Throughout these November 2016 social media ideas, brands, celebrities and independent business owners are shown turning to platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and more to promote their products and services.
One example included that especially stands out is a collaboration between the LA County Museum of Art and Disney. Looking to get Millennials and Generation Z consumers participating more, the two created a Snapchat story that transformed classic art to reflect the plot of 'Beauty and the Beast.' In doing so, the LA County Museum of Art and Disney were able to reach over 30,000 viewers, as well as many who screen-shotted the images to share amongst their friends.
In another example that's included in this cluster of November 2016 social media ideas, Taco Bell came up with a puzzle game where users get pieces once posting with specific keywords and hashtags. Once they've collected all the pieces, they're rewarded with coupons that they can use through the company's connected ordering app.
Top 30 Social Media Ideas in November
From Travel-Blogging Canines to Incognito Alcoholism PSAs:
Riley von Niessen — Nov 12, 2016 — Social Media
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Streamlined News Networks
DIVE Simplifies Relevant Information for Companies So They Don't Have to
29
Instagram Star Editorials
NASASEASONS' Fall/Winter Line is Modeled by Eileen Kelly & Naleye Junior
28
Interactive Beer Posters
Fuller Frontier Encourages Instagrammers to #FindFlavour with Filters
27
Social Media Pet Contests
'Solid Gold Pet' is Looking for the Happiest Pet on Earth on Instagram
26
Emoji-Decoding Bots
On Twitter, 'Botmoji' Helps Users Decipher Emoji Meanings
25
3D Botanical Nail Art
Roz Borg Creatively Glues Real Plants onto Her Fingernails
24
Self-Service Influencer Marketplaces
'FameBit' is a Platform to Connect Influencers and Brands
23
Fast Food Social Apps
Taco Bell Explore is a Puzzle Game That's Activated with Keywords & Hashtags
22
Media-Inspired Soccer Jerseys
Graphic UNTD's Jersey Designs Imagine YouTube and Snapchat as Teams
21
Minute-Long Comedy Shows
Chipotle is Introducing a Snapchat Show Called 'School of Guac'
20
Disney Social Campaigns
The LA County Museum of Art Blended Generational Interests with Snapchat
19
Social Media Art Exhibits
This Culture Club Project Showcases Instagram Photos in an Art Gallery
18
Immersive Selfie Towers
Toronto's Largest Selfie Campaign Was Hosted by CF Toronto Eaton Centre
17
Social Media Political Endorsements
'Facebook Endorsements' Lets Users Officially Show Support
16
Viral Fashion-Savvy Dogs
Tinkerbelle the Dog is an Internet-Famous Model, Actor and Travel Blogger
15
Social Storytelling Apps
The Yodel App Makes Snapchat-Style Stories a Group Effort
14
Influencer Pairing Algorithms
'Hiip' Uses Data and Algorithms to Match Brands and Influencers
13
Instant Messenger Doodles
'WhatsApp Doodles' Allows Users to Add to Their Images and Videos
12
Millennial-Targeted Halloween Ads
Svedka Series Pokes Fun at the Horrors of "First World Problems"
11
Incognito Alcoholism PSAs
Louise Delage Was Formulated by BETC to Show How Prevalent Addiction is
10
Social News Platforms
'Now This' News is Delivered to Millennials Via Social Networks
9
Social Media Metronomes
Kmfa Created a Connected Ticking Device Set to the "Tempo of Austin"
8
Emoticon Job Searches
La Banque Postale Helped Job Seekers Find a Job in France Via Twitter
7
Connective Politician Apps
This App Lets the Malaysian Prime Minister Connect With the Public
6
Link-Tracking Sharing Extensions
Pile Lets Users Share Links and Track How They're Viewed
5
Basketball Team Emojis
Twitter is Releasing a Special Set of NBA Team Emojis Pair with Hashtags
4
Chromatic Instant Film Borders
The New Instant Film for the Instax Mini Comes in Different Colors
3
Aping Social Media Bots
ChatLike.me Creates a Twitter Bot that Mimics the Style of Twitter Users
2
Subversive Social Media Donations
The Troll Trump Bot Donates to Clinton for Every Trump Tweet
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Rival Social Holiday Filters
Facebook Live is Launching Its First Filters in Time for Halloween
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
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
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
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
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
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
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
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-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
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
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
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
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
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
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
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
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
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
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
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
Friendship-Inspired Desserts
Snapchat and Gelato Messina Created a Special Flavor for Mates Day
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
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
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
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Musical Social Media Channels
Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
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
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
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
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
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
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
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
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
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
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
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes