The 2026 Social Media Forecast

Shannon Holt, Co-Founder of Creative Waves Studio explores how 2025 transformed social media from a space of constant output into a place of intentional connection. It highlights how brands are shifting from performance-driven posting to human-centered storytelling, emphasizing clarity over noise, real voices over curated visuals, and collaboration over influence. It also previews the key social shifts shaping 2026. From the attention crunch to social-as-search to the blend of short- and long-form content, positioning connection as the driving force behind what’s next. Pre-Order your copy to read the full article!