Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are the winners of the 2013 battle of social media supremacy. That being said, Google+, Vine and Snapchat (among others), all had plenty of moments in the spotlight as well. We've seen a lot of ideas come and go in terms of social media, but this new way of communication isn't going anywhere if digital natives have anything to do with it. This is why so many of the examples from 2013 feature physical versions or personified versions of various social networks.
To understand where social media is headed and how to best use it with regards to your company's brand efforts, be sure to have a look at what Trend Hunter's Social Media Trend Report can help you with. Online presence is one area you can't afford to miss out on!
Top 100 Social Media Trends in 2013
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Pantyhose Pooch Portraits
Stockings on Pets Make for Some Seriously Funny Dog Pictures
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Self-Embedded Photo Edits
PeejeT Incorporates Himself into Photoshopped Celebrity Images
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Expecting Ballerina Photography
Instagram's 'Balletbeautiful' Shows a Dancing Pregnant Ballerina
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Artfully Exposed Insecurity Art
Steve Rosenfield Encourages People to Communicate their Feelings
94
Overseas Violence Awareness Campaigns
Ogilvy's New Massive Anti-Violence Campaign in Saudi Arabia
93
Comically Honest Brand Art
Clif Dickens Takes Popular Brands and Gives Them Fitting Slogans
92
Social Media-Sourced Models
These Unconventional Diesel Models Were Spotted on Social Media
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Emulating Extravagant Lifestyle Charts
'The Cost of Being Great Gatsby' Puts a Price on Luxury
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Social Media Thighvertising
Teenagers in Japan Do Human Billboard Advertising for Cash
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Unimpressed Dog Memes
Nothing Seems to Please This Negative Norman in These Hilarious Photos
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Tweet-Fueled Beer Competitions (CONTEST)
Trend Hunter and Toronto's Beerfest Offer a Chance to Win
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Reality Show-Inspired Ads
'Nei Tuoi Panni' is a Campaign with Real Clients
86
Massive Sustainable Offices
The Google Tel Aviv Office is Mind-Blowing
85
Insta-Wreckage Auto Ads
Toyota's 'Don't Shoot and Drive' Instagram Ad Puts Filters on Wrecks
84
Epic Stance City Captures
Check Out the Personal Shots of New York City by Photographer Chris Ozer
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Imitating Social Profile Pranks
CasinoRoy Creates Confusion with His Fake Facebook Accounts
82
Mood-Reflecting Installations
E/B Office's 'Mood Map' Shows How People on Twitter are Feeling
81
Vibrantly Edgy Fashion Ads
The Juicy Couture Fall 2013 Campaign Incorporates Social Media
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Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
79
Master Chef Holograms
The Humaleon System Brings Gordon Ramsay Right into Your Kitchen
78
Online Billionaire Startup Infographics
Staff Lays Out the Numbers For the Biggest Online Startups
77
Meme-Based Nominee Depictions
This Year's Oscar Nominees Get Memed in These Redone Posters
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Fluffy Cocoa Easter Confetti
These White Chocolate Marshmallow Easter Confections Are Scrumptious
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Identifying Espresso Charts
This 'Exceptional Expressions of Espresso' Guide Displays Coffee Types
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Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
TheCHEF Helps You Shop and Delegate to Produce Scrumptious Suppers
73
Burnt-Out Ballerina Photos
Mangabeira and Arrais Picture a World Where Technology Trumps Art
72
Poorly Placed Art Blogs
The 'Great Art in Ugly Rooms' Tumblr Puts Famous Paintings in Awful Places
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21st Century Pin-Up Captures
The 'Newfangled Pin-Up' Series Features Ladies Who Love Their Phones
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Social Media-Fueled Motto Campaigns
This Ted Baker SS13 Campaign Encourages Tweeting Taglines
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Internet Meme Class Photos
This Illustration Features Several Iconic Pop Culture References
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Much Mentioned Superhero Stats
This Infographic Visually Represents the Most Popular Superheroes
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Fruit-Decaying Infographics
'A Matter of Life and Death' Showcases How Long Fruit Lasts
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Stereotype-Breaking Social Media Accounts
The Everyday Africa Instagram is Educational and Honest
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Motivational Athletic Resolutions
The Nike Running 2013 Campaign Hits the World with a Hashtag
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Self-Obsessed Disney Snapshots
