Some of the ideas that are explored in the top December 2019 social media trends include social media challenges, streamlined apps, virtual shops and interactive packaging. In the latter category, KFC created and artful and festive chicken bucket that shows real products people can win. Inside the FabFitFun Winter Box, users will find a Snapcode with a discount that can be shared with friends.
While Instagram is now testing hidden like counts on its platform, Twitter instated a new deepfake policy. Facebook introduced Facebook Pay, a Preventive Health tool, a new app for its users to participate in research and surveys called Viewpoints, as well as a Canada-exclusive meme-making app by the name of Whale.
Top 45 Social Media Trends in December
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Racy Black-and-White Fashion Ads
Cara Delevingne and Olivier Rousteing Star in a Balmain Campaign
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Social Media Merchandise Promotions
DVD Netflix Will Send Company Merchandise to Its Followers
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Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
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Jewel-Shaped Perfume Releases
The New KKW Fragrance Collection is Inspired by Diamonds
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Branded Recipe Text Generators
Rao's Will Send You a Recipe If You Text the Brand a Food Emoji
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Rapper-Owned Cannabis Companies
Drake's Marketing Tactic for More Life Growth Co. is Toronto-Based
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Social Media Tourism Campaigns
The Vietnam Society of Travel Agents partnered with TikTok
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Show-Promoting AR Lenses
HBO Launched a Snapchat Campaign for Its 'His Dark Materials' Series
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Social Media Snack Challenges
Kind Launched a TikTok Challenge Promoting Its Simple Crunch Bars
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Fundraising Insect Influencers
The World's First Bee Influencer is on a Mission to Save the Bees
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Social Media-Inspired Pet Shampoos
Mitch & Me's Product Packaging Shares Photographic Moments
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Social Media Tourism Campaigns
Penang Global Tourism Announced a Partnership with TikTok
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Friend-Powered Dating Apps
The Ship App is Developed in Partnership Between Betches & Match Group
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Social Media Tourism Promotions
Dubai Tourism Partnered with TikTok on a Social Media Campaign
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Multi-Media Tourism Campaigns
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism Partnered with TikTok on Tourism
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Luxury Getaway AR Lenses
Snapchat's Gucci Portal Lens Shares a Beach Filled with Accessories
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Event Industry-Specific Conferences
International Confex Seeks to Drive the Event Industry Forward
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Discount-Sharing Lifestyle Subscriptions
The FabFitFun Winter Box Includes a Snapcode
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Social Media Health Tools
Facebook's Preventive Health Tool Reminds Users of Health Needs
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Festive Chicken Buckets
KFC's Limited-Edition Holiday Bucket Depicts Gifts That Can Be Won
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Simplified Meme-Making Apps
The Whale App Lets Users Add Text & Special Effects to Photos
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Social Media Product Promotions
The TikTok Platform is Testing Linking Products in Videos
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Social Media Third-Party Integrations
TikTok Users Can Post Videos Immediately from External Apps
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Rewarding Social Survey Apps
Facebook Viewpoints Pays Participants for Their Opinion
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Image Scrolling Website Features
Facebook Launches a Popular Photos Feature for Users to Scroll
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Age-Altering Camera Filters
Snapchat Added a New Time Machine Filter That Alters the User's Age
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Free Vegan Meal Deliveries
The Code VEGANDAY19 Gives You Free Delivery on Uber Eats Vegan Orders
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Social Media Seasonal Products
Instagram Added Curated Holiday Collections to Its Platform
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Malleable Smartphone Tripods
The Living Streaming Selfie Light is Perfect for Vloggers
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Suprise Sandwich Giveaways
Jimmy John’s Launched a Surprise National Sandwich Day Deal
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Shareable Short Music Clips
Instagram is Testing a Music Feature That Users Can Add to Their Story
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Hidden Social Media Likes
Instagram Introduces Hidden Like Counts to United States Users
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Open Content Discussion Platforms
The 'Thread' Social Networking App Encourages More Dialogue
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Topical Social Media Feeds
Twitter Enables Users to Follow Topics of Interest on the Platform
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Social Media Unity Commercials
Facebook’s New Brand Campaign is Called 'More Together'
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Social Media Payment Services
Facebook Pay Will Roll Out to United States Users This Week
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Social Media Sports Shows
DAZN Will Be Releasing Boxing Content to the Snapchat Platform
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Crowdsourced Beer Flavors
Endo Brewing Added Boysenberry & Cherry to Its Winter Blonde Ale Recipe
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Scooter Rental Safety Campaigns
Bird Launched a Helmet Selfie Feature with Accompanying Rewards
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Deepfake Social Network Rules
Twitter Created a Deepfake Policy Draft and is Receiving User Input
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Social Media Network Partnerships
Verizon's 5G Phones Will Have Snapchat Already on the Device
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Discussion-Monetizing Social Platforms
The 'Dimos' Platform Rewards Participants for Their Opinion
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Twisted Phone-Obsessed Ad Spots
Twitter's New Ad Campaign References Obsessive Phone Use
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Streamlined Social Media Purchases
WhatsApp Has In-App Catalogs for Consumers on the Platform
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All-in-One News Apps
The 'MyFeed' App Puts News and Trending Topics in One Place
Related Ideas
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Telegram-Style Video Messages
WhatsApp is Launching Instant Video Messaging Features
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
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
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
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
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Social Voice Chat Features
WhatsApp Launches a New Voice Chat Feature for Large Groups
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Custom Wrapping Paper Prints
UScellular Launched the Group Chat Wrap
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
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
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
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
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Invite-Only Social Medias
'Lapse' is a New Invite-Only Social Media Service for Photo Sharing
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
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
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
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
In-App Face Swaps
SwapMyFace Lets Users Insert Their Own Faces into Any Picture from the Web
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
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
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
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
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
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
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
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
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Unskippable Instagram Ad Updates
Instagram Tests Ads That Can't Be Skipped
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
Social Media Tech Stores
Kronos Advanced Technologies Launches a Store on TikTok
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
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
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Updated Social Web Apps
Mastodon's New Update Streamlines Notifications and Posting Capabilities
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
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
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