Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights

MARKETING
TRENDS
the global indie insights
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Published: 11/1/2024
Analyst-in-chief: Jari Lähdevuori
Supporting analyst: Erika Danielsson
Contact: jari@kurio.fi

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TRENDS 2
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“In a world leaning on AI more every day, the good news here is that for consistent
content that builds real brand love, humanness is still the most necessary
ingredient.” -Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hofherr
Having compiled these social media trends reports every year since 2012, I can’t
recall a bigger shift than this one by generative AI. And it shook the world so swiftly!
Our last edition didn’t point it out at all, as the interviews were done days before the
launch of ChatGPT – which arguably has had the biggest impact of all the gen-AI
tools.
For social media marketing, it will offer revolutions, evolutions, and everything
in-between. The following 100+ pages will help you navigate those. And many
other things, non-AI-related, too.
This report will give you insights by 23 of the world’s leading independent agen-
cies. This report has been born out of the need to hear it from the indies, too. After
all, their insights are many a times way more accurate than what the huge holding
companies can offer – indies see the grassroots details, and they need not be so
political in their answers.
Whether indie or not, the job of trends forecaster isn’t easy. That is why we want
to send our warmest thanks to all the 33 experts who shared their insights. Thank
you, on behalf of the whole creative community.
Gautam Reghunath, the Co-founder & CEO of Talented from India, sums it nicely:
“For marketers in 2024, the game plan involves treading social waters with incom-
plete intel, and course-correcting as we go. Old-school marketers might see this
as a big red flag. But a social first marketer knows that real growth and potential
virality only happen in between those decisions. These marketers will be out there
making moves, staying ahead of the curve, while the rest are stuck on slide 43 of
the strategy deck.”
We hope that you boldly set sail towards the unpredictable.
And let this report guide you on the journey.
Godspeed for 2024!
Jari Lähdevuori
Creative Director & Partner
Kurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)
Tommi Opas
CEO & Partner
Julian Boulding
President
thenetworkone
FOREWORD
2024

AUTHORS
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thenetworkone
The world’s leading
independent agencies network.
With over 1,200 agencies in
115 countries, thenetworkone
is uniquely suited to find you
the right agency partner in
whichever market you need.
Our best-in-class agencies can
provide advertising, PR, media,
digital, events, branding and
design, B2B and B2C solutions,
plus anything else you might
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An award-winning social-first
creative agency. We are operating at
the intersection of creative & data,
content & media buying – using
proprietary tools and frameworks.
We aim for thought-leadership –
publishing various annual whitepa-
pers with partners such as Cannes
Lions and thenetworkone. “
Alex Casanovas,
Digital Director
Atrevia
Sylwia Rytel,
Social Media Supervisor
180heartbeats +
JUNG v MATT
Sharlene Jenner
Vice President - Director of
Engagement Strategy
Abelson Taylor
Dora Beilin,
Senior Social Strategist
Barrett Hofherr
Francesca Trevisan,
Strategist
Different
Min Seo,
Campaign Director
Brand New Agency
Deshé M. Gully,
Associate Strategist
Day One Agency
Simi Srinarula,
Social Media Manager
The Hallway
James Hebbert,
Managing Director
Hylink
Trevor Crossman,
CX and Digital
Transformation Director
The Hallway
Olivia Hussey,
Strategic Planner
The Hallway
Mundy Álvarez,
Planning Director
Inbrax
Pedro Rojas,
Inbrax
Pancho González,
CCO
Inbrax
Amy Bottrill,
Social Account Director
Launch
Oana Oprea,
Head of Digital Planning
Jam Session Agency
Gaby Arriaga,
Founder
Leonardo1452
Shantesh S Row,
Creative Director
Liwa
Dhruv Gaur,
Digital Planning Lead
Medulla
Rajesh Mehta,
Chief Strategy Officer
Medulla
Leonie Mergulhao,
Account Supervisor -
Social Media & PR
Medulla
Aurelija Plioplytė,
Head of Digital & Social
Not Perfect
Daiana Khaidargaliyeva,
Account Manager
Osaka Labs
Stefanie Söhnchen,
Vice President Digital
PIABO Communications
Elisabeth Winiartati,
Managing Consultant,
Head of Global Integrated
Communications
PNTR Group
Lydia Aprina, Account Manager,
Integrated Marketing and
Communications
PNTR Group
Nita Prabowo, Account
Manager, Integrated Marketing
and Communications Okhi
Web Developer
PNTR Group
Kei Obusan,
Insights Director
Radarr
Daffi Ranandi,
Insights Manager
Radarr
Gautam Reghunath,
Co-founder & CEO
Talented
Donagh Humphreys,
Head of Social and Digital
Innovation
THINKHOUSE
Sarah Yim,
Strategy Director
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Okhi
Web Developer
PNTR Group

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We interviewed experts
from 23 of the world’s
leading independent
agencies. Their insights
can summarized in the
following ten points.
1. The emergence of UAIGC
2. Personalized content breakthrough
3. Virtual influencers go mainstream
4. B2B becomes B2C
5. UGC strikes back
10 trends for social media marketing
6. Social media mgmt renaissance
7. Analytics over influencer followers
8. Peak short-form video
9. Going communal with creators
10. Truth re-defined

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METHODOLOGY
The insights were gathered by interviewing
33 social media marketing experts
from 23 award-winning independent
agencies, chosen from the 12000+
strong list of agencies in thenetworkone.
The respondents are all part of the
world’s leading independent network,
thenetworkone, hailing from countries as
diverse as China, USA, India, UAE,
Indonesia, UK, Germany, Chile, Lithuania
and South Korea. The interviews
were done in December 2023.
All the respondents are using social media to
help their clients do better communications,
marketing, and eventually, business. They don’t
work with any particular social media platform or
service-provider, thus their insights come from
an objective point-of-view. Coming from not
only different countries, but also different types
of agencies, their answers offer a 360 view of
social media marketing for the upcoming year.

TOP 10 TRENDS
FOR SOCIAL
MEDIA MARKETING
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2024

Generative AI is here to stay – both for brands and
consumers. This means that in 2024 the good ol’ UGC will
get a revamp, kudos to gen-AI. As the tools become ever
more mainstream, it offer a new venue for fans to remix their
favorite brands. How? Who knows. And this calls for flexibility
on brands’ side.
2024
“AI is now enabling creators to reinterpret their favorite brands through their own
perspective. For example, Instagram user @AI_ClothingDaily reimagined Nike
shoes through surreal AI visions that people actually wanted to purchase. And
when the Nike x Tiffany Co. collaboration underwhelmed the community, fans
took to AI to concept the possibilities of what it could have been instead. This
new wave of imagination could be a driving force in social feeds in 2024. - -
Generative AI is changing our expectations on social. Imaginations are running
wild, and brands will need to ask themselves if they’re also willing to stretch
themselves. 2024 will bring an interesting tension between brand storytelling and
imagination forward as brands look to reevaluate how they show up. Not only will
brands have to look at what they create, they also have to look at the how and
be willing to loosen the reins of stringent brand guidelines to allow for flexibility
instead of further tightening their guidelines.“ Sarah Yim, Strategy Director,
Zulu Alpha Kilo
TREND #1 The emergence of UAIGC
“As generative AI continues to advance and become more democratized,
2024 will see brands, consumers, and marketers use these tools to level up
their creativity and even act as co-pilots in the creative process. - - What
we really should be watching out for is brands/creators who use AI to help
deepen conversations with fans by giving them the tools to experiment and
drive new lanes of storytelling. Grime’s invitation to let fans use AI to create
music using her likeness is an example of this.” Deshé M. Gully, Associate
Strategist, Day One Agency
“I believe that this [gen-AI] technology will generate transformations in social
media, not for brands, but for ordinary users and content creators, who will be
able to level the playing field through these tools. Another change that follows
from this is that digital communities will have more tools than ever to appro-
priate and play with styles, icons, and references from recognized intellectual
properties, such as filters that transform you into Mortal Kombat characters, a
personal favorite I must admit. - - For this reason, brands that are not willing to
make themselves available to their users (in the way they choose), face a diffi-
cult landscape as a result of this transformation.” Pedro Rojas, Social Media
Manager, Inbrax

There hasn’t been a year with trends reports not highlighting
personalization of social content. Low and behold, it is finally
here! Thanks to generative AI.
2024
“Social media is already heavily influenced by gen-AI. Today, it’s more than likely
that most agency output involves some bits of gen-AI in its process of concep-
tion. As consumers, we don’t fully recognize its influence yet - outside of the
easy-to-spot, creatively exaggerated activations that go viral every other day.
But the truth also is that most of these gen-AI trends seem to run out of novelty
in about a couple of weeks. Once we move past the visual shock value of these
creatives in time, and ethical considerations aside, I think a rational prediction
is for gen-AI to become the key to finally unlocking meaningful personalized
content.” Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented
“Generative AI will play a crucial role in creating highly personalized content
tailored to individual user preferences. This technology can analyze vast amounts
of data to understand consumer behavior, allowing marketers to generate
content that resonates with specific demographics. In the Chinese market, where
personalization is highly valued, generative AI can help create culturally relevant
and appealing content.” James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink UK
TREND #2 Personalized content breakthrough
“In a huge leap forward, 2024 stands poised to witness a radical transfor-
mation in pharmaceutical marketing on social media, driven by the dynamic
powers of generative AI. This isn’t just a step towards advanced automation;
it’s a groundbreaking shift towards deeply personalized, empathetic patient
engagement, marking a new epoch in healthcare communication.”
Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy,
Abelson Taylor
“--Then, there’s the whole new game that is being played in the field of
Personalized Video Content and Automated Content. AI is quickly generating
tailor-made videos suited to individual audience demographics. Agencies,
production houses, and creatives are increasingly relying on AI Voiceovers, AI
Editors, AI Music, AI Scripting, etc. This allows creative teams more thinking
time and leeway to create video content.” Shantesh S Row, Creative Director,
Liwa

The influencer game is changing with virtual stars. They offer
brands the chance to craft perfect brand ambassadors,
especially with the help of AI. But there lies a question: will
virtual ones form deep and long-lasting bonds with real
audiences?
2024
“As we step into 2024, the social media landscape is experiencing a dynamic
shift, driven by a confluence of evolving trends across channels, culture, and
behavior. - - [One of the most important trends is the] Rise of virtual influencers:
AI-powered virtual influencers could play a significant role in promoting brands
and engaging with consumers in the metaverse.” Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning
Lead, Medulla
“We already feel a massive shift in how brand and influencer synergy transformed
into a long-term partnership rather than just a one-time collaboration. - - Also,
Generative AI takes part – there are some signs of virtual influencers, aka digital
characters created by AI and acting as an influencer online, gaining more popu-
larity and fascination.“ Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect
TREND #3 Virtual influencers go mainstream
“The rise of virtual influencers and computer-generated imagery (CGI) characters
is expected to continue. These digital creations provide brands with complete
control over the content and messaging, although they may raise questions of
authenticity. Virtual influencers are particularly appealing in industries like fashion
and beauty.” James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink UK
“We are already seeing the rise of virtual influencers. Expect this to keep rising. Lil
Miquel – a virtual influencer with millions of followers – had already collaborated
with Calvin Klein, Dior, and Prada. So yes, the virtual has become the real.”
Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa

Business-to-business may have been lagging behind when it
comes to leveraging social. But in 2024 it is catching up. Fast.
B2B companies will greatly benefit from the lessons B2C ones
have to offer. It is H2H, after all.
2024
“Those born between 1996 and 2012, now constitute 64% of business buyers today.
And yet, while younger generations are becoming more prominent in the workplace as
decision makers, many marketers have not yet acknowledged the generational shift
in B2B marketing. In the last few years, brands have made strides in B2C marketing to
cater to this new generation. They’ve carefully considered the channels to best reach
them, and they’ve tailored the content they create to their specific platform behaviors.
The question is, have brands done enough to pivot their B2B marketing? - - Like the
world of B2C marketing, B2B needs to evolve how they speak to consumers if they
want to cultivate growth. B2B marketers will need to reinvent how they approach their
audiences and move away from seeing them through their “work persona”. Instead of
addressing them as someone who makes decisions on behalf of a business, brands
need to see these audiences from a wider angle if they want to build their brand and
create rapport. - - Similar principles from B2C marketing need to be applied if brands
want to build and nurture these audience relationships.” Sarah Yim, Strategy Director,
Zulu Alpha Kilo
TREND #4 B2B becomes B2C
“Social media is not only about entertainment, but is seen as a prime source of infor-
mation for many and becomes the first step in the [B2B] sales funnel no matter where
the sales are being finalized.” Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats +
JUNG v MATT
“In this regard, audiovisual will continue to stand as a key content format in B2B through
short-form videos, which are already widespread in B2C. In an environment where the
amount of information that decision-makers receive is massive, it is essential to be
concise and dynamic to capture attention.“ Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia
“Since B2B social media is usually globally understood as just LinkedIn communication, it is
super interesting that there is more of the business buzz going on on TikTok – as businesses
that orient especially in business solutions, digital tools, and products target more and more
industry on TikTok, as they speak on how to help other businesses grow.” Aurelija Plioplytė,
Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect
“The most noticeable trend in B2B social media marketing right now is the rise of
authentic storytelling. B2B brands are ditching the stiff corporate speak and embracing
narratives that resonate on a human level. It’s no longer just about stats and figures;
it’s about the people behind the business and the stories that make the company tick
-branded content & sometimes even branded entertainment. B2B marketing also typi-
cally tends to be given a lot more time and patience than B2C, so that makes this trend
potentially very effective.“ Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented

User generated content was all the rage in the early days of
social media marketing. Then it got a bit forgotten among
CPMs, influencer strategies and live streams. Now, UGC is
back with a bang, offering brands a way to nail authenticity
and community vibes in their campaigns.
2024
“As we head into 2024, the power of User-Generated Content (UGC) in social media
marketing is becoming undeniable. Take the viral TikTok video of a woman sharing the
aftermath of her car catching fire, but what stands out is her Stanley cup, intact and
still with ice in it. Now, the real game-changer here was Stanley’s quick response. The
president of the company stitched the video in less than 24 hours, not only offering to
replace her cup but also her car itself. This move wasn’t just about fixing a problem;
it was about showing they genuinely care. And guess what? People noticed. The
response was overwhelmingly positive, with tons of comments and a noticeable spike in
customer interest. This story exemplifies the direction social media marketing is headed
in 2024. It’s not just about creating content; it’s about being responsive and engaging
with the content created by consumers. UGC like this is a goldmine for brands – it’s
authentic, it resonates with audiences, and it provides real insights into consumer expe-
riences. A strategy that not only enhances brand credibility but also fosters a deeper
connection with the audience.” Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager,
Osaka Labs
TREND #5 UGC strikes back
“What we’ll see more of is paid UGC, a rising phenomenon where customers - not influ-
encers or professional creators - will be incentivized by brands to talk about a product,
in exchange for monetary rewards, free products, discounts, or exclusive content.”
Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different
“Customer care – in which the brand comes forward and enters the conversation
(e.g. interacts with the user on their channel or leaves a comment) – will become more
frequent, as it’s a great tool to scan for UGC creators that can later be used in commu-
nication. This will also highlight that the brand is open and does not take itself too seri-
ously which is something we all want to avoid.” Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor,
180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT
“With influencer content reaching saturation, our feeds across platforms are becoming
increasingly dominated with #paid content and affiliate marketing links. While influ-
encers were once trusted and reliable sources of information, consumers are tired of
seeing a sea of sponsored content and are turning elsewhere. In fact, nearly 90% of
consumers no longer trust influencers and are turning to UGC instead.” Sarah Yim,
Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo

A huge shift is happening in social media marketing. It is
happening on the tables, screens and sheets of social media
managers. The generative AI is reshaping the way we work.
Let’s embrace the rebirth – and make the most of it.
2024
“Generative AI will be the death of repetitive tasks. It might seem like a small thing
compared to the potential and high expectations of AI, but this will be the core change
that will start a new era in social media marketing. - - All the time spent scheduling
posts, desk social listening, data processing, responding to inquiries, or extensive
graphic design work will be saved through AI optimization, which will free up human
resources for more strategic and creative activities. The access to instant insights and
the automation of creative templates (copywriting and design) will give marketers the
mental space to focus on the most valuable asset humanity can add to this field:
creativity.” Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency
“By simply helping with ideation and content creation, AI will allow communicators to
spend more time on relationships with stakeholders and audiences and invest more into
creative processes and quality content that holds high relevance.”
Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications
TREND #6 Social media mgmt renaissance
“For all the talk and column inches written about Generative AI in 2023, when it comes
to social media in 2024 it is going to be a blockbuster year of constant evolution.
Constant evolution in the quality and capability of AI on one hand and marketers on the
other hand defining and evolving the role that AI will play in helping them identify, create,
and deliver actual value to the work they undertake.”
Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director, The Hallway
“As we look towards 2024, generative AI is definitely going to shake things up in all
things social. What’s really exciting here is the impact on content production. With AI,
we’re talking about creating and tweaking content at a pace and scale we’ve never seen
before. This is huge because it means we can boost our content creation capabilities
using the same resources, cutting down on both time and costs. - - With that in mind, I
think it’s really important to strike a balance where AI meets human creativity. We don’t
want our content to feel too robotic or dystopian, we still want our content grounded
and genuine. We are looking at a collaborative future where AI and human creativity
work hand in hand to produce content that’s both cool, efficient, and authentic.“
Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs

It’s not just about followers anymore. Well, maybe it hasn’t
been for a while, thanks to the rise of the micro influencers.
But AI will give ever more nuanced approaches to
influencer selection. Brands are digging deeper, valuing real
engagement and shared values for meaningful partnerships.
2024
“AI represents the opportunity to surface key influencers that resonate with the brand’s
audience through the lens of analytics and not a Media or PR one, which is often based
on audience size alone.” Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director,
The Hallway
“Artificial intelligence will play a significant role in influencer marketing, assisting brands
in identifying the most suitable influencers for their campaigns. Advanced analytics and
machine learning algorithms will assess engagement patterns, audience demographics,
and authenticity, ensuring a data-driven approach to influencer selection.”
James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink UK
Trend #7 Analytics over influencer followers
“In 2024, we will see influencer marketing in pharma evolve into a more strategic, data-
driven approach. - - Most likely, there will be a prioritization of analytics over follower
counts, with AI aiding in selecting influencers who align with brand values and audience
needs.” Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson
Taylor
“There will be a continuously increasing interest in brands engaging niche influencers,
focusing their marketing efforts to target specific audiences. Looking at the number of
followers will be less important in assessing the potential success of an influencer part-
nership. Instead, brands will look at metrics like influencer profile’s affinity with the brand
and how they are seen as experts in the field.” Kei Obusan, Insights Director, Radarr

We’ve all seen the tiktokification of all the channels. The
super-dynamic, attention-grabbing, jump-cut-studded
aesthetic has also infiltrated other forms of entertainment.
But every action has a reaction. 2024 will see the saturation
of short-form – and the first signs of the rise of something
totally different.
2024
“Last year, every platform seemed to blend into each other—all optimized for algorith-
mically driven, short-form content. The shift to short-form video / quick-hit endorphin
hits became a meme of sorts. - - But in 2024 we’ll have run out of runway to capture
attention... and this year we’ll see the pendulum swing back towards intention. We’ll
see brands start to experiment with longer-form storytelling, perhaps even a shift back
to physical media, and move further away from cheap “viral” hacks.” Deshé M. Gully,
Associate Strategist, Day One Agency
“We’re going old-school and bringing text-based content back. In 2023, we saw a dip
in X’s usage following Elon’s rebrand of ‘the bird app’, but it’s stabilized, showing we
still have an appetite for something other than scrollable video. The jury’s still out on
Threads, but Meta’s investment suggests they’re banking on words, too. - - Between
Trend #8 Peak short-form video
this, Gen-Z’s love of a photo dump, and engagement moving out of public view (see
Instagram’s Broadcast Channels), it feels like lots of us are suffering from entertain-
ment fatigue and craving the ‘social’ part of ‘social media’ again.” Amy Bottrill, Social
Account Director, Launch
“[In channel-related trends, we’ll see] Text-only posts resurgence: Despite the domi-
nance of visual content, text-only posts are making a comeback, particularly on Twitter.
Instagram is pushing Threads.” Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead, Medulla

There’s a shift towards nurturing real communities with
creators, focusing on long-term storytelling. It’s all about
collaborating for genuine, value-driven stories.
2024
“One of the most important trends of influencer marketing will be “Communal success”.
In 2024, anyone will have the openness & power to be an influencer, no matter the size
of the community. What should they do in order to make it on FYP? Not to impress with
an extravagant lifestyle or viral trends, but to bring highly relevant and informational
content from their area of expertise or interest.” Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning,
Jam Session Agency
“In these changing times, brands will need to adapt to the new dynamic of the influ-
encer landscape and reinvent their influencer playbooks. Be it for driving reach, creating
social-first content, or creative partnerships, this new era will see brands collaborate
with their partners to create community-first content.” Sarah Yim, Strategy Director,
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Trend #9 Going communal with creators
“In its infancy, influencer marketing served as an antidote to polished advertising,
injecting a dose of humanity into an otherwise perfected and impersonal landscape.
Influencers invited us in, showcasing their homes, pets, and loved ones. The connec-
tion felt more akin to genuine friendship than a sales pitch. However, as influencers
influenced, and sponsored posts proliferated, this dynamic took a noticeable turn.
What was once ‘real’ and ‘personal’ began to feel ‘staged’ and ‘transactional’. A collec-
tive ‘it’s not me, it’s you’ moment ensued, echoed in the most recent Australia Talks
survey, whereby, a mere 3% of Australians expressed trust in social media influencers.
So, who will take the ‘hot people’s’ job? Brace for a mosaic of influences, with a diverse
array of talent - chefs, artists, skaters, nail technicians - reshaping cultural preferences.
Adidas’ global Originals work and Troy Sivan’s Tsu Lange Yor launches provide an early
glimpse into this paradigm shift.” Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner, The Hallway

The rise of AI-generated content is challenging traditional
ideas of authenticity. In 2024, will our default be that an
IG Story is real or will the default be fake? Does it matter?
Everyone will be recalibrating their approach to truth.
2024
“With how oversaturated social has become with ads and branded media, plus the
inevitable rise of deep fakes, consumers are losing trust in the social landscape and
their fast-moving feeds. As such they are going to seek out more intimate channels to
engage with creators like newsletters, group chats, and even IRL events.”
Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency
“Whether it’s orchestrating CGI PR stunts, like the Maybelline mascara wand or Pata-
gonia jacket, crafting convincing deep fakes, as seen with Donald Trump and Tupac
Shakur, or political astroturfing, generative AI possesses the ability to create ‘all the
spectacle, all the drama, and all effects’, without the real-world constraints. As the 2024
United States presidential election looms large, AI takes on a whole new level of impor-
tance. Will it be used as a force of good, cutting through the misinformation, or will it
take on a more sinister role, distorting reality? Time will tell. Let the pageantry begin!”
Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner, The Hallway
Trend #10 Truth re-defined
“We’ll all (hopefully) benefit from superhuman efficiency and productivity, but growing
concerns about ethics and safety aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, so this tech-
nology will also force brands to redefine ‘authenticity’ online. As AI-generated content
becomes ubiquitous, and sophisticated tools are available and accessible to all, we’ll
have no choice but to push our human creativity even further. - - And all this to worry
about during a year stacked with elections across the globe, where AI will be deployed
to spread misinformation and propaganda across social channels - interfering not just
with our feeds, but with democracy, too. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous!” Amy
Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch

THE INTERVIEWS
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”There is no reason why brands shouldn’t fight to be on top search
lists on socials instead of Google, as this is the real place where
users are.”
2024
180HEARTBEATS
+ JUNG V MATT
Sylwia Rytel,
Social Media
Supervisor
180HEARTBEATS + JUNG V MATT (PL)
180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT is an independent
interactive agency, established in Warsaw in
2007. Creativity, independence, and faith in the
power of innovation are amongst the greatest
values, driving the agency. Our mission is:
creating brand excitement and partnering with
brands that want to make a change.

How do you think generative AI is going to
shape social media marketing in 2024?
The majority of social media users have already come in contact with AI,
so using it in the form of generated images or voiceovers is a natural step
forward. However, we may face an overload of such content in 2024 when
all the brands jump on this trend, which will build resentment in users.
Moreover, as authenticity has been key, AI-generated influencers will not
take on with the brands, they will be seen as planted and forced without
the most important - relationship with the audience.
AI has a great potential to boost creativity and optimize work time when
used with the right prompts, but it needs to be used alongside our
know-how for best results. Generating first ideas, that can be bigger and
bolder, then transferring them and aligning them into whole strategies can
be our way forward from now on.
Where is influencer marketing headed in
2024?
Using creators’ platforms lately will have been presented more as a touch-
point to the whole integrated marketing strategy than a separate, addi-
tional activation. They are here to increase impact and add credibility to
the messaging, which is crucial among current media clutter. Due to this
we will see more influencer-forward marketing where their presence is
in the center - users do not use social media to follow brands but to get
engaging & relatable content. More creators takeovers, more creators
collaborations and the right balance between big names with micro and
nano influencers which will be orchestrated in a series of interactions
to build up the hype. Influencers’ content will start to intertwine with the
brand’s one as we will be looking into long-term partnerships. It’s all about
right matches - influencers’ audience with the brand’s audience to make
sure that right people are targeted to ensure quality reach and sales.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TRENDS 2021 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TRENDS 20
2024

What do you see as the most interesting
trend for social media in B2B marketing?
Because of various target audiences being present on social media, we
will see that some of the regular B2B content is getting transformed into
B2C. Social media is not only about entertainment, but is seen as a prime
source of information for many and becomes the first step in the sales
funnel no matter where the sales are being finalized. Due to this shift more
influencers and experts (also from inside the company) will be asked to
collaborate and create assets. Well-crafted content based on the knowl-
edge gathered from comments and DM’s left by actual product users will
build a base that can be later used in other marketing activities. No matter
whom we are talking to, we are still building a brand’s image.
What will be the most interesting
emerging trend regarding socialmedia
that marketers should know in 2024?
Social media in 2024 will be fully about information and interaction. For
years we have been searching for answers on YouTube, but now we add
TikTok and Instagram to the mix especially when it comes to recommen-
dations. Best restaurants in town, how-to’s to math quizzes or in-depth
essays - everything is there presented by content creators in snackable
form. There is no reason why brands shouldn’t fight to be on top search
lists on socials instead of Google, as this is the real place where users are.
Creating content in this way, that is both informative (but not boring!) and
entertaining is key to building awareness. Customer care where the brand
comes forward and enters the conversation (ex. interacts with the user on
their channel or leaves a comment) will become more frequent as it’s a
great tool to scan for UGC creators that can later be used in communica-
tion. This will also highlight that the brand is open and does not take itself
too seriously which is something we all want to avoid.
When it comes to metrics we will look more into engagement (especially
shares in videos) than usual awareness, it’ll be key to resonate with the
audience and not only reach them.
2024

“In 2024, an emerging trend for B2B marketers on social media will be the use of
AI to enhance storytelling and narrative building. This shift will see AI not just as
a data tool but as a means to humanize brand stories, especially in sectors with
complex products and services.”
2024
ABELSON
TAYLOR
Sharlene Jenner,
Vice President -
Director of
Engagement
Strategy
Abelson Taylor (USA)
Abelson Taylor is a healthcare and wellness
marketing agency that delivers a return on
imagination. From strategy to insights to creative
to tech, we’re imaginative in all the ways that
influence market behaviors and delivers what
matters for our clients: improving health and
wellbeing while providing tangible, measurable
market results that grow your brand.

