MOVEMENT:

TIKTOK'S FUTURE-FORWARD
COMMUNITY
HERE AND NOW TikTok will continue
TikTok continues its upward
trajectory on the global popularity to reign the social
podium, having the highest user
engagement and retention figures. arena through
The network has proved to be a
fantastic tool for those brands that engaging and
know how to use it. It also ranks at
the top of the short video format, Authentic UGC
which is the ultimate goal on any
platform. videos
At the same time, TikTokers are
worried about possible regulations
over the platform in the U.S. and
are considering moving to YouTube
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Short.
OUR VISION
A breath of hope from our Visionaries:
TikTok won´t disappear in the U.S.
(phew!).
Instead, TikTok will welcome content

creators eager to invest and innovate
through the platform, focusing on
authenticity and a sense of duty
in engaging actively with their
communities.
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04. SOCIAL NETWORKS
LINKEDIN´S
LEADERSHIP
FOR B2B RELATIONSHIPS
HERE AND NOW
LinkedIn has become an essential
tool for businesses to connect
with industry professionals. The
platform's user base has grown
to millions of professionals from
diverse sectors, making it an
invaluable resource for establishing
and nurturing B2B relationships.
LinkedIn's commitment to continuous
innovation has been a critical factor
in its success.
It consistently introduces new LinkedIn

features and functionalities to
support business needs for will establish
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connection and engagement.

Recently, the platform has shifted its position as the
toward more intimate storytelling
content, including "hero" stories that ultimate platform
users can relate to.
for professional
networking
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04. SOCIAL NETWORKS
LINKEDIN´S
LEADERSHIP
FOR B2B RELATIONSHIPS
OUR VISION
2024 will be the moment for B2B
companies to use their CEOs and
C-Levels to take center stage in
social media communications. Their
profiles will overshadow company
profiles following the demand from
audiences for brand humanization.
Companies will encourage CEOs

and thought leaders to establish a
presence on the platform to create
more direct engagement between
top executives and potential LinkedIn's algorithm now
business partners or clients. This
favors creators with authority
unique feature not only enhances
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transparency but also grows trust and credentials rather than

among users.
TikTok/Instagram gurus. Video
Through its constant innovation content from industry leaders
and commitment to facilitating
will be vital to winning on the
meaningful connections, our
Visionaries agree that LinkedIn will platform.
undoubtedly cement itself as the
unrivaled platform for professional
networking in the years ahead.
By Sarah Sweeney
Video Content Marketing Coach
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04. SOCIAL NETWORKS
GET THOSE PROFILES SHINING!
↪ Establish new ↪ Activate your LinkedIn
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relationships with profile
TikTok´s content
creators ↪ Explore Instagram´s
latest tools
↪ Start conversations:
Get your strategy ready ↪ Be cautious about X
for Threads investments

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Threads. The strength of Meta will drive the growth of this

network in conjunction with Facebook, especially approaching
those in search of transparency and accountability. This might
push brands and influencers to build content specifically for
Threads.
YouTube. The social media dinosaur is still a great contender.

With a new CEO, the platform will continue to renew itself with
AR/VR content, vertical shorts, podcasts, and live streaming.
X. The uncertainty over Elon Musk´s vision for the company will
pose an investment risk.
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In the early days of social media, success was measured by having tons of
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followers; now, as our Visionaries agree, brands are realizing that engagement is
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much more important. But what does that mean, and how will it affect the way
we measure social media success in 2024?

Because change in social media happens faster every year, experimenting with
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your strategy by using different metrics will help you succeed in 2024. Our
Visionaries recommend trying out different strategy scenarios to observe results
through various ways of chasing the same goal.
The three key highlights on metrics for 2024 are fully explained next!
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05. METRICS
If you have the chance and

the budget to conduct small
pilot strategy tests, then
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do it. I suggest investing

