These March 2021 pop culture trends range from animated virtual concerts to celebrity-studded streaming ads.
The recent Paramount+ ad for Super Bowl 2021 stands out, highlighting some of the streaming service's upcoming television shows with guest appearances from Survivor host Jeff Probst, late night talk show host James Corden and Star Trek's Patrick Stewart. Another notable example is a recent animated concert experience by musician Post Malone. The virtual concert was broadcast for free via the Pokémon YouTube channel in celebration of Pokémon Day and the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Apple Music's Black History Month playlist by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath rounds off this list and highlights music from Whitney Houston, Megan Thee Stallion and others. "This release is just one initiative from the music streaming giant that hopes to celebrate the achievements of Black artists" alongside Alongside "original content from Ava DuVernay, Tracee Ellis Ross, Naomi Campbell and more."
Top 60 Pop Culture Trends in March
From Animated Virtual Concerts to Celeb-Studded Streaming Ad:
Jana Pijak — Apr 3, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Ironic Object Photography
LostAlison Creates Visual Illusions Through Everyday Objects
59
Anime-Inspired Reversible Clothing
Premium Bandai Honors the Demon Slayer with Reversible Haoris
58
Teen Love Story Apparel
The Netflix: To All The Boys Collection Just Launched at Target
57
Retro Anime Denim Apparel
The Levi's Pokémon Collection Celebrates the Franchise's Anniversary
56
Elevated Romantic Gen Z Apparel
Nasty Gal Unveils the Second Edit of 'Endlessly Love Club'
55
Girl Group-Inspired Burger Sets
Burger King Thailand Launched a Blackpink-Inspired Menu
54
Meme-Inspired Collectible Toys
The Youtooz Stonks Collectible Figurines Celebrate Internet Culture
53
Movie Franchise-Themed Streetwear
XLARGE Japan Works on a Capsule with The Fast and the Furious
52
Meme-Themed Trading Cards
The Garbage Pail Kids 'Gamestonkset' Includes 12 Cards in All
51
Body Hair-Embracing Campaigns
Estrid Leveraged Its Super Hairoes for Its Latest Campaign
50
Limited-Edition Fast Food Capsules
McDonald's is Providing Early Access Its New Sandwich
49
Streaming Roulette Dice
This Four-Piece Dice Set Helps Users Decide What to Stream that Evening
48
Sultry Deconstructed Denim
Revice Denim Taps Delilah Belle and Eyal Booker For Steamy V-Day Collab
47
Streetwear Fortune Telling Collectibles
Chinatown Market's Fortune Telling Ball is Romantic
46
Overly Branded Home Goods
Supreme's Spring/Summer 2021 Features Jet Skis and Fridges
45
Exclusive In-App Concerts
McDonald's & 88rising are Ringing in the Lunar New Year with a Concert
44
Social Media-Integrated Snack Ads
Cheetos' Super Bowl Ad Will Feature a Social Media Component
43
Beer-Saving Superhero Ads
Bud Light Unveiled Its Bud Light Legends Ad for the Super Bowl
42
Cartoon Collaborative Luxe Streetwear
Teddy Fresh and Care Bears Drop a Nostalgic Capsule
41
Virtual Tailgate Events
The Tik Tok Tailgate Event Stars Headliner Miley Cyrus
40
Remixed Influencer Beverages
Dunkin' is Introducing Charli Cold Foam with Charli D'Amelio
39
Sci-Fi Character Speaker Docks
This Mandalorian Smart Speaker Holder is for the Amazon Echo Dot
38
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Items
Filson Honors Popeye the Sailor Man with Apparel and Merchandise
37
Rock Band Hot Sauces
The Killers Hot Sauce Comes in a Range of High-Quality Flavors
36
Celebrity-Founded California Style Gins
Snoop Dogg Launched the New INDOGGO® Gin
35
Anti-Valentine's Lip Products
about-face's Anti-VDay Collection Redefines Romance and Self-Love
34
Fast Food Trading Cards
Pokemon and Mcdonald's are Teaming Up for a Nostalgic Collaboration
33
Clean Minimalist Haircare
Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Anomaly Haircare Line is Sustainable & Affordable
32
Single-Use CBD Tinctures
Barker Wellness Makes Snap Packets for Its Rise & Sleep Tinctures
31
Celeb-Promoted Gummy Vitamins
OLLY Has Announced Rebel Wilson as its New Celebrity Ambassador
30
Animated Virtual Concerts
Post Malone is Performing for a Virtual Pokémon Day Concert
29
Comedian-Starring Mayo Ads
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Super Bowl Ad Will Star Comedian Amy Schumer
28
Celebrity Cooking Class Contests
Nutella and Hilary Duff Joined to Celebrate World Nutella Day
27
Boxing Legend Activewear Collabs
Champion Announces a Collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Brand
26
Collaborative Celebrity Chocolates
Compartés Chocolatier & Chrissy Teigen Created a Collection
25
Nostalgic Gaming Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's 'Dots' Ad Tapped Actor Craig Robinson
24
Live Celebrity Valentine's Day Performances
TikTok & Justin Bieber Livestream Romantic Special
23
Game-Integrated Children's Programming
PBS KIDS and GBH Kids Introduce a New Team Hamster! Series
22
Charitable Resolution Soda Cans
