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2019 Social Media Trends Summary

Core Content Overview

This document outlines the most important social media trends for 2019, focusing on platform performance, advertising strategies, user engagement, and the evolving landscape of influencer marketing and privacy concerns. It is provided by Socialbakers, a leading social media marketing partner for enterprise brands and SMBs.

Key Trends and Insights

1. Platform Engagement and Audience

• Instagram vs. Facebook:
  • Instagram has a smaller audience than Facebook but sees higher engagement.
  • Instagram is becoming the #1 platform for brand engagement due to its high interaction rates.
  • Fashion and Beauty industries dominate engagement on Instagram, while E-commerce generates the most interactions on Facebook.

2. Advertising Trends

• Ad Spend Distribution:

  • Instagram ad spend increased in 2018, while Facebook ad spend decreased.
  • There was a shift in ad formats from News Feed to Stories on both platforms.

• Mobile Advertising Dominance:

  • Mobile users account for 95% of Facebook ad impressions, compared to 5% on desktop.
  • Mobile advertising is more cost-effective and has higher reach, making it a crucial trend for marketers.

• Promoted Post Formats:

  • Photos are the most heavily promoted on Facebook.
  • Video promotion saw significant growth in 2018, eventually matching photo engagement levels.

• Instagram Ad Placements:

  • Instagram ad campaigns reached their highest adoption rates in June 2018.
  • The volume of brands using Instagram Stories increased by 4x in 2018.
  • Stories provide active engagement, while feed content is consumed passively.

3. Influencer Marketing

• Market Growth:

  • The influencer marketing industry is projected to reach $2.38 billion by 2019.
  • Fraud remains a significant issue, including fake followers, engagement, and interests.

• Spotting Fake Influencers:

  • Brands should analyze long-term performance (e.g., over 6 months) and engagement per 1K fans.
  • A positive correlation between follower growth and interactions indicates genuine influence.

4. Privacy and Security

• GDPR Impact:

  • In 2018, European brands had to comply with GDPR, which increased focus on user privacy.
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google) improved transparency and cleaned up their platforms.

• Platform Initiatives:

  • Instagram introduced verification badges.
  • Facebook launched a View Ads tool to provide a public list of active ads.
  • These efforts aim to ensure authenticity and credibility for users and marketers.

Conclusion

Social media platforms in 2019 continued to evolve, with Instagram emerging as a key player in engagement and influencer marketing. Facebook remained dominant in terms of audience size and ad impressions, but mobile usage and content formats like Stories played a growing role. Marketers were advised to adopt data-driven strategies, focusing on both organic and paid content, while also being vigilant against influencer fraud. Privacy and security became central themes, with platforms taking steps to enhance transparency and user trust.