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Social (Media) Commentary

“Vintage” social media reviews the past, present and future

Implications - Whether social media is an invasion of privacy or an important shift in communication is a debate highlighted in art and advertising that have given social media a retro revival. These works serve as a commentary on consumer attitudes toward social media—they are nostalgic for days gone by, but thrilled with new developments. Despite social media being accepted as an integral part of communication today, simpler times will never be forgotten.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Social Media - Art and advertising have given social media a retro revival in order to provide a thought-provoking concept.
2. Interactive Advertising - Creative ads that people can engage with and be excited about encourage interaction and sharing, making them more effective.
3. Filtering Social Media Content - There is a need for people to filter social media content before posting, particularly on Twitter where filtering and researching words is a timeless requisite.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Marketing - Retro social media and interactive advertising trends can be applied to marketing campaigns aimed at younger generations who appreciate nostalgia and interactive content.
2. Graphic Design - Retro social media, particularly in graphic design, can be applied to advertising and campaign materials on various mediums such as print and digital platforms.
3. Digital Communication - The need for filtering social media content and research before posting can be incorporated into corporate communication policies and trainings for employees.
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Activity
Freshness
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Megatrends
5 Featured, 42 Examples:
328,032 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 10 — Mar 11
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

Retro Facebook Ads
Retro Facebook Ads
These Social Media Ads by 6B Studio Brings You Back to the Days
When you think of Facebook, Skype and YouTube, you automatically think of modern technology. These social media ads by 6B studio take this modern-day theme and gives it a retro twist. These pieces reflect… MORE
Retro Twitter Ads (UPDATE)
Retro Twitter Ads (UPDATE)
Moma Propaganda Releases an Addition to Retrofied Social Media Campaign
Sao Paulo-based ad agency Moma Propaganda has released another addition to their epic series of retro future ads for Facebook, Youtube and Skype as a part of the 'Everything Ages Fast' ad campaign for… MORE
Cyber-Aged Proverb Posters
Cyber-Aged Proverb Posters
'Google Before You Tweet' Reminds People to Do Their Research
"Think before you speak" is a maxim that most people should live by, and this classic-looking print called 'Google Before You Tweet' asserts that filtering and researching your words is a timeless requisite.… MORE
Cardboard YouTube Sites
Cardboard YouTube Sites
Brothers and Sisters Creates Interactive Line-Drawn Websites
The British advertising firm Brother and Sisters has created a unique website that was sparked by the re-popularization of old-school Polaroids, SONY Walkmen and cassette tapes. The virtual site is a recreation… MORE
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LinkedIn has teamed up with FedEx in this humorous promo in order to help people learn how they can use the social media tool to help their small business succeed. The Linkedin and FedEx promo is inspired… MORE

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