These Disney Instagram Selfies are Picture Perfect
63
Gyroscopic Geometric Cases
The AVA Smart Shell Requires Tactile Interaction with Your Smartphone
62
Peeping Cat Costumes
The Latest Internet Craze Involves Popping Your Cat's Head into a Picture
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Social Media Ice Cream
The Facebook Ice Cream Flavor is a Clever Twist on a Classic Dessert
60
Cat-Printed Mini Skirts
‘PrettySnake’ Gets Kick Started with its Kitty-Printed Piece
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Social Media Bird Bots
Twitter Notifications Come to Life with the Coconatch Desktop Device
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Revolutionary Social App Interfaces
Facebook Home is Literally Changing the Face of Smartphones
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Informative Infographic Resumes
This Resume Could Land You a Creative Industries Internship
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Social Media-Inspired Cameras
The Instagram Camera Will Add a Hipster Touch to Any Night Out
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Social Media Cosmetics
The Social Butterfly Blue Nail Polish is for the Facebook-Savvy Generation
54
App-Imitating Street Art
These Real Life Instagram Posters Transform the Streets with Filters
53
Anti-Smoking Amulets
The Clean Life Device Offers Emotional and Mental Support During Cessation
52
Aged Wizard Instagram Spoofs
This Funny Instagram Parody Shows Harry Potter as an Embarrassing Dad
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Internet Gaming Controllers
The 'Reddit Karma Controller' Will Turn Your Favorite Site into a Game
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Satirical Instagram Accounts
'Satiregram' Uploads Descriptions of Cliché Photos on Instagram
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Facebook Page Engagement Infographics
This Chart Depicts 10 Ways to Boost Social Media Interaction
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Virtual Tourism Ads
The San Pellegrino Three Minutes in Italy Campaign is Remote-Based
47
Social Media-Themed Storybooks
This Social Media Story for Kids Addresses Internet Addiction
46
Friendship Dating Experiments
40 Days of Dating Pushes Friendship to the Next Level
45
Themed Wing Offices
The Haifa Google Office is Inspired By its Surroundings
44
Themed Virtual Workplaces
Soho Foursquare Office Uses Social Media Badges for Interior Inspiration
43
Web-Enabled Antique Gizmos
Levi's Station to Station is a Modern Refurbishment of Retro Gadgets
42
Observatory Vegetable Growing Kits
These Transparent Window Planters Let You Observe Germination
41
Tweet-Inspired Comic Blogs
Twitter: the Comic Adapts Funny Tweets into Four-Panel Comics
40
Tech-Savvy Ad Remakes
Graphic Designer Eoin Conlon Re-imagines Classic Ads
39
Social Media Concept Stores
The Karl Lagerfeld Concept Store in Amsterdam is More Than Clothes
38
Yacht-Diving Celebrity Parodies
The Jay-Z Yacht Dive Parodies are Making Some Serious Splash
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Superhero Social Media Buttons
Graphic Designer and Illustrator Jaime Calderón Creates Super
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Manga Battle Reenactments
Kamehameha-ing Schoolgirls Recreate Moves from Anime Films
35
Pinboard Web Shops
'Amazon Collections' is a Pinterest Look-Alike
34
Social Media Street Sign Ads
A Safe Driving Campaign Incorporates Social Media Icons with Signs
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Lofty Social Media HQs
Pinterest's New Creative Workspace is in a San Fransisco Warehouse
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Social Media Marathons
The Nike Japan Run Like Me Project Gets a Fan to Run for Facebook Likes
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Pensive Designer Pose Blogs
This Tumblr Blog Exclusively Shows Designers with Hands-on-Face Poses
30
Light-Bending Camera Snapshots
Mariana Vargas Creates 'Iphoneography' Using Her Own iPhone 5
29
Incorrect Tooth Brushing Techniques
The 'How Not to Brush Your Teeth' Chart Teaches What Not to Do
28
Social Media Obsession Pendants
This Instagram Necklace Shows Off Your Picture-Taking Prowess
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Cheap Campaigning Charts
Take Advantage of these 27 Proven Marketing Strategies for Small Budgets
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Mass Media Marketing Flowcharts
This Social Media Success Guide Takes You Through Each Step
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Short Video-Sharing Infographics
This Vine Video Guide Shares How Impactful Vine is for Brands
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Adapting Artist Campaigns
Adobe Studio Reveals the Faces That are Changing the Art World
23
DIY Social Photo Booths
This DIY Photo Booth is an Instagram-Inspired Photo Delight
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Selfie-Taking Seniors
This 'Instagram-Pa' is Sharing his Vintage Photos Online
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Customizable Social Media Kicks
The Nike Photo ID Project Allows You to Customize Using Instagram
