The Days of Trend-Chasing Are Over: New Research from Sprout Social Reveals a Third of Consumers Think Jumping on Viral Trends is "Embarrassing" for Brands

CHICAGO , Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index™ Edition XX released today, social media has become the #1 source for keeping up with trends and cultural moments, ranking ahead of TV, family and friends, and every other digital channel. While this shift gives culturally aware brands a greater opportunity to land in people's feeds, it also means attention is harder than ever to earn, especially in an increasingly saturated social landscape. To avoid getting lost in the n ...