In a huge leap forward, 2024 stands poised to witness a radical trans-
formation in pharmaceutical marketing on social media, driven by the
dynamic powers of generative AI. This isn’t just a step towards advanced
automation; it’s a groundbreaking shift towards deeply personalized,
empathetic patient engagement, marking a new epoch in healthcare
communication.
Key impacts we may see from AI:
Personalization: AI-crafted content for specific health needs, enhanced
patient education and engagement.
Social Listening & Analytics: AI-provided insights into audience needs
and the competitive landscape, guiding social media strategies.
Influencer Partnerships: AI-identified key health influencers and profes-
sionals for effective collaboration and product promotion.
Content Accessibility: AI-created accessible content for diverse audi-
ences, including disability-friendly options.
Virtual Health Assistants: AI integrated into social platforms, offering
health support and management, like medication reminders and health
tips.
In essence, AI in social media marketing is set to offer unprecedented
personalization and patient-centered care, heralding a new era in pharma-
patient interaction.
2024?
In 2024, we will see influencer marketing in pharma evolve into a more
strategic, data-driven approach. It will focus on creating ethical, effective
connections with audiences, moving beyond mere reach to foster mean-
ingful engagement.
Pharma brands will increasingly use influencers to communicate with both
patients and HCPs, employing different strategies for each group. Patient
messaging will be conveyed by advocates and celebrity doctors, while
HCPs will focus on academic insights from key opinion leaders.
Most likely, there will be a prioritization of analytics over follower counts,
with AI aiding in selecting influencers who align with brand values and
audience needs. Co-created content will rise, combining brand and influ-
encer efforts to ensure authenticity and regulatory compliance.
Engagement will become the core focus, with real-time monitoring to
adapt strategies and foster genuine community interactions. The need for
authenticity and audience relevance within the regulatory framework of
pharma will drive this shift towards more impactful influencer marketing.
2024

In 2024, ‘AI-Driven Behavioral Analytics’ on social media will emerge as
a pivotal trend in B2B marketing. Imagine going beyond mere clicks and
likes to deeply understand the behavior patterns of business audiences.
This AI-led insight will unveil the intricacies of business personas as never
before.
Marketers will leverage AI to decode how businesses engage with content
– analyzing not just engagement patterns but also the underlying senti-
ments. It’s like having a crystal ball, revealing what content drives clicks
and why, allowing the creation of hyper-personalized strategies that truly
speak to the audience and smoothly guide them through the sales funnel.
Think of platforms like Tagger as the new allies in B2B influencer
marketing. They’ll focus on pinpointing the right key opinion leaders, espe-
cially for healthcare professional audiences, offering rich data to strategi-
cally plan and monitor influencer campaigns.
This AI-driven approach is set to revolutionize how we connect with
clients. It’s about tailoring interactions to suit their specific interests
and challenges, finding those perfect moments for engagement. It’s a
shift from the one-size-fits-all mindset to a more nuanced, data-driven
strategy. The result? Stronger, more meaningful B2B relationships are built
on a foundation of insightful data.
emerging trend regarding social media
In 2024, an emerging trend for B2B marketers on social media will be the
use of AI to enhance storytelling and narrative building. This shift will see
AI not just as a data tool but as a means to humanize brand stories, espe-
cially in sectors with complex products and services.
AI will transform how technical content is communicated. It will act as a
translator, turning jargon-heavy information into engaging, relatable narra-
tives. This will make content more accessible and help construct brand
narratives that resonate on a personal level with the audience.
Additionally, AI will assist in identifying story themes likely to engage
followers, optimizing content for better interaction. In the rational world of
B2B, where buying decisions are predominantly logic-based, the infusion
of human elements through AI-crafted stories will significantly impact
decision-making.
This trend will extend beyond content creation. It will involve applying AI to
monitor and manage sensitive topics like adverse events in discussions,
ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. AI’s role in enhancing crea-
tivity and human connection will represent a significant shift in B2B social
media marketing, making it a crucial trend for marketers to watch in 2024.
2024

”Brands that master the new codes of social commerce by building a balanced
funnel between entertainment, socialization, and shopping, will significantly
increase their conversion rates and will be able to turn their social ecosystem
into a key channel for their commercial strategy.”
2024
ATREVIA
Alex Casanovas,
Digital Director
Atrevia (ES)
We are a Global Communication and Corporate Affairs
Agency, operating in 15 countries and a Partner Agency in
30 more territories. We have developed a methodology
that enables companies to solve complex problems, with
multiple stakeholders, through listening, strategy, creativity,
and different agency and consultancy practices. We believe in
commitment, and from the moment and the way we operate,
we can become activists of the change, and drivers of a
sustainable future. Because there is a way to communicate,
to create sustainability plans, to define the purposes and the
culture of a company, the relationship with the shareholders
and with the interest groups, and that makes the difference.
Because the change rests in the hands of the companies,
we can help them to integrate the change into each of their
decisions. Creating movements, dialogue networks, studies,
and counseling every day, putting the focus on people.

AI has exceeded any expectations we might have had by the end of
2022. It is a game changing technology that will have a clear impact on
countless social, economic, political, and cultural aspects. In Social Media
Marketing, AI tools that allow us to generate text or audiovisual content,
have multiplied exponentially.
In 2024, we will see how we move from experimentation with all these
tools to widespread use of them, both for content generation and predic-
tive analytics to improve the user experience.
AI will allow a much more effective and faster management of social
media marketing by automating part of the creative process and having
an impact essentially on three aspects:
Data analysis: AI allows us to analyze a huge amount of data to better
understand our audiences and offer them the content they are expecting.
We are heading towards an ultra-personalization that allows us to
increase engagement with the user.
Content generation: The production of graphic and audiovisual content
will become increasingly accessible and faster, allowing real-time adapta-
tion to the user’s needs.
Social Media Advertising: With the widespread use of artificial intelli-
gence tools such as Meta’s AI Sandbox, we can generate more dynamic
and personalized ads for our campaigns.
If some risks are properly managed, AI can become highly beneficial for
users as well as for social media or marketers.
2024?
Influencer marketing will continue to grow exponentially, offering new
opportunities for brands. In 2024, two essential aspects will become very
important: transparency and accountability.
For the user to trust the relationship between the brand and influencer,
transparency must be total from the point of view of the collaboration
agreement. This lack of transparency and some abuses have meant a loss
of credibility that has impacted the effectiveness of influencer marketing
actions. It is very likely that we will see how self-regulation spreads or how
regulations such as the French one that regulates the activity of influ-
encers, become more widespread in the different markets. This will enable
us to consolidate and enhance influencer marketing as a key digital
marketing strategy.
In addition to transparency, users are going to demand accountability and
engagement, both from brands as well as influencers. Those brands that
carry out actions with influencers that are aligned with their values and
with the challenges and concerns of our society, will see how the ROI of
their actions increases and how they achieve a more solid storytelling.
2024

At the same time, in B2B marketing, long and dense content is progres-
sively giving way to content that is easier to consume. In this regard,
audiovisual will continue to stand as a key content format in B2B through
short-form videos, which are already widespread in B2C. In an environ-
ment where the amount of information that decision-makers receive is
massive, it is essential to be concise and dynamic to capture attention.
In this regard, short-form videos are easy to consume and allow greater
engagement. We will see how among B2B brands the use of 30-60
second video pills versus 2–3-minute videos are enhanced and adapted
to the different social media platforms.
2024 will bring us a multitude of new trends and will also consolidate
some that have been brewing for years. Probably one of the most impor-
tant will be social commerce. The integration of direct shopping features
such as TikTok Shop which allows you to shop without leaving the app,
is changing the way brands interact with their audience. This will require
developing new strategies such as social content that leads to conversion,
or the integration of Social Media Advertising and influencer marketing
focused on the same goal. Brands that master the new codes of social
commerce by building a balanced funnel between entertainment, social-
ization, and shopping, will significantly increase their conversion rates
and will be able to turn their social ecosystem into a key channel for their
commercial strategy.
2024

”With gen AI, we can finally start pushing the needle again and experimenting with
wackier and weirder content: testing out formats we may not have considered, text
that’s a bit more outside of our brand’s comfort zone and even getting a chance to
discuss niche topics our consumers secretly love. Let’s embrace the weird.”
2024
BARRETT
HOFHERR
Dora Beilin, Senior
Social Strategist
Barrett Hofherr (USA)
Barrett Hofherr, founded in 2012, is a full-
service advertising agency - aka The Biggest
Small Agency in the World™. They combine
the experience of the big agencies with the
efficiency, nimbleness, and scrappiness of a
mid-sized shop. Clients hire them because
their creative ideas create brand momentum.
Client partners include Habit Burger Grill, eBay,
Activision Blizzard, Chime, Lennar, Sutter Health
and more.

