From reinvented sports bars to anti-social media travel initiatives and digital detox wearables, the top February 2019 social media trends give people the chance to engage—and disengage—in fun new ways.
Mid-January, an image of an egg posted to social media broke records as the most-liked post on Instagram, collecting over 52 million likes on the platform. Since then, the initiative has been revealed as a mental health awareness initiative and brands have been quick to reference the phenomenon with clever online campaigns.
These social media trends see the role of the influencer taking on new meaning with the release of social media-inspired fashion dolls, CGI cover models and campaigns that poke fun at some of the stereotypes that surround influencers and followers today.
Top 30 Social Media Trends in February
From In-Game Virtual Concerts to Anti-Screen Hotel Suites:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 24, 2019 — Pop Culture
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Humorous Social Media-Referencing Campaigns
The Instagram Egg Gets a Shout Out in This IKEA Poster
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Social Media-Inspired Wavy Glasses
The Bentel Brothers' Eyewear Presents Purely Aesthetic Glasses
28
Exaggerated Contemporary Statement Dresses
The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2019 Became a Viral Sensation
27
Logo-Centric Custom Fashion
Nicole McLaughlin Creates Wearables with One's Favorite Brand Logos
26
Super Realistic CG Models
'Imma' is Designed by ModelingCafe -- a Tokyo-Based Company
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Social Media-Compatible T-Shirts
The Insta Tee by Ironic Lux is an Example of Connected Fashion
24
Digital Personal Shopping Assistants
Piktorlabs' 'VERA' Recommends Based on Popular Styles & Media
23
Sultry Celebrity-Headed Cosmetic Campaigns
Kylie Jenner Promotes Her Valentine's Day Cosmetic Line
22
Helpful Digital Detox Patches
Stupid Studio and Jacob Sørensen Work on a Digital Addiction Cure
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Branded Social Media Participation
Adobe Creative Suites' #10YearChallenge Boasts Brand Nostalgia
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Social Media-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Poseable #SNAPSTAR Dolls for Tweens Pair with a Free App
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Low-Alcohol Drinking Initiatives
KEEL Vodka's 'Moderation Movement' Supports Balanced Lifestyles
18
Socially Inclusive Branding Projects
Benefit Cosmetics' Campaign Boasts a Model with Down Syndrome
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Connected Japanese Smart Stadiums
NTT Boasts Multi-Media Stadiums with Community-Focused Features
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AR-Enabled Billboards
Snapchat's Vertical Billboard Promotes a Snap Original Show
15
Conceptual Makeup Artist Accounts
Instagram's @kikopaint Spotlights The Work of Artist Kiki Nafig
14
Nostalgia-Inducing Archival Tributes
OLD CÉLINE Pays Homage to Designer Phoebe Philo's 10 Year Run
13
Social Series-Sharing Updates
Instagram Users Can Now Share Netflix Shows in Their Stories
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Egg-Inspired Mental Health Ads
Hulu Taps the World_Record_Egg for a Positive Super Bowl Message
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Temporary Humorous Rebrands
The Pizza Hut Brand Becomes Pizza Hut Hut in Time for the Super Bowl
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Anti-Screen Hotel Suites
The Check Out Suite at Hotel Bellora Challenges Guests to Stay Offline
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Juxtaposed Beauty Profiles
Instagram's @terrybarberonbeauty Finds Unexpected Makeup Inspirations
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Personalized Travel Deal Chatbots
The 'Travel Professor' Lets Users Pinpoint the Best Deals
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Competitor Content-Analyzing Platforms
The 'Hemlock' Platform Shows What Competitors are Posting
6
Bitter-Sweet V-Day Packaging
Polar Seltzer Covers the Two Extremes of the Romantic Holiday
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Reality TV Show Bars
The Xfinity Reality Bar is a "Sports Bar" for Fans of Reality TV
4
Anti-Influencer Fashion Campaigns
Diesel's 'Be a Follower' Campaign Depicts Influencer Antics
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Location-Based Messaging Apps
The 'Theo' Chat App Creates Chatrooms for Public Spaces
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In-Game Virtual Concerts
DJ Marshmello Held the First-Ever Fortnite Concert for Millions of Fans
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Adventurous Social Activity Apps
The 'More' App Lets Users Plan or Partake in Activities
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Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
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
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
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
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
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
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
IRL Dating App Events
Tinder Events Helps Daters Connect in Low-Pressure, In-Person Groups
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Social Media Subscription Services
The Instagram Plus Subscription Offers Users Exclusive Features
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Confidence-Inspiring Youth Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launches 'The Game is Ours' for FIFA World Cup
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
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Mid-Year Wellness Reports
ABC Fitness Calls Attention to The Reinforcement Shift
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Frozen Yogurt Anniversary Campaigns
TCBY The Original Social Network Campaign Celebrates 45 Years
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
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
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
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
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Empowering Vibe Coding Campaigns
Paris Hilton is the First Android Icon in Residence
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Social Media Automation Tools
AI Instagram Influencer Automates Posting & Messaging With AI Agents
Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms
The 'Introvrs' Social App Connects Like-Minded Users
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Sports Fandom Beauty
E.l.f. Creates Immersive Beauty Experiences Around Global Soccer
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Spontaneous Holiday Experiences
Virgin Red Challenged People on the Street to Turn FOMO into Go-Mo
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Social Network Number Puzzles
LinkedIn Mini Sudoku Encourages Users to Log On Regularly
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
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
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Women-Focused Optimisation Era Studies
KIC Releases Surprising Survey Data About the Industry
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
New Customization Updates
On-Together Adds Facial Hair Styles
AI Social Creators
Pic Post Transforms Photos And Videos Into Social Media-Ready Content
Social Media Simulators
PocketFans Creates Realistic Viral TikTok Live Simulations With AI
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Cultural All-Inclusive Resorts
Mondrian Cancun Blends Local Culture, Dining and Social Events
Media-Focused Brand Pivots
Topgolf Media Networks Represents a New Venture
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Social Content Design Tools
Post In Public Transforms Screenshots Into Stylish Shareable Visuals
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Content Assistance Tools
Engagi Helps Generate Social Media Replies And Comments Across Platforms
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms