Social media trends 2026

25/03/202621/01/2026

Tendencias en redes sociales 2026 en Latinoamérica

Social media trends 2026: the new strategic framework that will define digital marketing in Latin America

Social media trends 2026 and the evolution of digital marketing in Latin America

Introduction: Why 2026 marks a turning point in social media

Talking about social media trends in 2026 is no longer an exercise in creative anticipation, but a strategic necessity for companies operating in Latin America. The digital ecosystem is undergoing a period of accelerated maturation: more platforms, more formats, more content… and, paradoxically, less available attention.

Over the past few years, many brands have successfully established a strong presence on social media. However, the current landscape presents a different challenge: simply being present is no longer enough; brands must generate real, measurable, and sustained impact. Changes in algorithms, content saturation, audience fragmentation, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence are redefining how companies plan, produce, and evaluate their social media strategies.

In this scenario, the Social Media Study 2026 by Cyberclick and Metricool functions as an accurate thermometer of the market. Based on the insights of professionals in the digital ecosystem and the analysis of millions of posts, the report identifies clear patterns regarding what is working, what is losing relevance, and where social media marketing is headed.

From Way2net, as agency specializing in digital marketing and social media for growing companies in Latin America, we took this study as a trigger to go a step further: interpreting the data, translating it into strategic decisions and providing an applied perspective to the business.

This article isn’t about listing passing fads. Its goal is to help you understand which social media trends will define 2026, how they’ll impact businesses in the region, and what brands that want to remain competitive tomorrow should do today.

The current context of social media in Latin America

Before analyzing specific trends, it is key to understand the starting point. Social media in Latin America presents a unique combination of high adoption, a wide diversity of markets, and varying levels of digital maturity.

Las empresas de la región comparten varios rasgos comunes:

Intensive use of Instagram, Facebook and, increasingly, TikTok and LinkedIn
Sustained growth of video as the dominant format
Tight budgets versus high-performance expectations
Smaller marketing teams, with strong pressure for results
Increasing adoption of artificial intelligence tools

This context explains why many strategic decisions in social media are no longer made based on intuition, but rather on actual performance. And this is where the study becomes especially relevant: it shows how professionals are adjusting their priorities based on concrete data.

Social media strategy for businesses in Latin America

Trend 1: From content to performance as a strategic focus

One of the clearest conclusions of the study is that social networks have ceased to be solely a visibility channel and have become a business asset.

While brand awareness remains the primary objective, goals such as the following are growing strongly:

Professional social media management
Lead generation
Direct sales support
Building communities with real engagement
Customer loyalty

This marks a profound change: in 2026, successful social media strategies will be those that manage to balance branding and performance, without falling into extremes.

From Way2net’s perspective, this trend implies a key adjustment: each social network must fulfill a specific role within the funnel, and each piece of content must respond to a clear objective. Publishing without a defined strategic intention increasingly translates into a waste of resources.

Trend 2: Instagram continues to lead, but it’s no longer alone

Among the top social media trends for 2026, Instagram continues to occupy a central place in brand strategies in Latin America. Its strength lies in the balance between:

Organic reach
Variety of formats
Community
Advertising ecosystem

However, Instagram’s leadership is no longer absolute. Other platforms are gaining ground with very clear value propositions.

TikTok: growth, reach and discovery

TikTok is consolidating its position as the fastest-growing social network in terms of relevance by 2026. Its discovery-oriented algorithm and its dominance of short videos make it a key channel for brands seeking:

Massive reach
Rapid awareness
Connecting with younger audiences

For many Latin American companies, the challenge is not technical, but cultural: adapting the tone, language, and narrative to a platform that rewards authenticity over perfect aesthetics.

LinkedIn: the big winner in B2B

Another clear trend is the strengthening of LinkedIn as a strategic network for B2B companies. By 2026, LinkedIn will cease to be just a professional network and will become an active channel for demand generation, brand positioning, and thought leadership.

At Way2net we observe that more and more companies in Latin America are achieving concrete results when they combine:

Valuable content
Visible executive voices
Organic strategy + paid media

Trend 3: Short video ceases to be a trend and becomes infrastructure

If there’s one undisputed trend in social media for 2026, it’s the absolute dominance of short videos. Reels, Shorts, and TikToks are no longer a “format to try,” but the backbone of digital content.