At a time when many, including myself, believe that there’s a need to rees-
tablish social media as a space geared towards authentic connection and
community, most trends concerning gen AI can feel overwhelming and
almost a step in the wrong direction for what the world of social needs.
I think there’s a way to approach gen AI with a lens of how it could
contribute to reshaping social media into platforms that serve to connect
and empower individuals and communities to feel part of something
bigger and profoundly creative. That is - all with human intervention along
the way. Here are a few ways I see gen AI helping to save social media.
Upping our standards for effective social campaigns: As the use of
AI-generated text and images continues to explode, we are also learning
so much more with the data we receive back. Understanding campaign
and content effectiveness on a deeper level can help us get the informa-
tion we need to create more thoughtful content that resonates with our
audiences.
It might get weird, but maybe we need that: Many of us are “over”
certain platforms. Things don’t feel fresh anymore and we often see
brands producing cookie-cutter clutter, that doesn’t help the brand or
push social forward. With gen AI, we can finally start pushing the needle
again and experimenting with wackier and weirder content: testing out
formats we may not have considered, text that’s a bit more outside of our
brand’s comfort zone and even getting a chance to discuss niche topics
our consumers secretly love. Let’s embrace the weird.
Tell us what we need to hear: The use of gen AI within social listening
opens up a treasure trove of trends and opportunities for brands to
consider in real-time. It also lets us zero in quickly on what matters most to
our audience so that content feels relevant and engaging.
2024?
2023 killed the influencer and welcomed the creator: We are so far from
“influencer” marketing at this point. It feels like 2023 was the year of
everyone finally getting behind “creator” as the new vernacular, but now
even the creator landscape is changing. It’s projected that the creator
economy could reach $480 billion by 2027, and with that growth, we are
seeing a saturation of #sponsored content that lacks genuine brand/
creator connection. As more consumers are starting to see right through
misaligned partnerships, we foresee a rise in more intentional, longer-term
creator partnerships in 2024.
Successful creators have infused their personal brands with values that
become the backbone of their content and their community. When part-
nerships with brands “work,” it’s generally when these values overlap
and blend well with existing brand values. Some recent examples that
have stood out to me are Timm Chiusano’s partnership with BMW and
2024

Monet McMichael’s partnership with Google and PatMcGrath Labs. Albeit
different in execution, both brands allowed their creators to let their values
shine front and center (for Timm: his earnest appreciation for the little
things that make life worth living, and for Monet her unwavering commit-
ment to embracing all that is her).
Now it’s time for creators to join the brand family: Where we see the effec-
tiveness of well-aligned creator partnerships, there is a huge space for
long-term brand/creator relationships in 2024. Instead of small-scale influ-
encer briefs for specific campaigns, this will mean longer-term contracts
and creators being thought of as marketing team “family members” over
one-off creative partners. Like brands that sign major athletes to spon-
sorship agreements, marketing teams will start looking for which creators
have the overlapping values that can grow with the brand and that will
take loyal followers on the ride along with them.
Here are some key principles that businesses should consider as they
look to long-term creator partnerships in 2024:
There’s unmistakable synergy: Explore the overlap between creator and
brand values, seeking a partnership where both parties can benefit from
representing one another.
They prioritize engagement: Deep dive into the creator’s engage-
ment standards. Partner with creators that weave a narrative of genuine
connection with their audience.
They keep it fresh: Creators must be able to navigate the ever-changing
digital landscape. Find creators that thrive on the edge of creativity,
forging a partnership that remains dynamic over an extended period.
You’re traveling in the same direction: Identify which creators share a
common long-term vision. Aim to imagine this creator becoming an inte-
gral player in your brand’s journey. They should be committed to growing
your business and contributing to a sustained narrative.
Two good platform strategies are better than four okay ones: In 2024, B2B
companies should evaluate whether their presence across each platform
is worth their time and money. Even if gen AI can help if one platform’s
content is seriously underperforming, it might beg the question: Do we
belong here? How does our current performance enhance our business
goals?
Furthermore, if your company can’t dedicate the time to create a strategy,
it’s smarter to go all in on one or two platforms, than to spread the same
content across all of them. It seems pretty intuitive, but depth outperforms
breadth in all areas of social and so many companies still fall into the
same trap of “more is more.” At B/H we often perform a social media audit
2024

for clients to assess which platforms are the most effective in generating
consistent ROI. We also use our social momentum score to help gauge
where our clients are compared to competitors and how we can start to
close gaps if necessary.
After level setting where your business falls within the social landscape,
accountability remains a large part of the test and learn process. With the
rise of gen AI in 2024, we have a chance to learn so much more about
our audiences and what prospective clients are really looking for. Anyone
can try to drive follower growth and engagement. But social KPIs need to
stack up with the business needs. Being specific about business goals is
critical, from the start. For example, if everything is about lead generation
and capturing prospects into our funnel, get granular on what it looks like
to nurture cold to warm leads and integrate that into your social strategy.
Human brands will continue to win: The best brands on social let their
social teams be human and human oriented. They encourage play and
action above all else. They continuously ask: “What would a meaningful
response to this customer feedback look like?” and “How does this
approach impact our customer’s lives for the better?” The result: real
moments and conversations people actually like being a part of and
engaging with. Those who “get” human on social have the leg up and
ultimately generate the most brand momentum.
The team at Yeti gets it, all of their content is designed around how their
products enable their customers to live boldly outdoors.
Rare Beauty’s content addresses every beauty fanatic’s burning questions:
Where to buy? How might this compare? What might this look like on MY
skin tone?
Taco Bell indulges every fast-food lover’s joy in food hacks and relatable
moments.
In a world leaning on AI more every day, the good news here is that for
consistent content that builds real brand love, humanness is still the most
necessary ingredient.
2024

“In Korea, becoming a YouTuber or influencer is a dream job for many young students,
and it’s seen as a path to success where talent alone can pave the way.”
2024
BRAND NEW
AGENCY
Min Seo, Campaign
Director
Brand New Agency (KR)
Brand new agency is located in Seoul and was
founded by Min Seo, who used to work at BBDO,
DDB, and Innored as a campaign director. He
has won numerous awards at Cannes, Clio, New
York Festival, Spikes Asia, AdFest, and more.
It is a unique independent agency that does
not separate its departments for strategy and
creative work but operates with an integrated,
one-team approach. Its clients include
GCwelling, Jack Links, Compassion, Shake
Shack, and Dr.G.

AI has primarily been utilized by large platform companies for optimizing
advertisements, including targeting. In social media, the process of adver-
tising feeds or videos inevitably involves optimization through the plat-
form’s inherent AI algorithms, a step naturally expected by both agencies
and clients. However, AI hasn’t been actively leveraged in the content
creation stage until recently. In a recent bidding process, I compared
content made by designers to that created using AI, and from DALL-E 3
onwards, the AI-generated content was so perfect that it could be used
seamlessly. It seems that AI will be employed in creative production much
earlier than anticipated, greatly saving time and costs. Yet, this will present
a significant challenge to agencies.
2024?
In South Korea, the influence of influencers is tremendously strong. Even
before they achieve national recognition, they can create significant
clusters of fans and enjoy absolute support and popularity within those
groups. Some brands have seen great success by increasing these
influencers’ recognition through public broadcasting and actively using
them as models in advertisements. In Korea, becoming a YouTuber or
influencer is a dream job for many young students, and it’s seen as a path
to success where talent alone can pave the way. These influencers don’t
just collaborate with brands to create content; they also develop products
and use their channels in ways that perform the role of media, increasingly
infiltrating the marketing sphere. Beyond 2024, it’s anticipated that new
influencers will continue to emerge and exert even greater influence.
2024

Recently, I interacted with an ultra-high-end luxury interior brand that
was generating most of its revenue from B2B (business-to-business)
sales. However, this brand was also actively developing its B2C (busi-
ness-to-consumer) channels and leveraging social media to build aware-
ness among consumers. Companies in sectors like semiconductors, such
as Hynix, are also making efforts to expand into the B2C market. They
believe that gaining visibility among general consumers is beneficial for
their overall business, and social media is being used as a marketing tool
that enables ongoing engagement with consumers at a relatively low cost.
In contrast to the efforts of brands trying to actively engage with
consumers through social media, there appears to be an increasing
sense of fatigue among consumers towards social media. This fatigue is
manifesting as a desire to break away from the pressure of continuous
self-exposure or exposure to unwanted information, and the obligation to
maintain a bright and positive demeanor. Moreover, the flood of fraudulent
advertisements, produced without proper regulation, is causing social
problems and creating a negative trend where consumers are increasingly
averse to ads. Although social media, which was initially meant to connect
people, will continue to be influential, its importance and allure might
decline compared to the past due to consumer backlash.
2024

”In 2024 we’ll have run out of runway to capture attention...and this year we’ll see the
pendulum swing back towards intention. We’ll see brands start to experiment with
longer-form storytelling, perhaps even a shift back to physical media, and move further
away from cheap “viral” hacks.”
2024
DAY ONE AGENCY
Deshé M. Gully,
Associate Strategist
Day One Agency (USA)
Day One is a creative communications agency
with the ambition of stopping the world in its
scroll with stories that earn a place in culture.

