Products

EMARKETER delivers leading-edge research to clients in a variety of forms, including full-length reports and data visualizations to equip you with actionable takeaways for better business decisions.
PRO+
New data sets, deeper insights, and flexible data visualizations.
Learn More
Reports
In-depth analysis, benchmarks and shorter spotlights on digital trends.
Learn More
Forecasts
Interactive projections with 10k+ metrics on market trends, & consumer behavior.
Learn More
Charts
Proprietary data and over 3,000 third-party sources about the most important topics.
Learn More
Industry KPIs
Industry benchmarks for the most important KPIs in digital marketing, advertising, retail and ecommerce.
Learn More
Briefings
Client-only email newsletters with analysis and takeaways from the daily news.
Learn More
Analyst Access Program
Exclusive time with the thought leaders who craft our research.
Learn More

About EMARKETER

Our goal is to unlock digital opportunities for our clients with the world’s most trusted forecasts, analysis, and benchmarks. Spanning five core coverage areas and dozens of industries, our research on digital transformation is exhaustive.
Our Story
Learn more about our mission and how EMARKETER came to be.
Learn More
Methodology
Rigorous proprietary data vetting strips biases and produces superior insights.
Learn More
Our People
Take a look into our corporate culture and view our open roles.
Join the Team
Contact Us
Speak to a member of our team to learn more about EMARKETER.
Contact Us
Newsroom
See our latest press releases, news articles or download our press kit.
Learn More
Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
Reach an engaged audience of decision-makers.
Learn More
Events
Browse our upcoming and past events, recent podcasts, and other featured resources.
Learn More
Podcasts
Tune in to EMARKETER's daily, weekly, and monthly podcasts.
Learn More

Insider Intelligence’s Social Media Trends to Watch in 2022

What’s Next for Facebook Advertising, Viral Commerce, Creator Monetization, Social Audio, and Short Videos

Download
Share
About This Report
The company formerly known as Facebook will face its toughest challenges ever, while viral commerce will take center stage, TikTok-style short videos will evolve, and social audio will fade away.
Table of Contents

Executive Summary

People who design roller coasters could take a few cues from the world of social media. As 2022 approaches, the twists and turns are getting bigger, and the changes are coming fast.

Questions this report covers:

  • Will advertisers leave Facebook because of its many controversies?
  • What will be the “it” trend in social commerce?
  • Which kinds of influencers will be top of mind for marketers?
  • Will Clubhouse and social audio soar—or fade away?
  • What else will TikTok do to disrupt social video?

KEY STAT: Despite negative press and privacy challenges, Facebook’s US ad revenues will not decline in 2022.

Here’s what’s in the full report

2files

Exportable files for easy reading, analysis and sharing.

3charts

Reliable data in simple displays for presentations and quick decision making.

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Trend: Meta’s US Ad Growth Will Remain Strong Despite Negative Press, Privacy Changes
  4. Trend: Viral Commerce Will Be the ‘It’ Trend in Social Commerce 
  1. Trend: 2022 Will Be the Year of the Micro- and Nano-Influencer
  2. Trend: Social Audio Will Be a One-Hit Wonder
  3. Trend: So Long, Short Videos (but Hello, TikTok)
  4. Read Next
  1. Sources
  2. Media Gallery

authors

Debra Aho Williamson, Blake Droesch, Jasmine Enberg

Contributors

Nazmul Islam
Junior Forecasting Analyst
Already have a subscription?Sign In

Access All Charts and Data

Gain access to reliable data presented in clear and intelligible displays for quick understanding and decision making on the most important topics related to your industry

Become a Client