
What are the emerging SMO trends in the Indian IT sector?
1. Shift Toward Video-Centric Content
- Short-form video formats like Reels, Shorts, and LinkedIn native clips are now central to product promotion and thought leadership
- IT brands use animated explainers and walkthroughs to simplify technical concepts
- Live streams and webinars on LinkedIn and YouTube are used for product demos, launches, and knowledge-sharing
- Increased investment in motion graphics to tell more engaging B2B stories
- More developers and CTOs are featured in behind-the-scenes and knowledge-sharing clips
2. Thought Leadership Through Personal Branding
- Founders, CXOs, and tech leads are building strong personal brands to represent their companies online
- LinkedIn posts from individuals (not just company pages) are driving higher reach and engagement
- Indian IT professionals share stories, career advice, or technical frameworks to establish domain authority
- Personal thought leadership is now tied directly to company reputation and inbound leads
- Focus on storytelling over sales to connect with wider audiences
3. Integration of Regional Languages and Local Content
- More companies are producing content in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali to tap into regional talent and markets
- Localization strategies in SMO are helping IT firms penetrate Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities for hiring and client acquisition
- Regional memes, cultural references, and trends are blended into tech communication
- Regional influencer collaborations are on the rise for talent branding and recruitment
- Adds inclusivity and increases reach among India’s multilingual digital users
4. Platform-Specific Content Strategy
- Indian IT companies are tailoring messaging for LinkedIn (B2B), Twitter (updates), Instagram (culture), and YouTube (demos)
- SMO now includes optimization for WhatsApp Business and Threads for direct engagement
- Focused effort on Instagram Reels and carousels for showcasing employer branding and workplace culture
- Use of LinkedIn articles and polls for higher visibility and follower growth
- Teams use insights and analytics tools to create platform-native content plans
5. AI-Powered Content and Analytics Tools
- AI tools like ChatGPT, Copy.ai, and Jasper are used for faster content generation, especially for technical breakdowns
- AI-powered scheduling and optimization through Zoho Social, Hootsuite, or Sprinklr
- Data-driven SMO using analytics to refine audience targeting, post timing, and ad spend
- Sentiment analysis tools help assess brand perception in real time
- AI is also being used to generate code explanations, infographic templates, and visual mockups