The top December 2014 social media ideas feature a wide range of newly released apps, innovative campaigns and tech-savvy social initiatives. Brands become especially generous during the holiday season to appear more positively in the eyes of consumers.
Many brands are also using social media to empower their clients to give back with them. The #WarmWishes campaign by Tim Hortons promises to give our winter hats to children in need for every tweet with the hashtah #warmwishes.
Similarly, Social Feed is providing meals to malnourished children whenever their ads or content are shared online and on social networks. The holidays are a great time for brands to portray their helpful, caring and compassionate sides.
For more a more in-depth explanation of the top December 2014 social media ideas, check out Trend Hunter's 2014 Social Media Trend Report.
Top 55 Social Media Ideas in December
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Grown-Up Gentlemen Guides
'Put This On' is a Style Blog for Masquerading Adults
54
Social Media Mentoring
Guy Kawasaki's New Social Media Book Hinges Success on Virtual Presence
53
Scary Social Media Ads
Hootsuite's Social Media Ad Series Takes the Fear Out of Sharing
52
Museum Spying Photoblogs
The Instagram Account 'Museum Babes' Snaps Dames Taking in Art
51
Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
The 'I Have This Thing With Floors' Instagram Inspires to Look Down
50
Social Fashion Lookbooks
This Moschino Fashion Collection Debuted First on Instagram
49
Social Gifting Campaigns
Tesco's Shopping Social Campaign Suggests Gifts for Twitter Users
48
Artfully Doodled Photography
Geeohsnap Creates Hilarious Snapchat Doodles
47
Internet Influencer Discounts
The OnePiece Pop-Up Uses Social Shopping to Offer Customer Discounts
46
Spooky Social Comics
Jose Cuervo's Instagram Halloween Comic Includes Fan Names & Faces
45
Posting Plushie Mobiles
The Baby Social Media Toys Take Selfies and Upload Them to Social Accounts
44
Hostile Online Dating Messages
The Bye Felipe Instagram Account Shows the Terror of Online Dating
43
Creepy Marshmallow Ads
These Peeps Ads Introduce the Easter Treat for Halloween
42
Marvelous Movember Apps
The Movember Mobile App Helps You Manage Your Movember Journey
41
Blackout Social Campaigns
This Drastic Taco Bell Social Media Stunt Promotes a New App
40
Winter Exploration Campaigns
This Land Rover Ad Campaign Encourages Winter Adventures
39
Interactive Car Unveilings
This Lexus Campaign on Twitter Creatively Unveils a Concept Car
38
Playable Social Accounts
The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Campaign Features an Instagram Mission
37
Photography-Based Tourism Apps
The Social Network Turns Your Travel Pics Into a Trip-Planning Tool
36
Video-Promoting Rules
This Infographic Explains YouTube Ranking Factors and Boosting Content
35
Car Customization Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's Social Media Car Campaign Lets You Build a Dream Car
34
Digital Silence Campaigns
'Minute of Silence' Challenges Phone Users to Pay Their Respects
33
Social Management Apps
This New Social Media Assistant App Finds and Shares Content For You
32
Distraction-Minimizing Apps
The Shhhh App Controls Notifications and Alerts for Meaningful Dates
31
Virtual Cloudgazing Contests
Delta Wants You to Stare at the Clouds Online to Win a Trip Ticket
30
Social Street Signage
The Breakfast NY Points Sign Has a Dynamic Display for Modern Wayfinding
29
Connected Workplace Infographics
This Visual Shows Benefit of Using Social Technology in Business
28
Tampon Vending Machines
O.B. is Appealing to Potential New Customers Candidly
27
Heartwarming Social Campaigns
Tim Hortons' Warm Wishes Campaign Encourages Paying It Forward
26
Content Length Guides
This Buffer Infographic Goes Over the Ideal Social Media Post Length
25
Social Flight Apps
The Quicklet Air Travel App Now Lets You Facebook Creep Fellow Passengers
24
Haunted Networking Campaigns
This Fake LinkedIn Profile Encourages Parents to Spend Time with Kids
23
Terrorist-Tracking Social Networks
Modus Operandi Created a Facebook-Type Account to Bag Bad Guys
22
Suicide Prevention Twitter Apps
Samaritans Radar Monitors Twitter Feeds to Help Those in Distress
21
Unbundled Social Network Apps
The Facebook Apps Change the Way People Interact on Smartphones
20
Social Game Shows
Hobgoblin's the Wheel of Misfortune Mischievously Celebrates Halloween
19
Social Lockdown Apps
The Lockout App Prevents You from Sharing Drunkenly on Social Media
18
Social Meal-Sharing Initiatives
Social Feed Proposes Online Sharing as a Way to Feed Hungry Kids
17
Offbeat Meme-Like Apps
Biz Stone's Super App Lets You Label Images in Quirky Ways and Share Them
16
Web-Based Video Services
Skype For Web Will Allow You To Skype Through Your Web Browser
15
Musical Video Subscriptions
Youtube Music Key is a New Paid Music Subscription Service
14
Social Ebola Strategies
These Social Media Initiatives from Facebook are Combating the Crisis
13
Hashtag Conversation Skits
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Poke Fun at Social Media
12
Secure Login Apps
Authy Makes Logging into Your Social Accounts Super Secure
11
Social Travel Directories
Facebook's Places Directory Helps You Explore the Best of What's Nearby
10
Group Chat Apps
Facebook Groups is Dedicated to Group Chats on the Go
9
Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
8
Army Suicide Prevention Apps
This Veteran Social Network Connects Ex-Vets and Builds Community
7
Revised Abuse Campaigns
Demus' Facebook Anti-Abuse Campaign Shows How Victims Edit Their Stories
6
One-Upping Active Campaigns
Nutri-Grain's Mobile Gaming Experience Challenges Teens to Get Active
5
Hiker-Connecting Platforms
Coming Soon, This Hiking App Brings Like-Minded Strangers Together
4
Workplace Gossip Apps
Canary is a Tongue-in-Cheek Way of Spreading Hearsay of Your Coworkers
3
Social Media Office Apps
'Facebook at Work' Would Be Used as an Internal Productivity Tool
2
Benevolent Blogging
Editor Meghan Young Discusses Her Favorite Examples of Blogging for a Cause
1
Personalized Friendship Videos
Facebook's Custom Video Card Creator Helps You 'Say Thanks'
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Traditional Winter Cafe Menus
The 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Menu Launches November 6
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Santa-Themed Chocolate Products
The Reese’s DJ Santa Products Come in Several Varieties
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
QSR Fireplace Channels
The Tim Hortons Fireplace on YouTube is Available Ahead of the Holidays
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Comforting QSR Winter Menus
The Latest SONIC Drive-In Winter Menu Arrives November 4
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Festive Candy Gifting Ranges
Mars 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Includes a Variety of Tasty Treats
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
AI-Powered Metabolic Health Apps
January AI Has Introduced Notable Enhancements to Its App
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Includes Over 100 Stores and Brands
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Public Holiday Work Apps
The Public Holidays Slack App Keeps Employees Connected
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Uplifting Mental Health Campaigns
Samaritans is Challenging "Blue Monday" with "Brew Monday"
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Blog Post Generators
Hubrank Helps Create Posts for Niche Topics with an Emphasis on Strong SEO
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it