Social media are natural echo chambers, where one idea with potential can almost instantaneously spiral far beyond the originators intent, and many of the July 2017 social media trends show creators and companies alike looking to harness some of that tremendous electricity. Whether piggybacking off of previous ideas or bringing something completely new to the table, the social media world is all about striving to be viral — with the appropriately sick connotation that comes with the phrase.
Rather than reinventing the wheel, many products look to capitalize on what's already popular by adding a creative spin. Bespoke Bride, for example, has released a series of printable designs that mimic some of Snapchat's most popular digital filters, only in real life rather than through a camera lens.
Other companies are looking for new social niches. ZingCam is one, as the network puts video content at the fore rather than still images.
Top 80 Social Media Trends in July
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Fidget Spinner Lip Balms
The Glampsin Takes Advantage of the Current Popularity of Fidget Spinners
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Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
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Shoppable Socialite Closets
Luxurious Roxy's Looks are Available on Her Site in Sizes 0-28
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Holographic Mall Advertisements
'Hypervsn' by Kino-Mo Projects Floating 3D Advertisements
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Rainbow-Inspired Lofts
This LA Home Has Been Transformed Using a Vibrant Rainbow Color Scheme
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Social Media Influencer Schools
Yiwu Industrial & Commercial College Helps Students Become Stars
74
Social Cameo Films
'Weird Box' Integrates Users' Instagram Posts into a Short Film
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Masterful Latte Art
This Barista paints Paints a Small Spoon to Create His Latte Art Designs
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IRL Social Media Filters
These Printable Snapchat Filters From Bespoke Bride are Party-Ready
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Stepmom Support Platforms
Social Stepmom is a Social Platform Designed to Connect and Support
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Charcoal-Based Lemonades
Black Lemonade is a Dark Twist on the Classic Summer Drink
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Dessert-Themed Horoscopes
Astro Poets and bon appetit's Astrology Column is Foodie-Approved
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Socially Connected Soda Bottles
These Pepsi Bottles Give Access to Exclusive Filters on Snapchat
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Elaborate Natural Hair Art
Laetitia KY Shares Impressive Sculptures That Make Use of Her Own Hair
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Wearable Garden Garments
Jacob Olmedo's 'Wearable Garden' Combines the Human and the Natural World
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Transparent Media Sponsorship Tags
The New Instagram Tag Tool Identifies Sponsored Content
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Barbie Style Books
The Instagram Handle @Barbiestyle is Publishing a Book of the Doll's Best Looks
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Social Media Vending Machines
The Instalike Vending Machine Dispenses Likes for Your Photos
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Cartoon Character Cakes
This Marge Simpson Cake Depicts a Donut Factory Hidden Under Her Hair
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Meme Adoption Campaigns
Singapore's 'Adopt a Meme' Turns Adoptable Animals into Memes
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Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
'The Hive' is a Physical Space for Online Daters to Meet Up
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Bouquet-Themed Vegan Cakes
The Culinary Dots Brand Offers Ethereal Floral Cakes
58
Florescent Green Beers
This Green Glowing Beer Was Made with Genetically Modified Yeast
57
Drink-Sized Pool Floats
These Adorable Pool Floats for Drinks Hold Red Solo Cups
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Greenery-Adorned City Buses
The 'Forest Bus' in Taipai Acts as a Mobile Greenhouse
55
Text-Free Messaging Apps
'Hie Chat' is a Chat Messenger App That Does Away with Typing
54
Ecommerce Bot Software Services
4shops.ai Makes Selling on Facebook Messenger Less Complicated
53
Cult Cartoon Cookbooks
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cookbook Has Series-Inspired Recipes
52
Green Glowing Desserts
'Glonuts' Glow in the Dark Thanks to a Vitamin B-Infused Glaze
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Social Media Archives
Instagram's New Feature Lets You Remove Posts Without Deleting Them
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Snapchat-Sourced Music Videos
The Bacardi x Major Lazer Snapchat Lenses Will Invite Fans to Join
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Social Media Location-Sharing Tools
Snapchat's New Snap Map Feature Encourages Social Interaction
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QR Code Backpacks
This Backpack from JanSport Helps Students Easily Share Content
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Celebrity Fast Food Campaigns
Rapper Ice-T and Sonic are Promoting a New Frozen Drink Menu
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Anti-Social Media Apps
Minutiae is an App That Helps You Record Life's Ordinary Moments
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Comedian-Studded Fashion Editorials
Former SNL Cast Members Star in Kenzo's Fall 2017 Campaign
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Interactive Fireworks Shows
Microsoft Set Up a Fireworks Display to Challenge One-Way Streaming
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Social Media Scuba Masks
The Royal Caribbean SeaSeekers were Created in Partnership with Snapchat
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Rainbow-Colored Churros
The Loop's Limited Edition Rainbow-Colored Snacks are Handcrafted
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Social Media Testing Apps
'PreInsta' Lets Users A/B Test Their Photos Before Posting
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Location-Based Photo-Sharing Apps
'Castby' Lets Users Share Photos Publicly or Privately on a Map
39
VR Video Heatmaps
Google's Heatmaps Help Content Creators See Where Viewers are Looking
38
Jewelry-Inspired Light Fixtures
Alexallen Studio’s CHORD Light Fixture Was Inspired by a Pendant
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Customized Lipstick Apps
The 'Counter' Make-Up App Helps You Find Your Perfect Shade of Lipstick
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Child-Centric Photo Series
This Photographer Captures Her Children's Technology-Free Lives
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Medical Social Networks
Figure 1 Acts as a Medical Social Network That Connects Doctors
