Each week, we’re going to start having a round-up post that explores some of the best-of  information from other sites our team reads. This week,  we’re putting the spotlight on conversations about what to look forward to in 2010.

Many different predictions for the future are made but how many will actually come to fruition? Who knows.

We have had several highs and lows in the current year. It’s time to look forward to next year.

Social Media Experts Make Their Predictions for Trends in 2010

“Businesses finally integrating social media and seeing an actual ROI, and a shrinking/customization of the online world…Some businesses already have a social media policy… but according to the Internet luminaries consulted for the report, we can expect a lot more engagement with online communities in the coming year.”

While the Iron is Hot

“People are slowing down to turn their thoughts to family and to their own development, and to what worked and what didn’t in 2009…The choice I’ve made is to strike while the iron is hot. I’m working now because we’re seeing results. I’m working now because I’m at the top of my game, and so I have a lot to share with companies who want to use social media tools as part of their business communications and marketing efforts.”

Predictions for the Groundswell in 2010 — Twitter gets serious or gets bought

“If there is one overarching theme, it’s that social technology is now a mainstream part of what marketers do…Either Twitter will have a business generating $100 million at an annualized rate by the end of 2010, or it’s going to get bought by the likes of Google, Facebook, or Microsoft.”

The Ghost of Christmas Future

“While social media is helping shoppers avoid in person holiday sales and still get a great deal, it’s not all about buying the gifts, which is on a strong surge. With the true spirit of the giving season, the act of giving, social media is making an appearance to make giving front and center.”

Ten trends that will matter to every company in 2010

“I don’t know what it is about the final work weeks of the year but it’s the time when people throw 50 weeks’ worth of caution to the wind and make predictions.”

12 Social Media New Year’s Resolutions For 2010

“As you may know, there is no right answer in social media; each company is different, but each of these points can be adjusted for any company. Hopefully this will work as a guide on how to create a better social media presence in 2010!

SocialMedia.com: What We Learned in Social Advertising in 2009

“Right now the SocialMedia.com team is chugging full-steam ahead on developing the first social-advertising platform for publishers. But to continue to make killer social ads in the future, it was important for us to reflect on what happened in social advertising in 2009 and identify the most important lessons that we learned.”