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TikTok has added a new Search Hub ’#NewMusic’ in its app, dedicated to new and established artists around the world. This is where people can discover trending music as well as latest tracks from popular artists, and artists get to showcase their newly released songs and attract fans.

 


#NewMusic can be a valuable space for emerging artists in particular, since TikTok is a famous app among social media users especially young generations that make up a large chunk of music listeners in the world.

 

TikTok is also a leading social media app for music promotions, since music is an essential part of TikTok videos, and that has led to a large number of songs becoming hits.

TikTok Launches a New Search Hub ‘#NewMusic’ in the App



YouTube is introducing new AI-powered ad options associated with Shorts clips and trending music on the platform. The offerings specifically target Gen Z users and would help brands present their ad campaigns alongside music that’s trendy with this generation.

 

The ad solutions, called ‘Gen Z Music’ and ‘Trending Music on Shorts’, will be launched to advertisers in the coming months, as confirmed by YouTube.

YouTube to Launch New Ad Placement Options Surrounding Gen Z and Shorts Clips



Instagram is bringing new options to Reels that make the video editing process more efficient, make it easier to discover trending content, and offer improved ways to analyze content performance.

 

The editing process in Reels will now be simpler and smoother, where users will be able to work with their uploaded video clips in the same screen instead of going through separate steps to use each editing tool. This editing feature, that Instagram has also shared preview images of, looks a lot like TikTok’s process of video editing.

 

Instagram Announces New Reels Features, Including a Smoother Editing Process

Top Five Connected Fitness Market Trends That Will Completely Take Over 2022

Every element of our daily life has changed as a result of the COVID epidemic. With several limitations and a new norm, individuals had to adapt to a new "remote-first" way of life and find new methods to do common chores. 


People who wanted to maintain their health and fitness under the pandemic limitations switched from traditional gyms to virtual exercise platforms and Zoom workouts. Furthermore, it is predicted that by 2026, the worldwide market for fitness apps would amount to US$15.96 billion.

Top Five Connected Fitness Market Trends That Will Completely Take Over 2022 #Infographic

International Migration Trends

This infographic looks at international migration trends and what they mean for the future of our world. 


International migration can be defined as the movement of people from one country to another, either temporarily or permanently. It is an important topic for economists, sociologists and politicians alike as it provides insight into the global economy and population distribution.

International Migration Trends #Infographic

Popular Trends of Social Media in 2022

Social media has become an important part of our lives as it helps us in many ways like connecting with people, share information, and get recent updates. It has now become an important tool of marketing. Brands are focusing on creating content that is fun, interactive and engaging their customers. The usage of social media has been growing and at present, it’s expected to be more interactive than before.

Popular Trends of Social Media in 2022 #Infographic

Recent SEO trends of 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes in the world. One of them is the adaptation towards digital platforms especially in marketing domain for the consumers who like to work from home. One of the most effective digital marketing techniques is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) which is used in order to increase reach and gain more customers. However, changes in the algorithms of search engine and new ranking strategies will bring a major change to the way businesses do SEO.

Local SEO:

This strategy draws local customers towards the businesses in the area. This strategy is centered on making the website appear on the Search Engine Results Pages (SEPR) in a particular location. Search engines usually rank a business on fourth or fifth pages showing results, but if local SEO is applied business profile can appear on a much higher position. 97% people use search engines to find businesses in their area. Not optimizing business for local search could make it lose a lot of potential clients. This indicates it is high time for businesses to focus on Google My Business and optimize their local profiles.

Recent SEO trends of 2022 #Infographic



Meta reports that over 20 billion messages are exchanged over Messenger each month between businesses and customers. This insight suggests that direct messaging has become a convenient way for brands and consumers to interact with one another.

 

To further understand how users in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) region are relying on messaging for brand queries, and how businesses can serve customers in a better way using messaging, Meta conducted a research in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, which consisted of surveying more than 6,500 respondents across the APAC region.

 

The analysis in the report shows some valuable information on the significance of direct messaging between brands and consumers. Some of the key points mentioned in the report are as follows:

Meta Shares New Insights on the Importance of Business Messaging Through Latest Survey Report



TikTok’s Creative Center platform has been updated with new insights elements that are designed to provide creators and marketers with data on trending content like songs and hashtags, as well as key influencers.


The analytics of a particular item would reveal deep and significant information about it, such as a chart mapping out the popularity of a song track over time, demographic insights such as which users are engaging with it, along with their related interests.

 

TikTok’s Creative Center Platform Now Offers Key Insights into Trends and Influencers

 


TikTok is experimenting with a bunch of new features and options. The major one includes creating avatars from personal selfie photos. The avatars’ facial expressions will resemble the users’ face in their selfie photo.

 

The new avatar feature was spotted by social media expert Matt Navara who shared what the feature looks like. A face template is displayed that can be edited in-app and the avatar’s expressions can be customized. Once a user creates their personal avatar, they can then use it to respond to messages in the app.

 


The way TikTok has designed this feature is similar to Apple’s Memoji feature. Memojis can be used on iOS to engage with others, which is what TikTok is also offering through its avatar feature. If TikTok officially launches the feature, it could become part of the metaverse shift by facilitating character depictions that align with the way users want to represent themselves in the digital world.

 

Another option that TikTok is currently working on is related to group chats, where options like screen-sharing within live-streams and creator subscriptions will be offered to users. It is reported that TikTok is also creating paid subscription tools.

TikTok is Working on New, Trendy Features Including Avatars and Audio-Streaming

Instagram predicts trends for 2022 on the platform

In order to connect again with the younger audience and to stay as a key driver of cultural influence, Instagram has shared its predictions for the trends that could possibly be seen on the platform in 2022. From rising movements across a variety of categories to further growth in e-commerce, there is a lot more.