As generative AI continues to advance and become more democratized,
2024 will see brands, consumers, and marketers use these tools to level
up their creativity and even act as co-pilots in the creative process.
Specifically, brands are going to use AI to experiment with new creative
formats to help generate excitement and novelty. More teams are going
to make similar moves to Coke’s “Real AI Magic”. Another example of AI
creativity is how the Toy Story’s Funday collab with the NFL merged two
distinct pieces of IP in a way that resonated across different generations
and drove earned media coverage, brand resonance, and locked in loyalty
for a new audience.
But what we really should be watching out for is brands/creators who
use AI to help deepen conversations with fans by giving them the tools
to experiment and drive new lanes of storytelling. Grime’s invitation to let
fans use AI to create music using her likeness is an example of this.
2024?
In 2023 we saw an increase in influencers leaning into entrepreneurial
ventures and creating more direct lines of communication with their audi-
ences. In 2024 we’ll see this trend continue to thrive as consumers look
for ways to get personal with their favorite influencers outside of over-
whelming digital spaces.
With how oversaturated social has become with ads and branded media,
plus the inevitable rise of deep fakes, consumers are losing trust in the
social landscape and their fast-moving feeds. As such they are going to
seek out more intimate channels to engage with creators like newsletters,
group chats, and even IRL events.
2024

Last year, every platform seemed to blend into each other—all optimized
for algorithmically driven, short-form content. The shift to short-form video
/ quick-hit endorphin hits became a meme of sorts.
Triple screen viewing took over the TikTok feed, jokes about the length
of Oppenheimer’s three-and-a-half-hour run time was too much for Gen
Z, and the NPC trend illustrated how our desire for hyperstimulation has
reached a critical mass.
But in 2024 we’ll have run out of runway to capture attention...and this year
we’ll see the pendulum swing back towards intention. We’ll see brands
start to experiment with longer-form storytelling, perhaps even a shift
back to physical media, and move further away from cheap “viral” hacks.
2024

”Until very recently, in our minds Facebook was the place to find Boomers and Gen X,
Instagram was all Millennials’ home and TikTok was Gen Z kingdom, but at the present
moment, we can no longer talk about this ‘one-generation for one social media’ thing.
Nowadays the motto is ‘everyone is everywhere’.”
2024
DIFFERENT
Francesca Trevisan,
Strategist
Different (IT)
Different is a communication company that drives
brands to fully express their potential, and to hit people
with significant content and messages. With a fluid
structure of talented, complete thinkers, Different brings
life to the vital energy of a brand.

Whether we support it or not, we are now living in the age of AI. The
seemingly endless possibilities that AI brings about are further enhancing
our society’s post-truth traits, giving individuals the power to redefine the
past, present, and future.
So far, the conversation has mostly focused on the potential risks that
such powerful tools may entail: from spreading fake news to potentially
becoming a threat to creative jobs, to privacy concerns. Those risks are
real and should not be underestimated. But, if used correctly, AI has the
potential to become a truly powerful resource, both for end users and
marketers alike, and could help shape a new form of our society, helping
us in our day-to-day lives.
For instance, AI tools could support consumers with menial tasks they are
reluctant to complete, helping to build loyalty and boost engagement. As
marketers, we have the opportunity to use AI to improve our customers’
online experiences, making their shopping more enjoyable while saving
time. On social media, we should start experimenting with AI chatbots
integrated into social platforms (Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok are all
testing them out) to improve community management on one side and
customer experiences on the other, increasing engagement.
2024?
An #ad made by an influencer with several millions of followers is getting
old. People know they are being paid to say certain (mostly positive)
things, while the voice of “real” people, who truly are part of a certain
community, is becoming more and more relevant, even when it goes
upstream, like the #deinfluencing trend, where people advise what not to
trust and buy.
Confirming last year’s trend, micro, and nano influencers are still on the
rise: we care more and more about their authenticity and relatability and
way less about their clout or follower count.
On this note, what we’ll see more of is paid UGC, a rising phenomenon
where customers - not influencers or professional creators - will be
incentivized by brands to talk about a product, in exchange for monetary
rewards, free products, discounts, or exclusive content.
2024

If we are talking business-to-business marketing, who better than profes-
sionals can spark the dialogue?
In our very customer-centric society, where everything is thought out and
created with the recipient in mind, there is (and will be) a shift in focus,
having the opinions that matter going from influencers to the profes-
sionals in that specific field, who are quickly becoming full-fledged brand
ambassadors.
This kind of advocacy is structured to validate the brands’ values and
qualities through a professional’s point of view, which makes them more
secure in the eyes of both the general public, but especially potential
other professional prospects. Matter of fact, if someone like an influencer
or a loyal customer says that a product is good, B2C prospects may trust
them. If a professional who knows and uses that product on a daily basis
says so, other professionals will definitely perceive their opinion as much
more reliable.
By implementing employer, partner, and expert advocacy, leveraging their
expertise and authority in that specific area, brands can improve their
visibility and strength in the market very quickly and effectively, improving
awareness and trust that can ultimately result in more sales.
The most interesting trend emerging in the social media field is their
emerging intergenerational nature. Until very recently, in our minds Face-
book was the place to find Boomers and Gen X, Instagram was all Millen-
nials’ home and TikTok was Gen Z kingdom, but at the present moment,
we can no longer talk about this “one-generation for one social media”
thing. Nowadays the motto is “everyone is everywhere”.
Every generation is present on each platform, coexisting without touching
each other, since Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z have their own
personal, unique way of navigating social media (encouraged by the
algorithm that makes them find what they like). We experience different
versions of social platforms, depending on the audience using them.
In this new multifaceted and ultra-segmented reality, marketers should
keep in mind that, from now on, they should not talk to a generation on
its “assigned” social media, but rather take on a multi-channel approach
that goes beyond generations and thus responds to a certain behavior
or mindset, intercepting the targets and niches while they use Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, etc. with content that truly speaks to them.
2024

A question for marketers to ask themselves would be: “What relatable content
can I create that will inspire my audience to share it within their inner circle?” “
2024
THE HALLWAY
The Hallway (AUS)
The Hallway is a full-service advertising agency. We
use data to uncover what makes people tick. Then
we affect how they think, feel, and behave by creating
experiences that touch their hearts, spark their minds
and inspire action.
Trevor Crossman, CX and
Digital Transformation
Director
Olivia Hussey,
Strategic Planner
Simi Srinarula,

TC: For all the talk and column inches written about Generative AI in 2023,
when it comes to social media in 2024 it is going to be a blockbuster year
of constant evolution. Constant evolution in the quality and capability of
AI on one hand and marketers on the other hand defining and evolving
the role that AI will play in helping them identify, create, and deliver actual
value to the work they undertake.
Generative AI will continue to chip away at the time-intensive analog tasks
that exist around all digital activity but also evolve the current capabili-
ties of generating text, images, and other media to elevate the quality of
output, especially when it comes to image and video content.
More marketers and brands than ever will get involved in AI in the year
ahead, each testing, learning, and adopting the appropriate level of AI
based on their needs. But to do so, I really believe that we need to move
beyond the ‘buzzword bingo’ that is being used by many suppliers, media
partners, and platforms when it comes to AI - moving away from ‘The AI
does it’ to be clear about what exactly AI covers so that marketers can
identify what elements of AI they want to trial and adopt.
The implementation of generative AI will trigger a range of additional
considerations for marketers, from transparency to data and privacy and
ethical considerations and then there are the longer-term concerns of
algorithm bias, each of which they will need to navigate.
OH: In 1997, Barry Levinson’s cinematic masterpiece, ‘Wag the Dog’,
garnered worldwide interest, embodying Guy Debord’s ‘Society of Spec-
tacle’ theory, and revealing the profound influence a compelling spectacle
can wield on public sentiment. In 2024, Artificial Intelligence could assume
the role of Spin Doctor and Hollywood Producer, and wag the dog, for
real. Whether it’s orchestrating CGI PR stunts, like the Maybelline mascara
wand or Patagonia jacket, crafting convincing deep fakes, as seen with
Donald Trump and Tupac Shakur, or political astroturfing, generative AI
possesses the ability to create ‘all the spectacle, all the drama, and all
effects’, without the real-world constraints. As the 2024 United States
presidential election looms large, AI takes on a whole new level of impor-
tance. Will it be used as a force of good, cutting through the misinforma-
tion, or will it take on a more sinister role, distorting reality? Time will tell.
Let the pageantry begin!
2024?
OH: Making its way to the grave. R.I.P. in its infancy, influencer marketing
served as an antidote to polished advertising, injecting a dose of humanity
into an otherwise perfected and impersonal landscape. Influencers invited
us in, showcasing their homes, pets, and loved ones. The connection
felt more akin to genuine friendship than a sales pitch. However, as influ-
encers influenced, and sponsored posts proliferated, this dynamic took a
noticeable turn. What was once ‘real’ and ‘personal’ began to feel ‘staged’
and ‘transactional’. A collective ‘it’s not me, it’s you’ moment ensued,
echoed in the most recent Australia Talks survey, whereby, a mere 3% of
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Australians expressed trust in social media influencers. So, who will take
the ‘hot people’s’ job? Brace for a mosaic of influences, with a diverse
array of talent - chefs, artists, skaters, nail technicians - reshaping cultural
preferences. Adidas’ global Originals work and Troy Sivan’s Tsu Lange Yor
launches provide an early glimpse into this paradigm shift.
TC: The influencer landscape is going to be an interesting one to watch
across 2024, as the predictions of marketers and brands expanding their
focus to working with micro and nano influencers in order to reach often
smaller but highly engaged niche audiences continue.
Truthfully, influencer marketing has always been tricky. A balancing act
between what the Brand wants to convey and how the influencers want
to reflect that intention. AI represents the opportunity to surface key
influencers that resonate with the brand’s audience through the lens of
analytics and not a Media or PR one, which is often based on audience
size alone.
Beyond the selection of influencers, the impact of AI also extends to the
influencers themselves who will keep utilizing AI as a tool to aid in the
creation of their content.
Whilst this represents an interesting and more equitable share of power
between brands and influencers, the watch out for both is to ensure that
there is not an over-reliance on AI, as the trends of transparency and
authenticity that we saw feature prominently in 2023, show no signs of
slowing down.
TC: In the world of B2B Marketing relationships are critical and for B2B
Marketers to be able to surface the right message to the right stakeholder
at the right time has always been the golden ticket.
Generative AI presents B2B Marketers with an array of opportunities from
real-time analytics to predictive capabilities, automated and personalized
content creation, and customer experiences - each of which highlight
additional opportunities for the Marketers and their Brands to stay a step
ahead, but also deepen the relationships they have.
With that said though, in 2023 most B2B Marketers are ‘at a stage of
learning and exploring’ with AI, so this audience will definitely not view AI
as the silver bullet and would be far more skeptical at what aspects of AI
they can utilize to help foster meaningful and longer term relationships.
With this in mind, I believe that B2B Marketers will use 2024 to test
feasibility of AI, from what actionable insights they can get out of AI’s
enhanced data analytics - highlighting customer behavior, trends and
opportunities, along with piloting personalized content opportunities to
see what effect this has.
2024

