The top February 2016 media ideas have a lot of fun infusing elements of pop culture into the real world. The best examples of this include Harry Potter-inspired dinners being hosted to give guests the full Hogwarts experience, or the Vogue February magazine that has Ben Stiller posing as his character from Zoolander 2.
As tributes to the late David Bowie, Veja created 12 different magazine covers inspired by the star. In a more dramatic gesture, a Belgian observatory dedicated an entire lightning bolt-shaped star cluster to the music legend.
Some of the most intriguing new media platforms to watch out for include YouTuber PewDiePie's Revelmode and the newly rebranded Freeform network, which was previously known as Disney's ABC Family.
Top 30 Media Trends in February
From Smartphone TV Programs to Crowdsourced Journalism Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 27, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Streetwear-Clad Cartoon Characters
Tommy Bates Clothes The Simpsons in High-Street Fashion
28
Health-Promoting Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Promote Cervical Health Awareness Month
27
Painting-Inspired Editorials
Left March by Yakovlev Andrey Brings Modern Art to Life
26
Comedic Movie Character Covers
The Vogue February 2016 Cover Features Actor Ben Stiller
25
Sporty Cutout Fashion
The Latest Marie Claire Mexico Cover Stars Eiza Gonzalez
24
Boldly Punk Photoshoots
Sara Sampaio Stars in the Latest Issue of Vogue Spain
23
Homage-Paying Magazine Covers
Brazilian Publication 'Veja' Printed 12 Different David Bowie Covers
22
Immersive TV-Themed Bars
This Immersive Brewery Experience is Based on the TV Show Breaking Bad
21
Celebrity Constellation Tributes
The Late David Bowie Was Honored with His Very Own Stardust
20
Rap Feud Fashion Collections
The Kanye West Twitter Beef Spawned a New Clothing Line
19
Chic Underpass Editorials
The Edit Miranda Kerr Photoshoot is Elegantly Urban
18
Wizardly Valentine's Day Diners
This Promotion Involves Dining in the Great Hall of Hogwarts
17
Superhero-Inspired IV Bags
These IV Bag Covers Make Hospital Stays More Pleasant for Kids
16
Hand-Painted Magazine Covers
Artist Stephen Baker Replaces Models with Abstract Character Designs
15
Family Network Rebranding
Disney's ABC Family is Now Known as 'Freeform'
14
VR Film Festival Apps
This App Allows Users to Watch Sundance Films on Their Smartphone
13
Jet-Skiing DJ Games
'Flappy Khaled' is a Video Game Based on DJ Khaled's Inspiring Snapchats
12
Digital Pop Star Communities
The Bieber Fever Fan Club is a Place for Beliebers to Connect Online
11
Charitable Gaming Networks
YouTuber PewDiePie Launched a New Creator Network Called Revelmode
10
Complimentary Documentary Incentives
'The Armor of Light' Could Be Viewed by NRA Members for Free
9
Editorial Subscription Shops
The magCulture Brick-and-Mortar Store Recently Opened in London
8
Hair-Raising Interactive Posters
This Movie Poster Design Gives People a Feel for Carrie's Powers
7
Crowdsourced Journalism Apps
This Platform Features Photos and Videos from Citizen Journalists
6
Inclusive Presidential Social Accounts
The White House Officially Launched its Own Snapchat Story
5
Crowdfunded Documentary Films
These Filmmakers Publicly Funded a Documentary About Crowdfunding
4
Pop Punk Fan Clubs
The All Time Low Fan Club Refers to Members as "Hustlers"
3
Crowdsourced Publishing Platforms
This Company Employs Digital Editors to Publish New Content
2
Smartphone TV Programs
Priyanka Chopra is Producing an Indian Mobile Series Airing January 22
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Hometown-Celebrating Rap Videos
This Kendrick Lamar Short Film Features Compton Residents Rapping
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Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
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Virtual Fashion Contests
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Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
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Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
AI-Matched Creator Partnerships
YouTube Creator Partnerships Links Brands & Creators with Gemini
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Entertainment Insight Platforms
Celebs Bucks Delivers Celebrity News And Net Worth Insights
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Fandom-First Search Engines
Lore Helps Fans Research & Track Interests from a Central Hub
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Social Media Entertainment Apps
The Instagram Reels Fire TV App Turns Content into Entertainment
Magazine-Style Fashion Columns
The Fold-er by Zara Shares Curations & Insights from Tastemakers
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Film Masterpieces-Focused Programming Initiatives
Regal Cinemas Debuts the Month of Masterpieces
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Streaming Service Brainteaser Games
Netflix Puzzled Will Feature Show-Themed Puzzles
Mediterranean-Inspired Fashion Collections
LILYSILK Debuts 'Mediterranean Muse' & a V-Day Box
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Festive Creator-Led Series
Pepsi Pioneers is a Five-Part Christmas Series for Gen Z
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Modular Streaming Channel Plans
YouTube TV Introduced 12 Cheaper Channel Packages
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Branded Content Partnerships
LG Electronics and Fantasy Life Renew and Expand Their Partnership
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Gemini-Powered Ask Buttons
YouTube Introduced an 'Ask' Button for its Smart TV App
Club-Owned Digital Hubs
Arsenal Launches the Arsenal Media Platform
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Month-Long Member-Focused Promotions
T -Mobile Names June 'Member Month' for a Special Anniversary
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Latine-Targeted Streaming Services
Remezcla Más Was Made for Hispanic Gen Z & Millennials
Movie Streaming Apps
Moviepad Offers Free Streaming With Personalized Recommendations And Filters
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Publisher-to-Platform Content Ecosystems
HarperCollins and Toonstar Turn Books into Animations
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…
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Film-Centric Fashion Capsules
Rihanna's Fenty Joins Puma on a Special Smurfs Collection
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Festival Exploration Platforms
Today's Festival Documents Global Cultural Celebrations
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Swipeable Content Discovery Experiences
Verts is a Fun Way to Explore What to Watch on Disney+
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Bias Disruption Platforms
Newzentropy Optimizes News To Challenge Biases And Expand Perspectives
Audio Journalism Platforms
Spotify Converts Long-Form Magazine Articles Into Audio Experiences
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Self-Serve TV Advertising
Walmart Acquires Vibe.co to Simplify Connected TV Campaigns
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
Media Tracking Tools
Media & Learning Tracker Organizes Books, Courses, And Podcasts
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Podcast Discovery Platforms
Podcast.today Curates Exciting Episodes From Thousands Published Daily
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features