The data shows that:

It is the format that generates the greatest reach
It’s the one that generates the most engagement.
It is the one most favored by the algorithms

This has direct implications for businesses:

Change the content planning
It affects the necessary resources
It forces us to rethink creativity

From a strategic perspective, the challenge is not to produce more videos, but to produce better videos, with a clear message, aligned with the business and designed to capture attention in the first few seconds.

Short video as the main trend on social media in 2026

Trend 4: Content saturation and falling engagement

Paradoxically, while content production is increasing, average output is decreasing. Saturation appears to be the main challenge for 2026.

This translates to:

Lower organic reach
Fewer interactions per post
Increased competition for attention

The strategic takeaway is clear: publishing more no longer guarantees better results. In many cases, the opposite is true.

For brands in Latin America, this trend forces them to make difficult but necessary decisions:

Reduce platforms
Prioritize formats
Prioritize quality over quantity

At Way2net, we approach this scenario with a clear focus: less noise and more relevance. Differentiation is no longer about frequency, but about the real value that each piece of content brings.

Use of artificial intelligence in social media and digital marketing 2026

Trend 5: Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life

Another major trend in social media for 2026 is the consolidation of artificial intelligence as an operational tool. Most professionals already use it for:

Copywriting
Content planning
Image and video creation
Data analysis

However, the real difference lies not in using AI, but in how it is used to provide digital marketing services for companies.

From a strategic perspective, AI:

Increase efficiency
Reduce operating times
Free up resources to think more strategically

But it also presents risks: homogenization of content, loss of identity, and saturation of generic messages.

At this point, Way2net’s vision is clear: AI should function as a strategic ally, not as a substitute for human judgment. The brands that manage to combine technology, creativity, and business acumen will be the ones that stand out in 2026.

Trend 6: Authenticity and User-Generated Content (UGC)

In an increasingly automated environment, authenticity is becoming a key differentiator. The study shows a growing interest in user-generated content, real testimonials, and more human formats.

The brands that best connect with their audiences are those that:

They humanize their communication
They show real processes
They prioritize closeness over perfection

For companies in Latin America, this trend represents a concrete opportunity to compete with tighter budgets, focusing on credibility and approachability instead of overly polished productions.

What should companies do today to prepare for 2026?

Based on the analysis of these trends, some clear lines of action emerge:

Define which networks bring real value to the business
Assign a strategic role to each platform
Opt for short videos with a focus on message and objective
Use AI to gain efficiency, not to lose identity
Prioritize engagement and relevance over volume
Measure, adjust, and optimize constantly

The role of an expert social media agency in this new scenario

The social media trends for 2026 present a more complex, competitive, and demanding landscape than ever before. For many companies, the main challenge is not execution, but making the right decisions.

This is where the support of a specialized agency makes sense. Not to “publish for the sake of publishing,” but to:

Design results-oriented digital marketing strategies
Interpreting data and trends
Optimize resources
Transforming social media into results

At Way2net, we support Latin American companies in navigating this context with a strategic approach, offering data-driven marketing services geared towards sustainable growth.

Conclusion: 2026 is not about doing more, but about doing better

Social media trends for 2026 don’t point to a sudden revolution, but rather to the channel’s definitive maturation. Less improvisation, more strategy. Less volume, more intention. Less ego, more value for the audience.

Brands that understand this shift will not only survive the digital noise, but will also build strong relationships, measurable results, and a relevant presence in the long term.

Do you want to prepare your social media strategy for 2026?

At Way2net we help companies in Latin America transform trends into actionable strategies, aligned with business objectives.

Contact Way2net and let’s talk about how to boost your social media strategy for 2026.

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Social Media Statistics Peru 2025

28/02/202601/07/2025

Estadísticas de Redes Sociales Perú 2025

We Are Social and Meltwater presented the updated report Digital 2025 on Social Media Statistics in Peru. We will discuss the data recorded on the digital situation in Peru in 2024-2025.

Use of Devices, Internet and Social Networks

A total of 39.4 million mobile cellular connections were active in Peru at the beginning of 2025, equivalent to 115% of the total population. However, some of these connections may only include services such as voice and SMS, and some may not include internet access.

27.3 million people used the internet in Peru at the beginning of 2025, when online penetration was 79.5%.

In January 2025, Peru had 24.5 million social media users, which is equivalent to 71.2% of the total population.

These main statistics offer a great overview of the “digital state” in Peru at the beginning of 2025, but to understand how digital trends and behaviors have evolved over time, we need to delve deeper into the data.