SS: In 2024, Gen Zs are making ‘meaningful connections’ their top priority
on social media. This transition may not have been a conscious choice,
but rather an organic evolution of what social media has come for them,
especially Instagram, mirroring the behaviors of this generation.
For Gen Z, the era of social media serving as a grand stage for sharing
content with the world or participating in public forums has gradually
faded. Instead, this generation has adopted social media as a tool to
create intimate circles and nurture close connections with their friends
and family. This translates into a preference for liking stories, and sharing
reels or memes through DMs, rather than sharing their content with the
world or engaging with it in conventional ways.
While this transformation highlights the significance of fostering personal
connections, it poses challenges for marketers in terms of tracking
engagement in dark social—a territory that’s off-limits to conventional
social listening and analytics tools.
However, this shift acts as a catalyst for brands to reevaluate their
preferred tracking metrics, as well as their content. Instead of measuring a
content’s performance based solely on likes or comments, marketers may
now lean towards tracking success through the number of shares. This
shift also calls for them to pivot their focus into creating content that reso-
nates with these tight-knit connections. A question for marketers to ask
themselves would be: “What relatable content can I create that will inspire
my audience to share it within their inner circle?”
OH: If 2023 were an anthem, it would undoubtedly be No Doubt’s ‘Just
A Girl’. Between the World Cup, Barbie, and the Uniqlo x Sofia Coppola
collaboration, the year was marked by a powerful reclaiming of ‘girl’. The
girlhood renaissance cast a light on the multifaceted experience of ‘being
a girl’, capturing the pain, beauty, loneliness, fun, and, at times, awkward-
ness. Social media, acting as a pivotal force, played a crucial role in fueling
this resurgence. TikTok challenged traditional notions of femininity, trans-
forming everything from math to cardio and dinner into girl-powered
expressions. Miley Cyrus’, ‘Flowers’, emerged as the top-streamed song,
globally, on Spotify, Girlhood, and Girlblogsphere emerged as new digital
spaces, and Instagram paid tribute to female icons like Stevie Nicks, Chloe
Sevingy, and Pamela Anderson. As we journey into 2024, it will be inter-
esting to see how the girlhood narrative evolves. If Sofia Coppola’s ‘Pris-
cilla’, Madonna’s worldwide tour, and Louise Bourgeois’ Australian showing
are anything to go off of, I expect (and hope for) more nuanced discus-
sions about the performance of womanhood. But only time will tell.
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”Brands may encourage user-generated content (UGC)
that aligns with social and environmental causes. Campaigns that involve users in
sharing their stories, experiences, and iniXaXves for posiXve change can foster a
sense of community and create a collecXve impact.”
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HYLINK
James Hebbert,
Managing Director
Hylink (CN / UK)
Hylink is the first natively Chinese digital agency to
move West and establish in the UK. Voted the most
effective advertising agency in the Asia Pacific region
with the prestigious Effie Award, Hylink is China’s largest,
independent full-service digital agency. Our mission
is simple: to creatively bridge the cultural gap in digital
marketing between China and the UK.

Personalised content creation: Generative AI will play a crucial role in
creating highly personalised content tailored to individual user prefer-
ences. This technology can analyse vast amounts of data to understand
consumer behavior, allowing marketers to generate content that reso-
nates with specific demographics. In the Chinese market, where person-
alisation is highly valued, generative AI can help create culturally relevant
and appealing content.
Chatbot evolution: Enhanced chatbots powered by generative AI will
revolutionize customer interactions on social media platforms. These
chatbots can engage users in more natural and context-aware conversa-
tions, providing instant responses to queries. In the Chinese market, where
messaging apps like WeChat are integral to communication, advanced
chatbots can significantly improve customer engagement and satisfac-
tion.
Automated social listening and sentiment analysis: Generative AI tools
can be employed for automated social listening, helping marketers under-
stand trends, sentiments, and consumer opinions across different social
media channels. In the international context, especially in China, where
social media platforms have unique features and nuances, advanced
sentiment analysis can provide valuable insights for crafting effective
marketing strategies.
Dynamic advertising content: AI-powered algorithms can generate
dynamic and interactive advertising content that adapts in real-time based
on user behaviour and preferences. In the Chinese digital marketing land-
scape, where consumers are tech-savvy and accustomed to innovative
advertising formats, dynamic content can capture attention and drive
engagement more effectively. E-commerce platforms such as Tmall and
JD have launched AI live-streaming hosting and AIGC-empowered shop-
ping events.
Cross-platform integration: Generative AI can facilitate seamless inte-
gration across various social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand
presence and message. In the international marketing context, especially
in China, where multiple platforms like Weibo, WeChat, and Douyin domi-
nate, cohesive cross-platform strategies are crucial, and AI can assist in
streamlining and optimizing these efforts.
Influencer marketing optimisation: AI can identify and analyse influ-
encers whose content aligns best with a brand’s values and target audi-
ence. In the Chinese market, where influencer marketing is a powerful
tool, AI-driven analytics can help marketers identify the most relevant
influencers for their campaigns, ensuring authenticity and resonance with
local audiences.
Data privacy and compliance: As AI becomes more integral to marketing
strategies, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, especially in
international markets like China, is paramount. Marketers need to navigate
evolving legal landscapes and leverage AI responsibly to build trust with
consumers.
2024

In summary, the integration of generative AI in social media marketing
in 2024 is poised to enhance personalisation, automation, and effi-
ciency, particularly in the context of international markets such as China.
The ability to create culturally relevant content, engage users through
advanced chatbots, and navigate the unique features of diverse social
media platforms will be crucial for success.
2024?
In 2024, influencer marketing is likely to undergo several transformations,
impacting various aspects from planning and media buying to engage-
ment on influencers’ channels. Here are key trends and changes antici-
pated in influencer marketing:
Nano and micro-influencers dominance: As consumers seek more
authentic and relatable content, brands are expected to shift towards
nano and micro-influencers. These influencers often have smaller but
highly engaged audiences, fostering a sense of trust and credibility. This
trend aligns with the growing demand for authenticity in social media
content.
Long-term partnerships and brand ambassadors: Instead of one-off
collaborations, brands are expected to invest more in long-term partner-
ships with influencers. This shift allows for the development of deeper
connections between influencers and their audiences, enhancing the
authenticity of brand endorsements. Influencers may take on the role of
brand ambassadors, contributing to a more sustained and integrated
marketing approach.
AI-Driven influencer selection: Artificial intelligence will play a significant
role in influencer marketing, assisting brands in identifying the most suit-
able influencers for their campaigns. Advanced analytics and machine
learning algorithms will assess engagement patterns, audience demo-
graphics, and authenticity, ensuring a data-driven approach to influencer
selection.
Virtual influencers and CGI creations: The rise of virtual influencers and
computer-generated imagery (CGI) characters is expected to continue.
These digital creations provide brands with complete control over the
content and messaging, although they may raise questions of authenticity.
Virtual influencers are particularly appealing in industries like fashion and
beauty.
Integrated e-commerce and social commerce: Influencers will play a
more significant role in driving e-commerce and social commerce. Direct
shopping features on platforms, such as Instagram’s shopping tags and
TikTok’s live shopping, will be leveraged by influencers to facilitate seam-
less product discovery and purchase, making the influencer marketing
funnel more integrated and efficient.
Enhanced content creation with AR and VR: Augmented reality (AR)
and virtual reality (VR) technologies will be increasingly integrated into
influencer content. This immersive approach allows influencers to create
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unique and interactive experiences for their audiences, providing brands
with innovative ways to showcase products and services.
Emphasis on diversity and inclusivity: There will be a continued
emphasis on diversity and inclusivity in influencer marketing. Brands will
seek influencers who authentically represent a diverse range of back-
grounds, cultures, and perspectives, aligning with the values and expecta-
tions of socially conscious consumers.
Rise of B2B Iinfluencer marketing: While B2C influencer marketing has
been widely adopted, B2B influencer marketing is gaining momentum. In
the Chinese market, where relationship-building is crucial, collaborating
with industry experts and thought leaders can enhance credibility. B2B
influencers can help in establishing trust, providing valuable insights, and
expanding the reach of content within professional circles.
Content marketing with educational webinars: B2B audiences, espe-
cially in China, value educational content. Webinars and online workshops
serve as effective tools for providing in-depth industry knowledge and
addressing the specific needs of businesses. Social media platforms,
including WeChat and LinkedIn, can be leveraged to promote and host
these webinars, fostering engagement and thought leadership.
LinkedIn as a hub for B2B networking: LinkedIn continues to be a
powerful platform for B2B networking and lead generation. In China,
where professional relationships are highly esteemed, maintaining an
active presence on LinkedIn can facilitate business connections, show-
case expertise, and provide a platform for thought leadership within the
B2B community.
Integration of social selling strategies: Social selling is becoming more
prevalent in B2B marketing. This involves using social media platforms to
identify, connect with, and nurture potential leads. In the Chinese market,
where relationship-building is paramount, social selling on platforms
like WeChat and LinkedIn can be particularly effective in initiating and
nurturing business relationships.
Personalised account-based marketing (ABM): Personalisation is key
in B2B marketing, and social media platforms offer opportunities for
targeted and personalised communication. Utilising data analytics and
AI, marketers can implement account-based marketing strategies on
platforms like WeChat and LinkedIn, tailoring content and messages to
specific businesses and decision-makers.
Video content for B2B engagement: Video content is not limited to
B2C marketing; it’s gaining traction in B2B as well. In the Chinese digital
landscape, where video consumption is high, creating engaging and
informative videos on platforms like Youku or LinkedIn can effectively
convey complex B2B messages, showcase product demonstrations, and
humanise corporate brands.
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Localisation and cultural sensitivity: In international marketing, especially
in China, understanding local nuances and cultural sensitivities is critical.
B2B social media strategies should be adapted to resonate with Chinese
businesses and decision-makers. This includes using language appropri-
ately, respecting cultural norms, and aligning content with the preferences
of the target audience.
Ephemeral content for real-time engagement: Platforms like WeChat
and Weibo support ephemeral content, which disappears after a short
period. B2B marketers can leverage this feature for real-time updates,
behind-the-scenes glimpses, and event coverage. This approach adds a
human touch to B2B brands and keeps the audience engaged on social
media.
User-generated content for social impact: Brands may encourage
user-generated content (UGC) that aligns with social and environmental
causes. Campaigns that involve users in sharing their stories, experiences,
and initiatives for positive change can foster a sense of community and
create a collective impact. Social media channels will serve as platforms
for amplifying these user narratives.
Incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics: Envi-
ronmental, social, and governance considerations are becoming integral
components of corporate strategies. Marketers may increasingly incorpo-
rate ESG metrics into their social media communications, demonstrating
a commitment to responsible business practices. Highlighting corpo-
rate social responsibility initiatives can resonate positively with socially
conscious audiences.
Global collaboration for sustainable goals: Brands may collaborate on
a global scale to address sustainability challenges. Social media plat-
forms can serve as hubs for collective action, where brands join forces to
address environmental issues or contribute to social causes. Collaborative
efforts can amplify impact and enhance brand credibility.
2024

