The top December 2014 social media ideas feature a wide range of newly released apps, innovative campaigns and tech-savvy social initiatives. Brands become especially generous during the holiday season to appear more positively in the eyes of consumers.
Many brands are also using social media to empower their clients to give back with them. The #WarmWishes campaign by Tim Hortons promises to give our winter hats to children in need for every tweet with the hashtah #warmwishes.
Similarly, Social Feed is providing meals to malnourished children whenever their ads or content are shared online and on social networks. The holidays are a great time for brands to portray their helpful, caring and compassionate sides.
For more a more in-depth explanation of the top December 2014 social media ideas, check out Trend Hunter's 2014 Social Media Trend Report.
Top 55 Social Media Ideas in December
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Grown-Up Gentlemen Guides
'Put This On' is a Style Blog for Masquerading Adults
54
Social Media Mentoring
Guy Kawasaki's New Social Media Book Hinges Success on Virtual Presence
53
Scary Social Media Ads
Hootsuite's Social Media Ad Series Takes the Fear Out of Sharing
52
Museum Spying Photoblogs
The Instagram Account 'Museum Babes' Snaps Dames Taking in Art
51
Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
The 'I Have This Thing With Floors' Instagram Inspires to Look Down
50
Social Fashion Lookbooks
This Moschino Fashion Collection Debuted First on Instagram
49
Social Gifting Campaigns
Tesco's Shopping Social Campaign Suggests Gifts for Twitter Users
48
Artfully Doodled Photography
Geeohsnap Creates Hilarious Snapchat Doodles
47
Internet Influencer Discounts
The OnePiece Pop-Up Uses Social Shopping to Offer Customer Discounts
46
Spooky Social Comics
Jose Cuervo's Instagram Halloween Comic Includes Fan Names & Faces
45
Posting Plushie Mobiles
The Baby Social Media Toys Take Selfies and Upload Them to Social Accounts
44
Hostile Online Dating Messages
The Bye Felipe Instagram Account Shows the Terror of Online Dating
43
Creepy Marshmallow Ads
These Peeps Ads Introduce the Easter Treat for Halloween
42
Marvelous Movember Apps
The Movember Mobile App Helps You Manage Your Movember Journey
41
Blackout Social Campaigns
This Drastic Taco Bell Social Media Stunt Promotes a New App
40
Winter Exploration Campaigns
This Land Rover Ad Campaign Encourages Winter Adventures
39
Interactive Car Unveilings
This Lexus Campaign on Twitter Creatively Unveils a Concept Car
38
Playable Social Accounts
The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Campaign Features an Instagram Mission
37
Photography-Based Tourism Apps
The Social Network Turns Your Travel Pics Into a Trip-Planning Tool
36
Video-Promoting Rules
This Infographic Explains YouTube Ranking Factors and Boosting Content
35
Car Customization Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's Social Media Car Campaign Lets You Build a Dream Car
34
Digital Silence Campaigns
'Minute of Silence' Challenges Phone Users to Pay Their Respects
33
Social Management Apps
This New Social Media Assistant App Finds and Shares Content For You
32
Distraction-Minimizing Apps
The Shhhh App Controls Notifications and Alerts for Meaningful Dates
31
Virtual Cloudgazing Contests
Delta Wants You to Stare at the Clouds Online to Win a Trip Ticket
30
Social Street Signage
The Breakfast NY Points Sign Has a Dynamic Display for Modern Wayfinding
29
Connected Workplace Infographics
This Visual Shows Benefit of Using Social Technology in Business
28
Tampon Vending Machines
O.B. is Appealing to Potential New Customers Candidly
27
Heartwarming Social Campaigns
Tim Hortons' Warm Wishes Campaign Encourages Paying It Forward
26
Content Length Guides
This Buffer Infographic Goes Over the Ideal Social Media Post Length
25
Social Flight Apps
The Quicklet Air Travel App Now Lets You Facebook Creep Fellow Passengers
24
Haunted Networking Campaigns
This Fake LinkedIn Profile Encourages Parents to Spend Time with Kids
23
Terrorist-Tracking Social Networks
Modus Operandi Created a Facebook-Type Account to Bag Bad Guys
22
Suicide Prevention Twitter Apps
Samaritans Radar Monitors Twitter Feeds to Help Those in Distress
21
Unbundled Social Network Apps
The Facebook Apps Change the Way People Interact on Smartphones
20
Social Game Shows
Hobgoblin's the Wheel of Misfortune Mischievously Celebrates Halloween
19
Social Lockdown Apps
The Lockout App Prevents You from Sharing Drunkenly on Social Media
18
Social Meal-Sharing Initiatives
Social Feed Proposes Online Sharing as a Way to Feed Hungry Kids
17
Offbeat Meme-Like Apps
Biz Stone's Super App Lets You Label Images in Quirky Ways and Share Them
16
Web-Based Video Services
Skype For Web Will Allow You To Skype Through Your Web Browser
15
Musical Video Subscriptions
Youtube Music Key is a New Paid Music Subscription Service
14
Social Ebola Strategies
These Social Media Initiatives from Facebook are Combating the Crisis
13
Hashtag Conversation Skits
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Poke Fun at Social Media
12
Secure Login Apps
Authy Makes Logging into Your Social Accounts Super Secure
11
Social Travel Directories
Facebook's Places Directory Helps You Explore the Best of What's Nearby
10
Group Chat Apps
Facebook Groups is Dedicated to Group Chats on the Go
9
Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
8
Army Suicide Prevention Apps
This Veteran Social Network Connects Ex-Vets and Builds Community
7
Revised Abuse Campaigns
Demus' Facebook Anti-Abuse Campaign Shows How Victims Edit Their Stories
6
One-Upping Active Campaigns
Nutri-Grain's Mobile Gaming Experience Challenges Teens to Get Active
5
Hiker-Connecting Platforms
Coming Soon, This Hiking App Brings Like-Minded Strangers Together
4
Workplace Gossip Apps
Canary is a Tongue-in-Cheek Way of Spreading Hearsay of Your Coworkers
