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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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Cozy Luxury Winter Campaigns
The Burberry Winter 2023 Campaign Has Launched
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
QSR Fireplace Channels
The Tim Hortons Fireplace on YouTube is Available Ahead of the Holidays
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Verified Social Media Accounts
Meta Verified Launches in Canada to Help Creators Build Community
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Serotonin-Boosting Billboards
Soglar's Billboard Uplifts on the Most Depressing Day of the Year
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
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
AI-Powered Content Generators
OwlyWriter is a Tool from Hootsuite for Creating Social Content Fast
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Tax-Season Online Campaigns
These Video Ad Spots Urge Canadians to Take Advantage Of Tax Benefits
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
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
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Heartwarming Social Good Ads
RMHC Debuted the 'Moments That Count' Campaign
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
Public Holiday Work Apps
The Public Holidays Slack App Keeps Employees Connected
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Uplifting Mental Health Campaigns
Samaritans is Challenging "Blue Monday" with "Brew Monday"
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Seasonal Artisan Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Thermostat-Themed Snack Contests
Hot Pockets is Inviting People to Turn Up the Heat This Season
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Blog Post Generators
Hubrank Helps Create Posts for Niche Topics with an Emphasis on Strong SEO
Mother’s Day Spa Giveaways
DOVE Chocolate Celebrates Moms with a Special Mother's Day Initiative
Complimentary QSR Item Events
The Jack in the Box 24 Days of Jackmas Promotion Arrives in December
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Paid Verification Social Services
Meta is Preparing to Launch Meta Verified Subscription
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it