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Social Media Marketing Statistics
More Companies are Using Social Commerce to Boost Business
19
Superhero Background Charts
This 'History of Superman' Infographic Shows How This Hero Came to Be
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Social Media Board Games
This Board Game Eliminates the Digital Boundaries of Facebook
17
Trending Phone Covers
The Hashtag Smartphone Case is Perfect for Social Media Addicts
16
Surprisingly Smart Dishes
FlexiBowl Looks Simple and Silicone But it's Intelligent and Interactive
15
Chocolate Social Media Feuds
Kit Kat Challenges Oreo to Twitter Tic-Tac-Toe with Hilarious Results
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Personified Social Network Art
Jon Lock Imagines Social Media Sites as Human Characters
13
Cat Head Cushions
The ZLYC Kooky Cat Cushion is Packed with Personality
12
Social Metropolis Graphs
The Phototrails Project Maps Out the Instagram Signatures of Cities
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Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
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Social Media-Based Shops
The Kellogg's Social Media Shop Exchanges Cereal for Instagram Photos
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Social Media Department Stores
Upside is a Market Where You Can Experience the Web in Real Time
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Typographic Self-Portraits
The 'You Are Your Words' Website Makes Pictures from Written Words
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Confectionery Popularity Charts
The Top 10 Ice Cream Brands Know the Importance of Being Social
6
Punny Father's Day Beer Ads
The Heineken 'Legendary Dad Jokes' Campaign Showcases Cheesy Jokes
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Photo-Fueled Car Competitions
The Mercedes-Benz' 'Take the Wheel' is a Competition for Instagram
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Social Media Fashion Campaigns
The J Crew Pinterest Collaboration Debuted the Fall Catalog
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Media Campaign Timelines
Social Advertising Has Changed Major Marketing Methods Drastically
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Beautiful Typography Photo Apps
The Over App Allows Smartphone Users to Overlay Fonts on Pictures
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Humorous Work Excuse Charts
The '16 Excuses for Being Late To Work' Guide Offers Funny Stories
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AI-Powered Social Personality Quizzes
My Insta Personality Playfully Analyzes Instagram Profiles
AI-Powered Digital Avatars
Instagram Now Allows Users to Create Their Own AI Avatars
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
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
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
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
Social Gratitude Platforms
Kevin Brilliant Debuts the Take The Win™ Platform
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
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
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
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
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
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
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
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
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
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
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
AI Social Media Tools
Axoon Will Post Personalized Content to Your Socials
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
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
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Social Media-Based AI Travels
Let’s Trip AI Simplifies the Process of Crafting Memorable Trips
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
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
MENA-Focused Influencer Platforms
Mitgo Group Debuts the Takefluence Platform for Content Creators
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Social Rating Platforms
Rated is a Data-Driven Social Platform for Rating Media and More
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
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
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
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
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
Genuine Connection Platforms
Youmetalks Prioritizes Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
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
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
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
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
3D Art Communities
Sparlit is the First Social App for Sharing and Interacting with 3D Art
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
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
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it