”It will always be something special and naturally empathetic to be attracted to human
stories, so why not adopt corporate positioning to this warmer world? Just make
sure they are work or industry related, nobody wants to know about your personal
vacations.”
2024
INBRAX
Mundy Álvarez,
Planning Director
Pedro Rojas,
Pancho González, CCO
Inbrax (CH)
Inbrax is an ad agency full creative services with digital
marketing at heart.

I don’t think generative AI will be a major revolution for brand marketing. At
best, it will be a tool to speed up tedious editing processes, but everything
that can be done through AI can also be done with human skills.
That being said, this automation will make a difference at the individual
professional level, where those who know how to use the tools will have
more time to focus on strategic planning instead of wasting time on
routine tasks. This will improve the quality and effectiveness of overall
planning.
On the other hand, I believe that this technology will generate transforma-
tions in social media, not for brands, but for ordinary users and content
creators, who will be able to level the playing field through these tools.
Another change that follows from this is that digital communities will have
more tools than ever to appropriate and play with styles, icons, and refer-
ences from recognized intellectual properties, such as filters that trans-
form you into Mortal Kombat characters, a personal favorite I must admit.
For this reason, brands that are not willing to make themselves available to
their users (in the way they choose), face a difficult landscape as a result
of this transformation.
2024?
This probably won’t be a surprise to anyone, but this is a clear example
of where less is more. Macro influencers with large, highly transversal
communities will become obsolete in the future of social media. Why?
Because their audiences have few common passion points, strategically,
they will be reaching many people, but they will not be able to connect
with anyone on a deep level.
I doubt that they will disappear completely, due to a matter of idiosyn-
crasy, brands that often think that bigger is better, however, will be “rele-
gated” to major launches, where the goal is not to build communities for
the long term but to generate a great communicative explosion.
As for the form that the content of these influencers will take, it will be
characterized by being closer, every day, and natural. That is, they will dare
to make more honest reviews of products to protect their credibility and
relationship with their community, rather than presenting products as if
they were the best experience in the world. In this sense, brands should
strive to seek ambassadors who align with their vision on a personal and
even idealistic level, and not just as a commercial exchange.
2024

There has always been a stigma that B2B communication tends to be
colder, more formal, serious, and businesslike. However, with the prolifera-
tion and greater understanding of social media, we have realized that the
essence of all marketing within these environments is and always will be
to generate social connections between people. B2B is no exception.
Corporate branding strategies with a focus on the company’s numbers
will continue to exist, however, now the company’s internal employees
will be much more important at the communication level. This falls within
the phenomenon of humanizing brands, using visible faces that promote
identification with communities and social interaction. Especially from the
youngest who, with energy and motivation, will instinctively seek to build
industry in different fields.
Understanding that positioning by enhancing the brand’s value proposi-
tion is essential in all B2B communication, a great way to achieve this on
social media is by showing work teams in their day-to-day, without filters
or staged scenes, exposing their good practices and work environments
reflected in the happy faces of their closest collaborators.
It will always be something special and naturally empathetic to be
attracted to human stories, so why not adopt corporate positioning to this
warmer world? Just make sure they are work or industry related, nobody
wants to know about your personal vacations.
I believe that there will be a regression from massification. Some of the
new features on social media point to creating more exclusive channels
where we can maintain a differentiated treatment for our most loyal users
and generate a more intimate and personal connection with them. There-
fore, the interaction that we generate in DMs and mailing lists will become
increasingly important.
Although we know that the reach of these communications will be smaller,
strategically it will be very useful to generate relationships of higher quality
with our community. Ideally, it will be a space where brands can dare to let
go of some formalities and present themselves with greater simplicity in
front of their audience.
Since the trend on social media is to entertain, brands that do not
have this flexibility and confidence to laugh at themselves, and whose
marketing consists of systematically repeating how good they are, are
doomed to failure. Just think about it, who would you rather sit with at a
social gathering?
In the same vein, it is important for brands to truly ask themselves which
channels they should be on. If they cannot adapt their communication to
a more natural and everyday tone, it would be better to step back from
platforms like TikTok, no matter how trendy they are.
2024

“Generative AI will be the death of repetitive tasks. It might seem like a small thing
compared to the potential and high expectations of AI, but this will be the core change
that will start a new era in social media marketing.”
2024
JAM SESSION
AGENCY
Oana Oprea,
Head of Digital
Planning
Jam Session Agency (RO)
Jam is an agency with a unique blend of progressive business
and creativity, collaborating to create brands that resonate with
today’s generations and those to come. Jam is the most awarded
local independent agency in recent years, proud to collaborate
with business partners who are passionate, courageous
individuals who continuously challenge traditional communication
models with the aim of creating authentic emotions. In 2023, Jam
Session Agency was ranked 1st European independent agency
in Effie Index. In 2023, Jam also won a Gold and Bronze at Euro
Effie and got the title of Agency of the Year at the Romanian ADC
(Art Directors’ Club) gala. The Jam partners’ team achieved the
first gold at Cannes Lions for an independent agency in Romania
(Jazz Communication), another Silver Lion in the following years,
and nine shortlisted entries, along with numerous awards: D&AD,
SABRE, Golden Hammer, Effie, Internetics, Webstock, Romanian
PR Awards.

Generative AI is going to be a huge help for all social media professionals,
from social media managers to strategists and creatives. And since
a smoother and more efficient process brings better work, it will be a
win-win for brands and consumers as well.
The most important thing? Generative AI will be the death of repetitive
tasks. It might seem like a small thing compared to the potential and high
expectations of AI, but this will be the core change that will start a new era
in social media marketing.
All the time spent scheduling posts, desk social listening, data processing,
responding to inquiries, or extensive graphic design work will be saved
through AI optimization, which will free up human resources for more stra-
tegic and creative activities. The access to instant insights and the auto-
mation of creative templates (copywriting and design) will give marketers
the mental space to focus on the most valuable asset humanity can add
to this field: creativity.
2024?
One of the most important trends of influencer marketing will be
“Communal success”. In 2024, anyone will have the openness & power to
be an influencer, no matter the size of the community. What should they
do in order to make it on FYP? Not to impress with an extravagant lifestyle
or viral trends, but to bring highly relevant and informational content from
their area of expertise or interest.
With TikTok continuing to expand, people will become even more knowl-
edge-hungry and keen to find ways to break the system, uncover dupes,
or discover hidden gems. Everyone will put on the table their best: the
hacks, the insights, the talent, and contribute to a big community of
“reverse gatekeep”.
Gen Z will adopt faster this trend, especially since they are less focused
on rewards than other generations and more on knowledge exchange.
Only 50% of Gen Z consumers consider rewards for their participation a
top benefit of an online brand community, notably 12 percentage points
lower than other generations (62%), highlighting a critical insight into
where Gen Z finds value in online brand communities. (Tint, April 2023).
2024

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