Ranging from virtual protest events to QSR gaming consoles, the July 2020 social media trends showcase how brands are leveraging these platforms to send specific messaging.
Notably, sparkling water brand Bubly is launching a virtual Pride Parade on both TikTok and Instagram. The events will rely on the hashtag #UnstoppablePride and will release a compiled video of all compelling submissions to create "longest virtual Parade ever."
Another intriguing example of the July 2020 social media trends was by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) who recently planned a digital black lives matter protest for anti-racist campaigners to attend during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual protest took place on Sunday, June 7th, 2020, and featured prominent speakers including playwright Hannah Lavery, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, and Sheku Bayoh's sister Kadie Johnson, among others.
Top 30 Social Media Trends in July
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Virtual Protest Events
Anti-Racist Campaigners Launched a Digital Black Lives Matter Protest
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Boundary-Pushing Party Activations
A Chat with Diederik Vos, Global Brand Director for Desperados
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Localized Social Media Advertisements
AB InBev is Working with Tiger Pistol a Social Ad Platform
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Digital Pride Celebrations
TikTok's #MyPride Celebrations Recognize 25 TikTok Trailblazers
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Social Media Commerce Platforms
Instagram Made New Commerce Eligibility Requirements for Creators
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Gen Z Mattress Campaigns
Simmons is Targeting TikTok's Young Audience with #Snoozzzapalooza
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Gamified Bus Stop Billboards
Malibu's A Bit of Sunshine Ads Integrate an AR Snapchat Game
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Virtual Pride Events
Bubly is Launching a Virtual Pride Parade on Both TikTok and Instagram
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Virtual Keynote Presentations
The Snap Partner Summit 2020 Introduced New Tools in a Dynamic Way
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Branded Skin Positivity Campaigns
Dermalogica Partners with New Brand Ambassador Dixie D’Amelio
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In-Game Movie Nights
Fortnite & Warner Bros are Hosting a Unique Movie Screening Event
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QSR Gaming Consoles
The KFC Console Was Revealed Through a Video on the Company Twitter Account
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Facebook Messenger Food Ordering
Chipotle Mexican Grill Launches an Ordering System on Messenger
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Art-Making Condiment Campaigns
#MakingArtWithHeinz Engages Burger Lovers as They Shelter at Home
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Social Media Page Takeovers
The #SHARETHEMICNOW Campaign Amplifies the Voices of Black Women
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Collaborative Content Platforms
YouTube BrandConnect Helps to Match Creators and Brands
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Interactive Secondary Display Apps
Facebook Launches the Venue App to Run Along Side Live Events
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Boomer-Centric Virtual Health Platforms
Project Three Six Twelve Offers Plans for Women Over 40
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Dance-Based Superstore Campaigns
Walmart Leverages TikTok to Reach Millennial Parents
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Social Media Checkout Launches
Sephora Products are Now Available Through Instagram Checkout
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Fictitious Football Merchandising Deals
Dan Kats' Virtual 'Coach Duggs' Now Has a Merch Line
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Parent-Targeted Sports Content
Spikeball Creates Parent-Inspired Content on TikTok
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Musical Hologram Gigs
Yungblud Created a Captivating Live Entertainment Experience
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Video Chat Crashing Donkeys
Peace N Peas Farm Will Rent a Donkey to Crash Boring Zoom Meetings
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Social Media Voting Initiatives
Facebook Created a Voting Information Center for the 2020 Election
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In-Chat Third-Party Apps
Snapchat Minis Exist Within Chat as Lightweight, Third-Party Apps
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Social Media Video Ads
Instagram is Putting Adds on IGTV Content in a Move Toward Monetization
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Social Media Audio Posts
Twitter is Testing Audio Tweets for a Select Group of Apple iOS Users
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Social Media Scheduling Tools
Twitter Now Gives Users the Ability to Schedule Tweets Ahead of Time
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Content-Labeled Social Media Platforms
Facebook Will Now Label Government-Owned News Sources
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Social Media Detection Challenges
Facebook Announced Winners of the Deepfake Detection Challenge
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Player-Celebrating Game Campaigns
UNO's #unowhoyouare Celebrates Four Unique Types of Players
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High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces
Sephora Launched 'Brave Spaces' in Honor of Pride
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Ice Cream Summer Activations
Halo Top Canada Kicks Off Summer with a Feel Good Summer Campaign
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Caribbean Influencer Events
Toronto's Carnival Oasis 2023 Was a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Pride Juice Packs
The Pressed Juicery Pride Pack Arrives in Time for Pride
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Blonding Techniques-Focused Virtual Events
Cosmo Prof is Hosting Its Iconic Blonde Virtual Event
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
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Japanese-Inspired Seltzer Launches
Suntory’s Unusual Your Usual Campaign is Authentically Quirky
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Interactive Metaverse Branding Experiences
Slim Jim Launched a New Web3 Destination
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
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
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Scannable Snack Charity Campaigns
This Pringles Movember Campaign Updates the Brand's Mascot
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Patriotic Olympic Cocktail Menus
Bar Louie Just Launched Its 'Living the Ameri-Can Dream' Campaign
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Summer Bucket List Challenges
Teremana® Tequila Launched the Summer of Mana Bucket List Challenge
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Body Positivity Campaigns
Body Proud's #noBODYlikeyou Removes the Pressure to Look a Certain Way
Summertime Americana Chip Branding
The Pringles Fourth of July Branding is Patriotic
Whisky-Branded Summer Parties
Monkey Shoulder & DJ Skratch Bastid Bring Bacck Bastid’s Bbq Party
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Paradise Sparkling Water Activations
Spindrift Debuts Greetings from Paradise for Hot New Yorkers
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
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
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
LGBTQ+ Vodka Sodas
Gay Water is Destigmatizing the Word "Gay"
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Cheeky Seltzer Campaigns
NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer & Chloe Fineman Team Up for "Keep It Tasty" Campaign
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events
LA Pride Collaborates with Let's Party L|P to Present Pride is Universal
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Pride Month Popcorn Snacks
These Popcorn Shed Pride Month Products Come in Two Chromatic Options
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Afro-Canadian Cultural Celebrations
Harbourfront Centre Announced KUUMBA 2024
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
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Prideful Cider Retail Kits
These Strongbow Pride Kits Help Retailers Get Ready for the Event
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
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