General Summary of Internet Use

At the time of writing the report, the latest available data indicated that there were 27.3 million internet users in Peru in January 2025.

This means that the internet penetration rate in Peru was 79.5% of the total population at the beginning of the year.

Meanwhile, Kepios’ analysis indicates that the number of internet users in Peru increased by 291,000 (+1.1%) between January 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru – General Summary of Social Media Use

DataReportal figures show that in January 2025 there were 24.5 million active social media users in Peru.

In perspective, this figure was equivalent to 71.2% of the total population at the beginning of 2025.

The analysis by Kepios shows that the identities of social media users in Peru increased by 450,000 (+1.9%) between the beginning of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

Data published in the ad planning tools of major social media platforms indicates that there were 24.5 million users over the age of 18 using social media in Peru at the beginning of 2025, which was equivalent to 99.8% of the total population aged 18 and over.

At that time, 46.6 percent of social media user identities in Peru were female, while 53.4 percent were male.

And to add context, it may be helpful to know that 89.6% of Peru’s total internet user base (regardless of age) used at least one social media platform in January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – YouTube Audience

Google’s advertising resources indicate that YouTube had 19.1 million users in Peru at the beginning of 2025.

The company’s own data suggests that the reach of the YouTube ad in early 2025 was equivalent to 55.5 percent of the total population of Peru at the beginning of the year.

To put these figures into perspective, YouTube ads reached 69.8% of Peru’s total internet user base (regardless of age) in January 2025.

At that time, 47.9% of YouTube’s adult ad audience in Peru was female, while 52.1% was male.

Data published in Google’s own advertising planning tools shows that the potential reach of YouTube ads in Peru increased by 1.5 million (+8.5%) between early 2024 and early 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Facebook Audience

Figures published in Meta’s own tools indicate that the potential reach of Facebook ads in Peru increased by 450,000 (+1.9 percent) between January 2024 and January 2025.

In a more recent context, the same data shows that the number of users that marketers could reach with Facebook ads in Peru increased by 650,000 (+2.7%) in the three months between October 2024 and January 2025.

Facebook ads reached 71.2 percent of the total population in Peru at the beginning of 2025. This reach was equivalent to 89.6% of the local internet user base (regardless of age) in January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Instagarm Audience

The numbers published in Meta’s advertising tools indicate that Instagram had 10.5 million users in Peru at the beginning of 2025.

The company’s regularly revised figures suggest that Instagram’s ad reach in Peru was equivalent to 30.4% of the total population at the beginning of the year.

Data published in Meta’s planning tools shows that the potential reach of Instagram ads in Peru increased by 450,000 (+4.5%) between January 2024 and January 2025.

Quarterly, the company’s data also reveals that the size of Instagram’s ad audience in Peru increased by 250,000 (+2.5%) between October 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – TikTok Audience

Data published in TikTok’s own advertising planning tools shows that TikTok’s potential advertising reach in Peru increased by 2.49 million (+11.4 percent) between early 2024 and early 2025.

Meanwhile, the figures indicate that the potential reach of ads on TikTok in Peru increased by 1.33 million (+5.8 percent) between October 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Linkedin Audience

LinkedIn continues to grow and consolidate its position as the most important B2B social media platform for the region.

Data published in LinkedIn’s planning tools shows that the potential reach of LinkedIn ads in Peru increased by 2.0 million (+22.2%) between the beginning of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

Quarterly, the company’s data reveals that the size of LinkedIn’s ad audience in Peru increased by 1 million (+10%) between October 2024 and January 2025.

It’s important to note that LinkedIn’s advertising tools publish audience reach data based on the total number of registered members, rather than the monthly active users that form the basis of ad reach figures published by most other social media platforms.

As a leading digital marketing agency in Latin America, we work with various companies in the planning and development of their digital strategies in the region. Whether they are B2B, B2C, small or large companies, we know how to use internet resources to boost their businesses.

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

10/03/202618/01/2024

We Are Social y Meltwater presentaron la actualización del Digital 2023 Global Overview Report. Hablaremos de los datos registrados sobre la situación digital en Uruguay en el 2022-2023.

Uso de móviles, Internet y redes sociales

La población uruguaya está conformada por 3.42 millones de personas, de las cuales el 95.7% viven en zonas urbanizadas.

El número de dispositivos móviles conectados en el país es de 5.86 millones, lo que supone que hay más de un aparato celular por persona en promedio.