Instagram presented the report in a kitschy retro style and the entire design was linked to the pop culture trends and shifts, all was done to underline Instagram’s role in the relevant process. This report includes predictions for trends across various categories such as wellness, fashion, food, memes, beauty, and a lot more.

Instagram predicts trends for 2022 on the platform

2021 Google Search trends as compared to 2020 in the UK

The annual result of Google Search at the end of a year reveals so much about the entire year. Since 2020 and 2021 have been the years with a lot of happenings, the Google Search trends show a lot including many different yet similar trends as well.

Compared to 2020, this year the most widely searched queries on Google in the UK were ‘Covid vaccine’ and ‘Lockdown’. Moreover, as the infographics show, the nation comforted itself through the pandemic restrictions was by binging the famous TV show ‘Love Island’. Whereas, many people also search for ‘when will Love Island start/finish?’

2021 Google Search trends as compared to 2020 in the UK #infographic

Summer Fitness Trends

Since the pandemic began, lockdowns and restrictions have taken place across the globe, closing many public areas, including gyms. This resulted in a shift in the way that people work out. 


Working out from home, outdoor training and hiking were some of the trends which emerged over the last 18 months and are set to continue into this year's summer. 


Home workouts and online classes such as zoom HIIT sessions are attractive as you can exercise in the comfort of your home with minimal equipment.

Summer Fitness Trends #Infographic

Twitter notices increased optimism via tweets

As we head towards the most favorite season of the majority of people i.e., fall and winter, Twitter notices a switch in trends and finds most of the users pretty optimistic. Even though we are still stuck in the Covid-19 pandemic that has continued its wrath in many regions of the world, a lot of people now seem quite positive as compared to the previous year.

The infographic below shared by Twitter reveals some insights based on the tweets and trends on the platform that determines what people are thinking about better days coming ahead.

Twitter notices increased optimism via tweets #infographic

Employee productivity and workplace distraction trends for American workers

American workers are known for and largely believe they are very hard workers. That is true for many people, however many Americans find themselves taking more unplanned breaks each day at work. 


Solitaired recently surveyed over 1,200 American workers to try to learn more about employee productivity and the most common workplace distractions. We all intend to work hard each day, but there are more distractions in the workplace than ever including numerous digital distractions that eat up large chunks of the workday for many American workers. Lets us take a look at the survey findings to learn more about how much break time American workers are using each day and how it aligns with what their employers expect from them. 

Employee productivity and workplace distraction trends for American workers #Infographic

Most recent e-commerce trends

The first-ever product sold through an online platform, Amazon was a Book in 1995. By now, nearly 2 decades after, the e-commerce industry has evolved beyond our expectations. An exceptionally extensive variety of products regardless of their size and weight are being sold over the internet all around the globe. Due to this fact, the e-commerce industry has made more than $2 trillion through its sales around the world.

E-commerce has revolutionized to meet the needs of common people and it has always been successful in its objective. Moreover, online shopping has saved people from a lot of hassle especially during the Covid-19 restrictions when all the retail outlets have been shut, the online platforms were left as the only source of restocking important stuff.

Most recent e-commerce trends #infographic

Which graphics design trends are expected in 2021?

The trends in graphics designing are various that keep on changing according to the latest technological advancements and societal changes. The ability of graphic design trends to be reset each year is one of the most amazing advantages of it as it offers more opportunities and makes the designers capable of thinking beyond their limited capacity and open up vastly.

Which graphics design trends are expected in 2021? #infographic

Trends in American workers working permanently remote

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people in America into full-time remote work over the past year whether they liked it or not. As we start to turn the page on the pandemic, many American workers are considering staying remote if their employer lets them as a permanent working option. Because of this, many people are considering moving from their current location with their newfound freedom to work and live where they like. 


CraftJack recently surveyed 2,888 American workers to learn more about their feelings towards permanent remote work, where they would move if given an option and compensation if relocating. They were eager to see if many Americans would leave the cities they live in currently for more secluded rural locations. 


The survey began by asking a simple question to American workers. Would you move elsewhere, if given the opportunity by your employer to work remotely on a permanent basis. The survey found that a resounding majority of Americans (61 percent) said they would move elsewhere if full time remote work was an option. Looking at the most populated cities in America, CraftJack asked what percentage of people living in that city would move if work was permanently remote. 

Trends in American workers working permanently remote #Infographic

Emerging Digital Health Trends

Digital health is nothing new. But the COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid acceleration in our use of digital healthcare technology and telemedicine. Over 80% of doctors now personally use health tech or recommend digital tools to their patients. More than two-thirds of physicians use healthcare websites to gather information. 


Patients are equally interested in digital health tools. Many prefer telemedicine, online appointment scheduling, and digital communication with their healthcare providers. Patients who use these tools believe technology empowers them to manage their own health. 

Emerging Digital Health Trends #Infographic

 


TikTok is bringing a new Business Creative Hub to its app, which will help brands step into the latest trends on TikTok, as well as among business in local regions.

 

According to TikTok, after collecting feedback from business users on its platform, the company decided to bring inspiration for users in terms of content to post. This way, users would learn to adopt better and more successful strategies and identify the latest trends and tap into them.

 

With the Business Creative Hub, users will have access to trending content divided into different categories. The feature will be available to business accounts only and will be found in the 'Business Suite' section of the 'Settings and privacy' menu on the app. The Business Creative Hub will be divided into two parts: Video Showcase and Business Content Guide.

 

The Video Showcase element will highlight trending content in three categories, namely Trending: Business, Engaging: Business, and Trending: Community.

TikTok’s New Business Creative Hub Will Guide Brands through Trends and Successful Business Strategies

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