The Coca-Cola 'Open To Better' Katy Perry Can is Relatable
21
Anime-Themed Vibrant Toy Cars
Takara Tomy Co. Drops Toy Cars Themed Around Demon Slayer
20
Kid-Friendly Superhero Programming
'Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten' is a New Animated Series
19
Fashion-Collaborated Card Games
We're Not Really Strangers and Valentino Have Partnered
18
Emotional Trigger Content Apps
The 'ReelCalm' App Lets Users Know What to Expect Before They Watch
17
Matriarch-Inspired Playlists
Pat McGrath Curated Apple Music's Black History Month Playlist
16
Celebrity-Studded Streaming Ads
Paramount+ Highlights the Titles Streaming on Its Platform
15
Audiobook GPS Integration
Waze Welcomes Audible.ca to its Audio Player Program
14
Hilarious Margarita Giveaways
Jose Cuervo Thanks 'Todd,' the Creator of National Margarita Day
13
Track Star Cereal Boxes
Tommie Smith Will Appear on a Limited-edition Wheaties Box in April 2021
12
Sci-Fi Stamp Collections
The Star Wars Droid Postage Stamp Series is Launching from the USPS
11
Celebrity Lookalike Seltzer Ads
Michelob ULTRA's 'All Star Cast' Commercial Features Don Cheadle
10
Giant Hot Sauce Challenges
Frank's Red Hot Tapped David Dobrik and Eli Manning
9
Stock Market-Inspired QSR Promotions
Popeyes Debuts the 'Free Tendies for All' Promotion
8
Milky Mushroom Cleansing Oils
KORA Organics' Vegan Facial Cleanser Turns Into a Creamy Milk
7
Bartender-Supporting Funds
Three Celebrities Pledge $1 Million to Help Out-of-Work Bartenders
6
Diabetes Awareness Ads
Nick Jonas Details His Experience with Dexcom Glucose Monitoring Service
5
Charitable Political Mitten Auctions
The Bernie Sanders Mittens are Being Auctioned for Charity
4
User-Friendly Streamlined Book Review Platforms
The StoryGraph Helps Users Review and Find Novels
3
Guided Meditation Shows
Netflix's 'Headspace Guide to Meditation' Teaches Viewers How to Mediate
2
Branded Inspirational Album Releases
Lipton Partners with Singing Surgeons to Release a Cove Album
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Hilarious At-Home Voting Booth Kits
The Vote From Home Booth Recreates the Voting Experience
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Pink-Adorned Fashion Lines
Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Concert-Centric Makeup Activations
Sephora Canada will Launch 'Shimmer Studio by Sephora' Pop-Up
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Curated Glam Holiday Sets
FabFitFun x Pat McGrath Launch a Limited Edition Winter Box Drop
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Blonding Techniques-Focused Virtual Events
Cosmo Prof is Hosting Its Iconic Blonde Virtual Event
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Hyper-Personalized Playlists
Spotify is Using Advanced AI to Create a Connection Through Playlists
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Individualized Streaming Billboards
Black Mirror Fans are Getting Their Own Customized Billboards
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Metaverse Beauty Events
Metaverse Beauty Week is the First Annual Beauty Festival in the Metaverse
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Empowering Fitness Campaigns
Planet Fitness Dubbed Megan Thee Stallion "Mother Fitness"
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Hallmark+ Shares Feel-Good Content & Exclusive Membership Benefits
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Space Exploration Streaming Services
The NASA+ Streaming Service Will Have Live Broadcasts
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres
Disney's A Whole New Sound Imagines Classics in New Genres
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Creative Music Community Initiatives
Awake NY and Marshall Join on the Live from Awake NY Project
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Black LGBTQ+-Honoring Exhibitions
Beau McCall's Solo Exhibition Will Kickstart Pride Month
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
AI-Powered Karaoke Apps
Mayk Launches an AI Karaoke Product Called popstarz.ai
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
AI-Curated Beauty Boxes
The Ipsy Icon Box Features Products Selected by Celebrities and AI
Mysterious Fortune-Telling Features
Spotify Launches the New Interactive Song Psychic Feature
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Artist-Designed Pride Capsules
Parade Taps ggggrimes for its New Y2K-Inspired Pride Collection
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Inspiring Heritage Campaigns
Comcast's 'Be the Next Story Told' Spot Celebrates Hispanic History
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
In-Vehicle Entertainment Deals
BMW Teams Up with Paramount+ to Enhance In-Car Streaming Options
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Musical Heritage Month Campaigns
Spotify Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with "Estamos Ready"
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Apple Music is Rolling Out the 'Discovery Station' Feature