The top September 2015 social media trends include a variety of high profile collaborations between bloggers and brands. The unique marketing move is often a way for brands to create traction online by borrowing from established social media figures' audiences.
A first example of this is the recent partnership between YouTube star Grace Helbig and the Marriott Hotel chain. The YouTube sensation was hired by the brand to create an engaging series of videos for the Marriott's YouTube channel encouraging consumers to book directly through the hotel's website.
Additionally, top model Joan Smalls was tapped by iconic makeup brand Estee Lauder to create a range of lipsticks, including one inspired by the bold hue Smalls donned at the 2014 MET Gala. It is said that Estee Lauder executives noticed the legions of Smalls fans seeking the origin of the shade in the model's Instagram comment section.
The top September 2015 social media trends showcase ways in which brands can use established digital influencers to engage new audiences across platforms.
Top 60 Social Media Trends in September
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Diverse Redhead Portraits
This Hair Photography Series Shows That Not All Redheads are White
59
Sultry Shoe Campaigns
Blogger Rocky Barnes is the Face of This Season's Sam Edelman Shoes
58
Disney Man Bun Feeds
The Instagram Account Man Buns of Disneyland is Exactly What It Sounds Like
57
Kaleidoscopic Selfie Studios
HTC's Straylight Installation Creates Psychedelic Selfie Photos
56
Easygoing Blogger Collections
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Line is Exclusive to Nordstrom
55
Boxed Up Press Kits
This Little Black Box Contains an Entire Media Press Package
54
Journeying Bag Campaigns
'The Travelling Bags' Helps Students in Need with Back to School Shopping
53
Problematic Parenting Photos
The 'Average Parent Problems' Instagram Celebrates Parenting Fails
52
Millennial-Targeted Typography Ads
This Miller Lite Campaign Targets Young Males Via Instagram
51
Food-Donating Selfie Campaigns
The #DrinkGoodDoGood Will Donate 500,000 Pound of Fresh Produce
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Pharmacy-Led Health Campaigns
This Social Media Campaign Aims to Tackle Diabetes in Saudi Arabia
49
Retro-Inspired Camera Remotes
These Remote Shutters for Phones Resemble Old Film Gadgets
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Collaborative Blogger Dinners
Food Blogger Ashley Rose is Hosting a Pop-Up Dinner in Her Studio
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Interactive Lip-Sync Battle Ads
Toronto Bloggers Kastor & Pollux Star in This Playful Campaign
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Comedic Brand Channels
Grace Helbig Works with Marriott Hotels in a Fun Digital Campaign
45
HIV Awareness Campaigns
This Public Health Initiative Seeks to Educate Indonesian Youth About HIV
44
Female Fitness Street Art
Nike's Active Campaign Champions Inspiring Women on Social Media
43
Model-Booking Apps
This Modeling App Lets Companies Book Models Directly Without Agencies
42
Bubble-Wrapped Bars
iCracked Creates an Ultra Safe Environment for Phones at the Bar
41
Doctor-Published Photo Apps
This Instagram-Mimicking App Lets Doctors Share Medical Information
40
Cancer Care Platforms
This Social Media Platform Uses #CancerHack to Share Kindess and Advice
39
Photo Post-Perfecting Charts
This Infographic Explains How to Have a More Engaging Instagram Post
38
Liberating Female Publications
Ashley Tisdale's 'The Haute Mess' is an Inspirational Platform
37
Virtual Scent Trips
This Photographer Uses Instagram to Create Olfactory Photo Tourism
36
Interactive Emoji Maps
This Emoji Map Illustrates Which State Uses Which Emoji Most
35
Action Sport Apps
Shrick is a Social Networking App for Extreme Sports Enthusiasts
34
Meaningful Adventure Campaigns
CLIF's #MeetTheMoment Engaged Outdoor Enthusiasts on Social Media
33
Business-Based Travel Apps
The 'Jambo' App Helps Business Travelers Connect While Out of Town
32
Dental Hygiene Selfie Campaigns
This Campaign Encourages Users to Promote Good Dental Health
31
Social Brand Messengers
These Facebook Customer Service Tools Facilitate More Interaction
30
Balanced Lifestyle Platforms
Mixify Encourages Young Social Media Users to Live Healthy Lives
29
Mystery Bar Tours
Old Speckled Hen's 'Hunt for a Hen' Sent People Out on a Bar Scavenger Hunt
28
Custom Comic Campaigns
Old Spice's Instagram Adventure Has Fans Build Their Own Epic Story
27
Farmer Mental Health Campaigns
This Project Uses Selfies to Fight the Stigma of Mental Illness
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Ambient Messaging Apps
This Program Allows Users to Send Vibes to Friends and Family Via WiFi
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Rewards-Based Social Networks
The 'Thumb War' App Treats the Most Popular Users to Discounts
24
GIF-Making Apps
This App Allows Users to Create Personalized GIFs
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Social Media Donation Platforms
The #Donate Campaign by GoodWorld Sends Donations Via Social Media
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Emoji Drink-Ordering Apps
This Pop-Up Bar Offers Guests the Option to Order Via Emoji
21
Commonly Captured Coffee Charts
Express Vending's Infographic Covers Popular Coffee on Instagram
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Sensory Vending Machines
