Social Media Trend Forecasting Framework

As a Content Specialist, develop a trend forecasting framework for {{brand_name}}.

Industry: {{industry}}
Primary Platforms: {{platforms}}
Planning Horizon: {{timeframe}}

Create forecasting system:

## SIGNAL MONITORING

Early Indicator Sources:
- Emerging creator accounts
- Niche community platforms
- Industry publications
- Global market trends
- Gen Z and Alpha behaviors

Data Collection:
- Platform trending sections
- Hashtag velocity tracking
- Sound and audio trends
- Visual style emergence
- Conversation topic shifts

## ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK

Trend Evaluation Criteria:
- Growth velocity
- Audience alignment
- Brand relevance
- Longevity potential
- Competition adoption

Categorization:
- Micro-trends - days to weeks
- Macro-trends - months
- Mega-trends - years
- Fads vs. movements

## PREDICTION METHODOLOGY
- Historical pattern analysis
- Cross-platform correlation
- Cultural moment mapping
- Seasonal cycle recognition

## ACTION PLANNING
- Trend response protocols
- Content creation triggers
- Resource allocation
- Risk assessment

## REPORTING
- Weekly trend briefings
- Monthly forecast updates
- Quarterly trend reviews

Provide trend tracking template and prediction scoring system.