What are the big trends social media and interactive marketing for 2009? There are 6 primary trend which will drive much of the change in 2009 and beyond:

Social Media Trend #1: Crowd sourcing will drive new business models and innovation.

Social Media Trend #2: A renewed focus on online efficiency and productivity, due to tight budgetary times.

Social Media Trend #3: Leveraging offline contact via social networks.

Social Media Trend #4: Mobile web and IPhone application development.

Social Media Trend #5: More video communities and conversation. This is especially true as DSL, cable, and processor speeds improve.

Social Media Trend #6: Innovative Monetization. The recessionary pressures drive this trend.

What are the other trends: Hyperlocal? Will message boards and wikis make a resurgence?

For more of this post check out Top Social Media Trends for 2009 Your thoughts?