Holiday Autos' Vending Machine Dispenses the Smells of Summer
19
Latina Lifestyle Platforms
Vivala is a Mobile-First Community and Publication for Latina Women
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Friend-Describing Social Tags
The New Facebook Profile Tags Will Let Users Label Their Friends
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Coworker-Connecting Apps
The LinkedIn Lookup Business Platform Lets You Search Skills and People
16
Social Storytelling Accounts
Land Rover's Instagram Story Uniquely Recounts an Adventure
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Social Media Payment Systems
This New Service Helps Banks Take Payments Via Social Media Platforms
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Expressive Music Messaging Apps
The MSTY App Lets Users Send Music with Texts
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High-Rise Networking Platforms
'Tenant King' Helps Neighbors Create Community-Based Networks
12
Virtual Reality Cockpits
This Invention Offers Consumers the Thrill of Flying from Your Desk
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Social Media PR Stunts
The Tinder Twitter Rant Was a Message-Owning PR Stunt
10
Anonymous Photo Feedback Services
This Service Helps Users Choose Curate Their Online Photos
9
Social Media Shopping Services
'Like2Buy' Allows Target's Instagram Followers to Purchase Products
8
First-Person Chatroom Games
Realm Pictures Turns Chatroulette into a First-Person Adventure
7
Sporty Cancer Campaigns
This Initiative Combines Rugby with Prostate Cancer Awareness
6
Solar Internet Drones
The Facebook Drone 'Aquila' Will Bring the Web to Remote Parts of the World
5
Faux Travel Trays
KFC's Fun Tray Liner Acts as the Backdrop for Creating 'Fakation' Photos
4
Celebrity Live Streaming Apps
Facebook's Mentions App Can Now Stream Celebrities Live to Fans
3
Diabetes Tweeting Campaigns
The 'Kick Diabetes' Campaign Featured Tweet-Matching Donations
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Automated Birthday Greetings
The Facebook Birthday 'Speed Text' Sends Wishes with One Button
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Comparative Celeb Accounts
This Harry Styles Twitter Compares Him to Classic Works of Fiction
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
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
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Social Account-Joined Sneaker Models
Hartcopy Joins adidas on a Collaborative HW Army Sneaker
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Denim Brand Relaunch Ambassadors
Cheap Monday Enlists Nessa Barrett for the Official Re-Launch
Celebrity-Led Luxury Handbag Campaigns
BALENCIAGA and Kim Kardashian Join Forces
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Sally Hansen and Jared McCain Partnered to Embrace Individuality
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Influencer-Made Lifestyle Apparel
Zara McDermott Introduces the Rise Clothing Brand at Tesco
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
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
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
Collaboration Mother's Day Campaigns
Jergens Skincare Partnered with Nicole Ari Parker and More
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Mental Health Makeup Campaigns
The Make a Rare Impact Campaign Will Donate 100% of Sales
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
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
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Puffed Collaborative Premium Footwear
Martine Rose and Clarks Unveil Their Full Collection
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Chunky Branded Collaborative Shoes
AMBUSH and Nike Unveil a New Iteration of the Uptempo Sneaker
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
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
Rising Rockstar Workwear Collaborations
Dickies Teams Up with With Rising Rockstar 'Blondshell'
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
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
Reimaged Striking Lingerie
Bluebella Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2023 Campaign
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
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
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
UAE-Based Influencer Platforms
luma is a New Influencer Marketing Program for UAE Influencers
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Chip Brand-Inspired Apparel
Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns
Foot Locker and Flo Milli Partner for 'Start with Sneakers'
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Comfort-Focused Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE Has Appointed Sydney Sweeney as Its Global Spokesperson
Fall Influencer-Backed Capsules
Liverpool Los Angeles Taps Caitlin Covington for a New Fall Line
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
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
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Transparent Paid Partnership Features
LinkedIn Is Releasing a New Feature for Brand Partnerships
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots
Marine Serre 'Heartbeat' Campaign Was Lensed in Hair Salons and Cafes
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend