{"id":7423,"date":"2025-09-04T15:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zensations.at\/blog\/social-media-marketing-2025-which-platforms-are-really-worthwhile\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:00:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:00:32","slug":"social-media-marketing-2025-which-platforms-are-really-worthwhile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zensations.at\/en\/blog\/social-media-marketing-2025-which-platforms-are-really-worthwhile\/","title":{"rendered":"Social media marketing 2025: Which platforms are really worthwhile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"621\">Introduction: A market that never stands still<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"965\">Ten years ago, Facebook was synonymous with social media. Today, it has lost much of its importance in many target groups. TikTok has exploded, LinkedIn is experiencing a renaissance and Instagram remains the most important showcase for many brands. At the same time, new platforms are constantly emerging and trying to attract attention.   <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1269\">For companies, this means that <strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1075\">social media marketing is not a question of &#8220;if&#8221;, but of &#8220;where and how&#8221;.<\/strong> The challenge lies in selecting the right platforms, using budgets in a targeted manner and creating content that not only generates reach but also has a real impact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1332\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1332\">Facts &amp; figures: How social media will be used in 2025<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1656\">According to a recent <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1466\">Statista study<\/a>, over <strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1526\">5 billion people<\/strong> worldwide use <strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1526\">social media<\/strong> &#8211; that corresponds to more than 60% of the world&#8217;s population. In Austria, the figure is around <strong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1653\">7 million active users.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1679\">Particularly relevant:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1735\">\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1735\"><strong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1695\">Instagram<\/strong>: 3.5 million users in Austria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1807\">\n<p data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1748\">TikTok<\/strong>: Over 1 million active users, mainly aged 16-34.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1892\">\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1822\">LinkedIn<\/strong>: Around 2 million accounts in Austria, with a strong upward trend in B2B.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1965\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1907\">Facebook<\/strong>: Stable use among 30+, but hardly relevant for Gen Z.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2104\">The choice of platform therefore depends less on trends than on the <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2044\">target group<\/strong> &#8211; and where it will be moving in the coming years.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2155\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2155\">Platform analysis: Who will be worthwhile in 2025?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2208\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2208\">Instagram: From photo album to storytelling hub<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2471\">Instagram has changed a lot in recent years. Traditional photos hardly play a role anymore &#8211; <strong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2324\">reels<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2340\">stories<\/strong> dominate. Companies that want to remain organically visible need to focus on <strong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2461\">moving images, authenticity and interaction<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2529\">\nTikTok: Engagement machine with business potential<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2822\">TikTok has proven that it is more than just a dance platform. With an <strong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2643\">average engagement of over 5%<\/strong> (much higher than Instagram or Facebook), TikTok is a content machine. Brands like <strong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2741\">Ryanair<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2759\">Duolingo<\/strong> show how humorous, bold content creates reach.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2858\">\nLinkedIn: The B2B powerhouse<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3105\">LinkedIn is no longer just a recruiting tool. It has become a <strong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2966\">content and networking platform<\/strong> that enables thought leadership, lead generation and community building. LinkedIn 2025 is indispensable for B2B companies.  <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3156\">\nFacebook: Not dead yet, but getting old<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3290\">Facebook remains relevant for <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3220\">local groups, events and ads<\/strong>, but as an organic content channel it hardly plays a role anymore.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3338\"><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3496\">New platforms are constantly emerging, but only a few make it into the mainstream. Brands should observe trends, but not chase after every hype. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3527\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3527\">Content trends 2025<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3626\">Social media is not only developing via platforms, but also via <strong data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3623\">content formats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"4153\">\n<li data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3734\">\n<p data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3734\"><strong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3658\">Short videos as standard<\/strong><br data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3661\">Reels, shorts, TikTok &#8211; users want moving images in snack format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3877\">\n<p data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3877\"><strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3772\">Authenticity instead of glossy<\/strong><br data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3775\">Filtered advertising messages work less well. Real stories and approachable brands win. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3986\">\n<p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3986\"><strong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3901\">Social commerce<\/strong><br data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3904\">Instagram stores, TikTok store &#8211; direct purchasing via social media is becoming standard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4153\">\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4153\"><strong data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4019\">AI-supported content<\/strong><br data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4022\">From generated texts and image optimization to chatbots &#8211; AI is playing an increasingly important role in content production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4203\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4777\">Common mistakes in social media marketing<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4779\" data-end=\"5124\">\n<li data-start=\"4779\" data-end=\"4867\">\n<p data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4867\"><strong data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4818\">Too many platforms at the same time<\/strong> \u2192 Resources get bogged down, quality suffers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4973\">\n<p data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4973\"><strong data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4909\">Focus on reach instead of relevance<\/strong> \u2192 Many likes mean nothing if no conversions follow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5047\">\n<p data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5047\"><strong data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5004\">Ignoring the community<\/strong> \u2192 Social media is a dialog, not a monologue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5124\">\n<p data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5124\"><strong data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5070\">Irregularity<\/strong> \u2192 Algorithms prefer constant content presence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5157\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5157\">Tips for companies<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5522\">\n<li data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5210\">\n<p data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5210\"><strong data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5185\">Target group analysis<\/strong> before platform selection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5278\">\n<p data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5278\"><strong data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5235\">Content strategy<\/strong> with a clear tonality and visual style.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5341\">\n<p data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5341\"><strong data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5308\">Mix of paid &amp; organic<\/strong> for reach and conversion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5435\">\n<p data-start=\"5345\" data-end=\"5435\"><strong data-start=\"5345\" data-end=\"5382\">Storytelling instead of product advertising<\/strong> &#8211; users follow stories, not ads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5522\">\n<p data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5522\"><strong data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5454\">Measure KPIs<\/strong> &#8211; engagement, clicks, conversion rates instead of just follower numbers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5857\"><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"6159\">Social media marketing in 2025 does not mean being present on every platform, but rather using the <strong data-start=\"5952\" data-end=\"6000\">right channels with the right strategy<\/strong>. If you understand your target group, invest boldly in content and use algorithms cleverly, you can use social media as a real sales driver. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6276\">  And this is exactly where we at Zensations provide support &#8211; with <strong data-start=\"6218\" data-end=\"6273\">creativity, strategy and data-based marketing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: A market that never stands still Ten years ago, Facebook was synonymous with social media. Today, it has lost much of its importance in many target groups. TikTok has exploded, LinkedIn is experiencing a renaissance and Instagram remains the most important showcase for many brands. 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