Los usuarios de Internet activos en el país representan el 90.1% de la población total. De ese 90.1%, 81.8% es activo en diversas redes sociales, entre ellas: Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube.

Crecimiento digital: enero 2022 vs enero 2023

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Con respecto al 2022, la población en Uruguay aumentó en un 0.01%.

Desde el año pasado las conexiones telefónicas móviles aumentaron, específicamente en un 2.1%.

El porcentaje de usuarios de Internet aumentó en un 0.01%, a lo largo de un año.

El número de usuarios conectados a redes sociales no se ha registrado aún.

Resumen general del uso de Internet en Uruguay

¿Cuánto tiempo crees que pasas frente a la pantalla de tu teléfono?

El uso de los dispositivos móviles se ha vuelto esencial.

3.08 millones de usuarios son los que acceden a Internet desde cualquier dispositivo, registrando un aumento del del 0.01% anual.

De la totalidad de estos usuarios, el 98.2% acceden a internet través de dispositivos móviles.

Uso de redes sociales

2.80 millones de personas usan redes sociales activamente en Uruguay, es decir, el 81.8% de la población total.

El 53.6% de usuarios de redes sociales son mujeres, mientras que el 46.4% son hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Facebook

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¿Sabías que por medio de los anuncios publicitarios dentro de Facebook, se alcanzan potencialmente a 2 millones de personas en Uruguay? Esto presenta el 69.7% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 13 años. Una gran forma de comenzar a implementarlos es mediante una agencia de marketing digital argentina.

Dicho público alcanzado, se conforma por un 55% de mujeres y 45% de hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Instagram

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A través de los anuncios publicitarios en de Instagram, se alcanzan potencialmente a 1.85 millones de uruguayos.

Esto representa el 64.5% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 13 años.

El público alcanzado está conformado por un 55.5% de mujeres y 44.5% de hombres.

A pesar de que Instagram es una red social muy popular, apenas un 54% de los uruguayos la usan.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Twitter

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Los anuncios publicitarios de Twitter alcanzan potencialmente a 703 mil de personas.
El 24.5% son mayor de 13 años, de los cuales hay un aumento del 3.3% en el cambio trimestral.
El público se divide en un 44.8% mujeres y 55.2% hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de LinkedIn

1.20 millones de personas son alcanzadas a través de sus anuncios publicitarios en LinkedIn.

Esto presenta el 45.6% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 18 años.

Se presentó un aumento trimestral del 9.1%.

En la segmentación de usuarios por género, LinkedIn se conforma por el 50.9% de mujeres, y el 49.1% de hombres.

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Way2net awarded as Top Digital Marketing Agency in Argentina

19/02/202619/11/2020

Way2net is a digital marketing agency, specialized in e-strategy planning and business development, digital marketing, online advertising, web optimization, social media, web design, and development. We are a Google Partner Agency certified by Google Inc. and we offer a wide variety of services including digital strategy, social media marketing, and advertising.

Clutch recently announced the top digital marketing agencies in Argentina. We are excited to announce that Way2net has made the list on their directory.

Clutch is a B2B market research firm located in Washington DC that connects service providers and buyers through data and verified research. Central to their process is client reviews. In this unique process, analysts have spoken directly with many of our clients and learned more about the services we provided, as well as technological capabilities, results, and business acumen.

Our clients’ participation made this award possible, and we want to thank them for their time and honest feedback. Below is are excerpts from recent reviews, along with project summaries:

“We continue working with them because of their thoughtful service.” –Marketing Coordinator, Synthon Bagó

Our team was hired to develop a pharmaceutical company’s marketing strategies. We work with different social media channels, crafting campaigns. We also worked on their site.

“With Way2net Digital Marketing Agency, we found a mix of business expertise and digital experience.” –Founder, Delbazar

We provided a variety of digital services for an online store. Our team developed an e-commerce website and social media campaigns

Digital marketing has forever changed how companies attract customers and generate revenue. If you’re considering hiring an online marketing company to help you boost your brand image, position your company in search rankings, or manage your social media presence, The Manifest can help find a business to best suit your needs. The Manifest, an affiliate site of Clutch, lists top digital marketing companies in Argentina. Among top companies, the site also lists descriptions, projects, and awards for users to utilize.

Need advice in marketing and communication? We are experts in digital strategy. Contact us by phone or fill out the form on our website and a team member will be in touch shortly. We look forward to hearing from you and your team.

