Businesses are focusing on using social media as a listening tool, with organic social media expected to be more important this year.
Marketers face challenges in mastering social media, with many rating their skills as intermediate.
Investment in social media aims to raise brand awareness, connect with customers, and increase brand engagement.
Video posts will be prioritized by over 75% of marketers in 2025, with carousels following closely.
Funding constraints may limit businesses in completing all social media tasks, with over 20% facing limitations in video capabilities.
Marketers are active on multiple social media platforms, with shifts seen in usage from platforms like Facebook to Instagram and LinkedIn.
Balancing posting frequency and timing is crucial, with optimal posting times varying across platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn.
Around 21% of businesses outsource social media tasks, with paid social and content production commonly hired out.
Social listening is gaining importance, with around 50% of marketers engaging in monitoring brand reputation and gathering competitive intelligence.
Paid social media is a significant aspect, with businesses allocating a portion of their marketing budget to ads on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.