Social media are natural echo chambers, where one idea with potential can almost instantaneously spiral far beyond the originators intent, and many of the July 2017 social media trends show creators and companies alike looking to harness some of that tremendous electricity. Whether piggybacking off of previous ideas or bringing something completely new to the table, the social media world is all about striving to be viral — with the appropriately sick connotation that comes with the phrase.
Rather than reinventing the wheel, many products look to capitalize on what's already popular by adding a creative spin. Bespoke Bride, for example, has released a series of printable designs that mimic some of Snapchat's most popular digital filters, only in real life rather than through a camera lens.
Other companies are looking for new social niches. ZingCam is one, as the network puts video content at the fore rather than still images.
Top 80 Social Media Trends in July
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Fidget Spinner Lip Balms
The Glampsin Takes Advantage of the Current Popularity of Fidget Spinners
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Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
78
Shoppable Socialite Closets
Luxurious Roxy's Looks are Available on Her Site in Sizes 0-28
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Holographic Mall Advertisements
'Hypervsn' by Kino-Mo Projects Floating 3D Advertisements
76
Rainbow-Inspired Lofts
This LA Home Has Been Transformed Using a Vibrant Rainbow Color Scheme
75
Social Media Influencer Schools
Yiwu Industrial & Commercial College Helps Students Become Stars
74
Social Cameo Films
'Weird Box' Integrates Users' Instagram Posts into a Short Film
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Masterful Latte Art
This Barista paints Paints a Small Spoon to Create His Latte Art Designs
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IRL Social Media Filters
These Printable Snapchat Filters From Bespoke Bride are Party-Ready
71
Stepmom Support Platforms
Social Stepmom is a Social Platform Designed to Connect and Support
70
Charcoal-Based Lemonades
Black Lemonade is a Dark Twist on the Classic Summer Drink
69
Dessert-Themed Horoscopes
Astro Poets and bon appetit's Astrology Column is Foodie-Approved
68
Socially Connected Soda Bottles
These Pepsi Bottles Give Access to Exclusive Filters on Snapchat
67
Elaborate Natural Hair Art
Laetitia KY Shares Impressive Sculptures That Make Use of Her Own Hair
66
Wearable Garden Garments
Jacob Olmedo's 'Wearable Garden' Combines the Human and the Natural World
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Transparent Media Sponsorship Tags
The New Instagram Tag Tool Identifies Sponsored Content
64
Barbie Style Books
The Instagram Handle @Barbiestyle is Publishing a Book of the Doll's Best Looks
63
Social Media Vending Machines
The Instalike Vending Machine Dispenses Likes for Your Photos
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Cartoon Character Cakes
This Marge Simpson Cake Depicts a Donut Factory Hidden Under Her Hair
61
Meme Adoption Campaigns
Singapore's 'Adopt a Meme' Turns Adoptable Animals into Memes
60
Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
'The Hive' is a Physical Space for Online Daters to Meet Up
59
Bouquet-Themed Vegan Cakes
The Culinary Dots Brand Offers Ethereal Floral Cakes
58
Florescent Green Beers
This Green Glowing Beer Was Made with Genetically Modified Yeast
57
Drink-Sized Pool Floats
These Adorable Pool Floats for Drinks Hold Red Solo Cups
56
Greenery-Adorned City Buses
The 'Forest Bus' in Taipai Acts as a Mobile Greenhouse
55
Text-Free Messaging Apps
'Hie Chat' is a Chat Messenger App That Does Away with Typing
54
Ecommerce Bot Software Services
4shops.ai Makes Selling on Facebook Messenger Less Complicated
53
Cult Cartoon Cookbooks
A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cookbook Has Series-Inspired Recipes
52
Green Glowing Desserts
'Glonuts' Glow in the Dark Thanks to a Vitamin B-Infused Glaze
51
Social Media Archives
Instagram's New Feature Lets You Remove Posts Without Deleting Them
50
Snapchat-Sourced Music Videos
The Bacardi x Major Lazer Snapchat Lenses Will Invite Fans to Join
49
Social Media Location-Sharing Tools
Snapchat's New Snap Map Feature Encourages Social Interaction
48
QR Code Backpacks
This Backpack from JanSport Helps Students Easily Share Content
47
Celebrity Fast Food Campaigns
Rapper Ice-T and Sonic are Promoting a New Frozen Drink Menu
46
Anti-Social Media Apps
Minutiae is an App That Helps You Record Life's Ordinary Moments
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Comedian-Studded Fashion Editorials
Former SNL Cast Members Star in Kenzo's Fall 2017 Campaign
44
Interactive Fireworks Shows
Microsoft Set Up a Fireworks Display to Challenge One-Way Streaming
43
Social Media Scuba Masks
The Royal Caribbean SeaSeekers were Created in Partnership with Snapchat
42
Rainbow-Colored Churros
The Loop's Limited Edition Rainbow-Colored Snacks are Handcrafted
41
Social Media Testing Apps