Comments about Instagram logo redesign erupt in social networks

29/08/201818/05/2016

We were already hearing rumors that Instagram was working on the redesign of a new design for Android, but we did not expect the renovation was going to be so radical. The popular photographs App with over 400 million users, announced a new design for both the application icon, and everything inside it. The new Instagram logo redesign corresponds to the third time that the App changes it appearance. The first two designs were made by Kevin Systrom (Instagram co-founder) and the last one by Ian Spalter (chief designer).

The redesign also extends towards the three applications owned by the social network: Boomerang (facilitates recording short videos), Layout (used to create photo collages) and Hyperlapse (creates fast motion videos).

As reported by the social network in its announcement, the new design improves how the App looks and feels, but without changing the navigation style that characterizes it. In addition, the App aims to put more focus on photos and videos.

Ian Spalter said that this redesign is a reflection of the different ways in which users of Instagram, Layoutt, Boomerang and Hyperlapse use the services. “We ask employees to describe Instagram logo of in less than 5 seconds. Almost all obviated the rainbow, lens and viewfinder”, said design specialist.

What is curious is that in the middle of the vintage revolution that society lives, Instagram has decided to eliminate the retro air that characterizes the App since its launch in 2009.

Several social networks impact

Instagram users level of satisfaction has always been high, since the platform is dynamic and filters have been improving. What happened, then, that the App become object of criticism?

Social networks are sensitive, perhaps this is the reason why Instagram users does not applaud the new logo. Instead of this they express their rejection in other social networks like Twitter and Facebook.

Users in social networks, especially on Twitter, were quick to express their opinion:

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Secrets of YouTube

05/04/202015/04/2016

Scooter Braun, manager of artists, chosen by “Time” magazine as one of the top 100 influencers in the world, shared some of YouTube secrets.

Braun owns SB Projects, a company dedicated to find engagement of artists worldwide. It was he who convinced Bieber moving to United States and who led him to fame. Later he did the same with other artists such as Psy, Ariana Grande or Carly Rae Jepsen.

We will share some helpful tips to achieve digital marketing dream: amass the scope and build a brand.

Generate privacy

For Braun, the key to success of the first videos of Bieber broke a tie one on one with people watching him. For him it is not about “millions of impressions,” but to provide experiences.

Braun recommended the young Bieber to begin each video saying his name and sing live. What he wanted was to make people feel they are in the room with him or that they are looking at something intimate and private.

Listen to your audience

In the early days of exploding Justin Bieber, Braun saw that the artist was having a ton of traffic on YouTube in the UK. Braun wanted to take the artist there, but the record firm opposed because Bieber wasn’t on UK radio.

Braun insisted and brought Bieber to the UK on their own. They came to Universal Records and announced that they would be giving a show on the label. The success was overwhelming and the next day, his songs began to be heard on the radio in the UK. This was one of the first experiences in which online ended nurturing traditional media.

Be creative!

Many people would tell Braun that music industry was dead, however, he found on YouTube a unique opportunity.

Braun knew that things had changed: music could be obtained for free, and it invalidates the need to buy a CD or pay for a concert. A single hit would not fill stadiums, people had to listen to artists and they should like it.

What is the solution to make it profitable? “You need to be more creative”, Braun says. YouTube paid music industry more than 3,000 million dollars in royalties. Braun showed music industry did not die, it just reinvented.

Is your company ready to exploit the benefits of YouTube?

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Tension between Facebook and Snapchat

29/08/201816/03/2016

This week Facebook incorporates an animated filters application, called “Masquerade”. While it is known that for some time there is tension between Facebook and Snapchat, this news did nothing but intensifying it. The rivalry between these companies part of both fighting for dominance of digital video (the protagonist of 2016) and investment in advertising that this entails.

Since 2012, Facebook has tried to catch up with some of the tools of the fashion social network, and this acquisition leaves the sight of the brutal competition between the two companies.

Facebook: Failed attempts

Snapchat has understood the younger users, known as “millennials”, and since 2011, Facebook has tried several times unsuccessfully to imitate some of the most attractive features of his rival.

In 2012 they released “Poke”, an application that allowed users to send photos and videos for a limited time, after which they self-destroyed. The application died a year and a half later.
Mark Zuckerberg did not give up, and he tried again in 2014 with another similar app, called “Slingshot”. It was not very successful and in December of that year ceased to exist.