3
Social Media Office Apps
'Facebook at Work' Would Be Used as an Internal Productivity Tool
2
Benevolent Blogging
Editor Meghan Young Discusses Her Favorite Examples of Blogging for a Cause
1
Personalized Friendship Videos
Facebook's Custom Video Card Creator Helps You 'Say Thanks'
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Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Connection-Focused Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Salvatore Ferragamo Holiday 2025 is Heartwarming
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences
Prezzee's Magical Moments Delight Kids, Family & Colleagues
AI-Generated Holiday Messages
Prezzee is Delivering Personalized Communication from Santa Claus
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
Gamified Holiday Promotions
Starbucks for Life Merrython Blends Gameplay with Prize Giveaways
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Social Media Analysis Tools
AI Share Of Voice Calculator Tracks Brand Visibility and Competitors
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Comfort-Boosting Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks' Holiday Flavors Align with the Rise of Grandmacore
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Campaign Embraces Winter Comfort
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
AI Video Insights
Sora Creators Curates Trending AI-Generated Videos from Twitter in Real-Time
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Social Media Post History
Time Machine X Lets You Explore and View Anyone's Past Tweets
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
AI Social Media Tools
Super Comments Lets You Generate and Schedule AI Posts and Comments
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Content Planner Tools
Social Media Content Planner Helps Users Plan And Post On Notion
Celeb-Headed Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Presents the 'Love is a Gift' Campaign
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Strategic Retiler Promotional Events
HomeGoods is Runing Its Third Annual Deck the Everything Day
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Holiday-Centric Retailer Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue is Running the Holiday Your Way Campaign
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
Social Content Optimizer Tools
Writastic Helps Boost Twitter And LinkedIn Engagement With AI
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Community-Focused Holiday Pizzeria Promotions
MOD Pizza Together for the Holidays is Festive
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Social Content Platforms
WiseContent Helps You Generate, Optimize, and Share Social Posts
AI Social Assistants
ReplyHunt Boosts Social Media Engagement With AI-Powered Prospect Replies
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Social Media Automation Tools
Olly 2.0 Boosts Engagement Across 15+ Social Platforms With AI
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
AI Social Assistants
Tweetlio Helps You Draft, Schedule, and Optimize Tweets With AI
Smart Gift Matching
Thoughtful AI-Powered Gift Adviser App Automates Gifting With Smart Reminders
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Heartwarming Seasonal Sneaker Campaigns
The Saucony Run Home for the Holidays Campaign is Festive
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
Content Planning Tools
Notion Social Media Scheduler Helps Organize and Plan Posts Efficiently
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Charitable Children-Focused Initiatives
Kidoodle.TV Concludes Its 'A Wish A Week'
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Cheeky Holiday-Inspired Sofa Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Personalized Present Campaigns
The Wonderbly Everyone’s Got Favourites Campaign is Rolling Out Now
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Automated Social Outreach
Reply AI Generates And Posts Comments To Boost Prospect Visibility
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Charitable Holiday Retail Programs
Meijer Distributes Financial Gifts to Shoppers and Employees
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Social Media Posting Optimizers
Linktime Identifies Best Times To Post on LinkedIn for Reach
Warm Tech Holiday Campaigns
A Friend for Christmas is Samsung’s Tender Holiday Campaign Short Film
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Streamlined Holiday Shopping
Yes, More & Co Simplifies Holiday Shopping With Daily SMS Deals
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Creative Ideation Tools
Maqnet AI Generates Fresh Content Ideas For Campaigns And Creators
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
Social Ad Schedulers
Ads Calender Simplifies Scheduling And Managing Social Media Ads
Engagement Timing Insights
DontPostYet Uses Live Analytics To Optimize Social Media Posting Times
AI Social Engagements
PowerIn Automates Impactful Comments on LinkedIn and Twitter
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Simplified Social Platforms
Happy Feed Is A Minimalist Twitter Experience With Fewer Distractions
Personalized News Feeds
Moodscroll Curates News Based on Your Mood and Preferences
Personalized Holiday Videos
Naughty or Nice Video Creates Santa Videos With Photos And Facts
Social Content Automation Tools
ViralMarketer Builds Your 14-Day Social Media Calendar In Seconds
Ready-to-Buy Customer Tools
7eads Identifies Ready-to-Buy Customers on Social Media
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Holiday Planning Toolkits
Ultimate Holiday Planner for Christmas Helps You Be Organized & Festive
Social Workplace Branding Tools
Soshial Helps You Build and Grow a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Custom Holiday Countdowns
Purrfect Advent Calendar Allows Users to Create & Share Advent Calendars