'PreInsta' Lets Users A/B Test Their Photos Before Posting
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Location-Based Photo-Sharing Apps
'Castby' Lets Users Share Photos Publicly or Privately on a Map
39
VR Video Heatmaps
Google's Heatmaps Help Content Creators See Where Viewers are Looking
38
Jewelry-Inspired Light Fixtures
Alexallen Studio’s CHORD Light Fixture Was Inspired by a Pendant
37
Customized Lipstick Apps
The 'Counter' Make-Up App Helps You Find Your Perfect Shade of Lipstick
36
Child-Centric Photo Series
This Photographer Captures Her Children's Technology-Free Lives
35
Medical Social Networks
Figure 1 Acts as a Medical Social Network That Connects Doctors
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Light Up Cotton Candy
Disney Parks Are Now Offering Cotton Candy That Lights Up
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Social Media Marathons
Sports Experts Created a "42.2 Km Website" for Users to Scroll Through
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Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
31
Community-Focused Health Apps
The HealthUnlocked App is a Social Network for Health and Wellness
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Disconnected Social Media Apps
'Binky' is an Anti-Social Network That Connects You to No One
29
Social Media Claw Games
Sports Experts' Grab-A-Gift Turned Facebook Live into an Interactive Game
28
Social Pinboard Billboards
Pinterest is Launching Its First-Ever Ad Campaign via Billboards
27
Influencer Business Management Apps
Facebook's Live Creator Kit App Will Help Online Influencers
26
Social Emoji Campaigns
This Game of Thrones Campaign Makes the Most of Emojis on Twitter
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Banner Exchange Startups
The Website Marketing Platform Provides an Alternative to PPC Advertising
24
3D Selfie Generators
'Miso Happy' Turns Your 2D Selfie into Moving a 3D Character
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Talent Discovery Apps
The 'UnlockFame' App Lets Users Share Their Savvy Skills
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Group Chat Playlists
Spotify's Group Playlists for Messenger is Perfect for Road Trips or Parties
21
Athlete Security Service Stunts
Heineken's Guardian Fans Protect the Homes of Soccer Players
20
Artisan Souvenir Vending Machines
This Machine Dispenses Quirky Crafts and One-of-a-Kind Treats
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Party-Finding Chatbots
Party Bot Finds Nearby Events Curated by Locals
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Inimitable Profile Pictures
Facebook's 'Profile Picture Guard' Makes Pictures Impossible to Copy
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Looping Alcohol Ads
Bacardi's 'Break Free' Ad Reminds of Instagram's Boomerang Feature
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Luminous Environmental Activism
'Racing Extinction' Projects Endangered Animals on a Church Facade
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Uplifting Mint Containers
Ice Breakers' Packages Introduce the 'Unicorn of Confidence'
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Automated Video-Cropping Software
Crop.Video Adjusts Videos From Landscape Into Other Ratios
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Social Media Coloring Books
'Colored Moments' Creates Custom Coloring Books from Your Photos
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Pride Parade Mapping Services
Google Maps Implemented 'Pride Maps' as a Parade-Locating Resource
11
Social Identity Verification Apps
The Legitifi App Helps Users Avoid Online Scams and Danger
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Automated Social Media Solutions
The 'Morfix' Instagram Account Management Tool Increases Exposure
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Social Media Fish Labels
Supermarket Chain U Uses 'Fresh Stories' on Snapchat to Show Freshness
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Social Media GIF Buttons
Facebook Has Added a Graphics Interchange Format Button to Comments
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Social Media Pride Filters
Facebook is Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community With Artistic Filters
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Cartoon-Shaped Fries
McDonald's New Minions Fries Celebrate 'Despicable Me 3'
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Disappearing Voice Message Apps
The 'Utter' Voice Chat App Sends and Deletes Voice Messages
4
Celebratory Furniture Bag Campaigns
IKEA's New Video is an Ode to Its Iconic Blue Frakta Tote
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Video Profile Social Networks
Social Sharing Network ZingCam Offers Feed-Filtering Categories
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Social Memorabilia Campaigns
The NRL's 'Instabilia' Rewarded Fans with Instant Sports Memorabilia
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Wedding Photo-Compiling Apps
'Shoto' is an App That Tracks Down Misspelt Wedding Hashtags
