# Social Automation Auto-generating social media tools make the virtual lifestyle effortless. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Apr 20, 2011, updated Apr 26, 2011 | Category: [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-media-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-automation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Social Automation trend? **Social Automation:** When Twitter imposed a 140-character limit, users wondered whether they could restrict their online interactions to such brevity. Now, however, social media users are used to short and sweet interactions, and innovations are popping up to make them almost effortless. Apps like automatic Tweet-makers are making online interactions as uncomplicated and instantaneous as possible, allowing users more time for other virtual activities—say, watching YouTube videos and playing online games. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 23, 2010 to Apr 26, 2011 - Published: Apr 20, 2011 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Social Automation trend ### Auto-Generating Social Media Apps that allow you to automatically generate tweets and social media posts are making online interactions more effortless and instantaneous, opening up opportunities for further automation and integration into other digital activities. ### Astrology Matchmaking Integration of Eastern and Western astrological methods creates an innovative approach to cultural match-making, with the potential to disrupt traditional matchmaking industries and improve the accuracy of matchmaking technology. ### Mobile Socializing SMS socializing and conversation generating tools such as RandTxt demonstrate the increasing potential of mobile devices as a means of socializing with strangers, with further opportunity for integration into other mobile activities such as mobile gaming or e-commerce. ## What the Social Automation trend means for industry ### For Social Media Automation Businesses can leverage auto-generating social media trends by incorporating automation into their social media strategies, potentially freeing up time for other digital activities such as content creation and customer engagement. ### For Matchmaking Technology With the rise of astrology-based matchmaking, the traditional matchmaking industry is poised for disruption, with the potential for innovative startups to create matchmaking technology that integrates a wider range of cultural and personality factors than previously possible. ### For Mobile Socializing Mobile-dependent industries such as mobile gaming or e-commerce can leverage SMS socializing and conversation generating tools as a means of driving engagement and generating user-generated content. ## Trend signals for Social Automation Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social Automation trend 5 featured examples from Dec 23, 2010 to Apr 26, 2011. - [8-Bit Face Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turn-your-name-into-a-face): The 'Turn Your Name Into a Face' Puts an Image to the Name (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Integrating more 8-bit avatars into gaming platforms can provide a nostalgic appeal to gamers and newer generations of video game enthusiasts. - [Digital Love Matching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/most-accurate-compitibility-reader): Cultural Match-Making Astrology Merges in The1440System (Category: Unique) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the astrology industry by integrating Eastern and Western astrology methods to enhance the accuracy of compatibility readings. - [Robot Avatar Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovebots-by-kit-robot): Lovebots by Kit Robot Gives You an Ultra-Geeky Profile Pic (Category: Tech) Implication: With the growing demand for personalized avatar creation apps, mobile app development companies can capitalize on creating user-friendly and innovative platforms to meet market ne… - [SMS Socializing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randtxt): RandTxt Generates Conversations Between Strangers Via Text Messaging (Category: Tech) Implication: The social networking industry can explore opportunities to create anonymous messaging features or platforms that foster random conversations, similar to RandTxt. - [Tweet-Generating Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-can-be-my-next-tweet1): 'That Can Be My Next Tweet' Creates Future Updates Based on Your Past (Category: Social Media) Implication: The development of tweet-generating tools provides an opportunity for social media managers to streamline their processes and create more consistent messaging across platforms. ## Recent trend clusters - [Smart Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smart-utility) (Autos) - [Fixable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/fixable-devices) (Tech) - [Circular Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/circular-simplicity) (Eco) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) ## Trending in Social Media - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [Nostalgic Dating App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hily-dating) - [Offline Pinboard Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-manifestival) - [Weekly People's Choice Cookie Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choice-menu) All articles: [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia)