This collection of February 2015 social media trends touches on a market that is continuing to boom. As soon as one falls short, another one is created to take its place. Yet in addition to that, many of these examples show how ripe the opportunity is to connect people in a variety of niche ways.
There are February 2015 social media trends that people refer to in order to rate a public restroom while others take the idea of the Good Samaritan to the next level, complete with Karma points. One of the best February 2015 social media ideas comes in the form of an art project. PPLKPR sets out to optimize people's social lives by measuring biochemical reactions. Although a concept, it is a clever one that predicts the future of social media.
Top 61 Social Media Trends in February
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Profile Picture Personality Analyses
Man Repeller Breaks Down 13 Common Social Media Portraits
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Artistic Ballerina Photography
Darian Volkova's Soul in Feet Showcases the Classical Dance Style
57
Social Media-Cast Ads
This Marc Jacobs Campaign Cast Its Models Using Instagram and a Hashtag
56
Deadly Distraction Ads
This Driving Ad Shows the Dangers of Being a Distracted Driver
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Photographic Temporary Tattoos
Picattoo Turns Your Instagram Photos into Temporary Tattoos
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Gamified Spin Classes
Pursuit by Equinox Displays Real Time Statistics on a Leaderboard
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Coffee Collar Character Doodles
This Instagram User Draws Pop Culture Figures on Starbucks Sleeves
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Social Media Puns
Instagram Account punnypixels Illustrates Playful Humor
51
Social Archetypes Guides
This Infographic Describes Different Social Media Users For Your Brand
50
Napping Photo Series
Jessica Shyba Captures Her Children and Dog in Adorable Repose
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Seamless TV-Streaming Devices
Mohu Gathers All of Your Video Entertainment Without the Cable
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Social Media Poetry
Poetweet is a Service that Turns Your Tweets into Poetry
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Good Samaritan Apps
uCiC Helps People Find Out a Situation Without Venturing Out Themselves
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Curated Tourism Apps
Kate's Goodness Provides Picturesque Local Travel Tips
45
All-in-One Wall-Mounted Tablets
Microsoft Surface Hub Raises Notions of Hi-Tech to the Next Level
44
Viral News Services
Snapchat and Vice Team Up in a New Business Experiment
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Corporate Slang-Archiving Accounts
These Documented Brands on Twitter are Too Cool for School
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Lesbian Emojis
Kimberly Linn and Katie Streeter Design Emoticons to Support LGBT Community
41
Mockup Smartwatch Apps
Huge Inc. Envisions What Apple Watch Apps Will Look Like
40
Lottery Beer Taps
Carlsberg Turned Bar Taps into Controllers for an Interactive In-Pub Game
39
Messenger SIM Cards
WhatSim Lets You Connect to WhatsApp Without Fear of Roaming Charges
38
Innovative Hologram Glasses
HoloLens Lets You Interact with the Virtual World in Physical Space
37
Content Sharing Apps
Plague Helps to Turn Photos, Links and Posts Viral
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Viral Video Networks
Channels on Stevie's Video Service Are Based on Popular Social Media Content
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Recipe Infographic Campaigns
Knorr Brazil Will Turn Your Family Recipe Into a Typographic Poster
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Social Media Bird Celebrities
Jack the Cockatiel Boasts an Impressive Online Following
33
Habit Creation Apps
This Jamie Oliver-Backed Motivational App Documents Small Healthy Steps
32
Virtual Baby Showers
Shakira, Gerard Pique and UNICEF Team Up for a Facebook Celebration
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Restroom-Rating Apps
The Charmin SitOrSquat App Gives You the Scoop on a Clean Place to Poop
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Social Adventure Accounts
This Twitter Account Initiates a Choose Your Own Adventure Game
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Social Media Book Clubs
Mark Zuckerberg Introduces 'A Year of Books' as a New Year's Resolution
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Quantifying Relationship Apps
PPLKPR Optimizes Social Life by Measuring Emotional Responses
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Concise Email Apps
The TL;DR Email App Ensures Messages Are Short and Sweet
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GIF-Creating TV Apps
The WE tv App Makes Real-Time Show-Related GIFs and Memes
25
Fictional Eatery Illustrations
Garrett Oliver's Fake Restaurant Names Make Fun of Hipsters
24
Misunderstood Wizard Accounts
Severus Snape on Instagram is Delightfully Depressing
23
Monthly Crowdsourced Subscriptions
Patreon is a New Subscription That Helps Ideas Becomes Products
22
Hashtag-Hijacking Campaigns
Max Kurstjens' Promotional Campaign Appeals to Potential Employers
21
Satirical Skeleton Social Accounts
This Instagram Skeleton Can't Even and is Literally Dead
20
Creepy Networking Campaigns
This TV Marketing Stunt for 'Stalker' Scoped Out Profiles on LinkedIn
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Urban Photo Curator Apps
The Citygram App Streamlines One's Feed to Feature Urban Photography
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Video Subscription Services
Vessel Video Provides Incentives for Its Content Creators
17
Social Banking Transactions
ICICI Bank Lets You Perform Social Media Money Transfers via Twitter
16
Crowdsourced Music Speakers
Crispin Porter + Bogusky's Music Speaker Takes Requests from Twitter
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Artful Vegetable Arrangements
Instagram User rawveganblonde Captures Patterned Produce Portraits
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Professional Post Platforms
Spotslet Link Sharing Targets the Interests of Your Work Colleagues
13
Interactive Phone-Controlled Art
This Project Turns a Mobile Message into Vibrant Laser Beam Art
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Password-Avoiding Apps
Twitter Digits Allows People to Log Into Apps and Services Hassle-Free
11
Kind Travel Campaigns
Airbnb Challenges People to Do Something Good in the World with $10
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Riveting Glassware Ads
Corning's Viral YouTube Video on Innovative Glass Stars the MythBusters
9
Social Media Climbing Expeditions
Two Professional Climbers Attempt the Yosemite Climb
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Light Social Apps
The Facebook Lite App is an Alternative for Low-End Androids
7
Social Media Tapestries
Weevmee by Hush Weaves One Year's Worth of Photos in a Single Image
6
On-Demand Test Drives
Peugeot's New Car Test Drive Lets Twitter Users Try Out a Car Immediately
5
Extreme Sport Streaming Platforms
Hang w/ Can Live Stream GoPro Footage to the World Wide Web
4
Social Amber Alerts
Facebook's Amber Alert Feature Will Now Help to Locate Lost Children
3
Cinematic Networking Campaigns
Taken 3's LinkedIn Marketing Stunt Promises Skill Endorsement
2
Group Direct Messages
Twitter Launches Private Messaging Features for Multiple Followers
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Social Networking Video Players
The Twitter Video Feature Will Be More Like YouTube Than Vine
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Cooking USB Speakers
Thanko's Rice Cooker Sits by Your Computer and Serves as a Speaker
Profile Picture Personality Analyses
Man Repeller Breaks Down 13 Common Social Media Portraits
Group Video Apps
Rounds is a Group Video Chat App to Connect with 12 Buddies at Once
Camouflaged Owl Photography
Graham McGeorge Captures Feathered Creatures Within Their Habitat
Artistic Ballerina Photography
Darian Volkova's Soul in Feet Showcases the Classical Dance Style
Ice-Fishing Go-Karts
The Ice Auger Machine Runs On Snowmobile Skis
Social Media-Cast Ads
This Marc Jacobs Campaign Cast Its Models Using Instagram and a Hashtag
Surreally Strapped Photography
The Hasselblad Masters Book Focuses on Relationships
Scenic Extreme Sport Photography
Chris Burkard's Images Capture Gorgeous Natural Landscapes
Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
Deadly Distraction Ads