The interest Facebook has on Snapchat goes beyond wanting to copy it . Mark tried to buy it twice, but its CEO (Evan Spiegel) refused on both occasions.

Video ambitions

Facebook says it plans to keep “Masquerade” as a standalone application and at the same time seeks to incorporate selfie effects similar to those of Snapchat, to their own products. On the other hand, as we know the video is the main protagonist of 2016, and it is for this reason that Facebook has begun putting great emphasis on its new addition: “Facebook Live”, an application for live video transmission.

The sense of threat Facebook felt for Snapchat is justified , since both have the same number of daily views on videos, but Snapchat has fewer active users. The main difference between the two is that in Snapchat users have to touch the screen to see the video, while Facebook videos are autoplay.

Snapchat is in the first stage of doing business, ruling advertising in “stories”, “discover” or “live”, spaces that are attractive to advertisers.

Nick Cicero, CEO of “Delmondo” and Snapchat analytics specialist, says Facebook asked in January about influencers and Snapchat audience. However they did not reach any agreement.

Snapchat is not far behind and decided to fight. The company has hired one of Facebook’s publicists, Sriram Krishnan, the founder of “Facebook Audience Network”, which places ads on Facebook applications and mobile sites.

How will this rivalry continue? We do not know. We hope that both companies continue incorporating innovative tools.

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New Facebook features for 2016

29/08/201807/03/2016

Twelve years ago Facebook was born and today it’s still the world’s biggest social network. This success is due to the great adaptability and evolution of the company. They have been able to understand exactly what their users need, how and when to give them. Following the constant evolution and, knowing that many social networks are gaining rapid popularity, this year we will see some new Facebook features.

1-Forget your ex

Forget our exes is increasingly complicated, and this is thanks to social networks: we learn what they like, what they do and with whom they are. It is for this reason that Facebook developed a feature that lets you decide how long you need to forget your ex partner.
How does it work? Once you change your status from “In a relationship” to “Single” the platform will offer you three options:

• View your ex publications less frequently.

• Limit access to photos, videos and states that your ex can publish.

• Limit access to your ex to your older publications.

The best part is that your former partner will never be notified. This feature is now available in the US and it will be soon incorporated worldwide.

2-More emojis!

The new Emojis are now available and they are the funniest novelty this year. A couple of months ago, the only options users have were “comment” or “Like” publications. After much debate, Facebook chose to extend the permitted reactions and incorporate new emojis.

3-Smarter messages

“Facebook Messenger” is constantly evolving and this year even users who don’t have Facebook would be able to downloaded the App. Moreover, this app will incorporate “M”, an intelligent personal assistant (like Siri). Would you like to know at what time you movie start or where to eat near your home? “M” is here to answer all your questions.

4-Personalize your profile picture

Another new feature of Facebook is a change in profile photo position (now it is focused), both on mobile phones and tablets. Moreover, due to the great popularity to take the videos this year: Facebook allow you to add a video as your profile picture!

5-Share live video

Everybody has dreamed to be in two places at once. There are several Apps, “Periscope” for example, which allow you to record and share live videos. As Facebook didn’t want to be left out, the social network has developed “Facebook Live”. It will be available soon. Meet the world through Facebook!

Is your brand ready to adapt to the new features of Facebook?

How to succeed in Instagram?

29/08/201822/02/2016

The question brands frequently make is: How to succeed in Instagram? This has become the social network of the moment and companies are trying to position themselves there. The reasons for this growing interest are varied:

-Everybody is talking about this Social network and brands seek to get some profit from it.
-Usage numbers are growing, which means there is a lot of ground to explore and to attract consumers.
-Results are being felt and engagement figures are higher than those of other social networks.
-Instagram is a showcase for audiovisual content: Brands communicate through pictures and videos and this content is the most interest today to consumers.

HubSpot has made a ranking of the 16 best brands that are on Instagram and from this selection it’s easy to draw a few lessons:

Photos must be of quality

It is no longer enough to meet the minimum requirements to highlight in the social network, now brands have to share quality pictures. One example is National Geographic. Both the magazine and Instagram have always taken great care quality and professionalism of the pictures. But not always professional teams are required to obtain high-quality images, you can get incredible results knowing how to use mobile devices.

