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Here’s a peek of what you need to look out for in 2020:
From Word of Mouth to Influencer Marketing
While word of mouth marketing remains to be the most powerful and influential marketing tool ever imagined, social media continues to push influencers to shape the digital marketing world. In 2019, brand partnership was the biggest trend within influencers. So in 2020, all the more social media and the world is pushing influencer marketing to be the new word-of-mouth type of marketing in the digital sphere.
Influencers essentially bank on their huge following in their social media platforms to promote their brands. With this, they receive thousands of comments and responses from curious and regular customers which then encourages more people to embrace the brand. This continues to be one way for brands to increase their sales and widen their brand awareness.
Live Stories to Share
Another trend which is becoming more and more popular is the use of live videos. Social media has given the chance for users to go live and broadcast to their friends and followers on what is currently happening in their life at the very moment. This is a huge marketing trend for anyone or any brand who loves to share everything and to connect to their followers at any time.
Users enjoy watching live videos because they want to be updated too. Just like sharing your favorite restaurant or favorite activities, your followers are curious and want the same experiences too. Real people sharing their experiences with a service or product is a very powerful tool to remind other users to try the same. By this effect, brands are using shared experiences from their customers and even their employees to build trust and awareness about their brand. The impact of a quality 2-minute video goes beyond a 1000-word article filled with text. With this, businesses continue to look for ways to be a part of their target market’s everyday experiences.
Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Even though this is still a work in progress, artificial intelligence has already made a big impact in digital marketing. “AI” is also the next big trend to watch out for in terms of gathering people’s data. It will make a better analysis of a person’s perception about the brand whether positive or negative. Through text feedback, AI will analyze and will pick out certain keywords that will be used to determine user perception as this can help to group feedback as positive or negative and then decide the proper response.
AI will be more likely visible in email marketing as this will be used to generate the right audience to send the right messages. Also, with the help of AI, email marketing will likely become more personalized, helping businesses really identify the right target audience for their brands.
Data-Driven Marketing
Since data is considered in every decision making process, we can expect more data driven facts used by brands to determine the right target audience based on individual buying behaviors. Today’s digital marketing platforms allow marketers to easily track results based on real-time data. This makes for easier decision making backed up with credible data, rather than just historical data from the past.
Social Media Time-out
This may be a bit odd as part of 2020’s upcoming trends, but trust us that at this day and age, this is part of everyone’s daily routine. From previous data gathered, the numbers show that users are taking a break from all the beautiful chaos happening in social media.
“Social Media Detox” is a term we usually see when someone needs some time off from social media. A way of taking a break from what is happening in the digital world to prevent anxiety attacks and those from the emergence of fake news, “social media detox” comes into effect when people’s excitement starts to wear-off. However, it is not about totally leaving your social media but instead just getting away from what they call “drama”. As for businesses, this is relevant in knowing where to find the right audiences for their brands.
Mobile Marketing and the Purchase Behavior
This trend is definitely on the top of the list. More and more people are using their gadgets as part of daily activities. From the usual call-and-text combo to now social media browsing and even product purchasing, this all in one gadget is handy and everywhere.
Mobile phones are largely growing and the digital marketing world is very much aware of it as most trends are widely affected by mobile use. Many brands are finding ways to reach people using mobile phones. Buying purchases are done over mobile phones because they are being used more often. That’s why brands are more considerate about their websites being mobile friendly as this trend is likely here to stay for a few more years.
Digital marketing requires a keen sense of observation to know what trend is out there and what you need to keep up with. With iRepublic, we provide all the services you need to help you strengthen your brand online. Reach us by dropping a message at https://www.irepublic.ph/contact.
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