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Summery Streaming Series Cosmetics
KISS x The Summer I Turned Pretty Products Celebrate the Series
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
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
Reality-Style Dating App Series
Tinder's Double Date Island Spotlights Creator Friends in Ibiza
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories
CASETiFY x Pinterest Drop the 'Wilderkind Collection'
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
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
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
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
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme’s Juicy Kissing Web Stars Celebs from Hit 2000s Shows
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Girl Group Beauty Campaigns
LANEIGE Taps KATSEYE for a JuicePop Box Lip Tint Campaign
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Pressed Powder Phone Grips
Huda Beauty Made an In-Demand Tech Accessory to Promote a New Product
Sparkling Social Beverages
Mingle Mocktails is Leveraging April Fool’s to Launch Pomegranate Spark
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
Pop Culture-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Peter Thomas Roth Taps 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
GenAI Social Media Lenses
The Imagine Lens Lets Snapchat Users Type to Bring Ideas to Life
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms
Canva Chronically Online Gives a Classic Interface More Personality
Collaborative Curated Fashion Capsules
SHEIN Taps Cultural Tastemaker Scot Louie
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
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
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Social Media-Inspired Waters
6 7 Water is Exclusively Available on Gopuff
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Short Video Marketing
Viral Pulse Helps Businesses Generate Engaging Short Videos Quickly
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns
Trident's TriDifferent Inspired Gen Z to Break Away from Sameness
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Video Content Summarizers
SnapSummary Uses AI to Turn YouTube Videos into Searchable Summaries
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Creator-Boosting Platform Features
The YouTube Hype Feature Boosts Smaller Creators in Explore
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
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Social-First Shade Match Campaigns
Erborian's Find Your Match Experience Launched on TikTok
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Media Shop-Exclusive Bundles
Zhou Nutrition Boasts TikTok Shop-Exclusive Wellness Bundles
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
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
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Design Inspiration Directories
SparkBites Curates Web Design Trends And Resources For Creatives
Custom Comment Creators
Instagram Comment Generator Lets You Design Personalized TikTok Replies
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Attention-Grabbing Acne Tubes
Pure Daily Care Designed a New Product with TikTok Shoppers in Mind
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
AI-Assisted Live Selling Features
Snap by Tilt Creates Listings from Live Video in Under a Second
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Asian Film-Themed Promotions
Crocs Launches a Media-Themed Monsoon Campaign in Southeast Asia
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
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
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Authentic Video Dating
Share AI-Guided Video Stories And Genuine Connections With Vibing
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
Cover Image Generators
Cover Photo Generators Create Social Media Headers From Text
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Emoji Party Games
Speedmoji Turns Emoji Texting Into A Fast-Paced Group Game For All
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
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
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Interest-Based Social Networking
Phnk Sparks Real Friendships Through Shared Interests and Chat
Video Repurposing Tools
Video To Social Converts Videos Into Optimized Content For Social Media
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
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Social Media Account Marketplaces
TinySoko Offers Secure Social Media Transactions with Escrow
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
AI-Powered Scam Alerts
Meta Launches Scam Protection Features Across Its Social Platforms
AI-Powered Facial Touch-Ups
Google Rolls Out a Photos Touch-Up Feature for Easy Image Tweaks
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Emoji Access Platforms
TikTok Emoji Finder Simplifies Access to All Official TikTok Emojis