Avoid talking about “yours”

One of the temptations in wich brands may fall is to publish photographs of their products or services. That’s considered spam. You have to create conversations and generate genuine interest from users. It should reflect the philosophy of the brand. Companies that succeed in Instagram manage their images communicate what interests them, what they like and what they want to share.

Brands must have a personality

Each brand must have their own values, characteristics and interests and also that personality has to be consistent. It is not worth to change based on fashions and trends. The images have to be shared like a cover letter that help consumers understand the philosophy of the brand. All this is important because the photos identify the target to which it is intended to reach.

Brands involve others

It is not enough to post pictures and wait for “like”. Successful brands achieve that users are part of the message and become issuers.

How prepared is your brand to succeed in Instagram?

2016: Year of the video and smartphones

25/01/202611/02/2016

Year after year technology evolves and this brings new trends in communication and new strategic digital marketing. While it is known that nowadays the main investment channels are blogs and social networks, 2016 brings changes as the explosion of online video and audio. The year has just begun but everything leads us to believe that this will be the year of the video and smartphones.

The growing popularity of smartphones has been a major change in the area of marketing and digital advertising. This year, the investment in shares of marketing for mobile devices sevenfold. Mobile happens to be a complement to be a major player in the buying process by factors such as geolocation in real time, which are essential to meet the demands of users at all times. Incorporating features of this type will cause the m-commerce (mobile commerce) continue to grow as it did throughout 2015, and is expected to do so in 2016 by 48%.

On the other hand we must not forget that companies wishing to be relevant should add value to make the audience feel identified. The strategy for communicating through smartphones is not the same as the one used for traditional means, whereby the message must be customized and attractive to potential customers, in order to make them feel curious to know more about my product or service.

Online videos: protagonists of 2016

Online videos becomes the main challenge in digital marketing strategies. Gifs, 360 ° or interactive experience videos, among others, are new formats that make videos more atractive for users.

Videos, with new formats in addition enter the world of SEO strategies (organic search engine optimization). 80% of Internet users consume online videos, this is a unique opportunity to achieve good search engine rankings and gain relevance in the network.

Videos and gifs are a challenge for both brands and agencies. Videos can’t be communicate in the same way that a picture, so the type of strategy that was useful so far with still images has little to do with the strategy for communicating videos.

Trends in social networks

The main social platforms such as Facebook or Twitter, lose weight in favor of new social networking boom such as Instagram, Snapchat or LinkedIn. In these networks, more visual, video is a key element to reach users. Most innovative brands are looking foward to promoted in these social networks that incorporate thousands of users every day.

Another trend in social networking is that these will become outlets. Thanks to the integration of “Call to action” users can directly purchase products from these platforms. Thus social networks facilitate the buying process of the users, expanding its main function: to communicate, zoom in and connect people.

Is your company ready to enter the field of videos and investing in smartphones strategy?

Brands breaking into Snapchat

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Throughout the years we have seen younger internet users migrate from private spaces to public spaces, that are inaccessible for brands such as WhatsApp and Snapchat. The lattest one has become a leading social network with over 700 million daily shared snapshots. How can brands be part of the conversation of this platform?

A defining characteristic of these platforms is that it is private and, unlike other media, is immeasurable. Young people are avoiding channels that make them feel they have to produce content that “like” everybody so they start moving to other social media where they can be themselves, without feeling pressured to get approval. This is the case of Snapchat where images are play for a few seconds and then disappear.

This social network is making an effort to give more space to brands, so that they can communicate their messages directly interacting with their target.

Besides the function that allows users to exchange photos and videos that will self-destruct once seen, other notable aspects of this application are:

“Stories”: Users can post photos of the last 24 hours, that remain visible throughout the day for their contacts to see it. This is where brands can make their appearance.
“Live”: The network selects specific locations or major cultural events and users located there can upload videos or pictures that appear in live for all snapchat users. In this case brands can promote themeselves inbetween these videos or images.
“Discover”: Editorial channels as Buzzfeed Daily Mail and inform people with current data. Brands can not be here; They are elected by Snapchat.

Elements that any strategy Marketing Snapchat should consider:

Be sure you share your “snapcode” (a code that allows users to add you once it has been scanned) in your Facebook or Twitter profile.
Snapchat has its own language, and brands must take risks, worrying less about production and achieving spontaneity.
Generate value by offering exclusive content on your profile and people will follow you. Vouchers and contests work very well when it comes to generating value.

Is your brand ready to be part of this social network ?

