10 Social Media Trends to Watch in 2025

What’s next in the social media marketing world? It’s a big question on many social media marketers’ minds as we head into/start the New Year. And 28-year industry veteran and social media consultant Arik Hanson will provide his pragmatic predictions at the next Social Media Breakfast event in January. The presentation will be full of stats, case studies, and thought starters designed to get you thinking about how you can refine your social media marketing strategies in the year ahead.

About Arik Hanson

Arik Hanson is an independent social media marketing consultant with 15+ years of social media experience and 28-plus years of marketing/communications experience. During that time, he’s worked with more than 80 companies across the U.S., including DQ, Sleep Number, 3M, and Walmart. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas where he’s been teaching a class on social media and content for the last five years.

Improving is a modern digital services company that offers IT consulting, software development, and agile training across the globe.

8:00 am - Networking/Coffee & Breakfast (bagels, cream cheese, & bacon)

8:25 am - Welcome/Announcements

8:30 am - Presentation

Host or Publisher Social Media Breakfast - Minneapolis/St. Paul