INFOGRAPHIC: 11 Smaller Social Media Apps Poised to Break Out in 2016

While social media platforms race against each other to stay on top, new and upcoming apps seem to pop up every day to cater to the various socializing needs of connected consumers.

Interest in social media and instant messaging apps continues to increase, which means consumers are constantly looking for niched platforms for more interactive and real-time conversations. In fact, today Canadians spend more time than ever on social media platforms, with 56.7 per cent of adults actively using them.

Since they’re not all  a hit for audiences of all ages, some platforms resonate with certain demographics more than others. While some apps are for more personal networking and socializing, others are used extensively for professional and business purposes. Based on the growth in the usage of these platforms, it’s important to dig a little deeper and see which social media platforms are poised to break out this year.

Via Salesforce

[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://competitivebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Shantha-Headshot-1.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Shantha Wetterhan is a certified social media marketing manager and digital content strategist. She is also an avid blogger and lover of all things social. She uses her passion for effective communication to engage and inspire audiences.[/author_info] [/author]