The role of influencers in marketing strategies

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In recent times influencers marketing has been gaining weight. With the internet boom and the success of social networks, certain profiles of users have managed to connect with his followers, created a strong data base and connect with other users. Their opinions are valued, because they are seen as influencers ‘who know’ about specific issues.

Influencers are increasingly required by brands, and even become the subject of their marketing campaigns. Several studies have demonstrated that such figures and their views are far more compelling to consumers than traditional advertising formats.

“For digital generation new voices are needed. The falls and rises celebrities are much faster now and brands need to capture the flow and exploit microhearings segments” said Rob Norman, chief digital officer of GroupM.

And not only is that celebrities have seen their traditional moment of glory have a shorter life cycle, but also the weight of influence has also changed.

The presence of influencers in campaigns is increasingly common: 75% of brands confessed in a study that uses influencers in their campaigns. The forecasts are that in the near future the number of firms using these figures rise to 84%.

The professionalization of influencers

Today companies have professionalized access to influencers and given them a larger role in its strategy. Now, these have become a proper communication channel (not just a complement to public relations campaigns) and brands are devoting more and more budget on them.

The agencies are launching increasingly formats to understand how marketing works with influencers. Measure the success or failure of a campaign influencers is becoming increasingly easy because more tools to measure the ROI of these campaigns and the actual impact on consumers appeared.

Brands are encouraging devote part of their budget to such campaigns. Not worth to convince a influencers to talk about something with offering a gift. Influencers have to be on the budget: for them has become a source of income and for brands a new source of expenditure. The 85% of influencers expected to be paid if you are talking about a product and only 4% would be content to receive the product in exchange. Those who are content to hire them for your blog publicity are a minority.

Does the marketing strategy of your company contemplates the use of influencers?

LATAM 2015: social media as protagonists

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In the 2015 LATAM Media Festival social networks appear as protagonists thanks to the interaction and feedback that enable the users.

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La red social cuenta ya con 400 millones de usuarios activos y la clave de su éxito reside en la creación de una comunidad apostando por la creatividad. A causa de esto, se vuelve una plataforma muy eficaz para llegar a los millennials. La red profesional no sólo cuenta con publicidad en formato gráfico sino que ha renovado su cartera con el lanzamiento de anuncios en video de 30 segundos de duración.

LinkedIn, Latinamerican “king”

Resulta necesario señalar que LinkedIn es la plataforma social más usada en América Latina y en la que los usuarios depositan mayor confianza. Price ha expresado: “Nuestra misión a nivel global es conectar a los profesionales de todo el mundo para hacer del mismo un entorno más productivo y exitoso”.

Para que podamos hacernos una idea del papel que LinkedIn juega en Latinoamérica Price ha ofrecido los datos sobre el número de usuarios de algunos de los países. En los primeros puestos encontramos a Brasil con 22 millones de usuarios seguido por otros como México (siete millones de usuarios), Colombia (cuatro millones de usuarios), Argentina (cuatro millones de usuarios), Chile (tres millones de usuarios) o Venezuela (supera los dos millones de usuarios).

“Nuestra idea de oportunidad profesional pasa porque cada usuario pueda mostrar al resto su trayectoria y es por esto que cada vez mejoramos los servicios empoderando a los individuos”, ha concluido Price.

¿Qué pasa con la publicidad?

Dan Rosen, director global de publicidad en Telefónica ha señalado: “El contexto siempre ha sido determinante a la hora de realizar la publicidad”, explicando que LATAM es una región cada vez más mobile. “Mobile, data, localización, social y sensores son los nuevos pilares sobre los que debe trabajar la publicidad” añadió Rosen.

Marketing basado en personas ¿el camino hacia el éxito?

Diego Dzodan, vicepresidente de ventas para América Latina de Facebok dijo “El mobile ha cambiado nuestro comportamiento. Ahora el 73% de las personas que utiliza Facebook lo hace forma multiscreen combinando PC y móvil. El 89% de los millennials accede a la red social en su casa directamente desde el mobile”. Brasil se posiciona como uno de los líderes con 84 millones seguido por México que alcanza los 52 millones de usuarios o Argentina con sus 21 millones de usuarios activos cada mes.

Como conclusión de El Festival of Media LATAM 2015 advertimos que los consumidores latinoamericanos están cada vez más conectados, recurren a las redes sociales para informarse sobre los productos que pretenden comprar y lo hacen a través de múltiples pantallas.