This document summarizes key events and trends in digital marketing and social media from 2016 and predictions for 2017. In 2016, live video grew significantly on platforms like Facebook, mobile usage dominated with over 80% of time spent on social, and advertising spending substantially increased, especially on Instagram and Facebook. Popular hashtags in 2016 included #RIO2016, #ELECTION2016 and #POKEMONGO. Key trends to watch for in 2017 include further growth of live video, virtual reality, Instagram stories, Snapchat stories, branded communities, and use of social intranet platforms like Slack.