This Driving Ad Shows the Dangers of Being a Distracted Driver
High-Performance Streaming Cameras
The Liquid Image Ego LS Camera Was Revealed At CES 2015
Crazy Cat Lover Photography
Andreanne Lupien Trains Her Lens on Obsessive Cat Enthusiasts
Photographic Temporary Tattoos
Picattoo Turns Your Instagram Photos into Temporary Tattoos
Polar Bear Photography
David Jenkins Captures a Loving Family at the National Wapusk Park
Meaningful Photography Campaigns
Samsung's What Matters Most Campaign Discards the 'Perfect Shot'
Worldly Culinary Guides
This Infographic Teaches Readers About International Eating Etiquette
Sparkly Hate Mail
'Ship Your Enemies Glitter' is a Revenge Service that Gets Just About Everywhere
Flamboyant Fitness Branding
This Equinox Ad Campaign Illustrates a Workout's Positive Side Effects
Split Bluetooth Speakers
CES 2015 Marks the Launch of the Prodigy Bluetooth Speaker from A-Audio
Hand Model Photography
Head Shots of Hand Models Shines a Light on a Strange Profession
Accessible 3D Printing Software
The Leopoly App Expands to Expands to Schools and Businesses
Guided Yoga Apps
The FitStar Yoga App Includes Short Guided Videos Get You Flexible Fast
Rugged Analogue Photography
Printed Pages Features Analogue Work by Carl Kleiner
Laptop Video Game Streaming
Windows 10 Xbox One Streaming Doesn't Require Additional Hardware
Surf Fitness Studios
Toronto's Surfset is an Unconventional Fitness Studio
Napping Photo Series
Jessica Shyba Captures Her Children and Dog in Adorable Repose
Social Media Poetry
Poetweet is a Service that Turns Your Tweets into Poetry
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Under Armour's UA Record App Was Unveiled At CES 2015
Customizable Social Cutouts
InstaFrameUK Crafts Personalized Social Media Frame Props
Good Samaritan Apps
uCiC Helps People Find Out a Situation Without Venturing Out Themselves
Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
Surreal Urban Cityscapes
Photographer Swopes Captures Submerged Stills on his Instagram Page
Spatial Photography Apps
Fyuse's Dynamic Photo App Gives Photos 3D Definition
Hand-Lettered Resolutions
Linzie Hunter is Illustrating Strangers' New Year Resolutions
On-the-Go Wi-Fi Devices
A Portable Internet Router Keeps Five Gadgets Connected When Off the Grid
Text Messaging Story Apps
The Massively Interactive Storytelling Platform Engages with Readers
VR Spin Classes
'The Trip' from 24 Hour Fitness and Les Mills Introduces Immersive Cycling
Mutated Fruit Photography
These Cancer Detection Ads Liken Tumors to Mutated Fruit
Corporate Slang-Archiving Accounts
These Documented Brands on Twitter are Too Cool for School
Hands-Free Grocery Apps
Tesco's Google Glass Grocery App Makes Shopping Easy In-Store & at Home
Inexpensive Streaming Sticks
The Mozilla MatchStick is a Budget-Friendly Chromecast Alernative
Educational Encryption Apps
Cryptoy's Encryption App Teaches Kids About Encoded Messages
Lesbian Emojis
Kimberly Linn and Katie Streeter Design Emoticons to Support LGBT Community
Easy Budgeting Apps
The Goalkeeper Money-Saving App Helps You Achieve Financial Objectives
Network Streaming Services
An HBO Streaming Service is Set to Launch in the Us Next Year
Subscription-Free Media Boxes
Channel Master's DVR+ Does Away with Monthly Programming Costs
Weatherproof Compact Speakers
Scosche's boomBOTTLE + Audio System is Water and Dust-Proof
Simplified Senior Smartphones
Zilta is a Phone for the Elderly That Makes Communication Easy
Content Sharing Apps
Plague Helps to Turn Photos, Links and Posts Viral
Workplace Messaging Apps
The Memo App Serves as a Forum for Anonymous Workplace Chats
Workplace Indicator Lights
The Luxafor Office Light Serves as a 'Do Not Disturb' for Open Offices
Indestructible Bluetooth Speakers
The Portable Photive Hydra Brings Music to Showers and Beaches
Party Guide Services
Zoola Fix Lets You Book a 'Fixer' to Connect You with the Hottest Nightlife
Atomic Smartwatches
The Spur Atomic Smartwatch Was Introduced At CES 2015
Viral Domestic Violence PSAs
Boys Asked to Slap a Girl and Their Response is Eye-Opening
Artful Coloring Cloths
'The Coloring Table' Drawing Table Cloth Preserves Special Moments
Social Adventure Accounts
This Twitter Account Initiates a Choose Your Own Adventure Game
Social Media Book Clubs
Mark Zuckerberg Introduces 'A Year of Books' as a New Year's Resolution
Naughty Holiday Emoticons
Flirtmoji Creates NSFW Festive Emojis for Seasonal Sexting
Incentivized Insurance Rewards
Oscar Health Insurance is Paying Customers for Walking Regularly
Car-Controlled Smartwatches
The Hyundai Android Wear App is Demonstrated at CES 2015
Scented Mood Boards
Haus Interior Creates Visual Mood Boards of What Their Candles Scent Resembles
Budget-Friendly Smartwatch Accessories
The Meta M1 Smartwatch
Group Slideshow Apps
Microsoft Xim Makes Sharing Photos Easy Across Multiple Screens
Roaming-Free SIM Cards
The Sim4Globe Product by Aspenta Will Be Available on Display at CES 2015
Modular Smartphones
Google's Project Ara is Set To Be Trialed in Puerto Rico
Apple Watch Games
Letterpress by NimbleBit is a Word Game Comprised of 200 Puzzles
Hybrid Skateboard Segways
IO Hawk Makes the Convenience of Powered Boarding Accessible to Many
Powerful Multimedia Speakers
The Samson Meteor M2 is Wowing Audiophiles At CES 2015
Million-Player Laser Tag
iTager Could Theoretically Be Played By a Million Players Simultaneously
Hashtag-Hijacking Campaigns
Max Kurstjens' Promotional Campaign Appeals to Potential Employers
Sticker Messenger Apps
Facebook Released the Stickered App to Embellish Photos With
Sustainable Compact Speakers
Rapoo's A200 Bluetooth Mini Speaker is Shock and Splashproof
Satirical Skeleton Social Accounts
This Instagram Skeleton Can't Even and is Literally Dead
Social Yogi Networks
NomadYOGI is a Place for the Yoga Community to Come Together Online
Mobile Yoga Apps
The Daily Yoga App Adds Ease to a Routine Practice
Video Subscription Services
Vessel Video Provides Incentives for Its Content Creators
Social Banking Transactions
ICICI Bank Lets You Perform Social Media Money Transfers via Twitter
Kid-Targeted Streaming Services
Nickelodeon Offered Online Without Need for a Cable Subscription
Waterproof Technology
Editor Jana Pijak Counts Down Her Favorite Waterproof Tech Products
Jolly Checkout Jingles
EDEKA Offers a Christmas Surprise at the Grocery Store Checkout
Interactive Urban Illustrations
Artist Eliska Podzimkova Brings Some Fantasy to New York City
Retro Microphone Speakers
Samson’s Meteor M2 Multimedia Speaker System is Sophisticated
Password-Avoiding Apps
Twitter Digits Allows People to Log Into Apps and Services Hassle-Free
Free Internet Radio Services
Rdio's Radio Streaming is Reaching 24 New Countries Thanks to Digicel
Riveting Glassware Ads
Corning's Viral YouTube Video on Innovative Glass Stars the MythBusters
Locals-Connecting Apps
The Inlope App Unites Like-Minded People in a Local Social Network
Phone Downtime Apps
Offtime is an App That Encourages You to Take a Break from Your Phone
Comprehensive HD Cameras
The Giroptic 360cam Reveals YouTube Support at CES 2015
Living Livestream Media
Thomas Hellum's Television Keynote Explores the Concept of Slow TV
Light Social Apps
The Facebook Lite App is an Alternative for Low-End Androids
Media-Streaming Cubes
The ASUS Cube with Google TV Makes Cord Cutting Easy
Social Media Tapestries
Weevmee by Hush Weaves One Year's Worth of Photos in a Single Image
Social Amber Alerts
Facebook's Amber Alert Feature Will Now Help to Locate Lost Children
VR Video Platforms
'vcemo' is a Video Platform Devoted to Streaming Virtual Reality Content
Device-Converging Apps
Ubuntu Touch Connects Separate Devices into Single Entity
Streaming TV Partnerships
CraveTV Introduces an Exclusive Network Package to Take On Netflix
Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
Distracted Driving Simulators
Toyota Uses Oculus Rift Headsets to Simulate Texting and Driving
Empowering Consumer Apps
The Crowdsourced OpenLabel App Helps Consumers Voice Opinions
Festive Texting Videos
AT&Ts; 12 Days of Christmas Tells the Christmas Carol in Emojis
Air Quality Apps
The BreezoMeter App Monitors Pollution Levels and Recommends Lung-Safe Activities
Cinematic Networking Campaigns
Taken 3's LinkedIn Marketing Stunt Promises Skill Endorsement
Mobile Security Apps
NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
Japanese Cab-Calling Apps
The Line Taxi App is Going Head-to-Head with Uber
Balloon Messaging Projects
David Colombini's Attachment Project Sends Notes Via Balloon
Social Networking Video Players
The Twitter Video Feature Will Be More Like YouTube Than Vine