YOU can be a Trend Setter in 2013

source: http://socialmediatoday.com/rohitbhargava/1038626/how-spot-trend-7-social-media-trends-matter-2013

For those of us who don't have the time to stay in touch with changes in the Social space every waking minute of every day (because we have day jobs, because we are doing stuff related to life/school/work ALL the time, because the darn thing moves too fast and is too complicated, etc.) below is a cheat sheet courtesy of the article sourced above, on what we can expect in 2013. Here's your shot at being IN with the IT crowd!

7 Social Media Trends That Matter In 2013 (Sneak Peek)

1. Shoptimization – The growing suite of technology, apps and business practices designed to make shopping quicker, easier and more convenient. (Examples - Slice, Dashlane, GoodRx,ShopSavvy, Wish Want Wear, Key Ring, Rent the Runway, Macy’s in-store GPS)
2. Partnership Publishing – Sitting between traditional publishing and self publishing is this “DIT – Do-it-together” model that pairs aspiring authors with publishing experts on an independent or boutique basis. (Examples - Paper Lantern Lit, Net Minds, The Domino Project,  andLayerGloss).
3. Human Banking – In the works for some time, this trend of financial institutions finally using more human language and simplifying their offerings is set to take off in 2013. (Examples - Ally Bank, Mint, and FoundersCard)
4. MeFunding – Crowdfunding gets personal as individuals turn to this model to raise money for everything from life changing trips to paying for health costs after tragic accidents. (Examples - GoFundMe, indiegogo and GiveForward)
5. Hyper-Local Commerce – The money follows this hyper-local trend as tools emerge to instantly create ecommerce sites and apps help you keep money in your community. (Examples - Goodzer, Sears Local, Popularise, Fundrise, and Shopify).
6. FriendSourced Travel – Your friends are your greatest source of inspiration for planning travel, and a suite of apps and new travel services are making it easier to make your travel more personal than ever. (Examples - airbnb, Vayable, trippy,  Dine with the Dutch, and Tripbirds).
7. Degree-Free Learning – The eLearning trend starts to take shape as more than a way to learn about hobbies – and begins to finally present itself as a viable alternative to a college education for some. (Examples - creativeLIVE, Inc. Advisor, Jack Welch eMBA, UnCollege, E[nstitute]and Soundslice

I for one am very much looking forward to #1, #6, & #7--starting September 2013, post MBA program commencement of course.

For those who are more socially inclined, can you think of any trends this list is missing?