20% of your budget on new
and optimal opportunistic
actions to explore and 80%
on tried and true.
By Kristin Gallucci
Consultant & Fractional CMO, Modern Marketer
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05. METRICS
FROM GOOD
TO GREAT:
IMPLEMENTING A/B TESTING
HERE AND NOW
Digital marketers have been using
A/B testing for a while now to
improve their websites, landing
pages, and email campaigns. This
approach helps them figure out what
works best and make changes for
a better digital marketing strategy.
With A/B testing, brands can also
explore new ways to connect with
their audience by trying out different
types of content and messaging.
This way, they can expand their
reach and find new growth
opportunities.
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OUR VISION
From 2024, A/B testing will be AB Testing
frequently used in social media
as well. Brands might follow the will become a
20/80 rule in investment between
experimental strategies and actions regular practice
that they predict will work well,
thanks to previous campaign results. by marketers
to provide them
with valuable
insights
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05. METRICS
THE RISE
OF ENGAGEMENT:
SHARING IS CARING
HERE AND NOW
Engagement is currently a global
trend in social media content.
Brands are realizing the value of
engagement over other KPIs, and
they’re investing in posting content
that creates a connection and builds
a community of loyal fans who
interact with the content they view
by sharing or commenting.
The downside of this is that

engagement can´t be bought, right? With the rise of dark social,
No matter the investment you make
it's really hard to "track"
on a content piece to increase
reach and impressions, the rate of everything. You need to look
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engagement will not depend on

at the qualitative data and
whether the content resonates with
the audience. It is relevant to the emphasize asking people
current moment in time.
where they heard about your
brand. Content is being shared
across numerous public
and private channels and
consumed differently.
By Mandy McEwen
Founder of Mod Girl
Marketing & Luminetics
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05. METRICS
THE RISE
OF ENGAGEMENT:
SHARING IS CARING
OUR VISION
While engagement will remain In 2024, algorithms will get
important in social media, our even smarter and start favoring
Visionaries agree that other metrics content that gets people talking,
will still be essential to measure sparks reactions, and encourages
content success, and brands will community engagement. This means
consider those for their overall that shares (publicly or by DM)
marketing strategy. will become a very important KPI
for social media professionals to
observe and work on.
At the same time, social media

networks will be all about content
that inspires discussions, promotes
comments, and generates user-
generated content. This trend will
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link back again to authenticity;

genuine and relatable content
prompts people to get involved
and share their opinions and
Algorithms will get experiences, creating a sense of
community around your brand. This
smarter in 2024, leads to increased brand loyalty,
more organic reach, and a more
favoring content substantial online presence.
that gets people

talking, sharing,
and commenting
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REACH AND
IMPRESSIONS:
BRAND AWARENESS BUILDERS
HERE AND NOW
Reach and impressions have recently
been two essential KPIs to analyze
as indicators for social media content
success, particularly for paid social.
These two metrics are strongly
related to brand awareness, as when
content gets shared, it grows in
reach, translating into more brand
visibility.
In other words, the more people who

see and share the content, the more
Content that gets shared
it grows in reach and the greater
the chances of the brand getting means people (audience and
noticed.
non-audience members)
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talking about your brand

and advocating for it. That's
something that doesn't rely on
any social media algorithm out
there!
By Lucas O’Keefe
Content Creator & Social
Media Strategist
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REACH AND
IMPRESSIONS:
BRAND AWARENESS BUILDERS
OUR VISION
By 2024, social media success will
be measured not just by engagement
but also by reach and impressions,
which will serve as crucial indicators
of brands´ online presence. How
to reach success? Our Visionaries
foresee this: Brands will invest in
creating or curating great UGC
content that audiences react to by
sharing.
Our team of Visionaries predicts
significant updates in the functioning
of algorithms. These updates include
a more accurate tracking of content
localization, allowing users to access
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content from their local area. Also,

Businesses to hire regarding tracking, users will have
the freedom and flexibility to choose
a diverse pool if they wish to be tracked and what
for.
of creators to
Get ready to experience a shift in
increase chances focus that will drive you toward
greater success and influence in the
of connecting digital world.
with a wider
range of people
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CLIMBING UP!
A/B Testing 20/80 rule. Dedicate a

portion of your budget to testing new
approaches and trends. Around 20% for
↪ Set your A/B new explorations and 80% for proven
Testing 20/80 rule strategies is a good balance. Testing helps
you uncover what resonates and provides
↪
valuable insights.
Grow your shares. Authentic content

↪ Use shares to creates a natural effect on audiences
measure brand for commenting and participating in
discussions, which is key for a great
awareness connection between them and brands.
↪ Collaborate
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Boost reach with video. Include video

with video content content in your strategy, aiming for shares
and comments.
creators
↪ Invest in UGC Engagement comes with empathy.

Investing in UGC that connects with
content to grow your audience will be essential for your
engagement help strategy's success.
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GET THOSE METRICS

CLIMBING UP!
In the past, all platforms had unique characteristics. Twitter was all
about your short text rants. Facebook about longer texts and groups.
Instagram about photos. YouTube about videos. Nowadays, all platforms
are dominated by a single format: short-form vertical video content.
Even though video has been in everyone's mouth for years, only some
brands have mastered it. To achieve success in 2024, optimizing videos
to maintain viewership and produce content suitable for new devices
such as AR/VR will be crucial.
The brands of tomorrow will be the ones that master video retention
and interactive experiences.
ISIONARY
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RESHAPE YOUR
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY:
TIPS FOR BRAND VISIONARIES
Now that you’ve read all about the main Insights for 2024 from our amazing team
of Visionaries, it’s time to put them into action! To help you with this task, we’ve
summarized the main recommendations featured on these pages.
So let´s go!
↪ Use authenticity to build a solid have more time to focus on ideas

emotional connection with your and strategy.
followers, leading to increased
↪ Hire or establish long-term
engagement.
partnerships with content creators.
↪ Prioritize UGC content that Select them based on quality over
looks authentic, inspiring, and
educational to activate audience
comments and shares.
the number of followers.
↪ Use A/B Testing to experiment

with tactics, following the 20/80
↪
↪ Activate content shares through rule (use 20% of your budget on
ISIONARY
genuine stories. new explorations and 80% on

proven strategies).
↪ Push active listening and fueling
comments and discussions. ↪ Keep investing in video as the
star content format in social media
↪ Use Generative AI to optimize
to boost reach.
your content creation so you can
And finally, remember that technology is here to help you and support you in your
daily tasks, whether to create, publish, or measure your results. Take advantage of
the optimization power of tools that save you time on your strategic actions. Need
some advice on this? We’re here to help.
See you in the future, Visionary!
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THE MAKING OF
We are honored and lucky to count on an extraordinary group of experts that we often
reach to for advice or simply to inspire us through their content. These are our Visionaries,
a diverse team of top voices in social media that have made this report possible.
WHAT IS A VISIONARY?
A social media Visionary possesses a deep
understanding of the current social media
landscape and has the ability to predict
future trends with clarity. They can spot new
opportunities and devise strategies that keep
your business ahead of the competition,
making them a precious asset for any
business aiming to leverage the power of
social media to achieve its goals.
For this report, we have not one but many

wonderful Visionaries contributing their
wisdom.
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HUGE THANKS TO:
Hrabren Bankov Saheli Chatterjee Jess Cook

Founder, Brave Social Marketing Strategist & Head of Content,
Media Marketing Consultant for Creators LASSO
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HUGE THANKS TO:
Kristin Gallucci Annie-Mai Hodge James Keen

Consultant & Fractional Girl Power Marketing Global Social Media
CMO, Modern Marketer Founder Strategist, Semrush
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Lucas O’Keefe Mandy McEwen Matt Navarra

Content Creator & Founder of Mod Girl Social Media Consultant
Social Media Strategist Marketing & Luminetics and Industry Analyst
Janet Machuka Vladyslav Opryshko Vikas Roy

Digital Marketer & Head of Social Media Social Media Growth
Trainer, Co-Founder Products, Semrush Hacker
ATC Digital Academy
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HUGE THANKS TO:
Brandon Smithwrick Jon-Stephen Stansel Sarah Sweeney

Head of Content, Social Media Manager, Video Content
Kickstarter Speaker & Consultant Marketing Coach
ISIONARY
Keerthi Ravindra Rao Sara Zaccaro Lia Zneimer

Organic Growth & Global Head of Brand Head of Brand &
Personal Brand Strategist Social Media, Publicis Content, Teal
Lindsey Gamble Evan Patterson Urvee Tondwalkar

Associate Director of Fractional Content & Content Strategist &
Influencer Innovation, Community Marketing Instagram Coach,
Mavrck Leader Urvee Designs
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WHAT´S NEXT?
Save time and level up your strategy with Semrush Social.
You have the knowledge. Now it´s time to optimize your social media strategy by
combining the great insights from this Report with the use of Semrush Social.
Improve performance, streamline workflow, and boost online presence.
↪ Manage multiple accounts
↪ Track any brand

ISIONARY
↪ Community Management
Become the visionary of your Brand. The future is yours.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SEMRUSH SOCIAL
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2024

THE VISION OF A NEW SOCIAL ERA

In this report, we consulted with social media specialists, marketing

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