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Light Up Cotton Candy
Disney Parks Are Now Offering Cotton Candy That Lights Up
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Social Media Marathons
Sports Experts Created a "42.2 Km Website" for Users to Scroll Through
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Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
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Community-Focused Health Apps
The HealthUnlocked App is a Social Network for Health and Wellness
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Disconnected Social Media Apps
'Binky' is an Anti-Social Network That Connects You to No One
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Social Pinboard Billboards
Pinterest is Launching Its First-Ever Ad Campaign via Billboards
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Social Media Claw Games
Sports Experts' Grab-A-Gift Turned Facebook Live into an Interactive Game
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Influencer Business Management Apps
Facebook's Live Creator Kit App Will Help Online Influencers
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Social Emoji Campaigns
This Game of Thrones Campaign Makes the Most of Emojis on Twitter
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Banner Exchange Startups
The Website Marketing Platform Provides an Alternative to PPC Advertising
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3D Selfie Generators
'Miso Happy' Turns Your 2D Selfie into Moving a 3D Character
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Talent Discovery Apps
The 'UnlockFame' App Lets Users Share Their Savvy Skills
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Group Chat Playlists
Spotify's Group Playlists for Messenger is Perfect for Road Trips or Parties
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Athlete Security Service Stunts
Heineken's Guardian Fans Protect the Homes of Soccer Players
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Artisan Souvenir Vending Machines
This Machine Dispenses Quirky Crafts and One-of-a-Kind Treats
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Party-Finding Chatbots
Party Bot Finds Nearby Events Curated by Locals
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Inimitable Profile Pictures
Facebook's 'Profile Picture Guard' Makes Pictures Impossible to Copy
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Looping Alcohol Ads
Bacardi's 'Break Free' Ad Reminds of Instagram's Boomerang Feature
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Luminous Environmental Activism
'Racing Extinction' Projects Endangered Animals on a Church Facade
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Uplifting Mint Containers
Ice Breakers' Packages Introduce the 'Unicorn of Confidence'
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Automated Video-Cropping Software
Crop.Video Adjusts Videos From Landscape Into Other Ratios
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Social Media Coloring Books
'Colored Moments' Creates Custom Coloring Books from Your Photos
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Pride Parade Mapping Services
Google Maps Implemented 'Pride Maps' as a Parade-Locating Resource
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Social Identity Verification Apps
The Legitifi App Helps Users Avoid Online Scams and Danger
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Automated Social Media Solutions
The 'Morfix' Instagram Account Management Tool Increases Exposure
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Social Media Fish Labels
Supermarket Chain U Uses 'Fresh Stories' on Snapchat to Show Freshness
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Social Media GIF Buttons
Facebook Has Added a Graphics Interchange Format Button to Comments
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Social Media Pride Filters
Facebook is Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community With Artistic Filters
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Cartoon-Shaped Fries
McDonald's New Minions Fries Celebrate 'Despicable Me 3'
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Disappearing Voice Message Apps
The 'Utter' Voice Chat App Sends and Deletes Voice Messages
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Celebratory Furniture Bag Campaigns
IKEA's New Video is an Ode to Its Iconic Blue Frakta Tote
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Video Profile Social Networks
Social Sharing Network ZingCam Offers Feed-Filtering Categories
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Social Memorabilia Campaigns
The NRL's 'Instabilia' Rewarded Fans with Instant Sports Memorabilia
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Wedding Photo-Compiling Apps
'Shoto' is an App That Tracks Down Misspelt Wedding Hashtags
Related Ideas
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Travel-Friendly Skincare-as-Makeup
MILK MAKEUP Debuted the BOUNCE and JUICY TONES Lip + Cheek Line
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
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
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media 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
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Social Media Fitness Hubs
Peloton and Tiktok Boast the #TikTokFitness Peloton Hub
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Luxury Handbag Social Integrations
Prada and Miu Miu Add New Options to Snap's Bitmoji Wardrobe
Spice-Infused Lip Balms
Tasty Bite's Spice Balms Highlight the Bold Flavors of Its Curries
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
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
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
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
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
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
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
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 Media-Integrated Recipes
Pestle is Integrating Support for TikTok Recipes Using AI
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Video-Friendly Makeup Tools
Rad Camera Applies Virtual Makeup to Enhance Appearance on Video Calls
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
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
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
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
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
OpusClip Captions Writes Social Posts Inspired by Big Names
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
Content-to-Post Social Tools
Camoo Carousels Transforms Media into Carousel Posts for Social
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
AI Influencer Marketing Tools
eezyCollab Streamlines the Influencer Marketing Process
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis
Users Can Browse and Copy Kitchen Emojis for Social Media Content
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it