10 digital marketing trends to watch out for in 2010

10 digital marketing trends to watch out for in 2010

At this time of year everyone is talking about trends, doing some crystal ball gazing and planning ahead with a fresh pair of eyes. Me too. Here are ten digital and marketing trends we think you should watch out for and consider – derived from those people and organisations we follow and look up to.

  1. The revolution is in full swing and there is an entire generation eager to change the world we live in | Welcome to the decade of frustration and change by Seth Godin
  2. More and more people are going to be sharing everything they do | 10 crucial consumer trends for 2010 by trendwatching
  3. Maybe not real time search but really real time information is where we are heading | Online and tech trends I am watching in 2010 by Wilhelmus
  4. Mobile is going to happen ‘proper’ this year | All about mobile by Gerd Leonhard
  5. Online video and viral video provides a valuable and measurable tool for driving brand engagement | Where digital marketing is heading in 2010 by Advertising Age
  6. New technology and devices will redefine the way we interact with content | Apple tablet – the speculation keeps growing by Guardian
  7. Media spend will continue to move online but success in the earned media space will still need to be earned rather than paid for | 7 predictions for 2010 from Geoff Ramsey by eMarketer
  8. If social media really is important to your business then building a good in-house social media team is a must | Five social media tips for 2010 by Econsultancy
  9. Conversion rate optimisation is going to be king in 2010 | 8 predictions for SEO by SEOmoz
  10. You need to figure out how it all applies to your business – where to invest, where to test and what deserves a rest | 10 online marketing trends for 2010 by Entrepreneur

Sounds exciting to me.  Let’s go!