Sairam Muralidharan
2 min readApr 1, 2024

Social Media Changes: The Impact on Brands/Businesses/Marketers and The Tech Industry

Social Media Changes: The Impact on Brands/Businesses/Marketers and The Tech Industry

Once upon a time, colourful shapes called social media platforms sprouted in the vast expanse of the digital world. As they evolved, they became a revolutionary tool for communication, a platform for voices to be heard, and a powerful avenue for marketing. Today, I, Sairam Muralidharan, will help you navigate through an interesting shift that recently happened in these ever-changing platforms.

Social media changes

A recent report from Social Media Today reveals that one social media platform “X” has removed pronoun display options on user profiles. An unexpected change that raises questions about personalized expression on these platforms.

Key Takeaways

  • Enhanced user experience — Social media platforms are constantly striving to enhance user experiences. Making changes is part of that process. However, the recent update from “X” suggests that they are leaning towards less personalization in user profiles.
  • Effects on marketing strategy — This change can influence brands’ and marketers’ strategies on social media. Particularly those who tailored their messages to user’s declared pronouns. Reframing will be necessary.

Insights and Implications for Brands/Businesses/Marketers and the Tech Industry

The removal of pronoun options from user profiles can influence how brands and businesses approach their target audiences. It declutters user profiles but it could cost personal engagement. Meanwhile, for the tech industry, changes like these showcase the constant evolution that challenges them to design solutions keeping in mind the balance between personalization and user experience.

Final Thoughts

Adjusting to changes, especially in social media platforms is a must for brands, businesses, and marketers, alike. As for me, Sairam Muralidharan, with my marketing skills, I can guide and help you navigate through these changes, ensuring your brand will thrive despite the continuous evolution. So, let’s create innovative solutions to make your brand shine in this ever-changing digital world.

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Sairam Muralidharan
Sairam Muralidharan

Written by Sairam Muralidharan

Digital marketer | obessed with Marketing and Tech!

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