3 Social Media Trends You Need to Know for 2025

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Jan 11, 2025

In an engaging discussion with Sean Cannell, host of the Think Media Podcast, Michael Stelzner shares three pivotal social media trends for marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs heading into 2025. They highlight the significance of authenticity over curated content, emphasizing the need for genuine storytelling to foster emotional connections. The chat also explores how embracing AI technologies can revolutionize content creation, ensuring engagement in an evolving landscape. The conversation underscores that vulnerability and community are key to thriving on social platforms.

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INSIGHT

Algorithm Shift

Social media algorithms prioritize entertaining content from strangers over subscribers.
This shift renders follower counts less important, making social proof a vanity metric.

ADVICE

Target the Right Audience

Focus on attracting the right audience, not just a large one.
Prioritize engagement with a smaller, targeted audience over broad reach.

ANECDOTE

Vulnerability Example

Michael Stelzner shared a customer's negative feedback about his event.
This vulnerability fostered deeper connections and private messages from his audience.

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