These April 2017 social media trends incorporate viral train station proposals, smart chalkboard robots that are powered by Twitter, and connected video apps that allow people to watch YouTube with their friends.
To capitalize on the excitement of singer Lana Del Rey's recent release 'Love,' Snapchat launched a new flower crown filter. Similarly to how the singer is presented in the music video that accompanies the track, the filter covers the user's head in beautiful white flower blossoms. At the same time, a snippet of the track is played, allowing users to spread their love for the artist and most recent work.
Also featured in these April 2017 social media trends is a Facebook Live video game that was inspired by 'The Walking Dead.' The game focuses on two Dutch YouTube vloggers, whose reactions are influenced by the Facebook reaction buttons. Due to the suspenseful nature of the game and the interactive elements, the Facebook Live feed accumulated over two millions views.
Top 35 Social Media Trends in April
From Shareable Pizza-Inspired Lattes to AI Social Platforms:
Riley von Niessen — Apr 30, 2017 — Pop Culture
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Meme-Inspired Fashion Ads
Gucci Partners with Viral Meme-Makers for a New Set of Creative Ads
34
Flowery Java Art Pieces
La Fee De Fleur Turns Morning Coffee Into Elegant Floral Arrangements
33
Puppy Proposal Photoshoots
The Sebastian Loves Luna Engagement Album Showcases Canine Love
32
AI Influencer Platforms
Influential Uses AI Influencer Technology to Help Brands and Agencies
31
Meme-Inspired Limited-Edition Candies
The Limited-Edition All-Pink Starburst Packs are a Fan Fave
30
Simplistic Silhouette Art
Flavio Salsano Turns Shadows from Everyday Items into Whimsical Drawings
29
Sensitive Content Filters
Blurred Photos on Instagram Will Warn of Possibly Offensive Content
28
Social Media Drones
After Launching Spectacles, Snap is Creating the Snap Drone
27
Digital 3D Smartphone Microphones
The 'Lolly' Smartphone 3D Mic Upgrades Capabilities Instantly
26
Shared Video-Viewing Apps
'UpTime' Helps People Watch YouTube Videos with Friends
25
Influencer Content Platforms
'Spreadee' Enables Content Sharing with Social Media Users
24
Social Media Shopping Tools
'Easytap' Helps Increase Conversion by Incorporating Shopping Links
23
Dreamy Singer-Inspired Social Filters
The Lana Del Rey Filter on Snapchat Features a Flower Crown
22
Pizza-Inspired Latte Artwork
The Pizza Latte Coffee is an Artistic Take on a Classic Food Favorite
21
AI Friendship Apps
'Hugging Face' is a Mobile Chat Bot That Offers Companionship
20
Animated Video Editing Apps
Apple Clips Offers Fun Ways to Enhance Videos for Sharing with Friends
19
Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
18
Social Music Streaming Platforms
'Vibendo' Users Can Make and Share Playlists with Friends or Fans
17
Faux Companion Photoshoot Services
Real Appeal's Rental Friends Let You Show Off on Social Media
16
Social Rewards Programs
Lancome's Elite Rewards Engage Consumers Across Social Media
15
Robotic Push Notification Pets
The Soshee Social Media Dog Barks During Instagram Alerts
14
A.I.-Powered Restaurant Finders
The Sure Chatbot Uses Instagram to Make Restaurant Recommendations
13
Real-Time Zombie Games
The Walking Dead Turned Facebook Live into a Live-Action Video Game
12
Train Station Bulletin Proposals
This Proposal was Posted in a Glasgow Train Station
11
Intelligent Chalkboard Robots
The Chalkbot Draws Like Einstein for National Geographic 'Genius'
10
Eye-Catching Reading Campaigns
The Litbaits Campaign Encourages Reading with Unmissable Headlines
9
Happiness-Sharing Bots
Bbc Earth's Chatbot Shares Personalized Videos for "Real Happiness"
8
Automated Social Media Platforms
The 'Socialius' Social Media Management Platform Offers Guidance
7
Social Media Fundraising Features
Facebook is Adding a 'Personal Fundraiser' Function
6
Contextless Video Apps
'Yo Stories' Shares Video from Friends Without Additional Details
5
Crowdsourced Decision Networks
The 'WeeAct' Social Network Enables Users to Make Smart Decisions
4
Augmented Reality Table Lamps
Lampix will Change the Way Users Work and Play
3
Issue Discussion Networking Apps
The 'Blaze' App Enables Social Voting to Gauge Opinions
2
Customer-Created Taglines
Emerald Nuts' New Tagline, "Yes Good," Was Inspired by a Customer Review
1
Social Event Planning Platforms
The 'vendorspace' Matchmaking Platform Connects Professionals
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Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
Doll-Like Selfie Generators
The Barbie Selfie Generator Turns Fans into Favorite Characters
Social Post-Catered Editing Platforms
Adobe Express Rolls Out the Text to Template Function
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
AI-Generated Ad Platforms
Picsart Develops the New Adpilot Platform to Generate Ads On Demand
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
AI-Driven News Apps
The Particle News App is the Latest to Enter the Digital Space
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
AI-Powered Personalized Avatars
Google Presents the VLOGGER AI to Replicate Users Digitally
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
AI-Powered Billboard Campaigns
Revolve Showcases an AI-Generated Billboard Campaign and Collection
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
AI-Powered Content Features
YouTube Enhances its AI Offerings with Two New Creator Features
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Realistic Chat-Based Avatars
Whatsapp Partners with Tems for the 'Say More With Avatars' Campaign
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Invite-Only Social Medias
'Lapse' is a New Invite-Only Social Media Service for Photo Sharing
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
CGI Beauty Avatars
A New Maybelline Mascara is Being Launched by the Brand's First Avatar
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
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
ChatGPT-Powered Social Services
Snapchat is Expanding its My AI Service to All of its Users
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
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-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
SLAY is a Social Media App with Gamified Positive Experiences
Art-Inspired NFT Shirts
Prada Delivers an Art-Themed Shirt for its 'Timecapsule NFT Collection'
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Personalized AI Playlist Art
YouTube Music Launches the AI-Powered Playlist Cover Art Feature
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus
The Panera Roman Empire Menu Follows the Viral TikTok Hashtag
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
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
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
AI Chat Companions
My AI Offers a New Way for Snapchat Users to Engage Generative AI
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Transparent Paid Partnership Features
LinkedIn Is Releasing a New Feature for Brand Partnerships
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Social Media Expansive Features
Twitter Blue Adds New Perk Features Through Uploads
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Creator-Focused Messaging Features
Instagram Launches 'Broadcast Channels' for US Creators
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it